secondhand car bought and engine problems within one day what are my rights
My son purchsed a sceondhand car from a dealer yesterday which broke down when he drove home from work last night managed to get it back to the dealer today and my nephew whos a trained mechanic...
View Article3009 (59) Focus 1.6 Petrol Idle Problem
My sister had to call out the RAC this morning as she was having some trouble with her 2009 1.6 Petrol Focus. When she started the car it cut out almost instantly, but re-started just fine. Not...
View ArticleAutonomous Braking Systems could prevent pile-ups
Last week's 100 car pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey resulted in serious injuries though - miraculously - no fatalities, so thankfully good news is on the horizon to prevent future accidents. Autonomous...
View ArticleI've own a car for 36 days and I'n having several problems....
Seems that my car needs a new rocker gasket :( and there's also a fuel leak somewhere else.... I just bought this car 4 and half weeks ago, and on the top of this problems my reversing lights are not...
View ArticleVauxhall Corsa sxi cdtv 16V Diesel 2005
We have a rain water leak which comes in from the windscreen (you can test by tipping water over the windscreen) and runs in on the drivers side, in the footwell on the left just above the where...
View ArticleAnything good on the RAC blog?
Hi there everyone, new member here, I'm Matt, pleased to meet y'all :) Quick question, anyone ever found anything useful/funny/interesting on the RAC blog before out of interest?
View ArticleGoodwood Revival 2013
We will be at Goodwood Revival this weekend with a fantastic The Italian Job themed stand. What 60s films with famous cars are on your 'must watch' list?
View ArticleAdditives
I have a vauxhall astra 54 plate petrol my cylinders are miss fireing which is the best additive to use to clean them?
View ArticleClass Action to Recover Mis-sold Green Levy Charges.
After studying the article in the Sunday Mail, 8th September, 2013 on page 13 headlined 'Record return of Arctic ice cap as top scientists warn of global COOLING!' it would appear that motorists in the...
View ArticleAutumn Driving Safety
The seasons are a-changing and wet leaves and poorly batteries are just two of the driving hazards to watch out for this Autumn. What else would you recommend to stay safe?...
View ArticleFront nearside Drop Link Replacement.
Hi all, I own a 2002 Honda civic coupe 1.7i. During its mot 6 months ago I received an advisory on the nearside front drop links were corroded. They gave a quote of £95 for replacement. I normally get...
View ArticleThanks for the very good servcie
It sounds as if RAC get quite a few posts from disaffected folk but there is another side. Following several years of never requiring the services of RAC I had cause to use them twice in 48 hours. Both...
View ArticleAdvance warning A82 - Pulpit Rock
This may not be of interest to some or indeed any viewing but you may have friends or colleagues travelling north on the A82 Loch Lomondside between 7th and 21st October, the road is closed between...
View ArticleRAC SatNav - How to copy system files?
I have several RAC515F SatNav units and, unfortunately, one or two will not start up properly. They hang on the start screen. However, I do have some working units and wonder if it is possible to copy...
View ArticleIs it me or the clutch??
How can i find out if i need a new clutch or not? I have a Peugeot 206 1.1 2003 and when i go on built up streets and need a lot of clutch control i find it to be sticky, and my bite is also very high...
View ArticleBest car for older drivers
My parents are in their 70s. Their ancient automatic car (1991 vintage) is finally reaching the end of its useful life and they are looking to buy a replacement used car. I'd be grateful for any...
View ArticleFor sale Kia Picanto GS 2006-56 plate
12 MONTHS MOT, 6 MONTHS TAX, Red, 5 Door Hatchback, 77000 miles, excel condition, CD, airbags, Electric windows, Power assisted steering, ABS, petrol, manual gearbox, rear headrests, folding rear...
View ArticleCar insurance problem
Hi, I bought car insurance via TempCover, which then went through Markerstudy. Before buying it I spoke to a advisor who advised me that I could drive in Spain with this insurance. So I then got the...
View ArticleTour Of Britain
The Tour Of Britain kicked off yesterday and we're very proud to be supporting Britain's biggest cycling event. Cyclists will race from Peebles to London via Cumbria, Stoke-On-Trent, Epsom and Sidmouth...
View ArticleMotoring Chiefs call for fuel price cut
How have the latest rise in fuel costs affected your household? Good news could be at hand as motoring chiefs call for supermarkets to cut the price of fuel by 5p per litre - what are your thoughts?...
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