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N/A - Close All Doors When Filling Up! 7 Jan 2022 (Forum)
queried this and was told it was a new H&S regulation. I then queried the value of this as the windows were still open and was met up a blank look. Is anybody familiar with this regulation? -
Vauxhall Zafira - Learner Driver Insurance - keep getting rejected 31 Oct 2021 (Forum)
I have a 2009 1.9l diesel Vauxhall Zafira and have had no problems in insuring it. I'm in my 50's with 15+ years of NCB. I have a son who's learning to drive, taking lessons but would like extra help by practising on my car. Number online quotes have rejected my application to add him -
Ford fiesta mk6 2007 stiff gears when cold 23 Mar 2021 (Forum)
Hello, I have a 2007 fiesta zetec s 1.6 petrol. My gears feel notchy and stiff especially when the engine is cold. The gears feel stiff even with the engine off sometimes. If I hold the clutch down and put it into a gear it feels notchy but when I take it out of the gear and back -
Maestro/Perkins Prima - Aftermarket lekky diesel lift pump question. 13 Mar 2021 (Forum)
Never fitted an electric lift-pump in my life. I see dozens on ebay for 10-15 quid. Can anyone vouch for reliability of particular make/model? Or maybe have wind of a mechanical repair kit....not done one for donkey`s. Or cheapo complete pump. Again, seen plenty pumps/kits on ebay, usually -
Lottery Win? 28 Aug 2020 (Forum)
Another useless, but interesting question! What car(s) would you buy if you won the lottery? rules- No Macca F1 - everyone would! No Enzo - Coz you couldnt! This should be fun...... Mines would be: If i could buy one car only it would be a Ferrari 360 Spyder, because it just makes -
Any - M6 Toll 12 Jun 2019 (Forum)
I'm sure their overall income would increase, as the M6 in that area is still an absolute nightmare? Maybe they are just trying to get HM Gov to buy them out? It is high time it was free. But when over 75's lose their TV licence, there's not much chance of that with this lot in charge. -
cracked windscreen and MOT 10 May 2019 (Forum)
Some thug (to put it mildly) has hit my windscreen and placed three smallish cracks (viewable from inside) on the right hand side, bottom corner of the windscreen (as viewed sitting in the drivers seat). there are also some small stone chips too nearby, also created by the thug(s). I think -
Mondeo Filler cap not opening 16 Apr 2019 (Forum)
is it an obvious failure? How do I get the fuel cap open without ripping half the car off? It is a 1998 face-lift ford mondeo salon Ghia. (For all those who recommend Mondeo?s on this forum, let this be a lesion to you :-) ) -
Ford Fiesta mk7 - Purchased a car at Arnold Clark 10 Oct 2018 (Forum)
Hi everyone hope everybody is well, So I bought a used car from Arnold Clark a wee Ford Fiesta zetec s 2010 after taking it home I ran a car check app, which I should of done beforehand, and it states on its first mot 200.000 odd miles had been added then the following mot they disappeared when I -
Cherished Number plate as an investment 1 Oct 2018 (Forum)
Would you consider purchasing a cherished number plate for your classic car as an added investment? The most expensive private plates that have been sold over the last 10 years have virtually all been of the cherished number plates style. Number plates such as F 1, M 1 and S 1 have made -
Suzuki Splash - drive shaft seal leak 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
Hi (not a fiesta radio code thread, woop) Took my wife's splash for the annual service and was advised rear shock absorber requires replacement but also that the o/s drive shaft seal is leaking and requires repair My wife has a friend with a similar agila and hers had to have -
Renault Master Lm35D minibus - MOT advice please for single Mum 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
Hi there, Need advice am I being ripped off? My minibus failed it's MOT Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2) O/S/F Lower arm part £138.33 3.5hrs Labour @£50pr hr £175 Need to book in for work -
Toyota Avensis - Buying a Toyota Avensis 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
. It has had 1 previous owner , Mileage 104000, MOT till March/April 2018 and a 3month warranty. Its being sold by a dealer . All for the princely sum of £950 What are people 's thoughts on this car, does it sound like it is worth looking at ? Many thanks ! -
Aygo 2014 - old style - Aygo brake disc condition 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
a dealership tells me. Could some of you let me know what your opinion is based on this photo please: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zfqovphhq4553va/Aygo%20Brakes.jpg?dl=0 Thanks in advance -
Land Rover Discovery 2 - Seat covers 9 Jan 2017 (Forum)
other suggestions welcome! Thanks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hardcastle-Genuine-Leather-Front-Cushion/dp/B00NWAJPL0/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1483472528&sr=1-2&keywords=leather+seat+cushion -
Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 - Oil Loss 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
have a Quechan for you all can you help with this please. We have a Toyota Corolla Verrso 2005 automatic 1.8cc vvti t3 s-a petrol. 7 seater. It has 97k on the clock & runs very very well with no sign of oil leaks anywhere. No smoking, heating head gasket looks fine. No blue smoke -
Gordon Bennett - I blame you for this ;-) 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
thinned it down a little but, overall the gun sprayed it fairly well and it didn't drip despite me putting it on a bit thick in places. https://www.dropbox.com/s/49o01ejpagupl46/Wheel%20arch%20small.JPG?dl=0 -
Saab 93 Vector - Advice needed 1 May 2015 (Forum)
issue i have now is that when i apply the brake i get the same kind of noise as the flat spot (front left n/s brake) Any ideas as to why it could -
Ford Focus Saloon LX 2005 5 Door - Focus Door Collision. Options? 1 May 2015 (Forum)
Relative has received a sizeable dent(s) in the near side rear door. What are the options? It looks too much to pull out / fill so is a replacement spare / scrap door easy to source? Is it an easy job to replace? (manual window but central locking) Do you have to find -
Old Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD - Adding extra gauges 6 Mar 2015 (Forum)
Thinking of adding water temp (the existing is not direct reading), oil pressure, oil temp and boost pressure, on "A" pillar housing(s). Yes, it's a strange choice of car, let's say it's a practise run.... Where best to insert the senders/sensors, either specific to this engine should anyone