Motoring

When I am driving out HR-V my wife uses her iphone to check messages etc. This cuts out the radio in the car! Is there a way to prevent this happening?

Hi all! So I've been looking into breakdown cover, in particular 'national recovery'. Seems on closer inspection it appears only the AA & RAC offer clause free national recovery, whereby you can choose to have your car towed back to your home if you so choose, without any other obligations. Others look to a have a clause…

Bought a car March 2025. Two months after purchase had a nasty break down. Brakes siezed on motorway . Short version is that trader ignoring my calls and warranty won't pay . Surely trader has a responsibility in this. Was a 600 pounds repair . Any advice 

Hoping someone here can help, as this forum has been more helpful than the professionals in the past! Car details: * Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate – S213 (2017–2022) * Issue: The main digital instrument cluster (speed, revs etc.) flickers on and off. The central infotainment screen works fine. (see video) Timeline: *…

bought a car in July 2023, the garage had it back a couple of times in 2023. In 2024 the garage had it for nearly 3 and half months due to waiting parts. I made a complaint to the motor ombudsman in July last year, I have sent all the evidence through to them, they've said that the garage have not responded. I have tried…

Hi, I was curious about all this mis sold interest rates and such that's been in the news and with MSE. Basically, I followed the advice of sending the email draft that's available on MSE to my previous broker which was Blue Motor Finance. They've emailed me back saying they can confirm that they didn't miss sell any…

Hi all I am trying to find recent information on VT of PCP. I am returning my car at the end of this week and wondering if it is better I repair the alloy wheels myself or leave it to the finance company? Does anyone have any recent experience? I have scratches and a little chip on one of them and others have scratches but…

Hi, I bought a car from a private seller last week, 150 miles away from home. I drove the car home, and after 30 min's or so, my wife (she thought she was helping) took private plate off our old car (up for sale soon with original plates), and assigned to our new one. About another hour later, I get a message from seller,…

How do you siphon petrol from a Hyundai i10 when it has an anti siphon in the fuel filler funnel?

So I will try to keep it short I was just touring Germany on my motorcycle when I broke down I had breakdown cover and was recovered to the nearest Triumph main dealer. I new the problem was the fan and I expected them to just replace it, The dealer called me the next day at around 1 o'clock to collect the bike It was a…

Hello, We bought a second hand Ford Focus from an official Ford dealership 15 months ago. It's a 68 plate. Since then it's been back in for repairs over 10 times. Examples of the issues we've faced are "crash imminent" warning keeps going off, electric window not working, automatic brake not working, turbo issue causing…

I've been getting quotes ahead of renewal in 3 wks. One aspect the aggregators are silent on is the issue of DOC cover. I'm spending a lot of time unnecessarily completing proposals only to find out the policy quoted may not be suitable. Any ideas which companies offer DOC as standard?

is there some 2 wheeled equivalent vehicle check for motorbikes that the AA/RAC do for cars - I've been riding bikes since I was 17 (in my 60's now!) but am complete mechanical dunderhead - my long time go to mechanic has sadly passed on & want to buy new (to me) bike but wary of second hand market sharks so wondered if…

Hoping someone can help? DH gave up co car as he has retired, we bought a Nissan Qasquai, relied on a video viewing (first mistake) Little bits not as expected but its nearly 2 years old and done 18k in miles , only has 1 service stamp that the dealership did at 18k. Thinking it should have had one at 9k? They've told us…

Hi, I had a non fault claim I think 4 or 5 years ago. I need to look round for my new insurance. My insurance company Yoga will not tell me how long ago the claim was. They say I need to find out from my previous insurer. I've been with yoga for the last 3 years & before them it was more-than , who now don't do car…

I live on a seafront front in a large seaside town. I the last year 2 motor bikers have been killed after coming off the bike doing at least 60 mph in what is a 30 mph area. I have walked along the seafront this morning and seen 2 motor bikers riding recklessly doing a minimum of 60 mph. At this time of the year the area…

My airbag light came on this week. After a diagnostic, it came back saying it needed a new drivers clock spring. I've tried to order one, but there are none at all in the UK, only in Belgium. I can order it with the manufacturer but they've said could take 2-3 weeks to come. Will I still be covered to drive with my…

Saw this car online and i think it would be a good purchase, below are the MOT advisories. Please let me know if the fixes will be minor. Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):* Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) * Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant…

I've been driving for many years, but have to make my first claim today after a nasty run in with a hidden bloody bollard at work! Can I ask what to expect? I am fully comp, business insurance (happened when dropping off item for work). I've 15 years no claims not protected. Am I right in thinking I'll loose maybe 2 years…

Long sordid tale, but in short ... took car to Halfords for a lot of noise while driving, a new wheel bearing was part of the work, picked the car up Tuesday last week (1st July). Wednesday this week, while driving 100 miles from home, the new wheel bearing fell apart and the RAC came out, diagnosed that and also the fact…