Speaker John Berkow in the hot seat.
A recent news article included a factor that John Berkow had used the "F" word during an altercation with a member of his staff. If that is supposed to enhance the chances of him being more seriously...
View ArticleTougher MoT tests from today.
Just had an item on my iPhone news channel. Diesels will offer the most stringent of tests - the slightest sign of smoke will result in a fail. Yet cars over 40 years old will be exempt from MoT. Do...
View ArticleHELP! What will happen?!?
I have just been pulled up waiting in a supermarket car park. After checking my mirrors I slowly reversed back a couple of feet to give me space to drive away. As I did a pedestrian came up to my...
View ArticleNegotiating a discount on a used Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE Nav
Hello, I'm about to buy my first car and I'm completely clueless when it comes to the whole used car buying process! I quite like the Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD (petrol, manual),...
View ArticleRenault meganes
Any thoughts on these please? Inlaws have just scrapped ford focus(engine failure) and seen a 2010 megane stop start, built in tom tom, 1.6 petty with 110k on clock for £2400. Theres no MOT on it...
View Articlehow do i check for outstanding finance and accident dama on pickup for sale...
I would like to know how do I check for any outstanding finance and possible accident damage on a 2 year old pickup for sale on line,also what is procedure for taxing vehicle if everything is ok.......
View Article2011 Astra problems
I have 2011 astra excite and recently driving along the road out of the blue it's started cutting out when driving along at low speeds . When stopped the car won't start . So 10mins later the car...
View ArticleBlue grey smoke
When I start my car up ..... only with a warm engine ....I get various amounts of blue smoke from my exhaust.. this will dissapear after a few minutes but it can be quiet bad. .... it only started...
View ArticleSo how much are you paying for fuel, then?
Can anyone beat £1.519/l diesel, 2p less per litre petrol and that's with 5p fuel derogation.
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Annoying pop up on this site.
Is it just me or does anyone else keep getting this annoying pop up on this site. Thing is, when it pops up, you cannot go any further (on my iPad) until you clear it - only for it to pop back up 20...
View ArticleBatteries anybody? (RAC report says new one is bad; Halfords disagrees)
Hi. Had a new battery fitted from Halfords about a month ago. Was aways for 2 weeks (car unused) and came back to dead car; RAC said battery was bad AND no electrical leaks (we didn't leave the lights...
View ArticleP2458-57 Dpf Regen time & P2248-52 MAF Sensor performance, Vauxhall Insignia...
Hi guys Newbie here, please be gentle. So a couple of weeks ago, I had a code P2458-57, which was diagnosed as a split turbo intercooler hose this was replaced a few days later. A couple of days after...
View ArticleParking into a space
Someone ran into me whilst I was parking in a space - insurance company said I was an obstruction because I wasnt fully in the space - is this correct ? Nothing I could have done to prevented this
View ArticleJohn Barnett
Renault clio mk1. 2001. Petrol 8 valve 1.2i I have serviced the gear linkages and now have a problem with the gear stick having a lot of play. Is the gear stick serviceable at all. Can anyone advise me...
View ArticleFord transit 2013 confusion ...2.2 tdci ? Or 2.4?....
Hi have hit a major problem confirming the correct i.d of my engine which is causing mayhem buying parts. The van comes up as a 2.2 tdci when I give my reg to a parts desk anywhere and I'm fully aware...
View ArticleGoing through lots of Petrol, also a smell
I'm new to all this. Passed my test earlier in the year. Recently my car sometimes smells of petrol on the inside and it's quite strong at times? Also I put nearly 20 in the past 24 hours. And now my...
View Articleis it cheaper to fit exchange prop shaft than pay garage to renew uj joint?
our neighbour is having problems with his Mitsubishi warrior again.... this time there is clicking noise at back and when I looked there is a lot of play/slop in the rear uj and I suggested fitting...
View ArticleDriving into a parking space
I was involved in an accident whereby I was parking forward into a parking space and a lady ran into me. Firstly he insurance co said I was at no way at fault but now they are saying Im classed as an...
View ArticleAdvice needed ASAP regarding car purchase
Hi guys not sure if Ive posted this in the correct forum but Im after some advice. I brought a second hand Peugeot 207 in January as my first car, when I brought it of the dealer I was given a 3...
View ArticleMOT Reminders.
I got my first one from MOT Remindme today. Nice to know it works. Quote: The MOT for FORD MONDEO, xx11yyy is due on 29 June 2018 MOT test changed on 20 May 2018 The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018. We...
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