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A case of clocking? My car's odometer and sat-nav show different mileages

Clocking? My car's odometer and sat-nav show different...

My second-hand Mitsubishi’s odometer shows 20,000 fewer miles than does the built-in sat nav. My dealer says the odometer reading fits the service...
Published 29 March 2016
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Can you drive a car without a valid MoT?

The MoT certificate on my wife’s car expired while we were away. How can I take it for its test when I can’t drive it without a valid certificate?
Published 07 March 2016
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Are bonnet-mounted car mascots illegal?

I’ve bought a 2006 Jaguar X-type with a “leaper” mascot on the bonnet. Some people say it’s legal, others that it isn’t. What’s the position?
Published 22 July 2015
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My car was scratched at Gatwick valet parking but I...

I left my new Land Rover with Gatwick’s valet parking and later found a large scratch on the rear passenger door and scraped alloys and trim ...
Published 15 July 2015
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My BMW was recalled over safety fears and I've not...

Q. My BMW 3-series is the subject of a recall to replace the front passenger airbag. Although I was alerted to this in November
Published 12 May 2015
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Are xenon headlight conversions legal?

Can I replace the standard headlights on my Vauxhall Astra Elite with xenon versions?
Published 23 April 2015
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The reversing light of my Seat Leon is always on. Can...

Q. The reversing light of my wife’s Seat Leon is always on. My garage has failed to fix it and is now talking about new relays and a gearbox switch...
Published 07 April 2015
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I’ve noticed that some quad bikes do not have a front...

Q. I’ve noticed that quad bikes being driven on a road near my home do not have a front numberplate. Is this legal?
Published 10 February 2015
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A camera caught me driving untaxed to my MoT test...

Q. I was caught on camera driving an untaxed car to a pre-arranged MoT test — something I thought was legal. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency...
Published 03 February 2015
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My car was towed while my residents' parking permit...

Q. This year I renewed my residents’ parking permit online, calling to confirm the payment had been received. A week later the permit had still...
Published 18 January 2015
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I received a penalty charge notice on road with no...

Q. I parked on a stretch of road where I could see no pay-and-display machine or sign relating to parking fees or restrictions, yet I was issued with...
Published 13 January 2015
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I received a fixed penalty notice for speeding which...

Q. I recently received a fixed penalty notice for exceeding a 30mph limit while in north Wales. My sat nav usually warns me if I exceed the speed...
Published 21 October 2014