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Alternative way to open a bonnet on a Ford Focus

I have a 2002 Ford Focus which I've had from new. I have opened the bonnet dozens of times using the key hole behind the badge but now when I do it nothing happens. I've tried pushing the bonnet when...

piccadilly

almera tino

Ihave an Almera Tino 1.8 S model, what do other people think of them, and also waht would be a comfortable cruising speed on a motorway for this model?

topman100

parking ticket

i parked in a disabled bay at my local supermarket. i got a ?50 penalty fine. there are no signs up to say you will get a parking fine can they issue a ticket without any signs visible

davewr

Memory Savers

Anyone used one of these gadgets that plug into the cigarette lighter socket when the battery is disconnected? Are they any good? Also, would it be possible to connect a battery-charger to an...

jules77

Fiat ABS light

The ABS light keeps coming on, if the car is not restarted, it changes to ASP, and then ESR. Then it kept stalling, and an engine fault registered on the dashboard - This was intermittent, they...

christina81

hackney carriage license

do all cab drivers need a hackney carriage licence? i am sure normal cab drivers dont do a knowledge test.they do not dislplay licenses or have meters in the car

Mercredi

French cars

Which French car company produced "a friend?"

dutch25

4x4's

Why do 4x4's get blamed for everything?

badgerchops

Buying a new car - how much leeway in price?

My sister is going to buy a SWIFT hopefully next week and is considering buying a new one. we all know the stories of not buying a brand new one etc but considering it anyway. Now, new it is ?9,199 at...

sharkie

VW Polo

Does anyone have any idea why my VW Polo 1.2 (02) has decided to start cutting out when idling!? Its fine when driving but as soon as I pull up at traffic lights etc and take it out of gear , the...

l15a27

car insurance?????

can anyone tell me how to get a male 20yr old new driver a policy where he can drive any car without owning his own? he passed last month and done pass plus!

scotstone

registration plates

An Audi A8 passed me on the motorway travelling very fast in the outside lane. Its number plate consisted of the single number 4. How can this be legal?

pamelarobert

motoring

which motoring presenter is tv doctor mark porter's cousin?

muchlovex

Valet

Can anyone recommend valet products for my Peugeot 206. When a pay for my car to be cleaned my car is really shiny. Even the car mats are shiny. Can anyone recommend good products to use for interior...

helpmetoo

london taxis with a 'T' prefix plate

i saw two of these the other day are they pco test cabs?

chrisgrant

vw beetle starter motor problems

hi i have a 1200 vw beetle just been restored. the problem with the starter is sometimes when u turn the key the starter fires but does not engage with the flywheel the bush in the gearbox looks ok...

midg

windsceen wipers

does anyone know the cost of a windscreen wiper for avw lupo sport [rear] i am informed they are quite expensive due to their small size

diamondz

(R) reg Ford Fiesta 1400cc Ghia X

I've this car as above... 64,000miles f.s.h and up to date with services. BUT.......... It's using or lossing alot of fuel (60 miles to a ?10's) no drips or anything- also it stinks badly of petrol...

sonicone

12volt socket?

There is a 12volt socket in the back of my Renault Scenic which i thought was the same fitting as my cigar lighter but apparently it's not.I want to plug a 12volt T/V in but don't know what lead to...

mmq2004

Ford Radio NOT remebering code

hi, i recently purchased a ford 2006R as my old one gave in... when i enter the code it all works fine, but when i turn off the ignition it forgets that i've entered the code and i havr to enter it...

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