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• Throwing cigarettes out of car windows 27 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  This evening coming home I passed a road blocked by a police car, with multiple fire appliances and police cars in attendance, and a huge fire in the road. According to our village web site, a driver threw a lit cigarette out of his car window. The car behind was a farm vehicle towing a large load
• Peugeot 508 - peugeot 508 2012 2.2l starting failure 30 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  any errors. The towing service checked the battery and then the car went crazy - showed all imaginable errors (from tires to brake system). It looked something like electronic short-circuit. Even the psrking brake didn't turn off for like 10 tries.    Did anyone
• Vw golf bluemotion tsi 1.4 2013 - Car been off road idle for approx 1 year 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  before starting it for the first time. I’m guessing the best option would be to get it towed to the nearest vw garage and get them to do a full service with new tyres etc but I’m quite restrained by budget. Any advice would be appreciated.
• Focus/VW Golf - Medium Family Car Choice 13 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Appreciate any advice on following please. Have a maximum budget of £5k for a medium size 4 door petrol car as only doing about 5000 miles per annum running around town and being dads taxi locally for my kids. Have in mind tow cars a petrol Ford Focus (prefer new shape
• Ford C-MAX - Recovering costs incurred by faulty fuel filter 18 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  I recently suffered a car breakdown which was subsequently identified as being caused by a faulty fuel filter fitted during an annual service a couple of weeks before. As I had no breakdown cover (I know, I know), I had to sign up with the AA on the spot in order to get towed home
• car brokers-which one arranges for the best deals? 14 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hello All, I think this has come up previously but here goes...... I have been getting quotes for various vehicles, with a view to purchase in January 2016. I decided to buy a new vehicle in readiness for towing a caravan(also to buy in Jan 2016). Some brokers have come up with very good
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace2004 - Rear N,S, tyre wear on outer edge 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  approx 5000 miles of fairly hard towing since I've owned it Cheers!
• astravan 1.7 dti. - astravan 1.7dti. 2003. sudden cut out. 22 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  some stuff in the air filter and it almost started but wouldn't run. No warning light's on dashboard come on. Eventually got towed home. Tried to start again at home and and it nearly started. Just wondered if any one has any other views before i start to investigate the problem. Thank's
• VW Passat 2007, 2.0 TDI - Twin Electrics Fuses 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Please help me out... A VW car garage recenty did an electrical job (ignition barrell replacement) in my car and for some unknown reason removed the tow bar 'twin' electric fuses from the fuse box. How do I know where to put them back? Can I put
• Mpv - Any car buying suggestions? 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  be useful for holidays and towing our Dandy. So I've completely confused myself and torn between two options. Does anyone have any recommendations for an economical mpv that's a bit special like the multipla and around that size (I.e not too long)? Budget of around 3k but could stretch this for the right
• Renault Scenic - Fuel injection fault 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi everybody Any help much appriciated I broke down and had the aa tow the car to my local garage On dashboard it said fuel injector fault The garage said he replaced an injector at cost of £495 2 days later same thing happened I broke down and aa took car back to garage he replaced the other 3
• 2002 - Ford Focus ZX3 brakes seizing 17 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Help??? I bought this car two months ago. Daughter was driving, Brakes seized.  I towed it in, had back brakes replaced.  Was fine for two days.  Daughter had it again,,,,seized gain, back bearings and cables replaced.  Fine again for few days.  Seized
• Kangoo van 2001 - Manual and towbar 19 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  to a seller who has an illustration of what they`re actually selling.A good solid make(he will be towing trailer laden to legal max),easy to fit and inline or cheaper than the £63 ones on ebay? He`s also after a manual which will cover the 1.9 diesel engine fitted ,and  claims he can`t find
• Daihatsu Fourtrak - Replacement 4x4 workhorse 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  than the Fourtrak, which is pretty good (2.8tdi). I need something to tow my trailer with 2 largish horses in (c600-700k each) and as good a turning circle as possible. Would want something good off road but doesn't have to be refined on road as I will have a runabout car too. Real shame the Fourtrak
• Honda Jazz - Alternative to a Honda Jazz - suggestions please! 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My mum has been the happy owner of a '05 Honda Jazz 1.4 petrol Sport for the last 5 years. It has now done nearly 80,00 miles and she is looking to replace it. She would like something with similar versatility, economy, and the ability to tow a very small caravan. She loved the way
• VW Passat 2007 2L Diesel - Brake caliper replacement cost for VW Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised dealer in Southampton(Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could hear the motor rev on one of the sides not on the other. They say that brake
• Ford Fiesta - Duratec 1.25 Auxiliary Belt Tensioner 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had a water pump and thermostat housing failure on my 2006 1.25 Fiesta Style. The RAC towed me to a garage, who replaced the failed parts, plus the auxiliary belt as it was coated with coolant. I've since taken my Fiesta to another garage (who I believe
• Ford Fiesta - Duratec 1.25 Auxiliary Belt Tensione 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had a water pump and thermostat housing failure on my 2006 1.25 Fiesta Style. The RAC towed me to a garage, who replaced the failed parts, plus the auxiliary belt as it was coated with coolant. I've since taken my Fiesta to another garage (who I believe
• Volkswagen Polo 1.9tdi - Diesel into petrol vehicle 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Just want to share. I unfortunately filed up my Polo with unleaded fuel instead of diesel! Luckily I've noticed it before starting up and after towing etc. got it drained and they reasured me there will be no damage. Let's hope! Back at the filling station the manager showed me a New
• Mazda CX-5 - New Mazda CX-5, what do you think. 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I looking to change cars in the next 18 months Ive never had a Mazda before, but the 175bhp engine in the upcoming CX-5 looks really good on paper.The only issue i see is the car may be too light to tow my 1556kg caravan.What do readers think to Mazda reliability and dealers in the S.Yorkshire