Can anyone tell me the largest diameter discs I can fit front and rear without running into need for mods? Believe the standard discs are 275mm but hopefully there is something bigger I can fit.

Hi - My 2008 2.0l Hatchback Impreza RX has really poor headlights. Dealership told me that they were "as they should be" (?) So I'm looking to upgrade them. I'd like to put a Lightbar on it, but thats imposible with the body shape. Been looking at Morimoto XB and they look really good. Sent email and asked if they could confirm the system was UK compliant - this was their reply . . . All of our XB lights are designed for and tested on US spec vehicles. I do not believe they would be UK compliant. Can anyone comfirm this to be the case? Or suggest who/where to ask for an official response? Suggestions for alternative products would be appreciated. Not looking to go off-road nor rallying/racing, just want to be able to see where I'm going. I live in a rural area and most of my driving is on country roads/lanes with no street lighting, and my age is blessing me with less-than-perfect (but legal) eyesight. I just need good bright lights. Thanks for any input or suggestions . . . Peter

I have been in a similar situation more than once with cars and motorbikes. One thing I learned (but can't remember who original told me) is that if they take the car to a storage unit for salvage this essentially means they have your car and you won't be able to get it back like a one way system. When they have your car, a figure they give you is a lot lower and also payment is quicker so most people tend to opt for this, not knowing it can be done another way. I always get the car recovered to my home and instruct the insurance company that I want an independent assessor to come out to assess it on my property....the car doesn't then leave my possession....which is always handy if you want to buy it back to repair yourself. Be aware, the very first thing they check are the tyre conditions, wear, legal tread depth, etc. So if you're tyres are not up to scratch then they will refuse and insurance payout (quite rightly so as well). Once the assessor has seen the car and given his/her findings to the insurance company then they will pay out, usually a higher figure but this can take sometime longer for settlement. But at least you have your car in your possession and gives you an option to buy back. However, like I said, most people just want a quick resolution and get the money to replace their existing car. Don't quote me on any of the above and take independent advice from an insurance broker to determine the best route forward.

My 2001 Impreza STI has been written off after someone pulled out on me on a 60mph road, I have been put through to a supposed specialist for Subarus who have deemed the car to only be worth scrap value, £6430. Does anyone know a better evaluator for cars of this era as this is just blatantly incorrect considering it had only done 68,000 miles and was in perfect condition. I have attached a before and after of the car for reference so I don't look mad

The TPMS sensors have batteries that only last 5 to 6 years and which aren't garage replacable so you have to buy a whole new sensor - a real rip-off. Subaru don't make these sensors, they re-badge Schrader ones and mark them up. Do your own research, but I believe the Schrader 3076 is probably the one used on used on recent Subaru - they are half the price of the 'genuine' Subaru ones. My go to garage says they 90% sure they'll be able to program the one I've bought as a test when I get it serviced at the end of the month - the nearest Subaru dealer want £500 to change all 4 !! BTW if the battery(s) are fine but on the way out, they will still trigger the TPMS warning when the weather is colder than 10C as I've found out with the recent mild weather.