52 plate discovery TD5 with chassis completely rotted out
I have been to Welshpool market and I was talking to a farmer who was shocked to find the chassis on his TD5 Discovery was completely rusted out when everything else was good, someone had told him that...
View ArticleInsurance claim query
Hi, my partner was recently contacted by his insurance company to be told that they have found to claims against him from 2015 that he did not declare when taking out the insurance. One was for £12,000...
View ArticleCompliment
On Wednesday 18th October 2017 I was driving my wife to a caring assignment which she was due to start at 12am that day. Driving from Swindon we took the shortcut through Bracknell only to find that...
View ArticleA14 - Advice for dealing with very short slip road?
There's a slip road on the A14 around J7 that I frequently have to use, however it's incredibly short and you barely have enough time to get up to speed (especially in a 1.2). Most drivers simply stop...
View ArticleAstra multiple problems
Hello all First post on the forum nice to meet you So I bought an astra 3 months ago and realised it had an EML. I checked and the EML was for bank 1 lambda sensor so I got it changed and still got the...
View ArticleRoad Crash Investigation Branch idea
It has been suggested that we should set up a UK road crash investigation branch operated along similar lines to the Air Accident Investigation branch, Maritime and Rail Crash Investigation units as...
View ArticleAutomatic shifting erratically on a flat surface
Hey everyone, I'm new here and I am in need of some assistance. I recently swapped my Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDI (62 plate) Manual for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDI (12) Automatic, with Stoneacre. Basically, I fell...
View ArticleCorsa D 2008 1.3 strange issue
My gfs car has stoped working, shes only had it for 2 months, it wont start, its had 2 new batteries, sometimes when you take the key out the car stays on, the dash will have lights on, seat belt...
View ArticleVw caddy ex British gas 2011
Key fob lights up red but no doors open so does the spare key
View ArticleVw caddy ex British gas 2011
Key fob lights up red but no doors open so does the spare key
View ArticleCar accident claim opinions...
I had a car accident recently and am currently going through the process and I'm looking for opinions on the outcome. I am going through his insurance as a non fault claim. The photo uploaded shows...
View ArticleCorsa C antifreeze/coolant Issues
Hi I have a Vauxhall Corsa C, 1.3 CDTI, 2004, with just over 118,000 miles. Over the past few bitterly cold days, an issue has arisen with the engine antifreeze. When I top the reservoir tank up with...
View ArticleFocus 2.0 tdi
Please help I'm at the end of my teather, I have a 2005 mk2 ford focus 2.0tdci which most mornings it wont start and says on the dash Engine System Fault and whilst this message is there the car will...
View ArticleBad weather.
Media reports have shown that a lot of 4x4 owners from all walks of life have used their vehicles and their time to help get a lot of stranded people and those cut off from essential needs. I hope that...
View Article2014 Ford Focus Strong Smell after stuck in Snow
Hi All. With the recent snow i had some issues getting out the snow on some hills on my way home from work. Obviously it took some riding on clutch etc to get out. Due to the strong smell and unknowns...
View Article1.4 TSI 122 - Engine & Start up problems.
Hello! My engine seems to be having issues starting please see the video. I am sorry about the quality. It does eventually start and the lights will go off but if it is left to idle the CEL will blink...
View ArticleIs he a trader or private seller / do I have any rights ?
I purchased a Renault Kangoo van 13th October from a man on face book selling page so I assumed he was a private seller. He then asked me to write a review on his Business page! He has a registered...
View ArticleBuying a used 4x4 - recommendations?
Hi, I'm Looking to move away from leasing cars and buy a used 4x4/SUV. Ideally want something relatively affordable to run and reliable - have been looking at the Freelander 2, VW Toureg and Audi Q5. I...
View ArticleFighting Accident Liability
Travelling in heavy snow the car in front lost control travelling up hill, she hit the breaks causing her to spin 180 degrees and in the process of the spin she slid back down the hill. I wasn't quite...
View Articleka problem
hi I have a 2007 ford ka 1.3 zetec the fan wasn't working when I brought it so I have put new thermostat and sensor thing that goes in the same housing as the thermostat still not working so I fitted a...
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