Advice on changing my car, please
Hi I currently own a V-reg 1999 Honda Accord 1.8i VTEC 5 door saloon. I've owned it for 8 years & the only thing that has gone wrong is the ignition barrel. Amazingly reliable car considering I...
View ArticleHello. Need some advice please
I recently purchased a 2007 Zafira SRI 1.9cdti 150 and have had problems with it since the start really. The problems are all related to the DPF and emissions system. I was getting the engine...
View ArticleProblem with recently purchased car, is the garage acting correctly?
My parents bought a 1 year old car on the 2nd of June from a garage, having asked the salesmen whether it was suitable to tow their caravan, he said yes, it would tow anything so they bought it. 6...
View ArticleQuality service
I don't use forums usually but I really felt compelled to put on record the outstanding service we experienced from an RAC rescue operative today. Our car was stuck in 4 wheel drive and smoke was...
View ArticleFalse Insurance Claim Against Me
Hi Guys, Basically on 21/05/2014 I was in slow moving traffic and slowly "edged" and I mean "edged" into the car in front of me. When we both got out it was literally number plate to number plate and...
View ArticleCyclists should have to pass a compulsory Cycling Licence
There needs to be better regulation and monitoring of cyclists, and they need to be fined for bad cycling.
View ArticleThe infantile mentality of drivers and car manufacturers.
On BBC1 TV last night there was a Panorama programme on "Drivers who kill". As usual, not a very well produced programme, but a few points did arise which were interesting. When a spokesman for the...
View ArticleTactics
Hi I was hoping for some expert advice on purchasing a used car from a dealership. So, I walk in, see a car I'm interested in and the first thing I'm asked is have you anything left to pay on your...
View ArticleHit by a horse when I was stationary
Can anyone help me. I was driving home after dropping my wife to the hospital. When I was hit by a horse I seen the horse coming so I stopped thinking it would go around me. But it didn't it ran...
View Articlecar purchase from owner abroad
A couple selling me their daughter's car who has recently relocated abroad. She has emailed me to confirm she doesn't mind me paying in her mum's account. But she is not here to sign any V5 or purchase...
View Articlevauxhall zafira 1800
the engine warning light comes on and the book says it can ruin the caterlitic converter what could course this
View Article1.6 zafira inlet manifold
I am getting a clicking noise and ive been told it might be my inlet manifold can anyone give me some advice please thanks
View Articlealhambra locking problems
Hi, I bought a seat alhambra a few weeks ago and the central locking keeps playing up, it's intermittent but when it does happen the key fob won't work at all apart from setting and Un setting the...
View ArticleNightmare continues
Having a mare with my astra 1.7cdti. One minute it drives fine the next its in limp mode and won't do above. 38mph. I've posted on here befor so cleaned out all egr valve and such things. The pedal...
View Articlewhich engine oil?
Which engine oil should I use to top up my 2004 ford focus zetec 1.6 ?
View ArticleHyundai i20 high pitched engine noise
I have a i20 1300 5dr it has been fully serviced by Richmond Portsmouth and is 6 weeks over the 5 year warranty date (60,000 mls) but has only done 38,300 miles. It has developed a high pitched noise...
View ArticleDriving struggles
Is driving harder than it was, less enjoyable, slower, more expensive? (Or not?) Is driving sometimes hard? I'm interested in stories about difficulties to do with motoring.
View Articlemy Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 MK2
Hi i have these on my code reader i was wonder if it was a cheap fix po135- 02 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 1, p0141-02 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 2, p0443- evaporate emission system...
View ArticleNightmare continues
Nightmare continues Having a mare with my astra 1.7cdti. One minute it drives fine the next its in limp mode and won't do above. 38mph. I've posted on here befor so cleaned out all egr valve and such...
View ArticleDo I need business insurance
Hi, I retired from work 3 years ago and the odd time since then I have done little jobs for close friends and family in the capacity of my former employment (carpet fitter) and without payment, I am...
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