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kirsty

Hi my car is a renault megane i am having difficulties with my gear stick when changing from one gear to another one.The gear stick gets very stiff and hard to manoeuvre, can you tell me what the...

burnhal

Here's a question I have occasionally pondered over for many years. What factors limit the top speed of a car. Take my diesel focus as an example. At 70mph in top gear the engine is churning along at...

theleeroy55

Car MOT and ins

If a car is taken for an MOT but is not insured what happens? is the mechanic legally obliged to tell the authorities? would he even find out ?

Lastcall

Corsa 'CV Boot' Problems

Hi, I'd like to establish if any Corsa owners (Reg yrs 53 & 04) have had any problems with the CV Boot. We have two Corsa's and the CV Boots always need to be refitted. Vauxhall suggest there isn't a...

missmoore

ford focus cabriolet

anyone owned or driven one of these? what did you think?

6RCS27@CW

Dangling CDs ....!!!

Having recently had the misfortune to drive in central London I noticed that there were several cars with CDs hanging on string from the rear view mirrors.There is obviously a logical reason for this...

2crafty

Why does my portable dvd player stop working in my lorry?

I have had four portable dvd players for my lorry and every one has had the screen blow after a short time of playing. Is there anything I can buy as a surge protector or do to prevent it happening...

benny3008

whats yours

whats your ultimate car? As in if u had enough money what would you get. i`d have to go for the......hmmm......so much to choose from bugatti veyron can u imagin being seen in one of those in the uk...

electrobix

Where is the ECU located on a 2001 fiat punto?

Hi, I was just wondering there the ECU is on a 1.2 standard fiat punto from 2001? Thanks!

blondieb

plugs and leads and fuel consumption

hi my hyundai coupe seems to eat the fuel, its a 2litre se, and i seem to put 20 quid n of petrol every 3 or 4 days is this normal, ive heard that it nay be not getting the right mix of fuel and...

chumphr

mg tf

Looking at purchasing a 2003 MG TF but people have warned me against them. Any unbiased opinions.

StevePil

mot

Hi Car passed MOT today, thankfully quick question, does anyone know what the legal requirement is for smoke test on a diesel on MOT, last year it was done on a fast pass and limit was 150 and the...

sam66

Warning light?!

I have got an 03 Fiat punto 1.2 active sport the steering wheel light is on continually, why is this as I cant find anywhere to top up with a steering fluid?!

ugly_bob

Driving Van inGermany

PLEASE, quick answer I'm going to Hamburg tomorrow. Someone's just said you need a tacho-style log book to record your driving/resting hours in Germany. Can anyone point me in the right direction of...

Hoggie

Complaint

I have an issue with a franchised garage, What is the best way to make a complaint against them. I am in the process of emailing the car makers, but I would like to take it further All advice would be...

Pinkfish

Help with my Ford ka

I have been told my front suspension on boths sides has a slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing. Is this something serious, and should i...

T Allan

Car Ferries

I'm really nervous about taking my car on a ferry - how bad can it be??

Panic Button

Hybrid cars

What are hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius actually like to drive? Also, are you forced to go to a main dealer for service, or can independant garages deal with them?

Looby15

03 Renault Megane

The toxic fume filter system warning light has just started flashing and now the car drives lumpy and sluggish. The handbook says contact a Renault dealer immediately. Does anyone know what this might...

adrums1999

Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI

If I was low on fuel, how many miles can I drive for, presmuing I drive sensibly, after the fuel light comes on?

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