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V W Passat

I have a v w passat 2ltr diesel automatic.. when i am going around 15 to 20 mph the car seems to judder slightly as tho its not getting fuel (pinking) does anyone know what this may be?

pjm007

Vans

Does anyone know what the spinning black things are for on the top of some vans? Are they used for charging something or as part of the ventilation system? Thanks in advance.

parbrit

toyota lucida

Just bought a toyota lucida auto with overdrive. I was told just to use the overdrive on long runs. Is this correct and why? Thanks in advance.

airbolt

Parking Charges at Motorway Services

I received a Parking Charge Notice from a Solicitors acting for a Car Park Company. I was being charged ?80 for staying a short period over the "free" period.three hours at a Motorway Services Car...

heatheranne

proposed new car tax

I have a 1999 mercedes slk 2300 will the proposed new car tax apply to me please?

McNoodle

Ban

Anne Robinson's just been banned for 6 months - (who cares) - after that period is the licence wiped clean of points?

SupaAbzyBall

Buying my first car! Advise please.

Hi ABers! AbzyBall has finally passed his driving test, yay! Now I am looking for a car! I have so many questions but I am afraid of looking like a fool. I am looking through auto trader and have...

Paul22118

Hike in car tax

Support the petition against the proposed increase in car tax that will affect the majority of people who already have an older car - i.e. 03 Mondeo etc etc. Here is the link. Do it now....

beanymanuk

Hi I pulled my handbrake up other day and it went abit too far nearly got stuck. Now it feels loose and I have to bring it up further then before to get it to go tight. How do I go about tightening...

shaunn8550

Service Light Reset

I have a vauxhall vectra 2005, i want to service the car myself but dont know how to reset the service lights,could someone please help, want to service a piccasso too if anyone knows how to reset...

derekpara

refixing a rear view morror

The rear view morror on my Mk2 Mondeo falls off every summer. I re-attach it with special sticky pads from the auto shop until the next summer, and so on. What is the best way to overcome this problem...

winkyridg

Chrysler Neon ( Grinding Noise )

I have a Chrysler Neon Automatic when i am stationary with the car in Neutral or Park i can hear a constant grinding noise you can feel the vibrations in the rear seats , i cant work out wether it is...

londonimp

Congestion Charge - Time lImits to receive a PCN?

We have just received a PCN for the London congestion charge (CC) dated 10 July 2008 yet the alleged offence was 23 January 2008. I know there are time limits for speeding fines do these apply to the...

ditchy49

astra water prob

got vauxhall astra 17td radiator is hot on top cold at bottom any ideas

sammmo

motor insurance

my daughter is starting up as a mobile hairdresser. I have told her to inform the car insurer to let them know its use is for personal and business use.. does anyone have any idea how much more she is...

timeout1

what p.s.i

Hi all, Can anyone please tell me the correct tyre pressures for a CITREON C.3 PLEASE many thanks Ray

luckyboy

Do you need suspension clamps

To take the rear axle off a golf gti?

si.mullins

mondeo tddi mk3 2001

hi i have a 2001 x reg mk3 mondeo tddi, has anybody tried to run this engine using bio fuel? also i heard you can put straight oil in from supermarket for example (rape seed oil i think) is this...

janela

buying second hand car

What are the scams I should look out for when buying a second hand car privately. I recently went to look at one, looked OK, he said it had full service history and he would bring it to me the next...