Is the Nissan Qashqai any good as a used car?
The Qashqai has been a resounding hit for Japanese company Nissan. The British-built motor replaced the slow-selling Almera hatchback and was instantly more popular. At the vanguard of the mass…
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Do I have to take my Astra to a Vauxhall dealer to preserve the manufacturer warranty?
A manufacturer warranty on a new car is a nice bit of free insurance and it’s important to keep it valid. You don’t have to use the manufacturer’s garage or…
I’m trying to decide between different cars, one uses horsepower, the other kilowatts. What’s the difference?
To judge how fast a car will be and how effortless it feels when you accelerate, you need to know the engine or electric motor’s power output. We measure this…
I’m thinking of buying a used diesel Volvo V60. Will emissions laws affect it and is a post-2014 V60 likely to face any bans?
Drivers are becoming concerned about buying diesel cars in case they fall foul of increasingly strict laws around exhaust emissions. Read on to debunk some myths. Will diesel cars be…
I had a puncture recently and the breakdown man did a tyre repair from the outside. Is this legal?
A tyre that’s been repaired properly can last as long as one that’s never been punctured. But to be legal – and to ensure they’re safe ‑ tyres have to…
Is there any battery maintenance I can do to keep my car battery in the best possible shape?
The modern car battery is frequently what’s known as ‘maintenance free’. That means there’s very little you can do to ensure it’s in tip top shape, other than keep it…
Can I reject a car after owning it for 10 months?
Our reader has lost patience with a car that has broken down seven times in the past 10 months. They want to know whether they can reject it, claiming it’s…
My mother is finding movement difficult. How can I get a blue badge for my car?
Your local council issues blue badges to make parking easier for people with disabilities. They are designed to enable people who finding getting around difficult to access shops and local…
I want a used Ford Focus. What can I get for around £9,000?
Since its launch in the late 1990s, the Ford Focus has been one of Britain’s most popular motors. It’s undergone various transformations but retains its position as the best-driving, best-selling…
I want to replace the halogen headlights on my Skoda Octavia with LED bulbs. Can you recommend the best make?
LED lighting is the go-to for new cars. And unsurprisingly, drivers of existing models want a slice of the action with brighter lights and greater visibility. But adding LED bulbs…