I bought a used car that needed new brake pads after 6000 miles. Is this usual?
The car you bought was a 2016 Mazda CX-5. You bought it with 14,000 miles on the clock. It’s now done 20,000. The dealer you got the car from said…
What really are the rules around driving with impaired vision?
If you suspect your eyesight isn’t as good as it might be, you shouldn’t get in a car. Not being able to see properly is at the very least an…
If I take advantage of the MOT extension scheme, will my insurance still cover me?
We’ve had various questions around this subject and the answer isn’t as cut and dried as perhaps it should be. Read on to find out more. What does the MOT…
I need to buy a car battery charger. What’s the best type to get?
Fast fit company Kwik Fit has revealed that the number of replacement batteries it’s sold during the COVID-19 lockdown has been double what it would expect for the time of…
Why does diesel cost more than petrol at the pumps?
Diesel always costs a few pence per litre more than petrol. But how come when you go to France diesel is cheaper than petrol? It’s the same story in 21…
I declared my car SORN for lockdown. I now want to drive again. How do I unSORN it?
Declaring a car SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) is a simple way to save money because you can stop paying tax on the car and don’t have to insure it for…
My car needs replacement tyres. Can I do this during COVID-19 lockdown?
The government has postponed the MOT test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this, it’s still our duty to ensure our cars remain roadworthy. And if your car needs…
Does the EU tyre label show all I need to know when I buy new tyres?
The European Union introduced tyre labels in 2012 to make buying tyres more transparent. Rather like the labels you get on domestic appliances the idea behind them is that you…
When the COVID-19 lockdown ends, will it be a good time to buy a new car?
When is a good time to buy a used car? For most people it’s when they can get a good deal; when prices are suppressed for some reason; when sales…
How can I have a home electric car charging point installed?
It’s much quicker to use a home electric car charging point than a three-pin plug. And they’re not difficult to have fitted outside your property. What is a home charging…