02Reg Ford Focus Just Died Whilst Driving? Pls Help
Hi, Please help i am not technically minded when it comes to cars and have a 02 reg ford focus Zetec with 88k miles on the clock for my sins, it's a 1.8 petrol and for some reason it will not start....
View ArticleMOT's and Servicing
I have just read that 1 in 10 cars are being driven without MOT certificates and that many drivers only get a car serviced when something goes wrong. How many unroadworthy cars are out on the roads...
View ArticleSaturday Fun Quiz
Meant to do this yesterday:) Hopefully not quite so easy to search for the answers. A lorry is on a dual carriageway with a 50mph speed limit. The road width is reduced by diagonal white lines to a...
View ArticleFord fiesta tdci 1.4 tensioner failure at 45,000 miles and only 5years old
Bought car from ford dealer in Feb2012, took it back twice before July because of oil leak and engine light on, they did a goodwill service then and cured the engine light but couldn't find why the oil...
View ArticleMirror Judgement & Changing Lanes
Hi all, I hope you're all well Just a silly question regarding mirrors. First of all, I should probably state, I'm an extremely risk averse individual. I've found it really difficult to "judge" when...
View ArticleCitroen gear problem - help please
I recently bought a second hand Citroen C3 Picasso from a Citroen dealer and I have had a significant problem since I picked it up. When I am in fifth gear I occasionally have a problem changing to...
View ArticleLane Markings
Moved this to the General section: Please ignore this thread. I would welcome views on the interpretation of a lane marking on the A47/A17 roundabout. The roundabout has two approach lanes on the A47,...
View ArticleLane Markings
I would welcome views on the interpretation of a lane marking on the A47/A17 roundabout. The roundabout has two approach lanes on the A47, the offside is marked A47 Only while the nearside is marked...
View ArticleMg tf 135
This car is an under appreciated vehicle. The last of the British mass produced sports cars with an impressive heritage, innovative engineering and enough going for it to have frightened BMW's Z3 when...
View ArticleFault codes
Ive recently had a diagnostics check done on my renault clio 1.5 dci. It came back saying, 787 rail pressure regulator above maximum- stored. C an anyone give me any advice on this as i havent a clue...
View ArticleWhat's your favourite Bond-mobile?
As fans flock to bid large sums on the special Lotus Esprit famously used as a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me, we're wondering which Bond car you'd love to drive - this interactive site takes you...
View ArticleDashboard rattle - Fiat Stilo JTD
Hello I have a Fiat Stilo 1.9JTD. I've had this rattle that is audible from the dashboard passenger side. It happens when the weather is cold and when the car is in idle but goes away when revs are...
View ArticleHow's this for an ignorant driver?
Rant! Coming home northbound on A 82 Sunday at about 1300 and a driver chooses to reverse out of the Loch Etive road end onto the northbound carriageway without looking. Amazingly, there was a gap in...
View ArticleFiesta tensioner failure
I posted before about this but have got some questions someone may help with. 1)is the cam belt and tensioner pulley/clip? One and the same thing or 2different parts? 2) Can a leaking coolant requiring...
View ArticleToll Roads War
The A14 Toll Road proposal is the thin end of the wedge, all motorists need to react NOW! Some considerations below. Motorists already pay more than our share of TAX The A14 proposal has no alternative...
View ArticleTuesday Fun Quiz.
When did RAC and AA phone boxes disappear from our roads? I still carry the key around, but have just realised that I cannot recall seeing any boxes recently.
View Article£25 to change car details
Hello, I've had membership with the RAC for 5 years now. I recently bought a new car (about a week ago) and stupidly forgot to inform the RAC of my change of details. I broke down on Sunday evening on...
View ArticleHey from a fresh faced member!
Hi all, just thought I would start a quick thread to say hello. I'm brand new to the forum and looking forward to getting stuck in and enjoying the discussions going on. But it's always polite to...
View ArticlePeugeot 3008 Cylinder Head Carbon Build-up
My 3008 1.6 Exclusive: started to lose power and finally went into "Limp home mode" and anti-pollution error message (engine warning) light came on. Peugeot Dealership and Peugeot itself changed the...
View ArticleHead Gasket Repaired By Garage But Still Faulty Advice Needed
Hi Everyone (New to forum so hopefully I have posted in the correct section) I had my head gasket, timing belt and water pump repaired last month by a garage that I will not name at this stage. One...
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