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pug 306 Driving Lamps 15 Dec 2005 (Forum)
I have a w reg 2000 Peugeot 306 and one of my spotlamps is out, is there an easy way of removing the bulb without having to take off the bumper or trim? -
Flying Car more economical than SUV 15 May 2004 (Forum)
Article at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/15/nextfest_wrap/ Imagine the driving test you'd need to be able to drive/pilot one of those. -
Anyone admit to bad driving habits? 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
I constantly read on this forum grumbles about other drivers. Why not be honest and actually admit we all do things wrong sometimes! -
Suzuki Vitara - High pitched sound when driving 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
Hi, Looking for some help diagnosing my issue. I recently bought a 2018 Suzuki Vitara S All Grip Automatic and a few days later it developed a noise when driving. The closest thing I can compare the noise to is a high pitched whistle/buzzing on a phone line. The sound becomes -
Help me choose-Large Diesel engine Q Barge! 16 Oct 2007 (Forum)
After a lot of research ,it seems that the Japanese diesels aren't as reliable as their German counterpart hence seem to be left with 3-4 alternatives Test drove a 320 d last week and wasn't very impressed, could be to do with the rear wheel drive, felt a little unsettled,as I came out of a roundabout -
Ford Mondeo Mk 3 Automatic petrol Zetec estate 05 - Buzzer noise when selecting Park from Drive. 1 Jul 2023 (Forum)
I get a loud electrical buzzer noise emanating from the gear lever area from Drive to Park.Sometimes it lasts for a few seconds but today it started and I had to turn the ignition off to stop it.Sounds like some sort of warning buzzer.The car does not have parking sensors -
FORD - Cosworth RS 500 28 Feb 2023 (Forum)
A 1987 car with only %K miles has just sold at action for £596K Not a bad investment for a Sierra. I suppose the buyer will only store it and look at it. A lot earlier than this I had a test drive in a Cavalier GSI and had never driven a performance car before -
Provisional Driving Licence - time to receive? 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
I was just wondering if anyone has applied for a provisional driving licence since the service resumed and received it already? My son did so about 10 days ago, nothing received and no email other than the confirmation of application. We're just wondering how long it might take to arrive -
dangerous driving charge 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
Looking for advice i have been charged with dangerous driving For overtaking were road markings do not allow and at a junction and making oncoming Traffic take ovasive action to avoid an accident the footage is in a 30 zone I Appreciate my max spped is 53mph in a 30 but what -
Mexican driving 5 Sep 2016 (Forum)
Just got back from Mexico and the driving there is amazing. The roads themselves in the Cancun area are pretty good but the speed limits appear to be put up for decoration. A bus ride is quite an experience, the drivers put the foot to the floor and swerve in and out with gusto -
best reliable small auto for mum 13 Mar 2016 (Forum)
Hi, Any recommendations for a reliable small auto for my mum. She drives around locally (doesn't do any motorway driving). budget £5-7k currently she has a 55 merc a-class auto CVT - which developed a serious fault cost £1k to fix and now has the esp light -
Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
Thinking of changing my K13 Nissan Micra by the end of the year and for all this has been an economical, reliable enough car, there isn't much pleasure in driving it. The dealer is also a Suzuki dealer and I quite like the latest shape Swift as it looks funkier and drives better than the Micra -
Son passed his driving test - now what? 29 Jan 2016 (Forum)
No. 1 son passed his test today first time. Really chuffed for him as he doesn't do exams or stress at all well. Don't need to get him a car just yet. As school is only a ten minute walk and I'm hoping he takes a gap year in September. But I would like him to drive which he -
Passat 1.6 DSG or 2.0L manual ? 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
I'm due to change my company car but only have a choice two models: Passat 1.6 DSG Business Passat 2.0L manual Business I like the idea of driving the DSG as I tend to do a 50/50 mix of town and motorway driving, but am slightly concerned that it may be underpowered when -
Any - Any 6 May 2015 (Forum)
Interesting article from the Telegraph: A driver selling his car has been banned from driving because the would-be buyer took it for a test drive while uninsured, and was killed in a crash. The owner was charged with aiding -
nissan quasqai 2.0 diesel 2007 - engine cuts out whilst driving 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
while driving along today, the engine on our 2.0 diesel just seem to cut out as though the fuel had been cut off and came to a standstill, all lights are showing on dash and are ok and the engine turns over on starter motor but will not start, these models are camchain and not cambelt so i -
A14 driving etiquette 5 Dec 2013 (Forum)
I have to drive along the A14 from Suffolk to commute to Cambridge. Some days I will come over a crest and find the outside lane has 0.5 to 1.0 mile packed with cars that are overtaking absolutely nothing apart from an HGV 0.5 to 1.0 ahead. I am wondering if I should -
Test driving car before full licence arrives 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
in case they get lost. I do want to buy a car fairly shortly: will a dealer be happy with this as evidence of being able to drive? -
Renault Master - Panel van to camper conversion..model advice neede 25 Jul 2013 (Forum)
Planning on getting a panel van and converting to a stealth camper; 1. Am I better getting a younger chain drive cam (i.e.Renault Master 2010 on) with high mileage or an older belt drive with lower miles? 2. What 2000 onwards makes/models have chain drive cam engines. 3 -
2001 Mercedes ML 55 - BAS 11 Dec 2012 (Forum)
We purchased a new 2001 ML 55 in Spring, 2001. Recently, we have experienced a dangerous and disconcerting problem: the "BAS" light comes on and the vehicle almost screeches to a stop in the middle of the road! It has now happened three times, and everytime the driving conditions