Bit of a dilemma!!
Many of you will have read about the problem with Bambi and friends inhabiting our small neighbourhood. (For those who don't Bambi is a red deer stag weighing in about 22 stone and with 2.5 foot long...
View ArticleDid you know...? Renewing your tax disc
DID YOU KNOW ? Since 17th July 2013, when you renew your tax disc you now have up to 14 days to display your new disc on your vehicle, up from 5 days. But you still have to make sure you renew your tax...
View ArticleSmokes coming from back wheel
Hi! Bought my first car week ago so dont know about cars much at all. I had smokes coming from right back wheel,wheel was heated but not flaming hot after driving 1 mile 30-40mph. After i stopped and...
View ArticleInteresting new case involving a crash on a country road.
I won't make any comment at this stage, but this case has been published today and although a bit of a long read, does make for an interesting read. http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/QB/2013/2382.html
View ArticleDoor hinge worn in 4-years and 28,000 miles!
09-plate VW Touran. For a few weeks have had this slight 'clack' which seemed to coincide with accelerating and braking, plus occasionally when on a bumpy bit of road. By removing all loose items,...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra 1.6 Intermittent fault on EML
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 1998-00 Astra G Engine code X16 XEL 51 reg. SXI My daughters car has been acting up with an intermittent fault. The car runs ok round the town and on carriageways around the town. It...
View ArticleNo reply from complaint..
I saw that somebody had some success doing it on here, because I have tried numerous ways to contact the RAC regarding the recovery service. I...
View ArticleFactory-fit options on new cars.
I have been looking at the possibility of changing my current VW Touran for a different VW model. This time I am looking at used vehicles about a...
View ArticleFailing starter motor
Hi all, this is my first posting, so here go's. I have just purchased a 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 LX, I had to 'bump' start it as the owner said it...
View ArticleLdv 2004 immobilzer/ starting problems
Hi wondered if anyone could help , my husband has a ldv 2004 tipper truck 2.4 td Duratek engine and it wont start the dash lights are on , managed...
View ArticleUnbelievable!
Coming back from first aiding today I was following a couple of cars' length behind a Nissan with someone else coming up behind me (given up on guy...
View ArticleChrysler Grand Voyager handbrake
I am trying to fit the handbrake cable from the lever to the main cables but there is a spring on the lever that needs to be retentioned because it won't allow the cable to reach the main cables, can...
View Articlenissan micra 2000 1.0L not charging
my mums micra cut out whilst driving checked It and the battery was flat so I jump started it and checked it over and found the alternator to not be charging. I replaced the alternator and then tested...
View ArticleZafira 2.0 DTI 04 Plate - EML issue
Hi I am having an issue with my Engine Management light on my zaffira, whenever i drop the revs to below 1000rpm the EML comes on and the car goes into limp mode, if i turn off the ignition and back on...
View ArticleParking on double yellow lines - would it help the high street?
Would being able to park on double yellow lines for 15 minutes encourage you to support your ailing high street? The Conservatives are proposing a variety of changes to parking fines to encourage...
View Articlevauxhall astra 1.6 automatic engine light
hi got engine warning light on dash tickover very rough but revs up fine.when driving very juddery and no power .any ideas thanks
View Articleford mondeo 53 plate 2.0tdci coil light
hi i have a mondeo 53 plate tdci 2.0l .every now and again orange glow plug on dash comes on causing engine to cut out .but can start it up again straight away and fault doesnt happen again for a while...
View ArticleVideos
Just received this link from a friend. http://www.youtube.com/embed/5RAaW_1...l=0&showinfo=0
View ArticleAdvice Needed on used Car
We went to pick up our new car on 3rd August. We noticed when driving at motorway speeds and applying the breaks theres a vibration through the steering wheel. And a noise when using the clutch. We...
View Articlerover not starting
i have a rover25 yr 2000, been working fine for last 4yrs, key snapped off in ignition about 6 wks ago so started using spare key but had to have the original key fob on same keyring for it to start,...
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