Bought a 1 year old fiesta. Changed my mind?
Hi everyone, newbie here! So around 6 weeks ago I bought my first car (First car that i owned anyway). I now think that i rushed into the purchase and would like to get a different car as it isn't very...
View ArticlePetrol Station Accident
I was wondering if anyone could give me an advice regarding an accident I had yesterday. I was at a petrol station there were pumps either side and a channel in the middle to enter/exit forecourt. A...
View Articlewhich roof bars Toyota corolla?
Hi I have a Toyota corolla 5 door hatchback 2006 and I really need a roofrack/bars. I don't know which ones will be suitable for the car and there's so much choice is confusing me! Halfords have told...
View ArticleHannah
It looks as if the RAC have started to take an interest again. Welcome to the forum Hannah - I hope you will do more than just churn out stock answers but actually help people as far as you can.
View ArticleRenault Trafic non starter
Hi I recently purchased a 2006 Renault Trafic 1.9 diesel. I picked up the van from the garage on Friday, I drove it home and everything seemed good. Come Saturday morning it wouldn't turn over, so I...
View Articleastra mk5 04 1.6 twinport MOT emissions failure
Hi all, i have an astra 04, engine z16 xep, i took the car for an MOT, which it failed, for a number of reasons, most of which im aware of what needs to be done to fix them, however, it came back with...
View ArticleNoise in engine
Hi My car started to make a noise a few weeks ago when it ran out of oil but im hopening its not the engine away the nose gets worse if i attempt drive but this is the noise when even in didle just...
View ArticleHow can I view traffic from cctv's?
I am writing to ask if you know of any software, app or website which will allow me to view live traffic in the UK. I want to be able to pick a destination, for example Podimore roundabout in Somerset,...
View Articleengine light, battery light and oil light on and heavy steering
Hi, Basically I'm hoping someone can help me before I have a breakdown (mentally and car related). I've just spent £500 on having a new cam belt, alternator belt, oil and filter change and breather...
View Articlewww.carengines.co.uk are they legit?
Hi, I've skimmed through this whole thread on "reconditioned engines" and scammers, but found no mentioned of "www.carengines.co.uk" in there: http://www.rac.co.uk/forum/showthrea...ethrow+engines Is...
View Article05 Fiesta ST stalls at low RPM
Ford Fiesta ST - 2005 - 2.0 When at low revs (usually when turning corners, reversing out of driveway etc) the car has a tendency to cut out. The revs will drop, engine will shake slightly and the...
View ArticlePeugeot 207 petrol engine 1.6 over heating
If your 2010 Peugeot over heats and blows steam out from the expansion bottle, it will possibly be the thermostat which has failed. This was the case with me. Replacement stats will be sold with a...
View ArticleDifficult Car Accident Question. Who is to Blame?
I currently live in Zambia, Africa. A friend of mine had an accident this morning. There was a long line of traffic and she needed to make a right turn into our house (50 meters away). She moved into...
View Articlemondeo 2.0 ghia 140
I have two DTC codes which are 160787 and c1400 can anyone tell me what these are. cheers
View ArticleShould I absolutely avoid diesel?
I need to buy a practical car, looking to spend 2-3k. My first choice would be a Skoda Octavia, I think I can get an early Mk II with that money. It won't get much use, with most journeys being very...
View ArticleFocus C-Max 04 Alternator Warning.
My alternator warning light has come on a few times recently. I went for a battery test and it failed (I'd had other symptoms such as; clock resetting, and I had left my car for long periods of around...
View ArticleWriting Text on Forum Pages.
Why is it that I can't get normal spacing when I write text in the forums? ............Every time I press the return key, It shows the space, yet when I click on the submit key, the text is all in one...
View Articleselling car... insurance quandry
Hi all I've trawled the internet to no avail so thought I'd try here, my problem is as follows.I am currently about to sell my car which I am no longer insured on as it has expired and I am due a...
View Articlevectra 2008 1.9 cdti smoking
Hi please help my vectra 1.9 cdti 120bhp has started after about 10 mins of driving blowing out white smoke which has now turning a bit blue . I have no loss of power and if i turn off ignition and...
View ArticleRoof box questions
Hi, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on roof boxes. I'm expecting twins, so will need a double buggy. The problem is I recently bought a new car - a VW Up! (5 door - I was planning on...
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