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Is it better to take a higher excess and insure that under a separate excess cover policy?

I have an excess of £250 which rises by a further £200 if I don't use the selected insurers repairers. Provided any accident repair exceeds my excesses,...

Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if my insurance was not renewed?

I was insured until just over a week ago when I could not find the renewal notice so switched to another provider as I was about to go on holiday and short...

Where can I get a service for my hydraulic lift?

We need to service the lift on our wheelchair accessible vehicle. Can you advise us of companies who can help?

How do I find a faulty tyre sensor?

How can I find a faulty tyre sensor on my 2016 Mondeo?

How can I find the build date of my car?

The only sticker I can find has the VIN on it. The year character is 2020 but my car was registered in October 2019 so could not have been built in 2020....

What are the regulations for winter driving in Germany?

We are thinking of driving to Warsaw in Poland to visit family at Christmas.We are fed up with hassle of Christmas flying and going by train. We would...

What are the rules for L plates at night?

Are there any regulations on a learner diver being instructed at night? I overtook one, the weather was poor and the L plate was almost invisible, if it...

What is the ideal diesel hybrid annual mileage?

I know that if you drive less that 10000 miles a year, a diesel isn't the right choice. What about a diesel hybrid engine? Does that have a minimum recommendation?

Where can I get replacement key for a 2002 Vauxhall Omega?

I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2002 reg that has been with me since new. Previously it has had the ECU replaced and now has a problem where I need a replacement...

What adhesive should I use for a door seal?

The rubber door seal on the passenger door of my 2018 Seat Ateca is coming away from the door. Do you have any idea what fixative is used and if not can...

Can I cancel if my delivery is delayed?

i am in the same position with a BMW X5 and sold my car as they were giving me end of September delivery, it now may be XMAS should compensation not be...

Do EcoBoost engines in the Ford Puma have wet belt issues?

Is there a problem with the wet timing belt in the 1litre and 1.5litre engines used in the Ford Puma? I have heard that the belt sheds material which...

Does my Kia Soul have a cambelt or chain?

I have a Kia Soul Samba CRDi 1.6 1st generation, my garage tells me I have a chain. Other info I looked up tells me its a cambelt, garage says it has metal...

Are digital instrument displays reliable?

Are there big problems with these new TFT SCREENS in the instrument binnacle in terms of reliability? In particular the Clio?

What hybrid automatic car do you recommend for me?

I need a new Hybrid automatic car for driving on country roads with driver asst on something like a Mini, a VW Golf, a Skoda, Toyota, etc. If these are...