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Is a brake warning light an MoT failure?

I was told last year that the Mazda SBS light being on and not functioning does not fail the MoT but this year I am being told that it does fail. Is this...

How quickly do brake pads wear?

During a recent 'free health check', my Toyota Dealer has advised the rear brake pads are 60% worn. Bearing in mind, at the time, my vehicle had completed...

What can I do about a delaminated windscreen?

My 2016 HONDA CR-V front windscreen has become delaminated. Honda says my extended warranty does not cover this. Also, my Car Insurer LV refuse to cover...

Does my car need a timing belt change?

My lady friend has a 2018 Honda Civic. At a recent service she was warned the timing BELT would need changing as it was 6 years old. Looking on line, it...

How does the Renault E-TECH electric mode work?

Am buying a 2023 Captur e tech 145 and it seems just like my 21 Captur Auto except electric. Renault garage said that it automatically changes from petrol...

Do new cars still need running in?

How to run in new petrol car?

What smaller cars have electric seats?

We currently drive a ford kuga with electrically adjustable seats. My wife has a spinal condition and so with the seat low and a huge door she can get...

What PHEV estates can carry my mountain bike?

Can you recommend a vehicle preferably an estate that I can occasionally put a Trek Rail mountain bike (without having to take the wheels off or otherwise...

Is wing mirror theft a common occurrence?

My son had the wing mirrors stolen from his 2024 model year BMW 3 series Touring. The surrounding plastic was broken, so they appear to have been ripped...

Can I renew my EV road tax early so it's free for longer?

Now that EV's will be liable for Road Tax from 01/05/2025 I see lots of people advocating renewing the current free Road Tax early to gain an extra period...

Will the speed limits change in April on Double Cab Pick ups when they are taxed like cars?

Can my wife be the owner of a car even if she doesn't drive it?

My wife may well have her licence revoked because she has incipient Alzheimer's Disease. She owns our car. Can she still continue to own it, although she...

Why are modern car interiors always black?

Why are virtually all new cars only offered with depressingly black upholstery? A year or so ago enquired about changing my 2008 3-Series BMW with oatmeal...

How do I stop a hybrid getting a flat battery?

It has recently been said that a self charging hybrid car has to have regular use to keep the 12v battery in good condition. Is there a 'rule of thumb'...

Why are five year old premium cars so cheap?

I notice used prices of 5 year old premium models like Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series are within reach of my budget. Even official dealers...