Engine Malfunction
Hi guys I have a diesel ford focus tdci 2008, I've noticed when I drive long distances, (Northampton, Slough, London, for example) it comes up with a noise and the 'engine malfunction, sign comes up. I...
View ArticleDodgy insurance?
I was involved in a car accident 5 months ago. I've accepted responsibility and have had initial contact with my insurance company. I gave a statement and they sent out an engineer to assess the damage...
View ArticleMondeo 2002 not starting
Hi I have a 2002 mondeo 1.8 petrol that wont start after disconnecting the battery to clean up the battery tray ( full of leaves and stuff) the car started well before and the battery was only off for...
View ArticleBreakdown Recovery - More like Nervous Breakdown
Yesterday my wife broke down (we have Joint Cover through Brclays). So I called the RAC out and the woman on the Phone Quted me THREE hours before they could get someone round. Now she is a lone female...
View ArticleStreeka indicator problem
The rear offside indicator of my Streetka works OK when the car is stationary (most of the time) but when I'm moving it clicks double time and gives a quiet but audible alarm tone. I've changed the...
View ArticleInsuring cat d vehicle. Help re premiums
I am soon due to buy back my cat d vehicle from my insurer. I am currently looking at insurance quotes, how do I know if an insurance company will cover a cat d vehicle. Do I need to ask them outright...
View ArticleCar written off (Non Fault) Can I claim against uninsured driver?
Hi all, Hope this is the correct forum. For legal purposes I live in (and accident happened in) Scotland. My parked car was written off by uninsured driver in a stolen car. I accepted write off and...
View ArticleCar written off (Non Fault) Can I claim against uninsured driver?
Hi all, Hope this is the correct forum (posted in INSURANCE also) For legal purposes I live in (and accident happened in) Scotland. My parked car was written off by uninsured driver in a stolen car. I...
View ArticleWelcome to all the new members lately
There seem to be a lot of new members recently ? Welcome I hope they stay an contribute their experiences
View ArticleReversed in to while parked... insurance query
Hi All Just fairly simple query that I could do with some feedback on. 3 weeks ago, I stopped for for a coffee on a highstreet while out on my motorbike. Was told by the fraffic warden I could park for...
View ArticleFord fusion 1 03 1.4 problem
Hey there i have a ford fusion 03 plate when i am driving is seems to chug but when i dip the chutch it revs ok it passes its mot emisions test without any problem as the engine isnt under pressure the...
View ArticleMk5 astra
Hi all Wife has a 06 plate mk5 astra with a beloved 1.6 16v twinport engine. The simptones are just recently: - jerking in first when warmed up and cannot pull out from behind bus, from streets in...
View ArticleFord Focus 1.6 2008, Auto Transmission, key stuck in ignition.
Key is stuck in ignition as the system appears to not be recognising the gear stick is in "P" position. The "P" flashes on the dashboard (in all other positions, the "D" or "R" is constantly lit for...
View ArticleBroken Down Peugeot 106 - Can't engage any gears.
Peugeot 106 Independance 2003 1124 cc Petrol Manual Hi, I must have brain fog today, I think I have made a costly mistake? I returned to my car on the supermarket car park and as I started it up, the...
View ArticleCar Tax Query
Hello, I have an issue surrounding car tax. I purchased a used car today and the guy i purchased it from didn't have the second half of the V5C form. I've taken the first half from him which shows he...
View ArticleAstra 2011 1.7 cdti (130) Erratic Idling hot or cold
I have an Astra hatchback 1.7 cdti 2011 and the idling speed is very erratic. When running it is very smooth but when idling this is a different story. I have read that there is an idling valve is this...
View ArticleRAC Warranty Periodic Maint Inspection
Hi, I have just purchased a car with the addition of a RAC Gold Warranty. Reading the booklet it mentions that a `periodic maintenance inspection` needs to be carried out annualy by the supplying...
View ArticleMercedes Benz Clk 2.3ltr (2295) petrol coupe auto 1999
Good morning. A friend of mine bought this car online on a popular website (not ebay) and did not drive it for 6 months due to working away . He is back now and driving the car. It has had battery...
View ArticleScratched a parked Car
As the title says I recently scratched a parked car as I was coming out of the bay. I waited patiently for the owner to leave Tescos in order to pass on my details . I was originally going to sort it...
View ArticleBiting point
I have a question regarding biting point. Is it acceptable to move off using just the clutch and then apply gas. I know I need gas to move off uphill. However I find that using just the clutch to move...
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