Ford Mondeo TDCI 130 WOULD YOU BUY ONE?
Hi, My Rover 216 Coupe is about to die i think. The gear box is making a hell of a racket in 5th gear. It'll be a shame to see it go but i think it's time has come to go the the scrapyard in the sky....
View ArticleNew Year Clearance Sale in the RAC Shop
How are the New YearÂ’s Resolutions going, everyone? Are you fitter, happier and more productive? Is the car clean and the garage tidy? WeÂ’re running a clearance sale with great offers on Draper tools -...
View ArticleMk6 fiesta rattling noise?
hi all my fiesta mk6 1.4 2003 petrol has a annoying rattling noise coming from the front somewhere...sounds like from the driver side...ive replaced droplinks as they didnt look great..still no...
View ArticleRenault Megane 54 Plate, idelling high -
Hi There I have taken my Renault Megane 54 plate 1.4 to a garage as it was idelling high - around 3000 revs. I was informed that I needed a new Throttle Body. The garage provided a price and replaced...
View Article06 petrol zafira non starter
Any advice welcome. Original problem started after car stood for two months. On return fired up on key no problem, ran for a second or two then cut out. Eventually towed to main agent who replaced...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra H Headlight/Sidelight not working on driver's side
The headlight and sidelight have stopped working on the driver's side only. Having changed the bulbs, I now know that this is not the problem and as the passenger side is fine, suspect a wiring fault....
View ArticleRe: 110psi Engine in a 90psi car
Hi Folks. Wondering if it is ok to put a Ford Focus 2009 110psi diesel engine into a 2008 Ford Focus 90psi diesel car. Would it have any implications on the running of the car and could it actually...
View ArticleThis might make for interesting reading
Has your car had any recalls?? Have a look here....... https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...s-bulletin.pdf and this https://www.gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-been-recalled The 1st link gives some...
View ArticleDoes anyone know how to contact the French Equivalent of the DVLA
Hi, I'm trying to find out some information regarding a car which was sold by a company in France. The engine of the car has ended up in my car, and I'm trying to do a history chase on it. Email...
View ArticleWho is to blame?
I opened my car door to get out, and as I was manouvering my legs, a passing car clipped it with his off-side front bumper, damaging my drivers door beyond repair. The driver of the other vehicle tells...
View Articleford focus power loss fault
my ford focus 1.6 ghia 02 plate has lost it's power,I have been driving it over the last few week's with a speed ommeter and dash fault,where the speed ommeter drop to zero and the dash goes to -----...
View ArticleIs A Selling Garage Allowed To MOT I's Own Vehicles
Hi, Just out of interest. Is a Car dealer allowed to use it's own MOT station for the cars it is selling? I'm sure it probably is, as from what I have learned recently, anything goes in the UK when it...
View ArticleHelp car crash question?
Hi, friend had a car crash, turning right onto a road, didnt see a car coming from the right, he then notcied it and stalled and jerked forward and the car swerved into him instead of around him. he...
View Articleprivate sale - payment?
hoping to take the plunge & buy my first car :D it'll be a private seller. Have found the car now just needing to sort out the last few details. First of all payment. what is the "best" method to...
View ArticleTurbo Failed, PLEASE HELP!
Hi, In real need of some help, purchased a Peugeot 207 GT thp 3 door few days ago with just under 50k on the clock. Discovered recently it has a pipercross induction kit on it which I didn't really...
View ArticleCar crash help
Hi, I had a minor car crash a few days ago and initially took full responsibility and offered to pay for the repairs of the other guys car. He instead opted to go to his insurance company and they want...
View ArticleWhat insurance do I need?!?!
Hi all, For the past few years I've used a specialist broker but I've been told by a lot of sources that I can look for a normal policy with business use instead. I run a business escorting abnormal...
View Articlebigg61
i have recently purchased a ford focus 2006 sport.After a week it has developed a fault (engine management light came on once) since then, it runs rough, when under load albeit hot or cold if it is...
View ArticleThank you to JH - 2655
Hi, Just wanted to thank the RAC patrol man who helped me this morning with a dead battery. Didn't get his name but his initials are JH and call sign is 2655. Very pleasant and professional and got the...
View ArticleFord fiesta LX 1.4l Petrol Keeps stalling!
Hi there, I have had a problem with my car ever since I got the water pump changed for a leak some months ago. Now when I drive it, it stalls particularly when changing down through the gears or...
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