Hit and Run in Slough
This link is a video taken by a cyclist in Slough. The driver failed to stop and the police are seeking information as the car number plates were stolen....
View ArticleReverse Parking Sensors
I have just purchased a new 2014 Hyundai i10 SE car. I wanted a model with parking sensors but this would have delayed delivery by several months. My husband wants to fit sensors for me but he cannot...
View ArticleTraffic Accident
I'd appreciate some input from what people think of a recent traffic accident I was involved in. I came to a main road from a side street, indicated to turn right. There were parked cars to my left so...
View ArticleDispute over liability - need help!
Hi the details of my accident are quite long so I'll try and shorten them as much as possible but I'd really appreciate some help! I had an accident in July 2013 I was coming off the motorway going...
View Articlerunaway diesel
Bought a 04 Renault megane scenic in may and after 3 weeks it did what I have found to be called a runaway diesel. Engine runs on the oil until goes bang basically. I had 3 months warranty on engine...
View ArticleFord Ka 2004 1.3
My car is constantly blowing hot air through the interior blowers (even when the dial is turned to cool) i have had the thermostat changed but this hasn't made a difference. Does anybody have any idea...
View ArticleScenic fault after garage carried out work
Hi all i have a 52 plate scenic 1.6 petrol car went into garage for a timing belt kit tensioners water pump and coolant while the car was in they said it also needed new camshaft sprockets so i gave...
View ArticleWho is at fault?
Hi, First post here, so hi! This morning I had a small bump with my car. I was reversing off my drive into the opposite side of the road, when another car began to reverse from their drive on the...
View ArticleThe worlds worst recovery story
With a snapped fan belt on the M62 at 3:15pm, I called the RAC and explained the problem exactly and told them I needed a fanbelt fitted. Rescue arrived at 4:30, looked at the car and told me it...
View ArticleAccident Fault Advice
Hi All. Some advice please on who is at fault. I was in Tesco parking lot and was facing bonnet into my parking bay. In the bay behind me, on the opposite side of the driving lane, was a vehicle facing...
View ArticleAny idea why I cannot post a thread under maintenance questions
It's the only option I need and the only one that doesn't display the orange post button at the top. I am registered and logged in, however when I enter the maintenance forum, my account details...
View ArticleAm i seeing thing's
While on the m5 today i stopped at sedgemoor services northbound, while taking a break a RAC van entered via the service enterance, i just happen to notice that it had a private plate P1 RAC, is this...
View ArticleShould a mechanic check the slave cylinder is ok before replacing clutch?
Hi all, i'm new to this forum so please forgive me if I have put this post in the wrong place. I wonder if someone could help me - my clutch went completely earlier this year so I paid a well known...
View Article? beep sound
I have a 1999 Focus 1.6 petrol. Now and again I get a beep sound from the dashboard area. I have no idea what its for and there is nothing in the users manual. I have even asked a Ford mechanic and he...
View ArticleFord Focus cutting out
Hi All Grateful for any help with this! I have a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 that has been cutting out unexpectedly for a few months now and the garage I use hasn't been able to diagnose. Sometimes it cuts out...
View ArticlePrivate reg
I bought a car from a dealership recently. Prior to buying the car, I had a private plate which I wanted on the car so the dealer told me to send him a cheque made out to DVLA and complete the transfer...
View Articleunknown gadget on my panel
Hello I have strange gadget in my car recently bought. It is under 5 cd changer looks like 3 tunes black box. IfI can load here a photo to show it
View Articleford fiesta starting issues when cold
Hi.i have just purchased a 2003 1.4 fiesta.i have had the cambelt replaced as you do.but within a few days the car would not start from cold.as soon as I got it warmed up it runs fine.no faults are...
View ArticleRoundabout near miss, general roundabout advice
Hi, I've recently passed my test and just looking for a bit of clarification about the rules surrounding something which happened over the weekend. I was travelling towards Yorkshire this weekend on...
View ArticleModification discovered after taking out insurance
Hi What happens if you discover that an interior cosmetic modification had actually been made to second hand vehicle (by a previous owner) after taking out insurance? What is the procedure? Thanks
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