Audi, VW, Vauxhall or something completely different
Hi, After many years of various Vauxhalls - Astra, Vectra my current car is a 2005 diesel A4, bought 5 years ago with 30k on the clock, now with 130k. That annual mileage is likely to continue. So.......
View ArticleRAC patrol Rene7127
I can not express in words how grateful I am to RENE 7127 who help me out in the almost hopeless situation when my van broke down. He is helpful,friendly,professional,commited and he has amazing ideas...
View ArticleExcellent customer service
I can only say good things about the customer service . I had dealt with them today and it was quick, friendly and proffesional to the highest level. Thank you.
View ArticleHumming sound when doing 360degree turn
hello everyone great to find a community like this nice to meet you all .. Quick one does anyone have any idea I got the honda hrv 3 doors Auto 2001 model The car hums each time I turn the steering to...
View ArticleDriving Ban
If someone is banned from driving before even having any type of driving licence, once the ban is up and they have passed their test and got their driving licence, do they have to declare the ban when...
View Articleford fiesta cutting out
Hi I have a 1.25 fiesta 04, it drives fine while the engine is cold then soon as it warms up and i try to stop it cuts out completely. Ive changed the throttle body, tmap sensor, all the spark plugs...
View ArticleThrottle position sensor maybe?
Right my 2001 Focus 1.6 ghia is being an teenager again and throwing a sulk. The revs are being erratic again or idling at 1k. In the past year I have changed the breather hose, icv, ht leads, plugs,...
View ArticleSmoking in cars when carrying children.
First off, as non-smokers ourselves, we would approve this new law that is coming in this year. BUT, the problem is who the government consider to be "children". Extracted from the website,...
View ArticleRac roadside has damaged my car
What do I expected if a roadside engineer used exces forse with a hammer on my car and now all my engine coolent is poring right out from my engine ! All he had to do was to tighen up a cable in back...
View Articleconsidering getting a different car
Hello I currently drive a corsa 1.2 Sxi and was thinking of aiming to get a ford focus zetec 3 doors would be the mk2 my budget is £3000 i like the design and prefer to get a bigger car that's...
View ArticleHonda Civic 2.2 cdti stuttering under gentle acceleration
Hi everybody I have a honda civic which sometimes stutters when im accelerating gently to maintain speed. I've done some searching on the forums and it seems like a common problem. One person said they...
View ArticleMrs McIntyre
I've been told that my Peugot 207 does not have a timing belt but a chain instead, how can I check this please??
View ArticleTyres going bald on outer edges. Legal or not?
Hi it's my first post so go easy on me! I just noticed my tyres have worn all the way down on the outer edge of both front wheels. The rear tyres have 'cracking' (right word?) on the outer edges. I've...
View Article1.6 tdci FOCUS idle speed dipping
2008 1.6 TDCI (90) FOCUS ESTATE. CAR HAS NO DPF FITTED AND THE EGR IS NOT BLANKED OFF, i.e. FACTORY STANDARD. 180,000 miles with full service history. The car runs really well and starts easily. The...
View ArticleEmissions
My Y reg Toyota Rav 4 has just failed its MOT on emissions. The garage said it would do a diagnostic check to see if it was the cat converter. They told me that it came back with no faults so they said...
View ArticleM25 Not a very smart motorway
Hi, this is my first post here so I'm sure you will point out if I go wrong anywhere but I recently emailed the highways agency with the email below but of course didn't receive an answer so wondered...
View ArticleCar Insurance Void
Recently put in a claim on my insurance as me and another car had a collision on a roundabout. To be fair I would say it was joint blame on both of our parts but My car was wrote off. Very little...
View Articleastra 1.7 cdti
Hey I have an vauxhall astra 1.7 cdti diesel, im having this problem when I drive my car randomly I lose acceseleration its like it just cuts out and if I drop back into gear 1 I have acceseleration...
View ArticleAlloy Wheel Damage
Dear All, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of getting a wheel refurbished quickly (e.g same day) especially in the Cambridge area. Might just managed to have Curbed a wheel on a hire car....
View ArticleThe worst service and complaints handling system ever
Hi to all, i am new to the forum so apologies if i have not listed my story in the right place. This all started one November evening last year when...
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