Should I change to Third Party to drop my premium?

I've just bought a 2001 Jaguar-X Type. I paid £2000. My age 63, full NCB, and this is my second car (the first is an XKR). I'm insured with LV, and I'm paying £500 for the X-Type's insurance (two children...

What coolant/anti-freeze to use in my car?

I own a 1994 Honda Civic, and I think I need to top up the coolant in the engine as the tank next to the radiator is hovering around the minimum level when the engine is cold. What type of coolant do I...

Why is my named driver's 'incident' affecting my premium?

I arranged insurance with LV for my new car. I asked for two named drivers to be added. Was asked if they had any claims or convictions, and the answer was no. However, there was an 'incident' sustained...

Diesel freezing in the Alps - how can I avoid it

My car, a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel 2.2, is kept in the Alps during the winter at a height of 1300 meters. In February for two weeks, the temperatures ranged between -19c and -10c. The first part of any journey...

I'm after a hatchback/tailgate protector

Can you please give me the name of the maufacturer/supplier of the Hatchback Tailgate protectors that protect the car's bodywork when loading/unloading the boot? I have a 2008 Audi A3 and I know that...

Are the police now using mobile speed cameras at night?

Travelling North along the A34 approaching the Pear Tree intersection Oxford at around 7.30pm on 18 November, I witnessed a lot of traffic braking violently up ahead. An accident was very, very close to...

Replacing the brake hose on my Focus

I need to change front brake hose for mot, dont have manual questions are: 1 What size spanners required? 2 For bleeding brakes do you have to do all or just front brakes? 3 How much brake fluid is required...

Downsizing to a Focus (not a Fiesta)

Many thanks for the reply the other day about downsizing from a Vauxhall Zafira to a new shape Fiesta. Your advice most welcome but the wife has thrown a spanner in the works, and now quite fancies a 2008...

I'm looking for a used MPV, estate or van. Which should I go for?

What should I buy to replace my Renault Grand Scenic diesel? I only need to transport myself and wife mostly – but I also need to carry bulky and dirty stuff, occasionally. I used the Renault Scenic with...

Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive?

My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a Toyota Prius - and she is squashed into the cabin...