Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 stuttering at idle and under acceleration.
Hi guys. Got a Corsa 1.2 SXI Petrol, from 2013 and got an issue hopefully someone can help me with. The car seems to stutter every 10 seconds or so at idle and sometimes when accelerating. It is worst...
View ArticleI had to laugh
Over the weekend I carried out a couple of advanced driving tests (I know, it was a car rather than the bike :roll: ) Anyway, I gave one of the candidates his briefing, which usually finishes with me...
View ArticleDealers - a rant!
In this day and age, why are males at dealership still so flaming patronising to females wanting to buy a car? Do they treat males the same? I'm looking for a new to me car. The car has to do specific...
View ArticleSleeving underground communications cable.
When my V/M cable was installed between pavement box and wall connection, it was left unprotected, in shallow soil and exposed in places. We have always needed to be careful when digging/hoeing the...
View ArticleGrinding noise from rear when braking....
Looking for some advice please Car – Mazda 6 Estate 2008 2.5 petrol Issue – When driving for a period of time (perhaps after 5/6 miles) and when breaking it sounds like from the rear wheel (drivers...
View ArticleHit a car with my door - no damage?
Hi! Looking for advice on the likelihood of a claim to my insurance, and what I should say should insurance companies send me an accident form. I was late to pick my sister up from her tutor, so i...
View ArticleBuying and test driving a sorn car that has MOT
Hi all, I'll be taking a look at a car tonight. This would be my first car so I don't know exactly how to go about the whole process. The car has valid MOT but is sorn. Apparently there are no failures...
View ArticleIncident Not Reported But 3rd Party Now Making Claim.
I received an email from my insurer a few days ago that they need to run through some Underwriting questions with me to ensure my Notification is logged correctly on my policy. I don't remember making...
View ArticleNeed advice - car crash, should i cancel claim and take cash from other driver?
Hi Really stuck and need some advice On sunday 2pm I had some idiot young kid come speeding up behind me on a 30mph single carriageway, which heads towards a large roundabout. He began driving too...
View ArticleCan you sell the plates that came with your car?
Please excuse my ignorance and what may seem like a daft question. I recently purchased a new car and the last 4 digits of the registration it came with are 5UFC which looks like SUFC - Sheffield...
View ArticleFuel Consumption - Motorway or A road
Hi guys, I'll soon be making a journey from Leicestershire down to Wiltshire. I usually check google maps for my fastest route as I find it to be the most reliable with traffic, and I found something...
View ArticleTERRIBLE Service from RAC and recommended Garage
My wife's car broke down and was collected by RAC from roadside and taken to my address on the 2nd of August. That part of the service was exactly what was expected. I was recommended a Garage by RAC...
View ArticleLandRover rustproofing
I purchased an old 2007 Land Rover last August for going camping at the weekends and walking. However when I bought the land rover from the seller he mentioned that it was due a new rustproofing...
View Articlenissan micra will not start
my micra will not start called RAC he looked in engine and said 'everything looks perfect' must be ignition key. I have 2 keys and neither will start engine although all lights on dashboard appear. He...
View ArticleFunny driving instructor anecdotes
Thought it would nice to have a lighter topic :-) I stumbled across this website run by a driving instructor. One section is devoted to funny stories - most from his own experience with a few heard...
View ArticleCAT D Insurance info
Purchased a Cat D car & exported it overseas. Did not realise I would have issues having it made legal road worthy. The previous owner has no info, so I guess it had Cat D write-off some time...
View ArticleCar Dealer Criteria
Hi, I`m after some help please. I purchased a car for what i thought was a dealer which went wrong within the first week. He is claiming it was a private sale and sold as seen so I am progressing to...
View ArticleAntipollution system faulty + clicking noise
Hi, My Citroen C3 1.6HDI 90 refuses to start. On the display it says 'Antipollution system faulty' and the motor just makes clicking noises when I try to start the engine, like a flat battery. It was...
View ArticlePetrol in diesel car repair costs?
I have been driving a diesel car but have been putting petrol in this. I have been doing this for at least 4 days with around 50 miles done each day. I did notice smoke coming out the car upon startup...
View ArticleSold my car a week ago now buyer wants refund. (need advice asap)
last week I put my car up for sale privately and explained what make, model, mileage etc and gave detail of when it was last serviced and mot'ed and also said it runs fine. either way someone came...
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