Cars in The AnswerBank

Why did USA deide on LH Drive for cars?

Looking at old film of buggys in USA just before the advent of cars, it seemed that they usually drove the buggy from the Right Hand side with their passenger sitting on the left. So why opt for Left...

Scylax

Electric cars

We hear that electrically driven cars are the way forward, and being 'green' are much to be recommended. However, I also read that such cars may not use their heaters, as this would reduce their...

MantaRay

Cars that cusion pot holes, speed ramps, etc

Are there any cars available that have suspension designed to cope with speed ramps and pot holes? Despite slowing right down for such annoyances I still get quite a jolt with the cars I've driven so...

philkool

Untaxed cars

Having reported 2 cars untaxed and unsorn i have found that 1 car is owned by a police officer, Are they exempt from the same rules as the rest of us as one of the cars has been dumped there for 8...

R1Geezer

Electric cars.....no real solution?

Are they more damaging to the environment that the petrol/diesel ones? I mean the electricity has to be generated from fossil fuels mainly (in our case anyway) so surely lots of energy is lost in...

bobjugs12

Ultimate Cars

Just out of curiosity, what are your ultimate supercars, realistic cars, and cheap cars? eg Supercar: Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari Enzo (a car which your never gonna be able to afford) Realistic Car:...

dothawkes31

Z Cars vs The Bill

Back in the day, when Z cars was THE cop show to watch and we called them the Bizzies not the bill, they managed to solve a case in 30 minutes or an houe, depending on which season it was as it went...

weeal

Unlucky with Cars

Ok Ive had bad luck this year I had a car for 7 months which had a continual fault from the minute it left the garage (04 plate), eventually the garage got fed up of me bringing it back and I got fed...

solitude

Very Small Cars

Hi - I'm thinking of getting back on the road but I want a very very small used vehicle - and I do mean very small. Smaller than a Yaris if possible. I have no idea what any of the make/models are....

cyberplayer

Battle with police (Driving other cars)

I've so quickly come to realize the Police are a dificult bunch to deal with, Here is my story. I was in peckham last saturday, my friend was tired after a night out and I decided to drive his car...

Andy008

Tax on cars, how does it affect companies?

Further to my last question, can anyone tell me how companies are affected by paying tax on company cars? I have noticed a big increase in the last few years in job adverst offering car allowances...

elizaco

Cars similar to a Vauxhall Zafira

Our last 2 cars have been Zafiras. I fancy a change but similar cars (ie. ones that have 2 extra seats when you need them) seem much more expensive. There are only 4 of us most of the time, but we...

gemsprings

Category C Cars

I recently bought a car and have since found out that it is a category 'c' should the garage I purchased from informed me of this

viky

Help with things being thrown at cars

I recently found my car had had a large clump of mud thrown at the windscreen and also my b/f's car had been targetted (only two cars in entire road that had stuff thrown at them) and had dog faeces...

answer doc

homes and cars

is there any way i could legally get information on what cars are registered to a given address? for example i have an address but just wanted to find out legally if there are any ways of finding out...

shakmalik

how do insurance companies value cat d cars

Hello people I am considering purchasing a CAT D car, the book value is about ?8, 200 for poor condition, and same spec cars (not CAT D) in the trader are worth about ?8,500. how will the insurance...

EverClean

What are category C and Category d registered cars?

I'm looking to buy a cheap car to use for 2 to 3 years and then get rid of it. i won't be looking to sell it on after this time, just scrap it. Is it a viable option to buy a cat C or D car? Will...

miss cute

foreign and british cars

why are british cars cheaper than foreign cars

evsajo

CARS vehicles from the Disney film

Has anyone got any information on how to buy Chick from this series of toy cars (like matchbox cars).They are ?3.99 new from woolworths and toy shops but they are all out of stock. This car is now...

chris1970

panda cars

why are/were police cars called panda cars?? thanks

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