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led bulbs
Mechanical

Can the halogen headlights on my Skoda Octavia be replaced with LED bulbs? What’s the best make?

LED lighting is the go-to for new cars. And unsurprisingly, drivers of existing models want a slice of the action with brighter lights and greater visibility. But adding LED bulbs…

By James Foxall26th January 202122nd October 2021
jaguar xk8
Buying + selling

Should I do up and sell my decaying 1997 Jaguar XK8, or keep it and hope it becomes a classic?

The Jaguar XK8 was the British firm’s big hope of a car that could once again take on the Mercedes SL and Porsche 911. It was available as both a…

By James Foxall27th October 202016th September 2021
clocking
Buying + selling, Mechanical

Is clocking replacement instruments in my car illegal?

You contacted us because a problem with the instruments on your car leads to you needing new dials. However, that means you need to adjust the mileage on the new…

By James Foxall10th September 202023rd September 2020
mot and service
Maintenance

My car broke down right after its MOT. What’s the difference between an MOT and service?

A lot of people think if they take their car for an MOT it doesn’t have to be serviced. That is most definitely not the case. Read on to find…

By James Foxall3rd September 202016th September 2020
door mirror
Driving

I had my driver’s door mirror wiped off while parked. How legal is driving my car now?

With cars getting bigger and towns and cities getting more congested, it’s hardly surprising that drivers frequently damage or even wipe off door mirrors. But what is the law regarding…

By James Foxall30th July 202017th August 2020
brake pads
Mechanical

I bought a used car that needed new brake pads after 6000 miles. Is this usual?

The car you bought was a 2016 Mazda CX-5. You bought it with 14,000 miles on the clock. It’s now done 20,000. The dealer you got the car from said…

By James Foxall2nd June 20206th July 2020
mot extension
Motoring admin

If I take advantage of the MOT extension scheme, will my insurance still cover me?

We’ve had various questions around this subject and the answer isn’t as cut and dried as perhaps it should be. Read on to find out more. What does the MOT…

By James Foxall26th May 20206th July 2020
unsorn
Motoring admin

I declared my car SORN. Now I need to sell it. How do I unSORN it?

Declaring a car SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification) is a simple way to save money. It means you can stop paying tax on the car and you don’t have to insure…

By James Foxall14th May 20208th November 2022
keep a car safe
Maintenance

If I can’t take it for an MOT, how do I keep a car safe and roadworthy?

From 30 March 2020, MOT testing has been suspended for six months due to COVID-19. It is now up to the individual driver to keep a car safe and roadworthy…

By James Foxall31st March 20206th July 2020
uk lockdown
Driving, Motoring admin

Can I still take my car for its MOT in spite of the UK lockdown?

At the moment, the UK government hasn’t stopped garages operating during the UK lockdown. They are considered an essential service because the cars of key workers still have to be…

By James Foxall25th March 20206th July 2020

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