Damage to petrol engine due to water and petrol?
My brand new car that was 2 weeks old was sent back to the dealer's workshop for inspection after I noticed the tachometer fluctuating when the engine was idling when first started or at the traffic...
View ArticleFord focus brake fluid leak HELP!!!
Hiya, my 56 plate focus has been leaking brake fluid from the front passenger side for quite a while now, every 2 weeks I have to re fill the reservoir. I have been to garage after garage been told it...
View ArticleTerrible service
Today my car broke down on the way back from down south. Long story, but me, wife and 86 year old Mother are home minus car. I tried to phone the RAC, finally making use of their cover after 25 years...
View Articlezafira 2.0 dti 02 reg limp mode
I have a zafira 2.0 dti 02 reg I start it up and let it warm up and it drive fine and when you turn engine off and start 5 minutes later it goes into limp mode for about 5 minutes then kicks back into...
View ArticleCollision while reversing away from road rage incident - liability?
Hello. I've been involved in an incident where a car approached and overtook mine dangerously (at high speed, deliberately using full beam headlights etc.), swerved to a stop across both lanes...
View ArticleLow Brake Pedal that NEVER SOLVED
I have a low brake pedal problem. The mechanic had done bleeding - new master pump - computerised bleeding - new abs pump - new brake fluid. But everything didnt solve my low brake pedal. I noticed my...
View ArticleHelp with a roundabout Tredegar Park/Southern Distributor Rd Newport - Please...
I need some help and advice regarding the roundabout outside Tredegar Park. I've just moved to the area and have to use this roundabout several times a week. I've been driving for over 10 years and...
View ArticleRAC fitting an Aux belt
I have full rac cover including homestart etc My Auxillary belt snapped on my rover 75 outside the house ive got a new belt but dont know how to fit it, would the rac come out and fit it for me?
View ArticleBought 2nd Hand car how to tax it?
Hi, I have just bought a 2nd hand car from a used car dealer. I am collecting it Friday. I know there are new rules on road tax. The guy at the dealer said he will tax it for me and then just tack the...
View ArticleHow to correctly get a new second hand car taxed?
Hi, (reposted on the correct forum) I have just bought a 2nd hand car from a used car dealer. I am collecting it Friday. I know there are new rules on road tax. The guy at the dealer said he will tax...
View ArticleMy car struggles to start
2004 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI (115) 147,000 miles. I'm having problems with my car starting. I wait for the heater plug light to go out then turn and release the key as normal. The car actually engages but...
View ArticleLeft to freeze
My disabled sister and her husband who is a pensioner with a bad back, decided to take a leisurely 3 month break to Spain in there motorhome. Unfortunatley when they got to the border with Spain they...
View ArticlePoor European Breakdown service
My disabled sister and her husband who is a pensioner with a bad back, decided to take a leisurely 3 month break to Spain in there motorhome. Unfortunatley when they got to the border with Spain they...
View ArticleWater got into engine management system of Corsa, expensive repair - advice...
Hi, Shortly after being serviced in March 2014, my Dads 2009 Vauxhall Corsa 12 Active Eco began running roughly and the engine management console light came on. He took it to a local garage who first...
View Article07 zafira emissions light on
Hi. Please bare with me as I am totally not a mechanic. Yesterday the emissions light appeared on our zafira. After looking online we did the pedal test. It came up with the following 10 1 7 10 car is...
View ArticleVectra cdti burnt loom
Hi. Can anyone help please. The battery light has been illuminated constantly of my vectra cdti since I purchased it 4 month's ago. I did get it checked but the garage said they couldn't find the fault...
View Articlefuel acconmy problem and not much power acassionly
Don't do many miles to gallon my car is ford fiesta 2005
View Articlefuel acconmy problem and not much power accasionly
Hi I have a ford fiesta 2005 hatchback .I only do about 20 miles to gallon and I lose bit of power sometimes can anyone help ?
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