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My parking ticket lists the wrong car — is it still enforceable?

My parking ticket lists the wrong car — is it still...

My parking ticket (issued on private land when I thought it was free to park) lists the wrong model and number. The car is on film. Is the ticket...
Published 28 June 2016
Why do cars not achieve the claimed MPG figure?

Why do cars not achieve the claimed MPG figure?

A Peugeot I test-drove recently claimed 90mpg; I managed 47mpg. Why the discrepancy?
Published 28 June 2016
Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters: 20mph speeders, braking bad, emissions cheats

Reader Letters: 20mph speeders and emissions cheats

Am I the only driver in Leeds who obeys the 20mph speed limit? A road near me was changed to 20mph a month ago and when I’m on it, 100% of the people...
Published 28 June 2016
Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters June 12, 2016: Juddery wipers, low-riders, brake lights and selective EU laws

Reader Letters: Juddery wipers and selective EU laws

"In his review of the Ford Focus RS (May 29), Jeremy Clarkson says that one irritation was “wipers that judder”. I had the same with my new Focus..."
Published 13 June 2016
Driving in France during Euro 2016 and summer holiday season

Driving in France during Euro 2016 and summer holiday...

As the summer holiday looms on the horizon like distant blue skies, nearly 1m British holidaymakers are preparing to dust off their passports...
Published 09 June 2016
Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters: Boy racers, cures for depression and slowcoach veterans

Reader Letters: Boy racers, cures for depression and...

I had an enlightening conversation with a young man of 18 who has crashed four cars in a year — each one a write-off (“Crash position”, Letters...
Published 06 June 2016
Reader Letters: a Skoda driver retorts, a lack of variety, Austrian tolls and respecting speed limits

Reader Letters: a Skoda driver retorts, Austrian tolls...

"I’m a Skoda driver, Mr Clarkson, but my name isn’t Geoff and life’s been pretty good to me...
Published 31 May 2016
Reader Letters: Slow drivers, excess speed and wearing headphones behind the wheel

Reader Letters: Slow drivers, excess speed and wearing...

I am seeing an increasing number of drivers using in-ear headphones at the wheel, many in the middle lane on the motorway...
Published 23 May 2016
Car Clinic: What should I do about leaky seals on my car boot?

What should I do about leaky seals on my car boot?

The seals on my car boot let in rainwater. Any suggestions, short of a new seal?
Published 18 May 2016

Car Clinic: How accurate are air pressure gauges at...

Are air-pressure gauges on garage forecourts checked officially? I got different readings at two garages.
Published 17 May 2016
Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters: Austrian tolls, speedo accuracy, Specs cameras and antiquated RAC

Reader Letters: Austrian tolls, speedo accuracy, Specs...

A warning to readers: I have just received notice of a hefty fine for not displaying a vignette — the toll sticker that permits you to drive on...
Published 16 May 2016
I’d like a hatchback car that can carry golf clubs without having to put the rear seats down. What do you recommend?

What hatchback can I buy with a boot big enough for...

Q. I’d like a hatchback that can carry golf clubs without having to put the rear seats down. What do you recommend?
Published 09 May 2016