What paperwork do I need to sort out for driving in France this Christmas?
A lot was made of how Brexit would change driving in France or any other European country. It used to be pretty straightforward, so what’s different now. The reality is,…
I’ve been charged insurance admin fees for changing some personal details. Is this legal?
You’re not alone to be infuriated by insurers charging on top of your premium for extra services. Insurance admin fees are one of the bugbears for the modern driver and…
Is the Toyota Yaris any good as a used car?
The Toyota Yaris has been a mainstay of the small car market for more than 20 years now. It’s always been on the quirky side and thousands of buyers have…
I’ve just bought a new car and want to know the best way to protect the paint this winter
Let’s face it, many of us take our cars for granted. We buy them for thousands of pounds, or spend hundreds on monthly payments, then we just leave them outside…
I’ve got tyre wear much more on the inside than the outside. Why is this?
Our reader noticed tyre wear that’s more apparent on the inside than the outside of the treaded area. This is only happening on one of their front tyres. Read on…
The dealer I bought my 2016 Jaguar from suggested it would reimburse me for another garage doing a repair. Now it won’t pay.
Our reader had his used Jaguar for nine days before it developed a fault. As he wasn’t near to the dealer, it suggested he take it to another mechanic and…
My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?
Airbags are one of the great inventions of modern motoring. They live concealed in your car until they’re needed. Then they deploy in milliseconds to potentially reduce injuries and possibly…
Should I sell my diesel Porsche Cayenne now because of the London ULEZ?
Our reader lives on the edge of the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). His question is ‘should I sell my diesel Cayenne or hang onto it for a few…
The cost of car insurance seems to be falling? Why? And will it keep coming down?
Our reader is right. The price of insurance is falling which is good news at a time when we’re seeing costs increasing elsewhere in our daily life. But why’s it…
I’m interested in buying a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Do they make a reliable used buy?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class started life as a radical take on the small car. Its awkward, frumpy looks didn’t appeal to the mass market so it’s hardly a surprise that Mercedes…