Motoring

Hi all, I have a Ford 2016 C max, I had a letter a few weeks back about the DPF recall and my car had to be scanned to see if there was a fault and have a software update. It went into the dealership yesterday, it was fine to start with but last night it was a bit sluggish. This morning no warning lights came on but it…

Long story short. Someone was using my car, noticed a stone chip, said they'll fix it for free as a thank you, for loaning them my car. I agreed as they're in the motor trade and assumed they had a friend that could just do it. I have friends that would have done it for next to nothing, but allowing them to do it made them…

I bought a second car in Sept 2023. It seems as if you start from scratch regarding NCD with a second vehicle. So my question is, now that it is Sept 2026 should that mean I have three years NCD associated with this vehicle? Can't see why not, but looking for advice/info. Also am I able to protect this or does it need to…

Following being stranded in a different part of the country we called for assistance We were told We would have to find a garage for the vehicle to be removed to, we asked which garage, don't know the area, and which garage would come out at this time (was late) , the response was, that we would have to find a garage -…

In need of advice . I purchased a car back in February. I reported faults to the garage within the 1st few days of having the car and told them I wish to return the car . To cut a very long story short it's taken till now to get them via my finance broker to have the car back as the garage was forced to do a independent…

Has anyone attempted to correct car mileage recorded by the DVSA, and does 'clocking' affect the insurance for a car or driver? I recently noticed that the DVSA records for my 2005 registered car which I've owned since 2008, incorrectly suggested the car had been reduced by around 5000 miles between an MOT performed in…

would appreciate some advice. Bought a 2nd hand car. Light has come on after 2 months, need diagnostics. I have a platinum warranty, they don’t take responsibility for initial diagnostics but will refund it if fault is covered. Retailer says they will repair but initial diagnostics is down to me. is this correct within the…

I recently purchased a 3 year old Yaris Cross from a Toyota Main dealer, during the sales admin I asked to see the cars logbook as i was interesting in seeing the formers owner details on the DVLA log book The dealer was emphatic that under GNPR privacy conditions this was no longer possible . Was this a zealous…

I'm looking at changing my car soon and stumbled on a car that looked promising. When I checked the MOT history via the registration number it only has one MOT for Feb 2026 and only registered with the DVLA this year. Its a 2016 car with UK plates, can anyone suggest what could cause this?

Anyone used Veygo by Admiral for their kid to practice on their provisional licence? It seems so much better than Marmalade, almost too good to be true. Marmalade need the car they're practicing in to be insured already ( which her car obviously isn't ) - Veygo don't appear to need this, not mentioned anywhere I can see…

Hi, We purchased a car Sept 2025 which was £43,000 and at that time was subject to the additional VED charge. This luxury car limit was up-revised in November to £50,000. My road tax renewal has just landed and its a shocker at £640 for the year. I have read that this was retrospective and as we purchased after April 2025…

I own a 2002 Corsa Sxi and nearly ran into the same seat linkage detachment issue mentioned on the forum.The factory fitted circlips degrade after years of vibration and regular seat adjustment. I’m searching for durable metric spring steel circlips suitable for interior seat mechanisms. Has anyone found a reliable…

Does the spoiler go under the wiper blade or above it ? The design of the new blades does not show on Bosch instructions…..

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I was just looking on Google Streetview to check a route and I came across this sign which is pretty much unusable. It's from 2025 so I have no idea if it's clear now but going back over previous years it seems to often be covered. Are there any major signs known of that are even worse?

Hi, Everyone. Really hoping for some help please. We have FordAssist breakdown cover and yesterday they let us down badly. We broke down on A303 and phoned FordAssist. No mechanic came out at any stage. After some hours they sent a tow truck which took us to Salisbury, opposite direction to our travel and we were left…

Aviva just quoted me £398 for my renewal. Out of curiosity I went to their website as a new enquiry and the quote was £205 How do they justify such differences and how do they expect customer loyalty with that?

Hi, I live in a block of flats where post gets hurled thru' the letter box and then dumped on top of the mail boxes. Often someone just chucks away a pile of it. Mail can easily be missed. How can you find out if you have any outstanding fines with DVLA? The following says how the roads are getting more fine-hungry…

Really struggling to understand what oil I can use. When i put into various car checkers find different ones but then cannot locate at supermarkets tonight (due to drive tonight). Its a Peugeo 208 puretech 1.2 l year 218 Can anyone help? I know 5w-30 does it really matter as long as its that?

Just sorting my wifes renewal and Yoga price was £237, up from £209 last year. next best was £213 with MSM. I had zero intention of renewing with them unless they were the cheapest by a reasonable amount as we had the misfortune to have to make a no fault claim, (still waiting on admrial, third third party insurer to cough…