Is parking across a driveway illegal? How can I stop it?
Parking across a driveway is one of those irritations associated with the congested streets many of us live in. Here we look at whether it’s legal or not and what,…
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What is the micro hybrid that car makers keep going on about?
Many car makers are now using what’s known as micro hybrid technology. But what is it? And does it differ from the other kinds of hybrid technology? We reveal all.…
How do I work out what spacesaver size I need for a spare wheel?
Spacesaver spare wheels are skinny wheel/tyre combinations that go in the boot. You fit them when you have a puncture. Some cars come with them when you buy them new.…
Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?
The Highway Code does say that L drivers are allowed on dual carriageways and motorways. But there are very specific circumstances, and signs when you’re about to join a motorway…
I’ve heard good things about the Dacia Duster. Are they really a sound used buy?
It’s not often that car manufacturers launch in the UK and become an instant hit. Dacia did just that by bringing in a car that tapped into the post-financial crash…
A breakdown operator towed my broken-down car to a local garage who damaged it. How do I get compensation?
A breakdown service took our reader’s broken-down car to a garage near where he was on holiday. The garage struggled to fix its transmission problem, forcing our reader to find…
My car smells strange inside. Can I change the cabin filter on my car myself?
Your car has vents in the cabin that pull air in from the outside. But before it comes out of the vents, that air goes through a filter. This is…
If I fit bigger wheels to my Dacia Duster, will it ruin the ride quality?
Fitting bigger wheels to any car won’t necessarily ruin the ride quality. However, there’s a good chance it will have a negative impact on how a car performs when it…
I bought a car 11 months ago and have done 7,000 miles. It now has grinding brakes will my warranty cover it?
This strikes us as a double problem. The first is what is causing the grinding brakes noise. The second is whether the terms of the warranty might cover it. And…
I drive a 60-mile round trip to work 4-5 times a week. Would electric, hybrid or petrol be better?
Our reader is struggling to justify electric because they are so much more expensive to buy than petrol cars. We explore the options open to them from electric, hybrid or…