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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [Dealer has been unsuccessfully trying to fix an issue for weeks. What if it can't be fixed?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2020 I purchased a BMW X3 last November at 33,030 miles. Warranty was due to run out on 19 September, but in August a knock started when going over a bump. I reported it and was instructed to take it in and it would all be covered under the warranty. After five weeks and numerous new parts being fitted, the problem is still in existence. I haven’t got my car back and they have given me a courtesy car. The car was purchased from the main dealer and is now at another main dealer. What happens if they cannot solve the problem, please? [Read more →]( [Is 164,000 miles too high on a used van I'm interested in?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2020 I'm looking at a Renault Trafic van. It's a 2011 model with 164,000 miles on the clock. It was previously owned by an engineering company and has a full service history, very clean. Asking £3800. Is this worth it or is the mileage too high? It's a 600-mile round trip to pick it up. [Read more →]( [When When should I have the timing belt changed?]( Posted by on 8 October, 2020 I have a 2016 Skoda Superb that's done 68,000 miles. When should I have the timing belt changed? [Read more →]( [Do you think electric cars are putting buyers off internal combustion engine cars?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2020 Do you think that Elon Musk's recent announcement that electric vehicles will soon be as cheap as internal combustion driven cars has destroyed the market for new cars? I have certainly been put off replacing my 2017 Hyundai i30 diesel because of this fear. Plus, there are certain nearby cities to me which either have restrictions on diesels or are threatening to do so. [Read more →]( [Which used SUV is best for rural driving?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2020 I'm very nervous about buying a car as I've been stung a few times. I have moved to a rural area with lots of narrow lanes and deep gullies at the sides. I want to trade in my 2010 Saab convertible (as it's unsuitable for my new area) for something more robust like a Honda CR- V, Mazda CX-5 or a Landrover Freelander. I have around £5000 to spend plus the trade-in price of the Saab. I would be most grateful for any advice. [Read more →]( [What charger do you recommend for keeping a car's battery healthy?]( Posted by on 7 October, 2020 Can you suggest how to care for a long-standing car because of Covid-19. I know about moving the vehicle to stop the tyres getting flat spots, but what trickle charger do you recommend to keep the battery healthy, please? [Read more →]( [Can I fit tyres with different treads to my car?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 I recently asked a tyre company to replace a tyre on my Audi A3. I asked for a direct replacement but noticed on arrival home that it's a different tyre tread pattern from the other front tyre. The tyre firm said it did not make any difference. Are they correct? [Read more →]( [What's the best product to make my windscreen water-repellent?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 Bit of a mundane question really, but which is the best water repellent to us on my windscreen? [Read more →]( [Do you have a code for my Ford radio?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 Do you have a code for my Ford radio? V305841. [Read more →]( [Can I start and drive my car without the keyless fob present?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 I'm just wondering if I could still drive my car if the fob is in a Faraday pouch after starting the car using the start/stop button. So, I unlock the car via keyless entry, get in, start the car then put the key fob into the Faraday pouch. Would the car stay on and could I still drive it without taking the fob out of the pouch? Many thanks. [Read more →]( [Is it illegal to have an on/off switch for the headlight on my motorbike?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 I've recently brought Yamasaki RE50 Moped and have a question. The garage who I took the bike to tell me that it is illegal to have a main headlight on/off switch as well as a separate high and low beam switch. They said that new bikes now are required to have this switch covered so lights stay on all the time. The bike does have a Daytime Running Light though. I'll be grateful to know if this is true and, if so, could you lead me to a law document that says so? Would this be an MOT fail? Kind regards. [Read more →]( [Water is leaking into the boot of my car. Do you know what could be causing it?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 My 2017 Ford C-Max appears to have a leak somewhere in the boot area, which results in water collecting in the bottom of the spare wheel holding area. It's still under Ford warranty (I bought it as a Ford Direct used car). The dealer so far has had no success in locating where the leak is. Do you have any ideas? Many thanks. [Read more →]( [What's the best used car for a long commute?]( Posted by on 6 October, 2020 What’s the best car for real-world economy on a 130-mile round trip commute. [Read more →]( [I want a hybrid but do monstly short journeys. Would lack of use harm the petrol engine?]( Posted by on 5 October, 2020 I'm contemplating buying a hybrid. What worries me is the majority of my journeys are 20 miles or less so would be on electric power only. Occasionally, I make longer journeys. Will long periods unused harm the petrol engine? [Read more →]( [What's the best car to share with a young driver, considering reliability and insurance?]( Posted by on 5 October, 2020 What would be the best car to buy for my 19-year-old and myself to share? Budget is around £5000 and it would only be to use on short journeys. What would be the best bet for reliability, whilst thinking about insurance premiums for a young driver? Thank you. [Read more →]( [Where's the best place to buy classic car parts?]( Posted by on 5 October, 2020 Do you know where I can get Leyland Roadrunner parts? An indicator and wiper switch are needed urgently for an MOT. Thanks for any help or advice. [Read more →]( [What's the best way to buy a car for just a few months of use?]( Posted by on 5 October, 2020 My daughter is in the UK for a couple of months and is having trouble finding a suitable car rental deal. Could she buy a suitable car (new or secondhand) and negotiate a deal where she can return it for an agreed price (or pay so much per mile)? 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