How long can you drive with a DPF light on?
Every modern diesel car sold in the EU since 2009 has a DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter. This is located in the car’s exhaust system and designed to remove the…
Tag: MOT
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…