Happy new year rac members
Dear all, I didn't find any new years celebration threads around here so decided to start one on my own. :D So Happy 2014 everyone!!!
View ArticleNuisance Parking
Afternoon, A CPZ is being introduced into our area from March. All good news. However since before Christmas eight black taxis started parking in our street all at once meaning that its now almost...
View Articlenot accepting liability for a car crash
So, I had a car crash on 28th DEC and at the scene the other driver admitted liability. However, now it has gone through the insurers and it looks like it's going to end up a 50/50 claim as he is now...
View ArticlePotential change to the technical section
We're thinking about reorganising the technical section - but we want to know what you think before we do it! We are considering breaking down the technical section into the following sub-forums...
View ArticleRecovery....Do I qualify?
Hi all. Got a bit of a situation.... Ive bought my first car on new years day an 03 impreza turbo. All seemed fine with it so i went with a mates dad who has trade plates to get it home as the car is...
View Articlerecovery......do I still qualify?
Hi all. Got a bit of a situation.... Ive bought my first car on new years day an 03 impreza turbo. All seemed fine with it so i went with a mates dad who has trade plates to get it home as the car is...
View ArticleThink Bike!!!! Campaign
I thought I would start this thread and not tag it onto Belucky22's thread about driver education and road safety. Why must we be reminded to "Think Bike!" when out driving? Surely we should be all...
View ArticleLow tax band advice
I want to update my car but have not been able to find something affordable that is also A-C tax band! Am I right in assuming that it tends to be the NEWER (ie more expensive) cars which are in those...
View ArticleHow did the RAC (and others) coped with extreme weather conditions on 23rd...
I was due to travel back from the West Country on 23rd December but a mechanical failure to the vehicle prevented me from travelling. Originally, the service dealer thought it OK to proceed home (with...
View ArticleRenault SCENIC 05 tyre/Wheel failure ?
Hello this is my first post on this forum so be gentle with me. My 05 plate scenic and I had an unfortunate and somewhat scarey accident just before Christmas.The motorway was dark but it was a clear...
View ArticleRejection of new car on finance after owning for 2.5 months
Hi all I bought a new Fiat 500 on 24/09/13 using Fiats own PCP contract plan, using my car as deposit (£1000) Within the first week I had to call out Fiat Assistance for a buzzing noise coming from the...
View Articlespeeding ticket
hi can someone please help me out got a speeding ticket for doing 58 in a50 zone on the m54 sent them a letter asking for all evidence that i was doing the alleged 58 in the 50 zone i have not disputed...
View ArticleFord ka 2001 juddering loss of power
Hello lack of knowledge of cars so would appreciate your help. I have a ford ka 1.3 y reg and has done 99,000 miles As I was driving today I noticed my car to begin juddering and loose its power as I...
View Articlepeugoet 308se depolution fault
hi i have a peogeot 308 1.6 se the depollution fault come on sreen thursday rac came out put there computer on it and it said foot breake switch was faulty?? had the new switch fitted faults all...
View ArticleDead Polo after driving through floods
Hi, I had to get to work a couple of weeks ago and drove my T Reg 1.4 Polo through a couple of fairly deep floods. The car was fine at the time and I got to work no problem. When I left work however...
View ArticleHorse v lorry
Hi,I followed a lorry into a bend on a local country road,as he came out of the bend he slammed on his brakes and I could see up the side of the lorry,a girl crossing with a horse.The HGV driver sounds...
View ArticleMoans
Hiya, just signed into rac forum,and sorry I have done so. What a load of moaners your members are. Every complaint carries a common sense answer, remember when the mechanic visits your car he has...
View ArticleHighways Agency announce proposal to improve air quality on the M1
In landmark motoring news today The Highways Agency have announced proposals to improve air quality by permanently reducing the speed limit on a section of the M1 from junctions 28 to 31 and 32 to 35a...
View ArticleAdvice Needed Please Volvo D5 or Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel
Good afternoon all! I am just after some advice please! I am hoping to change my car soon, and have narrowed it down to two cars. Looking at second hand diesel either a Volvo V70 D5 Estate, or a Skoda...
View Articleheater motor on a 2003 Nissan x trail
Can anyone please tell me how to access the heater motor on a 2003 Nissan x trail please
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