Skip to content
ask the car expert logo

Ask the Car Expert

Motoring made simple

  • Home
  • Pick a topic
    • Buying + selling
    • Driving
    • Maintenance
    • Mechanical
    • Opinion
    • Motoring admin
    • Tyres
    • Car reviews
  • Ask
  • About us

Tag: car crash

give way signs
Driving

I was hit by a car crossing a give way sign in a multi-storey car park. They claim they’re not liable. Are they?

Our reader was exiting a multi-storey. To do so he had to drive up a slope and turn right. When he got to the top of the slope, a car…

By James Foxall14th June 202223rd August 2022
cctv footage
Driving

Someone bumped my car in a car park. How can I get CCTV footage of to prove who it was?

It’s a common occurrence: you return to your car and there’s a dent or scratch that wasn’t there before. But how did it happen? Look around and if you’re in…

By James Foxall13th January 20221st March 2022
airbags didn't go off
Mechanical

My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?

Airbags are one of the great inventions of modern motoring. They live concealed in your car until they’re needed. Then they deploy in milliseconds to potentially reduce injuries and possibly…

By James Foxall25th November 202124th January 2023
non fault accident
Motoring admin

I was the innocent party in a non-fault accident. Should I report it to my insurer?

Every driver must have motor insurance. When you have an accident, even if it wasn’t your fault, or you don’t plan on claiming, you should tell your insurer. What is…

By James Foxall24th December 202011th May 2021
write off categories
Buying + selling, Motoring admin

I’m interested in a car but it’s Category N. What do the insurance write off categories mean?

Insurance write off categories are important to understand for two reasons. First, cars that are being sold can fall into these categories. And the categories changed recently so they might…

By James Foxall17th September 202029th September 2020
aeb autonomous emergency braking
Mechanical

How does Autonomous Emergency Braking work and is it worth it?

Cars are now coming with an increasing amount of standard safety kit. Among these is Autonomous Emergency Braking or AEB. It’s a safety system designed to prevent the front-to-rear shunts…

By James Foxall23rd January 20206th July 2020
euro ncap
Motoring admin

What exactly does a Euro NCAP star rating mean?

There’s lots to get your head around when you buy a car. And safety is probably quite high up the list of priorities. That’s where Euro NCAP and its star…

By James Foxall7th January 20206th July 2020
airbags in a car
Mechanical

If there are airbags in a car, should I worry that they might go off randomly?

Since the mid-1990s there have been ever-increasing numbers of airbags in a car. Your concern is a valid one. Afterall, airbags use an explosive to deploy in fractions of a…

By James Foxall17th October 20196th July 2020
car breakdown
Driving

What happens if I suffer a car breakdown?

Although motors are becoming increasingly reliable, there will be times when a car breakdown happens. Remember, the breakdown might be something simple such as a flat tyre or running out…

By James Foxall1st October 20196th July 2020
dash cam
Buying + selling

I’m thinking of buying a dash cam. Which is the best?

Dash cams are the must-have motoring accessory of the moment. Leading vehicle insurers accept dash cam footage in the event of claims. Some cover providers even offer drivers discounts if…

By James Foxall6th August 20196th July 2020

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

Got a question ?

Ask

Socialise with us

Visit our TikTok channel

Featured Posts

space saver size

How do I work out what space saver size I need for a spare wheel?

September 16, 2021

125cc bike on a motorway

Can I take my 125cc bike on a motorway if I have a CBT and full car licence?

September 14, 2021

e10 petrol

Will my car work with the new E10 petrol coming this September?

June 29, 2021

Tyre tread depth

What is the legal tyre tread depth and how do I check it?

February 12, 2019

Contact Us

Email: carexpert@wordsmithmedia.co.uk

Further information

  • Privacy Policy
  • Site usage
  • About
  • About us

Categories

  • Buying + selling
  • Car reviews
  • Driving
  • Featured posts
  • Headline feature
  • Main feature
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical
  • Motoring admin
  • Opinion
  • Tyres

Recent Posts

  • Do cracks in tyres mean I should replace them?
  • I noticed the other day that my MOT is overdue. Can I get an MOT reminder and what’s the best?
  • 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?
  • I want to sell my car. What do I need to do to prepare a used car for sale?
  • Why are EVs cheaper to maintain than petrol cars? And by how much over their life?
Copyright © 2023 Ask the Car Expert.
Powered by WordPress and Arouse.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read our privacy policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT