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Hazard Perception test

How many clicks would be deemed too many when taking this part of the theory test, and would therefore constitute a fail? I realise that the system checks for clicking in a pattern aswell as too many...

anthony25

my escort mk6 zetec

right folks i have a 1998 ford escort zetec and ive been having problems with it now for a while starting with the lights and indicators and reverse lights flashing all over the place so got a second...

anthony25

escort problems again

i have a 1998 ford escort zetec and it kept cutting out and sometimes it was a sort of misfire so i turned the engine off and could hear a wirring noise coming from under the bonnet at the top juat...

bww12pwcf

Ford Focus 1999 Wing mirrors

How do I change wing mirror on my Ford Focus 1999

monty0703

Second har car buying tips?

I'm about to trade in my s-reg Ford Fiesta and buy a 2nd hand car (from trade). Does anyone have any tips for haggling etc?

mcraig

toyota celica

What is the top speed of and what is the cost of a : Toyota Celica GT ,VVTLY-I ,2005-2006, 1796cc, 2 door, manual gearbox petrol engine ???

avoss

condensation in car

how do i get rid of it quicker? my blower isnt the best

gsr600

VW Polo

Hi AB Does this car have a automatic/spring adjustment on the alternator belt? If so are special tools needed 2000 (x reg) petrol 1.4 T.I.A

Thunderchild

95 versus 99 octane petrol

dose 99 give better mileage, i got 95 and did 260 miles on just under 3/4 a tank, then topped up with what i think must have been 99 judging by the price (104.9 - was the only one there) and did the...

chazza

Chamois pad

I have a chamois pad for getting the condensation off my windows of my car, but recently it has got a bit dirty. Can I stick it in the washing machine? Or just chuck it out and get a new one?

Parsley Dump

Peugeot 406 1998 model rear screen heater

Hi I am new to this section and would like some help with following problem: the rear screen heater switch no longer lights up when pressed consequently rear screen is not clearing, my husband said...

Brooksy

Paraffin

I seem to be having difficulty finding a service station that sells paraffin. I haven`t done any major rebuilds of mechanical items for some years, & recalling warnings when leaded petrol was phased...

watty2007

vauxhall corsa sreg automatic starting problems

hi there, a few weeks ago we started having problems starting the car in the mornings i found out if i left it standing from teatime till half eight the morning after it would take up fifthteen times...

maillme

Snapon Tool Replacement [Faulty]

Hi there, I have a snap on tool (worm out) which is circa 25yrs old! used it for first time this week, and snapped it :( - how do i go about getting a replacement given that it shoudl have a lifetime...

avoss

diamante gearnob. ferrari style gear gate.where do i get one?

where can i get a gearnob with diamantes on it? also, where can i get a lotus/ferrari style gear gate? these are made of metal and show the gearstick going into each gear.

tc573

Fiat Punto Cylinder Head

How do I go about dismantling the fuel injection system prior to renewing my cyilinder head gasket

SurreyGuy

Removing scratches from a car window

I've just changed my car and have noticed that one of the windows has lots of scratches on it - it looks like someone has cleaned it with wire wool! Any idea how I can get rid of them? T.I.A.

Rod Serling

Speed Cameras on Motorways

Was it my imagination, or was there a Speed Camera Vehicle parked on a bridge overlooking the M3 last Saturday, around 6pm? Are they doing this now? What will they do you for? - Dead 70mph, tolerance...