Toyota Urban Cruiser Brake Disc problems
Hi Looking for information on the following problem regarding rear brake discs. Car has done 15,000 miles from new. Booked in for 2nd year service a month before official service due to grinding from...
View Article1st choice engines
1st choice engines have had over £3550 off me to put my reconditioned engine back into my bmw x5 and have had it since early dec 2013 and keep saying its going to be delivered but make excuses up and...
View ArticleCan i get relay'd from home to a garage for repairs?
Hi, Probably a stupid question but can i just ring for a relay from my home address to a mechanics address for repairs, or do i need a 'regular' patrol to attend first? I broke down close to home and...
View ArticleChannel 5 Series on British Roads and Commuting
Hi all, I'm making a new two part documentary series for Channel 5 that looks at Britains road and transport network and am looking for people who might be interested in participating in the series....
View ArticlePotholes are out of control! Driving advice + how to report / claim for damages
Potholes are in the news again - with stormy conditions causing more damage to UK roads and standing water submerging existing craters. Have you ever experienced a pothole puncture? Last week, we...
View Articlemicra non starting?
hi all my father has a 1997 nissan micra 1.0...problem is battery died as he didnt use the car for a few weeks...anyway,new battery fitted car still wont start clicking from starter motor..so bumped...
View Article2000 polo rough idle
Ive had the battery disconnected on a polo for a few days and when i reconnected it today it was running roughly, it was fine beforehand. does anyone know if these have a learn procedure when you...
View ArticleProton Savvy 2007 Gearbox
Hi Recently I purchased Proton Savvy from one of the salvage Auction, on the time of purchase car could only drive in reverse gear, all forward gears were stuck so I order used Gearbox on the time of...
View ArticleRear end collision..Extenuating circumstances??
Hello On the way to work today I was waiting at a set of lights on a busy duel carriageway in the right lane(accelerating lane 60mph limit) when the light turned to green and we started accelerating,...
View ArticleTurbo fixed on car - 3 month warranty broke less than 4 months later!!! help!
Hi, I have a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 55 Plate. (peugeot engine) 157k I had the turbo (part number 1335262) go and got it replaced by a mechanic close to my work. He replaced it and said 'about three months...
View ArticleEmergency Stops
There is a thread running at the moment about a rear-ender due to a car stopping abruptly and unexpectedly. Have you ever performed an emergency stop for any reason other than being caused to by...
View ArticleHow 'Green' Were Our Valleys?
I took the wife shopping yesterday, and we were asked if we wanted plastic bags. The wife has her own shopping bags so the girl at the checkout made a comment about our being 'Green'. Got me thinking....
View ArticleEverything you need to know about aquaplaning (skidding across surface water)
Have you ever skidded across surface water while driving? This is also known as aquaplaning and can be very scary and potentially very dangerous. Click here for more info on how to tell if you're...
View ArticleThe RAC Part Finder - all the parts for your car at the click of a button
When your car needs repairing, wouldnt it be great if you could just type your vehicle reg in to a website and find the correct parts at the click of a button, ready to buy? Thats exactly what the...
View ArticleA82 -- Closure 21st to 23rd February
Have just learned - but can't find it on main travel sites yet - that A82 will be closed between 0930 and 1530 hours on all three days at Pulpit Rock whilst they deal with slope stability. Diversions...
View Articlerenault clio 1999
Rear passenger side door is stuck closed.central locking motor is trying to unlock door.inner &outer handles don't seem to be connected to anything.how do I fix this with door locked shut
View Articlemondeo electrical failiure
hi i own mondeo 1.8 tdci 2009 with 41,000 miles alarm went off in early hours a.. on inspection the fan for w/screen kept coming on and off at will, inspected car 4 hours later in light and found...
View ArticleRover 45 on a 05 plate
I removed the battery to charge it full as it seemed a bit low When I refitted the battery the washer pump started on its own and the water overheat icon was on constantly and the temp dial goes to...
View Article6 month delay on claim from other insurer....
Last July (2013) my handbrake failed and I rolled into my neighbours car. I immediately told the owner and asked her to let me know the cost of the damage as I would rather have paid it myself than go...
View ArticlePegueot Bipper Maintenance issue_Identification of certain parts_Please Advise
Dear RAC Forum members, Having recently purchased for work purposes a brand new Pegueot Bipper, I have been having trouble in identifying certains engines parts on the drivers side (left hand side of...
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