New road tax / Gov website question
Hi, I'm buying a used van and the seller will drive this over to me on Monday 1st June. (start of a tax month). When can I tax this for the tax to begin on this day, rather than having to lose out on...
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Hi Any info would be great. I am purchasing a new car today and I need to get car tax, as there is only about a week left in this month I am going to lose nearly a month, any ideas what I should do....
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After seeing a few social media adverts about terracleaning an engine. I decided to look into it to see what it does & discovered via youtube you can basiclly do exact same thing with plain old...
View ArticleVauxhall Insignia not starting
I have a 60 plate Vauxhall Insignia cdti. Tried to start car yesterday. Nothing. As if no battery power. Had 3 error messages appear on dash. "Battery saver active", "Service Theft Deterrent System"...
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Hi, I was involved in an accident last November where the passenger from the other car was injured and taken to hospital. I was turning right at a junction and never saw realised there was a car coming...
View ArticleCollision after pulling out from a giveway sign - who is at fault?
Any assistance greatly appreciated on this one. I was involved in a collision and the other driver is claiming I was driving without due care and attention. I would like to know if I am really at...
View Articleworking as a patrolman
Hi, I am going to be doing my best to get a job as an RAC patrolman within the next 18 months, as its the type of job I have always wanted to do. I've been in the motor trade since I left school in...
View ArticleAstra 1.7 CD-ROM throttle problem
Hi guys! I have a 06 Astra g, which has been absolutely marvellous. 130k still pulls like a train. My problem is that , when I change up through the gears, I get an over revving like I've not lifted my...
View ArticleIs there a sweet spot for price/age when buying?
I want to get a used car and my budget is quite flexible. I'm used to old bangers, so something under £3500 would be fine, but I can afford considerably more, so I'm wondering whether I should go...
View ArticleCar Mileage
Is it worth keeping a Peugeot 206 1.6L on the road after 150,000 miles? The gear box is going and will need replacing. It has already had a new clutch put in. The engine is misfiring a bit on idling...
View Article2010 1.5dci Grand Scenic
Hi Can anyone tell me if I can access the fuel sender unit without removing the tank from the car?
View ArticleOil Leak 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Hi there I have oil dripping from the bottom of my 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0TD. I believe it is coming from the transmission fill or drain hole but am unsure. I have a picture of the bolt where the...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra 1.7 cdti sxi 54 reg wont turn over?
Someone please help me my car was fine then i went out to start it and it wont turn over. The lights come on on the dash, the head lights look nice and bright, The key opens and locks the door iv tryd...
View Articletiming chain replacement
Hi could someone please help I just had a timing chain kit fitted to my mk5 golf but I have noticed a small oil leak. So I phoned the mechanic and he said its excess oil on the pan. There was no leak...
View ArticleHave you been affected by the Takata airbag recall?
As you may have heard, numerous manufacturers are recalling cars to replace faulty airbags supplied by Takata. Takata is a major supplier of airbags to a number of motor manufacturers including Toyota,...
View ArticleMercedes SLK Engine Issues
Recently the engine will cut out, dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree. After 5 or 10 minutes, I can restart the car, but engine light will stay on. This usually happens when the car is cold and...
View ArticleRAC Enquiries ignored
Are all RAC Enquiries via email ignored? I have automatic replies to my three separate enquiries dated 10th February 2015, 15th March 2015 and 27th March 2015. All are generic responses from...
View ArticleFord Kuga 2012 ABS light
Hi, On my return drive from work my yellow ABS light on my dash has come on and is staying on. Is this something I could call the RAC to check as I am on the top level membership? Stuart
View ArticleVW Polo 1.2 - 3 cylinder missfire
Well I bought a polo to buy and sell the other day with a snapped exhaust the engine management light was on which I thought was down to an O2 sensor and was obviously running rough etc. anyways got...
View ArticleCheap runabout nedded suggestions around 80 k miles
I dont have allot money to spend about a grand once saved need a cheap run about that wil last after 80k are bmw series 3 even good wiht 120 k on clock just so unsure has had a for last to 164 k but...
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