Best way to approach Traffic lights
There is a little bit of road on the way home from work that's a 50mph zone with a set of traffic lights at the very end of the road. I've been lucky so far that the lights have either been red when...
View Article2009 Mitsubishi Lancer diesel probs (has VW diesel engine btw )
Bought the car with 100000 miles on it full service history, decent owner and motorway miles. Its a diesel (VW sourced 2 ltr diesel probably a PD I think) and he hadn't changed the timing belt.(he...
View ArticleSpeeding in the fist 2 years
I am still in my probationary 2 years of driving and have recently been cought speeding. I have been able to do a speed awarness corse but that is not for another month. Will I have 3 points untill I...
View ArticleI am a chauffer for a senior member of the Government and a funny thing happened
A funny thing happened to me at work the other day. We were driving along the M40 at 70 mph in the outside lane and ALL the lights on the dashboard started flashing red all at once. So I pulled over to...
View ArticleFord KA arm brush?
Ive been advised that my "nearside front (arm brush starting to split) suspension arm has play in pin/bush" and I'm wanting it fixed before my MOT in march. I am ashamed to admit I'm a lass who has no...
View ArticleIs hybrid (rx450h) good for urban and less miles driving
Hi All, I am planning to buy Lexus rx450h for my social purpose. I am based in London I usually drive in the morning to drop my son to school(1mile) and evening shopping to local tesco/ASDA (6miles...
View ArticleHow much would it cost in petrol to get from Chester to London in a Volvo?
I have a T6 S80 2.8 litre Volvo What would be the estimate for cost of petrol to get from Chester to London mostly on Motorways,please? Just the driver, no passengers, and minimum luggage. Its about...
View ArticleBuy A Old Vehicles
I want to buy a old Vehicles, what things to be thought and where to go to buy it?
View ArticleCar accident that wasn't my fault
Hi , wondering if anyone has any advice or can answer my questions. I am 17 and passed my driving test 2 weeks ago , I'm fully insured. I was just about to drive out of a toyshop car park last week...
View ArticleFord Focus 1.8TDCI lack of power and juddering
Good evening, I have a 2009 1.8tdci Ford Focus which has just done 61k (out of warranty by 123 miles incidentally). The car has started loosing power when putting your foot down. Normal driving is not...
View Article04 RX8 engine light on
I've checked everything over and can't see any problems. The oils fine, filters are fine, head should be ok, fuel filler cap is tight, leads and plugs are fine, just had a brand new starter,...
View ArticleMOT Smoke Test
Hello! I have an Audi A3 TDI 1.9 Mk1 3dr (96-03) with a 99 manufacturing year that I just put into MOT for the first time since I got the vehicle in August. It's passed flying colours (after some...
View ArticleC4 locking
Hi I have a c4. 06 reg problem when I shut drivers door the whole car locks has anyone had this problem
View ArticleCar accident, driver at fault, police involved, what happens next?
my wife had a car accident today. she did a u-turn in the road and an oncoming car hit her. the police came to the scene and took the other driver to the hospital but there don't seem to be any...
View Articleclio 1.4 electrical gremlins
Hi really hope someone can help me and my son. We have a Clio 02 plate which has done 71k it's a 1.4 16v Dynamique. Here's the list of issues, we have experienced. 1. The rev counter revs for a few...
View ArticleVaxhall astra headlights
Hey people I'm new to forum so hopefully someone going to be nice and help me out it would be very much appreciated.. I have a mk4 vaxhall astra and both the front headlights have condensation in and I...
View ArticleRenault Clio 1.5 dCi not starting
Hi all, First time poster and very sorry if I'm doing things the wrong way here. I have a 56 plate Clio 1.5 dCi not starting. The engine is turning over but not firing up. It first started driving...
View ArticleAt the moment, Are there roadworks causing disruption and delay on the M6 at...
Are there any serious delays and obstructions on the M6 and the M40 London bound from its junction with M56. At night currently.
View ArticleLocking nuts
I have a corsa 2005 and my locking nuts were all stuck. After purchasing a replacement key I have managed to get off the rear locking nuts but unfortunately the front ones will not budge. The locking...
View ArticlePLEASE HELP!!! - Car Jumping like a Kangaroo & losing power
I recently bought a Nissan Primera Flame 55 plate 1.8l from a Private Seller. I test drove the car but found no issues and did a thorough check before deciding to buy. No advisories on MOT which still...
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