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Halford's Free Mot

Months ago somebody was asking about this offer and if it was worthwhile/ I bought a cheap item (a windscreen wiper that I needed) from Halford's six months ago and qualified for a free MOT, which I...

derekpara

Dvla !!

My wife's driving licence expired in Sept 2020 and was extended for 11 months ' due to Covid' She duly completed a renewal form on line in July of this year .She is over 70 with long standing medical...

MattA777

Advantages Of Plug In Hybrids Over Just A Hybrid?

We have an ‘aging’ Toyota Auris Hybrid and considering replacement…..Any suggestions- in the Toyota Range. We don’t drive high mileage…...

dwil

Parking

Can you park on a non-operational bus lane with single yellow lines, subject to displayed restricions?

Hopkirk

Ev Car Batteries

I notice that some electric cars have water or air cooled batteries. Do they get hot while being charged,or in use? Can the heat be used to warm the cabin?...

barry1010

Car Theft

I have just watched a doorbell video of a car theft near me - it was a keyless car and took less than 10 seconds to relay the signal and drive off. What happens when the car is parked up? How do they...

Jack8991

What Might Be Wrong With My Car?

I drive a 2009 Jaguar X Type 2.0 diesel manual and have done for two years. For the last few days there seems to be what I’d call a turbo lag, as in when I get up to say 30mph and have it in fourth...

foxyferret

Dashboard Lights

My daughter has a Peugeot 107 2010. On the dashboard, only one indicator light is flashing when she signals to turn. We have checked outside the car and the indicators are all working normally. Is...

Canary42

Mixed Messages

It seems that members of the Government delight in putting out conflicting messages re the petrol "shortage". "It's all Ok." "It's easing." "It will get worse." "It will last for months." "All be over...