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Reader Letters: Motorway closures, fake car keys and trusting driverless cars

Reader Letters: Motorway closures and robot fears

I have long been waiting for a campaign against the ridiculous...
Published 26 September 2016
Car Clinic: What caused warning lights when using a space-saver spare wheel?Car Clinic: What caused warning lights when using a space-saver spare wheel?

Car Clinic: Space-saver warning lights

Q. When I used a space-saver spare wheel on my Citroën DS4...
Published 26 September 2016
Audi Q5 transmission fault

Car Clinic: My Audi Q5 cuts out at junctions

The engine on my automatic Audi Q5 sometimes cuts out when I brake at junctions. My garage says the unit is fine and the stop-start is...
Published 20 September 2016
Dacia Duster

Reader Letters: Duster derivation and dirty signs

The Dacia Duster appears excellent value, but I think Dom Joly is mistaken regarding the origins of its name (“Leaves plenty of cash in the...
Published 20 September 2016
Car Clinic: What could be causing my BMW not to start?

Car Clinic: My BMW is hard to start. Why?

It’s increasingly hard to start my BMW. I’ve replaced the battery and had the fuel line checked. What next?
Published 12 September 2016
Bentley continental gt speed interior

Reader Letters: USBs, brown paint and car hire

I agree with Jeremy Clarkson’s comments on the antiquated entertainment system in the new Bentley Continental GT Speed...
Published 12 September 2016
The Fixer: Land Rover drivers share their experience of poor reliability and customer care

Land Rover drivers report on their faulty cars

For a luxury car that comes loaded with toys and carries a price tag to match, Range Rovers are leaving some customers disappointed.
Published 08 September 2016
New reg '66' deals on Driving's favourite new cars

New reg '66' deals on Driving's favourite new cars

It's September, which means the registration plates for new cars switch to ‘66’, and hundreds of thousands of drivers will upgrade their wheels.
Published 01 September 2016
Car Clinic: Can a child travel in a car without a car seat?

Car Clinic: Can a child travel without a car seat?

Q. I was asked to drive one of my eight-year-old daughter’s friends home in my car without a car seat. Is this legal?
Published 30 August 2016
Reader Letters: Suzuki recall concern, concealed signage and bienon lights in fog

Reader Letters: Recalls, road signs and fog lights

In May I received a safety recall for my Suzuki Grand Vitara: the engine fuel pipes needed replacing because of “improper design...
Published 30 August 2016
Land Rover Defender - Sunday Times Driving reader letters

Reader Letters: Brexit cars, HGV manners and more

The Land Rover Defender, reviewed by you last month...
Published 22 August 2016
Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing from first to second gear in my Porsche Cayman S?

Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing...

Sometimes when cold there is a grating sound when changing from first to second gear on my Porsche Cayman S. Any ideas?
Published 09 August 2016