A novel way of getting out of a fault claim?
Hi all, A few weeks ago I was in my sister's car. She was driving, I was the front-seat passenger. We were stopped at a T-junction the top of a steep hill. A van was in front of us. When the van pulled...
View ArticleIs this a joke about the power of Vacuum cleaners
Why is the Common Market interfering in the manufacture of Vacuum Cleaners? The price of light bulbs has increased dramatically after they made rules about the manufacture of light bulbs. Its about...
View ArticleExcellent service
Sorry to read the previous post and fully understand the annoyance. Fortunately I had an exemplary experience. On August 31st whilst holidaying in the Lake District our cars clutch burnt out....
View ArticleBosch Service Centres
On August 31st whilst holidaying in the Lake District our cars clutch burnt out. The RAC recovered us to an RAC approved garage, Lakeland Motor Centre in Kendal. The service we received from Lakeland...
View Articleastra 1.7cdti mk5 oil check light.
Right question please, engine light will stay on for aprox 3-4 seconds from cold start then go out and stay out. When hot light goes out within a second. Checked oil level on dipstick and on the max....
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I have a rover 75 1.8 loosing water via expansion tank slightly ,top hose hot bottom hose cool no overheating no sludge in water help
View ArticleV Poor
Sent this to my insurance provider... 3rd August 2014 Re: RAC breakdown assistance attached to NFU fleet insurance. Policy No. #### Dear Caroline, As you are aware I have once again suffered RAC...
View ArticleIs Volvo S40 a Volvo ?
When I bought my 2007 Volvo C30 1.6d three years ago I thought I was buying a Volvo. How naïve. I did not know it was a Peugot engine - which I've recently heard has potential problems. Having just...
View Article2004 Vauxhall Signum 1.9 cdti 150bhp. PROBLEMS with P0400 error code and EGR...
Hi I'm new here so please bear with me. I could do with some help from someone who has a good working knowledge of how the 1.9 cdti egr valve and monitoring system works. My daughter bought the above...
View ArticleWrong oil? kwik fit oil change 1.4 z14xep
Hey Made the mistake of going to kwik fit for a quick oil chance on my Astra Z14XEP 1.4 Twinport. They used TITAN SYN MC 10w40 (Semi-synthetic I believe). But I was under the impression it needs 5w30...
View Articlecar bought and had no mot
I bought a audi a3 for £6500 last month only to find out the cars mot had ran out 6 weeks before I bought it . They told me it had 12 months mot . then I had to pay a garage to fix a corroded exhaust...
View ArticleWhy do some cyclists believe that the Highway Code doesnt apply to them?
Penalty points should be given to cyclists who disobey the rules in the Highway code, in my opinion.
View ArticleFuel efficient hatchback for £7 - 9,000.. Appreciate any advice on the matter!!
I'm looking to purchase a new car. I have a budget of somewhere between £7-9,000, want something very efficient and economical (possibly a diesel) as I drive a lot for work and between 1.6 and 2 litre...
View ArticleLoosing power / break down
I was driving around the town early and when I was go up the gears my car felt very sluggish and was kangarooing. The engine light came on so I decided to drive home and get it fixed in the morning. I...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SRI Issues
Hi, I'm having a couple of issues with my Astra, wondered if anyone have any initial ideas on the fault... On Saturday I was driving on the motorway, around 75 - 80 MPH. I'd been driving for about 25 -...
View ArticleRange rover vs Range rover Sport
I'm considering buying a RR or RRS. My budget is £30,000 tops. I've been looking around and it would appear I can only afford a 7 or 8 year old vehicle with mileage around 60-70000. Any advice? Pros...
View ArticleVivaro 1.9dci limp mode at 70mph
Hi. I have the 1.9 dci vivaro on the 55plate. It seems to be absolutely fine now after spending quite a bit on it but the only problem that remains is that around 70mph and at high revs going up hills...
View Articlewoops what should i do?
A driver shunted into the back of my car at a junction a few days ago, we exchanged details and he accepted it was his fault so we then parted. I have notified my insurance who confirm all looks above...
View ArticleClaim for car damage, resulting in two claims and two excess payments
My satnav took me down a single track road, which looked like it was about to get even narrower.... I decided to perform a three point turn, rather than risk a narrow road, which may have gone on a...
View ArticleClio crank sensor not starting
I have a Clio 1.2 2002 replaced the crank sensor worked for a while fault has come back intermittently if a get a blade and wiggle it between the sensor and crank it fires up any ideas
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