Buying a car when owner removing private number plate.
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a car on the private market. If you're buying a vehicle and the owner is in the process of removing the private plate (and therefore applying for an updated V5 log book) does...
View ArticleHonda CRV - oil pump shaken itself apart?
We have a 2007 Honda CR-V, Diesel - it's done 61,000 miles. No major problems while we've had it. We took it in for a service and MOT at a local garage; they replaced the rear brake pads &...
View ArticleAccidentally crunched 2nd gear while shifting, worried if damaged the gearbox...
I was in 1st gear traveling around 10-15mph and thought I had changed into 2nd gear but it was halfway and the car revved to 5000rpm as the rev dropped to 3-4k rpm I shifted into 2nd then the car made...
View ArticleParked car hit by third party, whether to claim or not.
My son (22) parked his car outside a friends a short while ago. A neighbour knocked the door to explain he's reversed out of his drive into the road and collided with my sons car, which was nice of...
View Articleis the other driver at fault too?
Hi guys, sorry- a long post So I was dropping a friend off at uni and stopped on a private road. As I was leaving I had to go through a narrow one way part of the road but there were cars parked on...
View Articleoil loss
hi folks, ive recently bought an audi a5 2 litre petrol 10 plate,ive covered 900 miles since purchased and im about to put in my 3rd litre of...
View Articleporous sump
I have a Susuki swift diesel 08,and I've been told I have a porous sump!, what the hell is this?
View ArticlePeugeot 307 abs light permanently on
hi guys. My 307 had the stop sign, the abs and the airbag light on a couple of weeks back, with the battery leading acid. after fixing the battery,I...
View ArticleI've been an idiot...will this affect my license?
Hi! I passed my test over a year ago...but I'm not a natural driver and still get nervous! Today, in what could only be described as a moment of...
View ArticleMy car takes to long to start up
Hi i need someone who can help me please? I have a Toyota Auris 07 plate and i struggle to start it up each time i use it. It has had new battery,...
View Article1996 Peugeot 406 1.8 16v LX - Intermittent High Revs on Engine Start
Hi All, Having a very annoying issue with my Pug, When I turn the key and the engine initially revs, although intermittent it is becoming more frequent that the engine will suddenly rev very high. If I...
View ArticleFocus 2.0 tdci P120F ????
Hi all, Could anyone shed any light on the above for me please, the car is a 2009 Focus 2.0 tdci (136) with dpf Every now and again "Engine Malfunction" appears on dashboard and occasionally the...
View ArticleFord Focus 2.0 tdci P120f ????
Hi all, Could anyone shed any light on the above for me please, the car is a 2009 Focus 2.0 tdci (136) with dpf Every now and again "Engine Malfunction" appears on dashboard and occasionally the...
View ArticleDodgy driving this morning
Ok Friday 13th did not get off to a good start this morning, basically on route to work 8.45 (very busy) this morning I pulled out on to the main road and the guy I pulled in front of was somewhat...
View ArticleBerlingo Won't Start
Hi My berlingo wont start just keeps turning over even with start spray it nearly starts but nothing. Been told might be fuel problem but unsure. I can see fuel going into filter and coming out to the...
View ArticleRenault megane 1.5 diesel
Over the last couple of months, I have noticed a thick black oil leaking somewhere near the injectors. Would this have anything to do with the cylinder head, as I've heard this is a fault with this...
View ArticleAdvice please - CAR TAX FINE ON DAY CAR WAS TAXED (PRE CHANGES IN OCT 2014)
HI we purchased a used car from a dealership in Sept and arrived home c9.30pm. the following morning we were unable to tax it on line so drove to the post office. We have received a fine as the car was...
View ArticleRadio Code 2006 Nissan Micra
My 92 Year Old Dad needs Radio Code for Nissan Micra 2006 they disconnected the Battery when it was in Body Shop- BP538761137283 7645387318 I know you can get the Code with this Info as I seen Forums...
View ArticleRE: SKF and INA Timing belt same? please answer i need help badly
I just bought an NA timing belt kit from Euro Car Parts. Strangely, on the box it says Germany but on belt it says made in Thailand and also SKF is written on belt. Did the mechanic cheat me? I'm very...
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