Bad Experience after car would not start
Having been an RAC member for many years with full membership including 'Home Start' service when my Smart Car refused to start at home I expected to get a reasonable service from them. Phoned then to...
View ArticleSeat Ibiza 55 1.2
I have recently come to notice a distinctive clunk when I turn a corner. It seems to come from the passenger side and happens not at every turn but most. It is a lot louder when I reverse of my drive...
View ArticleComplaints about recent RAC service in Europe.
My husband recently had problems with his car, we have cover with RAC via Nissan's Pan European warranty. Who do I contact to complain about the service from here last week when we had a problem with...
View ArticleCar tax question
Hi, I have recently bought a Dihatsu and I have just MOTed, insured and taxed it (today). I still have my old car (a Ford) which is taxed until the end of September, as my sister says she wants it. I...
View ArticleChrysler 2.5CRD black smoke under acceleration
My 2001 Grand Voyager produces thick black smoke under acceleration or around 2000 rpm mark. The rest of the time its fine Its due an MOT on 27/07/2015 and i am worried it will fail Please help
View ArticleFord Focus won't start!
Hi, I'm wondering if someone can help, I have recently brought a 57 plate ford focus 1.8 diesel with 124k miles, it's been driving great but on Tuesday after I had been driving it for most the day on...
View ArticleGarage costs for not repairing car
I recently broke down in my Chrysler 300c and the car was towed to a national chain garage, Mr Clutch, who are RAC approved, trading standards approved and advertise their expertise on Chrysler. The...
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Roundabout Lane Question
Just had a mini mock test with my dad, remember coming on this route in the first test (don't think I had an issue in the test first time as I had to use the 1st exit), was just debating with my dad...
View ArticleAir-Con leak found after test, re-gas and antibacterial treatment
Hi all A couple of weeks ago I had my Ford Fiesta air-con tested, re-gas and antibacterial treated. Yesterday I had it serviced by another garage. They say that the air-con has a leak. I phoned the...
View ArticleCitroen Berlingo 1.6 2008 misting windscreen
Bought this vehicle from a garage last Saturday, low mileage, looks immaculate. It is a five-seater, five door saloon. Today, first time in sudden torrential cold rain and needed to turn blower on full...
View ArticleWhy do some drivers forget the Highway Code after they get a full licence?
So many drivers these days ignore the Highway code, and good manners and courtesy on the roads. For example, yesterday there was a Horse drawn carriage on an A road. Two horses actually, they must have...
View Articleurgent help with peugeot 3008 oil pump blanking plug
Hello everyone i have a oil leak from the blanking plug on the oil pump... I need to know is there anything under this plug that will spring out or is it just a blanking plug thanks.
View ArticleEJ
Earlier this year my catalytic converter was stolen from my van (non commercial) and as the quote to replace and fit it was £1800 I asked my insurance company if I could claim,but they wanted my excess...
View ArticleTried bleeding brakes but cant get grip on the nut
I was trying to bleed the brakes and went to unloosen the nut on bleed nipple and it was very rusted and the spanner won't get a good grip. Its worn off the edges Help. Mot is on Monday
View ArticleOpen spaces practice
Does anyone know of any large open spaces where one can practice driving? I will be supervising my wife and she would be insured on my car. Anyone know a place in/near Hertfordshire?
View Articleclio 1.5dci wont turn over
clio 1.5 dci will not crank ive changed the injector seals and cleaned some crud away with a bit of brake cleaner i tuned it over with 2 injectors out to clear out the bore and it sounded like the...
View Articleover 8 hours wait
My hire vehicle broke down around 4pm yesterday. I got through straight away and was given estimated call out upto 3 hours. I was kept informed and the patrol turned up around 7pm. Having determined...
View ArticleNationwide Engine Supplies Rip Off
I made the mistake of trying to buy a recon engine off these people a few weeks ago. Nationwide Engine Supplies, 1 Anthony Way. N183QT. The engine didn't arrive - 'it had fallen off the palette and was...
View Articlemercedes
Replaced battery on mercedes c220 cdi the horn keeps sounding and all the dashboard lights are on
View Articlerebecca ley (Interaction Recruitment plc) and Mark mcminn (manager of b2b sales
Recently went for a sales interview with the rac and was shocked that they actually asked me to use jimmy saville in a sales pitch to discuss pros and cons to why he should face the rac. This was from...
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