LV are not insuring my Dacia Duster, why is this?

My wife has bought a 2021 Dacia Duster Bi Fuel but on advising LV, our insurers, we were told they will not insure the car. No explanation. We had to try elsewhere at a much higher premium, yet the car...

How can I improve the ride quality of my Dacia Duster?

Is there anything I can do to make the ride on my 2021 Dacia Duster more comfortable? Can I uprate the suspension and fit different tyres?

How safe is the new Dacia Duster?

I am told that the Dacia Duster was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and received a three-star rating, with a 71% score for adult occupant protection, 66% for child occupant protection, 56% for pedestrian protection...

Is the Dacia Duster expensive to service and repair?

I understand that French cars are complicated and expensive to work on, often requiring specialised tools. Since a Dacia Duster is basically a rebadged Renault will it be cheap to buy but expensive to...

I need a new car without lots of gadgets but space for dogs. What would you suggest?

Can you recommend a new car with as few gadgets as possible but space for dogs and lots of fishing gear. Doesn't need to be 4wd but ground clearance required, and switching off seat belt beeping required...

Small new car capable to be used seriously off road in all weathers, what are my options?

I want to buy a Suzuki Jimny 5 door but it is not coming to the UK. There really is a need for a small off road vehicle at a sensible price for farmers and many others. Is there an alternative vehicle...

I plan to use my Dacia Duster for lots of short journeys, is this bad for the turbo engine?

I am planning on buying a 2018 Dacia Duster. 90% of my trips will be daily, two or three times under three miles. If I buy the 1.3 turbo petrol will I have problems due to the oil in the turbo unit not...

How do I keep my DPF working properly?

I have a 2022 Dacia Duster Blue dCi. I was told to take it for a motorway run at least one a month. I only do 8500 miles per annum but half of that is motorway. Is 1700rpm @ 60mph fast enough to keep the...

Should I swap my Kia Sportage for a Dacia Duster?

I own a Kia Sportage, which is reliable but expensive to insure and service. I am considering a near-new Dacia Duster as a swap, would this be a good replacement? Does the Duster have Emergency Brake Assist?

Best petrol tow car for £10,000?

I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg. The cost of diesel, tax and maintenance is becoming...