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[Read more →]( [Which is the best tyre dressing to use for black and glossy tyres?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 Which is the best tyre dressing to use? I have got Autoglym tyre dressing but it's not up to much. I would like the tyres to look black and glossy. [Read more →]( [How much is a 1991 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit worth?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 Could you please advise on the value of a 1991 Rolls Silver Spirit with 79,000 miles? [Read more →]( [Where should we sell my father's classic Volkswagen Beetle?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 My father has a Volkswagen Beetle 1200cc which is reasonably good condition (for its age). At 96 he can no longer drive and wishes to sell the car. He bought it from new. Bearing in mind the age of the vehicle, what is the best way to go about this. There seems to be quite a few "sharks" online that are willing to quote, but somehow, I don't trust them. [Read more →]( [How often should I re-gas the air con on my car?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 I have not re-gassed the aircon on my 1999 BMW 7 Series in four years but it is still ice cold. Should it be checked anyway? [Read more →]( [Where can I sell a 1984 Nissan Cherry?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 My uncle, who is sadly now suffering from demetia, has a petrol (1270 cc) 1984 Cherry which we'd like to sell on his behalf. It's currently garaged in West London, has been well looked after and has done just over 71k miles as well as being currently registered as SORN. I would like to sell it and find it a good home with perhaps someone who would appreciate it. Do you have a suggestion of a good place to sell such a vehicle? [Read more →]( [Can I get occassional European breakdown cover for a classic car?]( Posted by on 6 February, 2020 I’m looking for occasional European cover for my 1997 Ford Scorpio Cosworth. Can you help? [Read more →]( [Should I steer clear of a Cat S?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 You have recommended various second-hand cars for me to buy. While looking I have come across a MINI which says it is a Cat S, hence the low price. Should I steer clear of this? [Read more →]( [What's a good motorbike for a 10,000 mile trip?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around Europe on it and previous bikes. However, I'm planning a 10,000 mile trip for this summer. I am looking to buy a low maintenance, reliable long distance tourer. I don't want to have to regularly adjust a chain, so I'm looking at shaft/belt drive. Obvious choices are BMW's (twins and sixes), but I was hoping for something more interesting. I want one with a low seat or can be altered. Maybe a lighter bike too. It may be that you can think of a bike that I haven't thought of? [Read more →]( [Is there a product that can be sprayed on after jet washing to remove the water film rather than leaving to dry?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 Round here (rural Lincolnshire) the roads are filthy with mud from tractors and could be pressure washed just about every day. Is there a product that can be sprayed on after jet washing to remove the water film rather than leaving to dry, water marks everywhere, and removing the necessity to 'leather' or microfibre wipe down? In other words spray on and walk away! [Read more →]( [I bought a car that's unfit to drive - what can I do?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said it is unfit to drive due to recalls not being addressed and hidden damage that make the car unsafe to drive. What can I do? [Read more →]( [Where can I buy an ex-Motability car from?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 I would like to buy a three-year-old ex Motability SEAT Alhambra. Other than going to my local SEAT dealership is there anywhere else I should try? [Read more →]( [Can we use our VED exemption on another vehicle?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road tax on our other car that she has use of? [Read more →]( [Is it safe to charge a battery using a standard non-smart battery charger without disconnecting the battery?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 My wife's Suzuki Vitara petrol is only used for occasional short trips and the battery is running low on charge. Can I charge it in situ using a standard non-smart battery charger without disconnecting the battery as I don't want to lose any electrical settings? [Read more →]( [Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used with cigarette lighter socket. [Read more →]( [Will a 16-inch rim space saver wheel be acceptable on my car with 17-inch wheels?]( Posted by on 5 February, 2020 Will a 16-inch rim space saver be acceptable on my Mazda MX5 with 17-inch wheels? [Read more →]( [Is a 12 month old sourced at auction by a car supermarket anything to worry about?]( Posted by on 4 February, 2020 I'm thinking of buying a one-year-old BMW 118i from a car supermarket with 10k miles on the clock. The car supermarket says the car was bought at auction. I was surprised that such a new car would have arrived via auction - is that anything to worry about? 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