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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [What small plug-in hybrid would you recommend?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2024 Can you advise as to which in you opinion is the best small PHEV hybrid? I'm not interested in a 'charge on the go' hybrid as a lot of my journeys are short and would not allow sufficient time to charge. I currently drive a BMW 225XE hybrid which is a great car but getting a bit long in the tooth now . [Read more →]( [Are there any modern cars with a large hatch to fit wheelchairs?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2024 Are there any modern cars equivalent to the Peugeot Bipper, Citroen Nemo or Fiat Qubo with a large hatch back where you can fit a bike or wheelchair into the car via boot door? I took the seats out of my Bipper and used it like a van, but it has to go because of ULEZ, and there are no modern petrol versions (except a few Qubos). [Read more →]( [How do I get my DPF to regenerate?]( Posted by on 19 January, 2024 I own a 2017 BMW 640d Coupe. It easily reaches 70 mph at 1500rpm in auto mode. I think you advise drivers to maintain 2000rpm for 15 miles or so on a dual carriageway or motorway. Should I do this in manual mode in order to achieve the desired revs? [Read more →]( [Am I entitled to a courtesy car for recall work?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2024 My Range Rover has a recall on it but I didn't receive any paperwork about it and it has now come down with the problem. It is now undriveable and back at a Land Rover garage waiting to be repaired. It's going to take weeks and they told me no courtesy cars are available, am I entitled to a car because I have to wait so long? [Read more →]( [Are full width rear lights legal?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2024 Is there legislation which governs the positioning of tail lights (markers) on UK cars? I am seeing more and more new vehicles with a mass of tail lights covering the whole width of the vehicle. I really find these these to be hazardous as they dominate the road ahead so much that other vehicles and especially cyclists become marginalised. I thought rear lights had a specific marker function towards the edges of the vehicle. These new lights seem to be just trendy, selfish and excessive. [Read more →]( [Do USB chargers drain your battery?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2024 I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the ignition switched off the digital display is still illuminated. Is this okay or could it drain the battery? [Read more →]( [What are the best tyres for potholes?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2024 I believe my question is relevant for everyone in UK. The place where I live and drive is full of potholes and I hear many are having bigger repairs caused by these potholes. Anything we can do to reduce impact of potholes, like using different kind of tyres? Or less air in the tyres etc. Or anything else that comes to mind? [Read more →]( [What Bluetooth reversing camera would you recommend for a motorhome?]( Posted by on 18 January, 2024 I am looking to buy a Bluetooth reversing camera for my motorhome. I have read lots of mixed reviews regarding connectivity, signal loss etc especially due to the length of a motorhome. I don’t want to feed wires through or under so hoping you can recommend a good one for me. [Read more →]( [What's a good small car for motorway driving?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2024 What would be a reliable car for motorway driving 4 times a week but a small car? [Read more →]( [Why has my car insurance renewal increased so much?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2024 I have just had my renewal quote from LV. Last year it was £229, now they want £380, a 65% increase! How is this justified? I have not changed my car, increased my mileage, received any points, had any accidents - ever, in fact no claims at all. Nothing in my life has changed apart from being one year older. How do I get a reasonable quote. In your item concerning getting quotes for a driver of my age it suggests that a quote of £265 is possible with LV, how do I get near to this? [Read more →]( [Are both the Audi A4 TFSI 35 and TFSI 40 virtually the same?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2024 Are Audi A4 TFSI 35 and A4 TFSI 40 running cost the same (mpg, tax, emissions, insurance ) ? Apart from HP 150 and 200, all data i see varies. Some suggest 35 is cheaper to run, others suggest there is no difference, in which case what is the point of splitting the same engine? [Read more →]( [Do new tyres for an electric car have less tread depth?]( Posted by on 17 January, 2024 I have just had my front tyres replaced and find the tread is only 6mm. The tyre company tell me that this is correct for an electric car. The tyres are Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2. Please advise as I am somewhat sceptical. [Read more →]( [Is there a warranty on a replacement timing chain?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 We had the timing chain replaced in October 2022, but the new one fitted has just snapped. Is there a warranty on all BMW products ? The garage who fitted it tell us there was only a years warranty on it, and before they give us a decision on what they can do we need to take it back to let them to assess the car. [Read more →]( [Should I buy a category S car?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 Is it sensible to buy a category S car? [Read more →]( [What headlight bulbs would you recommend for driving at night?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 I just read your article about dazzling LED lights which I found very interesting. I too have more of a problem driving at night, needing to slow down, almost to a stop on some occasions, when approached by a car using, I assume, these new LED lights. I thought it might be my eyesight at first as I didn't use glasses while driving, so I visited an optician recently who recommended anti-glare driving glasses, but these haven't noticeably improved the night driving experience. I drive a Mazda 6 estate diesel and wondered what headlight bulbs, if any, might improve night vision? [Read more →]( [Will the price of used cars drop this year?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 Will second hand cars drop in price this year? [Read more →]( [Can I modify my car to save fuel?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 A local company says it can adjust the fuel use of my Citroen C5 6 spd, 2.0 HDi, upping it 10% without risking any parts. I'm a slowish driver, mostly 2,000 rpm and have the car in eco, whatever that does. She does around 45mpg, maybe less if I'm pushing it along on the motorway. Chipping is another thing which might improve it. Any suggestions, including leave well alone? [Read more →]( [Why is BP fuel so expensive?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 My local BP garage is still charging £1.55 per litre for their cheapest diesel, much more than any prices mentioned in the article (although in November 2023 it was 10p more at £1.65). Why would BP be charging so much, 10p more than Sainsbury's even, according the internet, this can't be fair? The BP garage also runs an M&S outlet on the premises. [Read more →]( [Can you disable keyless entry on a 2014 Ford Mondeo?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 Can I enable / disable keyless entry on 2014 Mondeo? All answers seem to apply to Focus and Fiesta. Help! [Read more →]( [I have all-season tyres but the ride quality is poor, is something wrong?]( Posted by on 15 January, 2024 My Volvo XC60 SE 2017 model is equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. These give a very hard ride but are cross-climate. This model doesn't have two suspension settings that I think some models had. Back seat passengers have complained and questioned whether something is wrong. Is there a better option to get a softer ride? I really don't fancy changing tyres between summer and winter but the car does seem a bit skittish in winter conditions which may be down to the local authority not gritting enough as last winter we had several cars wind up in the ditch and through the hedge on bends nearby so maybe I shouldn't blame the car or tyres! 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