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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [I'm selling my Renualt Laguna, what's the best way to do this?]( Posted by on 23 June, 2023 The time has come to sell my lovely reliable and comfortable Renault Laguna. It has been owned since new (2007) and is a diesel with 211000 miles. It has passed its MOT and is good to June 2024. There's a full service history. The car interior and exterior are okay for the age of the car. Its not been in any accidents. What is the best way to sell the car? And what sort of price can I expect? [Read more →]( [My car was damaged by a hit-and-run driver - should I repair it or just sell it?]( Posted by on 22 June, 2023 My 2013 BMW 520d Touring has done 101,000 miles. But recently I saw that someone had driven into the side of the car and hadn’t stopped or left their details. Both near side doors are scratched and dented, and I’ve been told repairs could cost around £4,000. Other than the damage runs well. I’ve already spent over £1000 having the suspension repaired, and because of its age etc, I’m unsure whether or not I should pay for the repair, claim on my insurance, try and sell it as is, or keep it. Any advice would be welcome. [Read more →]( [What's the best ULEZ compliant car for £5000?]( Posted by on 22 June, 2023 I need a reliable car for mainly motorway driving and I’m in ULEZ so must be petrol for my budget, which is most reliable and comfortable for the job? [Read more →]( [Which Honda models have Magic Seats?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 Which new (and imminent) hybrid Hondas have the 'magic seat' please? [Read more →]( [Can I contact Rover to confirm my car's emissions?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 I have an issue with my Rover 1990 416 GTI Auto which I have owned from new. The V5C has no entries in the exhaust emissions section V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 mainly because, at the time of this cars manufacture, there was no requirement to record this on the V5C. I understand I can get this info from the manufacturer and is recorded on the Vehicle Conformity Certificate (VCC). With the possible increase in the size of the London ULEZ zone to include all areas within the M25, I understand I can apply to Transport for London for an exemption with the VCC information. Can you advise who or where the current Rover Cars head office is so I can contact them for this info? [Read more →]( [The traffic information on my Honda has stopped working?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 Two years ago when I bought a new Honda CR-V the built in satnav had a traffic icon which when pressed could give a map showing traffic conditions in the neighbourhood and which also calculated and informed of any hold-ups on a planned route, even suggesting a diversion at times. It was provided by a general subscription from Honda to Auto Trafficmaster. In the last few months it has ceased working, apparently because Honda "were not satisfied with the quality of service". Are there any plans to replace it or can you suggest another service which can provide the same information? [Read more →]( [Do I have to use the accident repairer my insurer has chosen?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 Am I obliged to use my insurance company's body shop for road accident repairs or can I use a Mercedes-Benz approved repairers? [Read more →]( [I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with such low mileage? [Read more →]( [Can I park on white lines outside my house?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 I recently moved into a property where my next door neighbour has a white line outside his house. That’s fine, but the problem I have is that his white line extends 4ft over my frontage making it hard for me to park my car. Are there any actions I could take? [Read more →]( [Can I modify my car to make it ULEZ-compliant?]( Posted by on 21 June, 2023 I have a 1999 Nissan Primera which does not comply with ULEZ emissions regulations. My only option is to scrap the car, but I will not get money for it from TfL because I am not on any benefits. My query is, would it be possible for me to get some modifications done to the car so that it becomes ULEZ emissions compliant? [Read more →]( [Why are there so many delays on new car orders?]( Posted by on 20 June, 2023 I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they want us to cancel the order because the cars have gone up in price so much? We've been given two build dates so far, 1st build date was December last year then the next build date was March 2023, now we have no build date. It's all a bit vague. [Read more →]( [Can I reject a used car because of a faulty battery?]( Posted by on 20 June, 2023 I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. It's a 2016 reg. The battery has failed three times since I bought it. The first time a friend jump started it for me, the second time a mechanic used a power bank and he told me that the battery health life was at 20% so I should consider replacing it soon. I drove the car yesterday, parked overnight and now the battery is dead again. I don't understand what is causing it. The lights are definitely off. There is an issue with the radio which means I can't tell if it's on or off (I knew this fault existed when buying the car - the dealership will be fixing it) but I had the mechanic disconnect the fuse to make sure it is not draining power from the battery without me knowing. What can I ask of the dealership? Should they replace the battery for me? Can I return the car for a refund? Can I figure out what is draining the battery and stop that from happening? Or is that the dealership's responsibility? [Read more →]( [What's the best van for towing?]( Posted by on 20 June, 2023 I have a Hyundai i800 but it has an issue where the clutch seems to overheat and stop working which means you have to stop for about 30 minutes which is not ideal. I carry a fair bit of disco equipment and screens around, so I need a van or large-capacity estate vehicle. It would be nice if it had an excellent MPG. [Read more →]( [I bought a car from a dealer which I have now discovered was stolen recovered - where do I stand?]( Posted by on 20 June, 2023 I bought a car from a dealer and decided to sell it a year later only to find it had been stolen and recovered. I went back to the dealer he already knew this but didn't tell me this when I bought the car. Now I'm having problems finding a buyer, the car was only two years old when I bought it, so it wasn't cheap. What should i do? [Read more →]( [What SUV is suitable for a five-foot tall driver?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 What is the easiest SUV to drive for someone 5ft 3in? Access and visibility? [Read more →]( [Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage? [Read more →]( [Can I tow a caravan with my hybrid?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 I have a Mercedes C200 mild hybrid. Can I tow a caravan with this make and model? [Read more →]( [How can I reduce the road noise from my Suzuki Celerio?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 I have a 68-reg Suzuki Celerio, it's a good car but road noise is high. Is there any way to lessen it? [Read more →]( [Is there a shortage of parts for car repairs?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 My Hyundai Tucson has been offroad for two months now, awaiting the final bit of kit - a replacement grille (to complete a repair authorised by insurance company). The garage tells me this part is on backorder everywhere and very much delayed. Is this true? [Read more →]( [Will my car fail its MoT because of a broken fog light?]( Posted by on 19 June, 2023 The front offside fog light glass on my BMW 1 series is cracked following a stone hit. The light still works. Will this result in an MoT fail please? [Read more →]( You received this email because you signed up to our mailing list. 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