Motoring

Signed up to Hastings You Drive without realising that it uses a black box to monitor your driving, this wasn't for me so cancelled within the 14 days cooling off period. The deposit was £46 and all I received back was £6, all the rest was kept in fees. BE VERY AWARE and read the small print which is what I should have…

My youngest daughter is learning to drive and I looked into learner insurance. Marmalade at around £80 per month were quite expensive but Veygo seemed more reasonable at around half that. I was planning to accept that, but I thought I would check the cost of adding her to the main policy on the car. It actually slightly…

Hi all, Been a while since I've had to post here for advice ! Basics: Car purchased 30/11/24 from Audi main dealer 90 miles away with 18k on it and on PCP until Apr-26. Comes with 2 year Audi used approved warranty. Problems: It went in (Main dealer close to home) a few months back for some issues with a module which…

I have a 2021 plate Kia Ceed automatic petrol 1.5L vehicle. We have an issue where the car seems to stall on starting but only intermittently although it seems to be more regular over the last couple of days. Sometimes the immobiliser and engine management light comes on sometimes it doesn't. Once you turn the ignition off…

My 2019 3008, purchased as an approved 2nd hand car with 12k miles from an official Peugeot dealer, had the same P20EE emissions / adblue error 3 times, including the mileage countdown which stated the car would be impossible to start after 750 miles. The car currently has 32,200 miles. The error points to an emissions…

So we've discovered this morning that a tail light (the red brake bit) has been broken leaving a hole with some of the red plastic missing. Normally this would be straight forward and we'd get it repaired. Unfortunately that's not going to be possible before we drive off to Germany on Tuesday. And it's unlikely we'll be…

Hi My daughter passed her driving test last year and drove for a full year before going off to uni. When she went I let her insurance lapse and didn't renew as I thought we'd just temp cover her when she was back during holiday times. Now she's coming back for Christmas I've done a search and temp cover is quite expensive…

Hello, I have a lovely (now quite old) Mercedes - ML 270 CDI Auto, UK Diesel version (2001). I replaced the original sound system (which had CD decks in the boot - now obsolete and not used) with a single din Sony CD/stereo from Halfords years ago. I now want to replace the Sony stereo with Carplay/Android screen. I want…

I am looking for advice please, we have a car (Discovery 4 ) on finance that was taken out in 2022 March and in November 2022 the crank snapped requiring a new engine. we had cover for repairs on the car but it didnt cover this, the finance company were no help at all and said we would need to repair the car or hand it…

Was quoted £450 for my car. A day later I was called and told them there was a traction light on dash and a minor oil drip which didn't affect the running as it was on a breather pipe not the engine. I then was offered £350 due to this leak and we agreed to go halfway £400 as it wasn't an engine oil leak. Car was collected…

I live in a rural area and was wondering about using Cinch for a new car (not new new!) just wondering about peoples experiences - I have had a look at one or two complaints but can't see anything recent or anything positive?

I take my petrol car to France via the Eurotunnel and drive about 2,500 miles a year there. The fuel tax I pay in France goes to the French government, and when I return to the UK I don’t have to pay that tax again to the UK government. So when the 3p-per-mile charge is introduced for electric vehicles, how will that work?…

We've had a lot of debate about how a 3p per mile tax will be adminstered, but I'm curious as to what difference it'll make in reality. So does this tax have any bearing on your decisions around your current or next car? Bonus question: Does anyone think the tax will have much impact on used car priced, for either EV's or…

I purchased a Velar from Cinch after hearing good things from my uncle about the company. All was going well, the purchase wasn't too stressful, the delivery fee was a bit of a pain but I wanted the car sharpish so forked out for it. delivered 6th Sept 2025 All was going well until I heard a weird noise from the engine…

Hi everyone, I received a PCN from Greenwich council for the above mentioned reason. One where the restrictions are not 24/7, but timed. Personally, I have no recollection of doing so. So I logged in to see the evidence, and all photos and the video they have is from me driving out if said zone. I know I might be…

Today, I accidentally tapped my wristwatch on the main body of my newish car. The part that the driver's door closes onto. It has only left a small chip, but I notice it. I can see the grey below the paint kevel. I have the proper touch up paint, but today is raining and it is due to be damp the next few days. Will I cause…

Just taken out insurance since Direct Line were ridiculous this year. T&Cs of this HD policy is you have the app. Also mentions "data sharing" which isn't yet live. What exactly is likely to be shared here? Are they somehow using the app on your phone to track your speed so when you're 31+ in a 30 they'll then contact you…

Anybody else notice ads for fuel discount app/cards in last few months on Facebook/Instagram? Just wondered if anyone has had any experience or used a Diesel fuel card personally or through their work, are they worth it.

I've narrowed down my next car to either Kia Cee'd or Ford Focus. I currently have a 2013 Kia Cee'd 1.6ltr CRDi diesel which is going to be a write off. I'm looking for a slightly newer version, say 2015 reg. Ideally: low road tax, great economy from 1.6ltr diesel. Cee'd has a chain belt which does not require changing,…

This is my first lease: I got the car in April 25, 12 miles on the clock. It was registered on the day I picked it up. 3.2k miles in and it is telling me I need an oil change. I queried this with the dealship as I assumed it was an error and they have said the car was actually produced in October 24 and that this is set…