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Author: James Foxall

cracks in tyres
Main feature, Tyres

Do cracks in tyres mean I should replace them?

Our reader was washing their car and noticed what looked like cracks in the sidewall of their tyre. They want to know whether this is something they should worry about.…

By James Foxall29th March 202316th March 2023
mot reminder
Motoring admin

I noticed the other day that my MOT is overdue. Can I get an MOT reminder and what’s the best?

We sympathise. As the MOT is due annually, it can be easy to forget when it comes round again. And periodically they talk about making it every other year so…

By James Foxall22nd March 202329th March 2023
12 points an automatic driving ban
Motoring admin

Is 12 points an automatic driving ban? I’ve read a lot about drivers with more than 12 points keeping their licence.

It’s true that in the UK amassing 12 points on your driving licence should mean an automatic ban. But there are plenty of drivers who get 12 points and manage…

By James Foxall15th March 202323rd March 2023
driving in snow
Driving

The weather’s turning bad. What do I need to know about driving in snow?

The first thing to remember about driving in snow is things can happen that we aren’t used to in the UK. First and probably most importantly, your car will be…

By James Foxall8th March 202316th March 2023
mis sold a car
Buying + selling, Driving

I think I was mis sold a car. I told a dealer I needed an EV to do 140 miles between charges. He sold me a car that doesn’t. Can I reject it?

The reader needed the vehicle for a regular commute but now thinks he was mis sold a car. He says he told the dealer he needed to do a 140-mile…

By James Foxall8th March 20238th March 2023
battery replacement
Mechanical

How much does EV battery replacement cost if they fail?

One of the biggest concerns among electric and hybrid vehicle buyers – particularly those of used motors – is whether battery replacement is possible if the cells start to lose…

By James Foxall28th February 20238th March 2023
prepare a used car for sale
Buying + selling

I want to sell my car. What do I need to do to prepare a used car for sale?

When you sell a car, the name of the game should be to get as much money as possible for it. And that means there are a handful of things…

By James Foxall23rd February 202328th February 2023
evs cheaper to maintain
Maintenance

Why are EVs cheaper to maintain than petrol cars? And by how much over their life?

It’s true that electric vehicles (EVs) tend to be cheaper to maintain than the equivalent petrol or diesel models. And over a lifetime they can work out much cheaper. We…

By James Foxall21st February 202323rd February 2023
distance selling regulations
Motoring admin

Can a dealer refuse to reject a car bought and paid for online under distance selling regulations?

Our reader carried out the whole car buying process online. They then went to the dealer’s showroom to take delivery of the car. After six days, the reader wanted to…

By James Foxall16th February 202322nd February 2023
string repairs
Tyres

Is a string repair on a punctured car tyre as permanent as a repair from inside by a professional tyre fitter?

We’re all looking for ways to save money and what are known as string repairs to tyres may be advertised by some as a simple way of cutting the cost…

By James Foxall14th February 202316th February 2023

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  • Is 12 points an automatic driving ban? I’ve read a lot about drivers with more than 12 points keeping their licence.
  • The weather’s turning bad. What do I need to know about driving in snow?
  • I think I was mis sold a car. I told a dealer I needed an EV to do 140 miles between charges. He sold me a car that doesn’t. Can I reject it?
  • How much does EV battery replacement cost if they fail?
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