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What's your verdict on Volkswagen’s 1.0 petrol engine?

One What Car? review rates the VW Group petrol engine highly, but another one isn’t as complimentary..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 15 2019

Can I buy a car on finance and then pay it off?

A reader has been offered a better deal buying on finance than with cash, so can he buy on finance a..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 08 2019

Should I worry about an error on my car's registration document?

A reader's new car was incorrectly registered to a finance company instead of her. She asks if this..

Claire Evans, Thu Jul 04 2019

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

Reader discovered too late that his new hybrid car isn't able to have a tow bar fitted. He asks whic..

Claire Evans, Mon Jul 01 2019

I can't use my £68,000 sports car

A reader is worried about driving his Jaguar F-Type after it's under-bonnet pedestrian airbag system..

Claire Evans, Thu Jun 06 2019

Is a 1.0-litre engine big enough?

A reader is concerned that a small SUV with a 1.0-litre petrol engine won't be powerful enough compa..

Claire Evans, Mon Jun 03 2019

Should I buy a car with repaired alloy wheels?

A reader has just found out the Mini he's buying has welded alloy wheels. Should he be concerned abo..

Claire Evans, Thu May 30 2019

Tyres and microplastic pollution: what's the problem and what’s being done to address it?

Recent research estimates tyres contribute around 270,000 tonnes of tiny plastic particles per year..

Claire Evans, Wed May 29 2019

What’s the speed limit for a pick-up truck?

Reader who's considering buying a pick-up asks if the legal speed limits for it are the same as thos..

Claire Evans, Tue May 28 2019

Which SUV has the most supportive seats?

A reader is looking for a car with seats that have plenty of adjustment to accommodate his long legs..

Claire Evans, Wed May 15 2019

Can I get a refund for faulty car?

Reader asks what are her rights after the secondhand car she bought develops a fault just two weeks..

Claire Evans, Mon May 13 2019

Must servicing be done by a franchised dealer?

Reader asks if his car's warranty would become void if he has the car serviced outside the main deal..

Claire Evans, Tue Apr 23 2019

Which SUV rides the most comfortably?

What Car? reader seeks advice on the nearly-new SUV with the best ride quality

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 08 2019

My car doesn't pull away properly when cold. Is this a common problem?

My Volkswagen T-Roc suffers with 'kangarooing' when I try to pull away when the engine is cold. Have..

Claire Evans, Wed Mar 27 2019

What's the best car for a mobility scooter user?

Reader asks if there's a non-van-based car that's roomy enough to fit in a mobility scooter

Claire Evans, Tue Mar 26 2019

Has my car been discontinued and will this affect its value?

Reader is concerned because the Audi Q2 model he has ordered has disappeared off the car maker's and..

Claire Evans, Thu Mar 14 2019

Electric car charging guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car charging, but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Electric car battery guide

Everything you wanted to know about electric car batteries but were afraid to ask

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Types of electric car plug

From Type 1 to CCS, we take a look at the different electric car plugs and how common they are

Claire Evans, Fri Oct 12 2018

Trading in a car with negative equity

It is possible to end up with a car with negative equity during a finance plan. We explain what it i..

What Car? team, Tue Dec 18 2018

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What's your verdict on Volkswagen’s 1.0 petrol engine?

Can I buy a car on finance and then pay it off?

Should I worry about an error on my car's registration document?

Which hybrid and electric cars can tow?

I can't use my £68,000 sports car

Is a 1.0-litre engine big enough?

Should I buy a car with repaired alloy wheels?

Tyres and microplastic pollution: what's the problem and what’s being done to address it?

What’s the speed limit for a pick-up truck?

Which SUV has the most supportive seats?

Can I get a refund for faulty car?

Must servicing be done by a franchised dealer?

Which SUV rides the most comfortably?

My car doesn't pull away properly when cold. Is this a common problem?

What's the best car for a mobility scooter user?

Has my car been discontinued and will this affect its value?

Electric car charging guide

Electric car battery guide

Types of electric car plug

Trading in a car with negative equity

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