Questions from January 2009
My 04 Yaris T3D-4D has twice exhibited a problem that I am at a loss to diagnose and would be grateful for your comments. When driving up a slight incline the engine revs to a high speed for no apparent...
Car novice here. I'm closing in on my decision regarding a new car. Looks like it's going to be the Hyundai i10 1.2 litre. I just wanted to know your reasons for choosing this as the 'best small car'...
Can you tell me whether it is legal to park with nearside wheels on the footpath or verge? I have always understood it was a No-No based on a fine to member of my family many years ago in Birmingham. Now...
I was driving my campervan way back in March this year. It's very temperamental, like most older campers. As usual, it broke down in a high street at a seaside location. It took a number of attempts from...
My son is looking for a small diesel since he will be doing 15,000 miles per year. Such as Citroen C4 hatch, Clio, Peugeot 207 etc., etc. Can you think of others he should consider in this size and price...
I have been given your name by a friend so I am writing to see if you can give me any guidance on my car. It is a black MGBGT registered in October 1979, has a current MOT and is taxed and insured. I...
Formula 1 is always talking about tyre selection and it is difficult to open a motorbike magazine without coming across an article comparing different tyres, but there is nothing similar for cars. Can...
We purchased a new Freelander in September 2005. It has never worked from new. It has various electrical faults, which have not been repaired by two main dealers. It is now out of warranty. Are you...
In the next few weeks all the people of Manchester will have a vote on the proposed congestion charge. One wonders how much that alone will cost. Below is a copy of a letter I had published in our local...
Apologies for the pun in the subject line. Whilst on holiday recently in Turkey, I noticed that many city traffic lights had an additional signal giving the time in seconds to the next phase change. Our...
 

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