Questions from October 2019
I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats are unimportant as they can be removed.
I’m looking for some advice before buying a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper. I am looking for vans with a tailgate. There are suddenly a lot of 2016 available, I’m assuming as the three-year warranty...
I'm seeking a used small car to replace an ageing Nissan Micra. Preferably one that doesn't go wrong very often and is low cost to fix when it does. What models do you suggest?
What’s the best way to sell my low mileage TR6 in winter? Or should I wait for spring?
I have a Volkswagen T5 T28 van that has been converted to a camper van, the logbook has been changed by the DVLA and now states body type: Motor Caravan and the vehicle category is N1. What are the speed...
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol and diesel vehicles will be absolutely illegal...
I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?
Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car?
Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT?
We have two insurance policies which are both in my wife's name as she has driven for a lot longer than me. Policy one is for a car with her as the main named driver and me as another which only does a...
What would you recommend for a young lady who has recently passed her test and has a budget of £7000 to £8000? Reliability is important.
I am approaching 17 years old and I am 6ft5. I was wondering if you know small cars around the £1000 - £1500 price (secondhand) that could fit someone with my height (adjustable steering wheel preferable...
I have a 2017 Honda Civic but the road noise is horrendous. I have Michelin Primacy tyres on 17-inch wheels. Have you any suggestions for improvement?
I currently have a Renault Megane CC. I was planning to buy a newer version of the same car with a budget of around £13,000 but it seems that hard top convertibles are rare. I thought a Vauxhall Cascada...
Have insurance write-off categories changed?
I have just bought a 2019 Honda Civic and was surprised that when I got the car home and was examining the various gadgets I discovered there was no CD player. Is there a way around this? Can you suggest...
I bought an ex-demonstrator Peugeot 308 GTI in 2016. Earlier this year it developed a fault where at seemingly random points during a journey, there would be a 'squealing' noise from the front. I took...
I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should I start the engine and move the car every now and...
I bought a Astra Petrol 1.4T on the 16th March from a dealer. The car cost approximately £9000 and is a 16 plate with 28000 miles. Within one month I had to take the car back to have the clutch repaired,...
Will an E31 BMW 850i become a collectable? Is it a good investment to buy now?
Will using Adblue that's over 18 months old damage the catalytic converter or any other of the car's components?
Is an insurance claim for rodent damage to a car likely to be paid?
I do a lot of short journeys so is buying a new diesel a no no with having a DPF?
I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG TF160, Mercedes SLK 230 or a Mazda MX-5. It will...
If a previous Cat C car is written off or stolen will you still receive an insurance payout?
I was hit by a drunk driver in the early hours of the morning. My car was parked outside my house and luckily nobody was in it. Also, luckily he is insured so I'm claiming from his insurance. My car is...
What is the best product/method to restore the clearness of dull headlight glass?
What's the best phone holder?
Can you recommend a five-door, five-seat automatic that gives 45mpg + and is quite cheap to tax? Small to medium size car. Budget is £7000
I drive a delivery van for work. Do I need to tell my own insurer if I have an accident driving a works vehicle?
What is the best windscreen cleaner?
My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car should she look at?
I bought a repaired Cat C car last year, took out insurance and have not had any problems. Last week I was involved in an accident. My insurance has voided my policy claiming I didn’t inform the of the...
I am selling my Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI and am trying to decide upon either a hybrid or EV. Is there any data available on the rate of decline in performance of EV vehicle batteries? I note Hyundai and...
I'm looking to install a dash cam in my 2016 BMW X3, with front and rear cams. What would be the best make or do BMW have their own make and installers?
I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature of the driving, what would be best, a self-charging...
 

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