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Which fun car should I choose?

I can afford up to £13000 for a fun car. I rarely have a pasenger. A MINI Cooper 3 door would be fine. Or a VW Up GTI. Both are good but is the Up easier...

How can I improve my visibility on the road?

After resisting the idea of driving in the daytime using headlights in addition to my cars DRLs, I have now decided to join the pack and leave my headlights...

I received a parking ticket but the signage was incorrect - can I appeal?

I recently stayed in a private car park for longer than 10 minutes due to driving around trying to find the place I needed to be. I am concerned that...

Does VED on hybrids go up next year?

Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?

How can I check if a used car attracts a tax premium?

When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and...

Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues?

We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery...

What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods?

The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep...

How can I make my car more reliable?

Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc?...

What are the speed limits for small vans?

I am thinking of changing from our ageing Citroen C3 Picasso to either a Citroen Berlingo or Peugot Rifter. I don't want to get caught by van speed limits...

Do I need any documents to take my car out of the country on a transporter?

I would like to take my car out of the country to get my brother in law to repair my car as it has an unknown gearbox fault and he is a specialised mechanic...

What small petrol cars have torque converter automatics?

I want to buy a small used petrol automatic with torque converter gearbox and low insurance for under £10,000. What do you recommend?

Does my speedo or Google Maps show the correct speed?

Google maps shows the speed limit of the road you are on and your current speed. I’ve noticed that this is 4mph less than that displayed on my speedometer....

Should my alloy wheels be peeling?

I have recently bought a Volvo V60 2021 plate and the alloys were refurbished just before I bought it but I have noticed the black part of the alloys has...

Is there a new Honda Jazz coming in 2025?

I am currently looking at buying a new Honda Jazz. Are you aware of any plans for a major update from Honda for the 2025 model Jazz?

Is it legal for a dealer to sell a car with three different brands of tyres?

Should a reputable car dealer sell a car with 3 different brands of tyres on. The two on the front are identical but the two on the rear different from...