DVLA new minimum eyesight rules
Did you know the DVLA brought in new minimum eyesight rules in March 2013? Group 1 – Cars and Motorcycles – Drivers must: • Be able to read a car number plate (with the aid of glasses or corrective...
View Articlemondeo TDCI estate problems
I have an Ford Mondeo TDCI Estate 07 new shape and have had a problem with the engine management light, its has come on several times with the same code P2002 something to do with the DPF, the DPF has...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI (07 Reg) - Alternator change guidence
Hi People, Would appreciate help..... How do I go about doing an alternator change?
View ArticleBATH taxi drivers facing sat-nav ban
from the bbc news site Taxi drivers in Bath look set to become the first in the country to be banned from using sat-navs for local journeys. Liberal Democrat-run Bath and North East Somerset Council...
View Articleis it immobiliser or ? focus 1.6 tdci
It cuts out sometimes then itl start again all the lights on the dash stay on turn the key and nothing ???
View ArticleFocus 1.6 Petrol 52 plate - Instrument cluster replacement
Hi All My instrument cluster has been playing up for a couple of months now. Most of the time the dials are dead (indicator and full beam info lights work fine) and I have been following all the...
View ArticleMotorhome breakdown in Denmark and left in the lurch!
Hey everyone. I'm a new member here but thought i'd join up as i want some advice and i also want to share my story to hopefully stop anyone else from being burned by the RAC So my story. I became a...
View Article2006 Ford Foucs dipped beam not working on one side
Hi, I've got a 2006 Ford Focus and the drivers side dipped beam has stopped working. I've changed the bulb and the fuse but still no luck. I was thinking it could be the relay but if it was would that...
View ArticlePeugeot 205 Cutting out when accelerating from idle.
Hi, I have a 205 CJ with a 1.4 AX engine. I'm having quite a bad problem where every once and a while I'll be waiting at lights and when I try to accelerate and move off nothing happens, the revs drop...
View ArticleHire Cars
Hire cars - hands up if you use them! Which are the best / cheapest providers? What positive and negative experiences have you had? Did you know you can compare prices and arrange car hire through RAC...
View ArticleLegal requirements for towing a trailer in the U.K.
Hi all, Sometime in the next few weeks I will have to drive a loaded van from Kent to Pembroke towing a trailer. Can anyone tell me if a full Irish B class licence (car & van up to 3500kg) will...
View Article2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4 problem...
I have a 2005 Ford Fiesta that normally runs great but has been cutting out in the cold weather when you take the rev's off. Also temperature guage doesn't seem to work - constantly shows 'normal' not...
View Articlefiat punto
my punto has a auto and triptronic semi gearbox, i drove the car yesterday and can not select the auto option? no warning lights, and its driving fine with the semi box. any advice would be much...
View ArticleMotorways, temporary Lanes and White Lines
Hi All Just one to query as I can't find any official on this but does any one authoritatively know what the law states about crossing a solid white line when in a temporary lane situation, ie, when...
View ArticleWho is faults turning right from traffic lights
i just had accident yesterday evening.I was turning right from traffic lights so when the lights turn green i drive into intersection area and wait there till the road get clear and lights turn orange...
View ArticleFord Focus 52 plate 1.6 cutting out
Hi! Problem with my 52 plate 1.6 ford focus elle. She loses power and eventually cuts out when on low revs/ in low gear, usually when engine is warm, after about 60-70 miles. When I try and drive when...
View ArticleRAC Warranty is the joke of the year!
I bought a 2008 Fiat Punto from a garage who said it included a 3-month RAC Gold Warranty and made it sound like the best thing since sliced bread. This was just TWO MONTHS AGO! Then the heater stopped...
View Articlep2279
hi, i have a p2279 code on my vauxhall zafira 1.9cdti (150) egr is fine changed map sensor, had dpf removed with remap..car drives fine now but still have engine code on and car dont start well any...
View ArticleWho has right of way here?
Hi all! Just a quick question. Thought I'd post here, because you guys are the RAC after all :) Who has right of way here: [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/2nganhg.***[/IMG] Arrggh... The forums are...
View ArticleRenew photocard driving licence: What if stopped by police before I get new...
When I renew my photocard driving licence, which expires in December 2014, do I have to send the photocard AND the paper licence to DVLA? If so, then I will have nothing in my possession to show to the...
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