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Insurance Fraud; Crash for Cash 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
There is a detailed and , IMHO, fascinating thread on Cash for Crash insurance frauds, written by a former claim investigator running here; http://www.arrse.co.uk/intelligence-cell/179927-insurance -
Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 1994 - Corsa 1.4si 1994 judder 17 Jan 2012 (Forum)
The car judders on and off when running at all speeds, quite jerky. The colour of the exhaust pipe is black. Mixture too rich? I have recent emissions test results if that helps? It passed MoT in November. -
Renault Scenic - Wiper blades colliding 3 Jan 2012 (Forum)
Hello, I have an odd problem on my 2007 scenic - sometimes when the wipers are running on the fast setting they hit each other! The car has done quite a few miles - 120k+ - perhaps the actual mechanism is warn? Any help much appreciated -
Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDi - Peugeot Expert won't start 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
Now the weather is getting colder the van will not start in the morning. It turns over fine, but will not fire. It will start with a tow, then run all day. Next day it will be the same thing in the morning. Any clue what to look for? -
VW Passat 1.8T year 2002 - knocking sound lasting two seconds after turning o 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
when the engine is turned on for a few seconds it makes a knocking sound after that the car runs without any trouble. thank you -
Nissan Almera - car wont start 18 Jul 2011 (Forum)
car was running rough after a couple of weeks it died, have changed the cam sensor still not working, took spark plug out whilist got someone to start the engine, got one spark and then no more sparks any ideas. regards dave -
modus 1.2 expression 2006 - engine dieing 15 Jun 2011 (Forum)
the car runs ok then suddenly the engine will die on you it does not cut out but stutters then picks up again took it to renault they could not find a fault on the computer retuned it but fault continues can be ok for days then does it again -
UK diesel shortage 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
Check this out: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/8549076/UK-diesel-shortage-may-put-energy-security-at-risk.html I don't imagine I'll need to run a diesel myself in the foreseeable future, but diesel cars/vans must be the backbone of the UK private -
Vauxhall Agila - stalling 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
my agila w reg and started to stall after running. went all way to huderfield and on the way back it felt like it was pulling and the when coming off the motor way when i came to stop at the light it stalled need adivse what it could be and where to take it manchester -
Jeep Cherokee - sooty deposits 21 Oct 2010 (Forum)
A friend of mine has an 02 Jeep Cherokee 2.7 deisel. Over the past few weeks, the engine bay has become covered with a layer of soot. Has anyone any idea what can be the cause? The vehicle is only used for short runs. 4eyes L'pool. -
Fiat Stilo Abarth - Select speed gearbox kangerooing when cold 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
Owned this car from 2003. From the word go the car has "kangerooed" from cold. Fiat have given me the run around for 7 years. Anyone any ideas? -
Any - Glass repair 19 May 2010 (Forum)
As anybody noticed the advert on television from a well known window replacer where the car runs over a pothole an receives a chip and a large crack but when they come to repair it it has changed into a small stone chip and every body lives happy ever after, if only life was so simple. -
Rover 200 - Rover 200 1997 1.4 Timing 19 Mar 2010 (Forum)
Ive changed the head gasket on my car and now I need to know if the car will run if the timing is out by 180 degrees and also any help on how to time it up any help would be great Regards Paul -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Tapping noise from the top of the engine 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
Recently my focus has picked up a tapping noise from the top of the engine when running, any ideas of what could be the cause of this? Thanks in advance -
Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 00 2.5d clutch problems 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
the clutch on my voyager isnt work correctly. im struggling to get gears when the engine is running. i have checked the clutch cylinder and there doesnt appear to be any fluid leaks. please help. -
HGV MOT Testing Exemptions: 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
A consultation document out now that you can respond to if you are currently running a hgv test exemption vehicle. Consider recovery wagons Mobile compressers Motorway maintainance certain vehicles etc the link....... http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/mottestingexemptions/ comments anyone? -
Most reliable cars - Triffid related. 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Having just watched the final episode of "Day of the Triffids" can now report that the only cars that will remain in running order following an invasion of carnivorous plants are: Smart convertible 2CV Range Rover So there you have it- no more discussions needed on what to buy:-) -
Anti Congestion Patrols 7 Oct 2009 (Forum)
Just heard on the local news that Essex County Council or police (sorry couldnt remember which one) are running Anti Congestion Patrols. I can just imagine it, "sorry sir, you must pull into that field as if you carry on there will be congestion". How else do they expect to control congestion? -
Hyundai Santa Fe (2001 - 2006) - 06 2.2 forte diesel additive 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
can you tell me if it,s worth using forte diesel additive in the above car,its running fine would this make any difference. cheers keith -
Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.0 Car wont start 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
Hi all, my wifes corsa won't start, good battery, got spark but no feed to fuel pump, it will run by priming with petrol, anyone have any ideas please?