Motoring

I have a 2025 Honda Jazz Hybrid and will be going on holiday for 3 weeks and leaving the car parked for the 3 weeks. I have been hearing a lot about the 12 volt battery going flat and I should connect a trickle charger to it but that won't be possible. Has anyone had this problem with a hybrid car and what did they do?

Hi all I'm hoping someone more knowledgeable can help me. I have a Citroen C4 that had a safety recall which I got fixed in April. I'm trying to sell the car now but the DVLA online records still say that there is an outstanding safety recall. I've spoken with the dealer/manufacturer who confirms that there are no…

Hi all. Lookin to get rid of one of our cars which is on HP. We are past the half way point, and I have used some info on the legal beagle website so far. Has anyone had experience with this? Ours is through Oodle. General condition of the car is good for its age IMO. Brakes need doing I believe just the pads, if this is…

Hi, Engine Malfunction sign came on car and i was already booked for service at main dealer so they completed diagnostics. They have provided a quotw for £1500 for injector cleaning. Any thoights on the price and also suprised at 6 years with 32k miles? I have tried a few local garages to try to get chraper, but they seem…

I needed to charge my EV (not a Porsche), so I used the Porsche charger in the hotel car park. I plugged the lead in, and started to download the Porsche app, so I could pay. I was getting annoyed with that, as it wanted me to register, etc. Then I noticed that charging had started without my registering or paying. It…

Hello, I'm looking to check the validity of reviews for 360 Vehicle Leasing. Do you have any experience of them? https://www.360vehicleleasing.co.uk Thanks 

We have a 2024 Nissan Xtrail Epower 4force, purchased new in October 2024. It developed a low speed noise from the rear. We reported it to the dealer at around 7 months old. In the last year it has had the brakes replaced all round, then and none of that worked. The dealer has had it for the last 6 weeks and have replaced…

I have a Renault Megane E-Tech which developed an electric fault just outside of warranty. I took it into the dealer and they came back to say it was the compressor that needed fixing/replacing which impacts the air conditioning. They contacted Renault UK who offered to cover 50% of the repair cost, which is about £1,300.…

I currently have an Hyundai i10 17 plate that has done 80,000 and would like to change my car. I do a lot of miles annually in the sense that I live in a rural area but not on a daily basis so can charge overnight rather than using an expensive rapid charger at a charging point. Would need to get an EV charger fitted and…

I am always on Facebook, recently there are videos of people using lasers to remove rust/paint etc. Does anyone use one and are they expensive? They remove rust and then it's ready to paint? They look like a very dangerous tool in the wrong hands; health and safety will no doubt restrict their use, assuming they are legal.

So I understand a plug in hybrid car will run on electric for all my short journeys and not use the petrol in the tank. But petrol degrades and we are told not to use old petrol as it could damage the engine. "No, you should not use old petrol in your car if it has been sitting for more than 3 to 6 months, as it degrades,…

I'm buying a new car that the dealer (a large and reputable dealership) has said is brand new and not registered. To meet the price I am after they have said they can pre-register it. The key in the deal is that when I pick up the car it won't be registered in my name, that will happen a month or two later. Having read a…

Good Evening forumites I realise I may sound silly or naive but it's really bugging me and I have no experience with the financial ombudsman so want to guage the likelihood of success with a right to reject within 6 months. I bought a Suzuki in January and it started displaying significant safety faults in March. In April…

There are 2 major road works nearby that are going to be more than few months. Is there a route planner I can use that I can add a certain road or junction to avoid. I don't like sat navs just looking for an app that will let me see an alternative way. Thanks

Last week my car was parked and was hit by a commercial heavy goods transporter. I was not with the car but a note, with fleet management details was left. I have sinced decided to go via my insurer as fleet management will take weeks to settle. There is large damage to my car, namely my bumper is scuffed, rear quarter has…

Hi, I currently own a 19 plate Focus ST Line (petrol) outright. It has some cosmetic damage but full service and MOT history. I usually do around 10,000 miles annually. I don't change cars frequently. I am considering switching to an EV to save on fuel costs. I would purchase a home charger if so. I'm not really bothered…

I am about to buy a brand new car and the manufacturer is offering £3500 deposit contribution if I take out the PCP. I was planning to settle the PCP after 2-4 weeks. However, the dealer said I had to let the PCP run for a minimum of 6 months. Is he pulling a fast one? There is nothing in the finance T & C about it having…

Thought some of the forum members might be interested in my DIY EV Charge point cover It's a DIY job, made from plastic fascia & capping boards, some retro pump stickers and a Shell light. The original charger is inside and fully accessible as the front comes off I've documented how I built it, but don't know if I'm…

They used to have these expensive prices before and then youd have to use a 30% coupon to get an acceptable price. Now it seems, they dont care about hobbyists. they're going to charge use halfords prices for a trade service. I used to buy h7 bulbs for £1.50 or therabouts. Now they are charging full retail at £4.50 a bulb.…

https://electricdrives.tv/byd-flagship-electric-saloon-revealed-with-over-1000km-battery-range/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6S6RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BwqIQLsjaUmyayu2QzML2yXscBdK4RL3tIipDL_PgT5cBuy5mxJGl3cG6Gw_aem_yLt_kQ7k4jC3wHGjNWNn6g This could be a game changer - shame the car is so big…