Zafira misfire cylinder 4 and cutting out
Hi having problems with my Zafira 1.6 2005 car. The car starts fine but then after 5 mins driving and going up an incline it judders the EML comes on and it cuts out it will turn on after a couple of...
View Article2001 ford focus
hey guys I'm quite new to this forum things, but recently while working on my ford focus, a tiny piece of spark plug fell in to the piston, while I didn't have any tools to fish it out, and read some...
View ArticleRattling sound when decelerating and braking
Even when I haven't touched the brakes I get this rattling noise and when braking too Any ideas please http://vocaroo.com/i/s0CgXzPSGEPv
View ArticleBuying a car & a little nervous
Okay, so here the deal. My last car was a Vauxhall Astra TwinTop, which i sold back in 2012. I've never driven small cars, i have always been a good driver and i clocked up 10yrs no claims bonus. I...
View ArticleSimilar to A class AW169
A car that ticks most of my boxes : reasonably comfortable, good visibility, easy to park, safe, proper handbrake, spare is Mercedes A class A W169. Unfortunately, very few people who have one appear...
View ArticleReason to appeal test
Hi, my daughter failed her test this morning and were considering appeal. As she drove towards a roundabout junction she began to apply the brakes in order to slow down/stop, however whilst she was...
View ArticleAudi dealer rip off practices
A good friend who buys and sells a few cars was asked to repair a 2006 Audi A4, 3.0 litre TDi quattro. He does not have diagnostic equipment and the car's owner had been to the local Audi dealer after...
View ArticleDriving with different tyres
Hello, I have just bought a car, a Peugeot 207, and I have realised the size of the tyre on the spare wheel is different than the 4 tyres that are on the car at the moment. On the car it's 185/65R15...
View ArticleBuying advice needed for a high mileage driver
Looking to get a car to last 4/5 years, I'm a high mileage driver approx 600 miles a week and 90% of my drive is on motorways. I've found two potential cars that's within my budget, but would like to...
View ArticleFord focus estate tdci 2007
Hi I have plan to buy an ford focus estate diesel but the the car has check engine light comes on the dash board and I had talk with owner and he told me the car starts but it's jerking then slowly get...
View ArticleSpeeding Fine - Need advice
Hi, I have an speeding query in which maybe someone could help me with. Earlier on today at around 4am (6/5/16), I was traveling on the M1 towards London. I took exit 2 that lead on to the A406 towards...
View Articlevauxhall astra
Hi. I have a vauxhall astra 1.4, 06 sxi. Re entry the engine would cut off upon startup. The radio would stay on so I'm guessing the battery is fine. This happens once or twice before the engine gets...
View ArticleBrake repairs
If you change a light fitting in your own home you have to get it checked out by a professional electrician. So why is it OK to to repair brakes on your car (or somebody else's) without the needed...
View ArticleTapping from engine
I have a Honda 2.0 accord tourer 53 plate which has an annoying tapping coming from the engine. It's NOT the tappets as I have been through them 3 or more times and even run the engine with the cam...
View ArticleElecting the Police commissioner.
We've just received ballot papers to elect a new commissioner on May 5th. To find out who the candidates are it advises a free phone number or to go on line for the info. In all probability we will...
View ArticleDriving from UK to Greece
Help! I've checked the gov.uk website for advice on driving to Greece next month via Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia. It gives me facts but not a feel for what the actual experience will be...
View ArticleFord cmax no display lights ,wont start.
I have a 2006 ford cmax tdti. I have lost my display lights, fuel guage and the car wont start. Someone has checked the fuses etc and they seem fine.It had a new alternator and battery at Christmas.I...
View ArticleNew Speedometer not working.
Hi, I brought a new speedo as my old broke. Its plugged it lights come on but its not working. This is a video of what it does. https://youtu.be/pgVXlUZavpE What do I need to do for it to work?
View ArticleMinistry of Justice
Just received a cheque from the Ministry of Justice. there was one line at the top of the paper saying speeding infringement and the date of 04/06/16. No other information, but attached at the bottom...
View ArticleCmarshy
Hi, I have a Fiat ducato based motorhome which is covered by the RAC through the caravan and camping club, the cover is for breakdown+parts and labour. I have a potential slipping clutch problem, as...
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