5 hours wait and now told that they cant tell me when I will be recovered!
As per title really. Brake failure has marooned me and a very hot dog. Was initially told I'd have a 5 hour wait. Just had a phone call saying that the call out hasn't been processed so it could be...
View ArticleLiability for an accident admitted then denied
I was involved in an accident in Febuary where an 85 year old driver on the wrong side of the road hit me, even though I had mounted the nearside pavement to avoid her! At the scene she admitted...
View ArticleDriving on the hard shoulder. I was driving down the m6 today
I was pulling into j4 and I pulled into the hard shoulder. It's a smart motorways road but there was no red x on the gantry to show that the road is closed. Im bloody worried like mad. Few yards down I...
View ArticleInsurance company nightmare
Hi, my peugeot was stolen then recovered a few days later. I asked for an assessment and my insurance company said ok and took it to the assessor. The assessor would not enter the car because the...
View ArticleFalse witness statement against me
I was involved in an accident which wasnt my fault , the OP has produced a witness statement which I know is a lie but with no witnesses its hard to prove. The insurance company wont allow me so far...
View ArticleFalse witness statement
I was involved in an accident which I wasnt at fault. The OP has lied and produced now a witness statement which I know to be a complete lie, however there are no witnesses. Am I entitled to a copy of...
View ArticleEngine wear and tear
I want to ask if anyone knows. I am wondering if wear and tear on the engine at a certain RPM increases linearly or exponentially with RPMs. For example will driving at 4000 RPM wear the engine out...
View ArticleBrake Discs and Pads - at what point would you replace?
Hi all, Would be interested in opinion on when one should change brake pads and discs. A month or so ago I was told by main dealer that the front Pads on my 5 year old Audi A4 were 80% worn and have a...
View ArticlePrivate sale now buyer claiming faults
My dad sold his car tues night. Buyer didnt test drive. Ad states oil leak and was told of a rattle. Guy paid £600 for it. Gave receipt signed etc stating leak and rattle sold as seen. Dad said he got...
View ArticleHead on collision, can fault be proved?
I had a head on collision the other day. It occurred on a long private driveway just off a country lane - I had turned onto the drive and was proceeding at approx 20mph towards a slight corner which is...
View ArticleWhich lane coming out of South Mimms services?
Which lane do people use when coming out of South Mimms, Bignells corner services when heading to the A1 southbound? There are two lanes out of the services and as the A1 is effectively to the left I...
View ArticleOil Leaking from Exhaust
Hi I have a 2007 Citroen C4 Cool 1.6 I have just noticed that my car has been leaking oil from the exhaust. It's been doing it for at least 2 weeks, but I have only noticed this morning. We have a...
View ArticleVW Transporter T4 Gear linkage issues - No 1st & 2nd gear
My VW Transporter T4 had just broken down as I entered my works car park to start work, my partner was due to drop me off and go to work herself. Just as I drove in the entrance, 1st and 2nd gears...
View ArticleRejecting a car.
Bought car from independent dealer on 07/06/2018. Paid £18k for it (£9k on credit card) Dealer cannot fix faults and Audi UK (London area + home Counties) cannot see the car until 20th July 2018. Under...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra Front Bumper Damage
Hi there, Reversed over a collapsed bollard and the front bumper caught and has come loose as shown, any advice on what is needed? TIA https://imgur.com/a/zUEHs5z https://imgur.com/a/KRan8qY...
View ArticleStopped in yellow box in London for short time - absolutely terrified
Yesterday morning i was driving in London for the first time and I was driving around the roundabout under the Hammersmith Flyover to get to the A219 (S). This involved crossing this box junction:...
View ArticleBumped my Citroen C1 into lampost, side bumper has moved
Hi, just looking for some advice please, I am a new driver and was trying to park and underestimated the space I had and ended up hitting the passenger side bumper into a lampost. I wasn't going very...
View ArticleNissan Micra 2005 key ignition stuck on lock position
Hi, I recently bought a Nissan micra 2005 plate but left it off road for about two weeks. When I tried to go and drive it the central locking system wasnt working and I couldnt unlock the door. I...
View ArticleJunction rules
Hi gyus. I have an question I was at the junction where 2 lines allow you to go streight but on of it also allow you to go left There was lots of car. And when light changed to green guy from the left...
View ArticleAm I in the wrong?
On Saturday morning I was heading to the shop in my partners Audi Q7 I came to the end of the road and indecated right I looked nothing I edged out looked again nothing so I was pulling out this red...
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