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Ford Fiesta 1.6 econetic

Anybody on here got one of the above, MK7 2008>2010 (diesel obviously) & can you give real world fuel consumption figures, i have read all the hype/reviews about them - but we all know how they...

SupaStar

DSA Theory Test

Can anyone recommend me a book to buy to prepare for the driving theory test ? I intend to take the test by feb next year as apart of the new resolution !...

DC_FC

Driving 30mph in 5th gear

I always thought driving at a low speed eg 30 in 5th gear would use more petrol than driving in 4th gear as the engine has to work harder, have i been wrong all these years and been wasting petrol,

Matheous-2

PSV's

Anyone know if your common run-of-the-mill double deckers (and singles) are fitted with differential locks? (diff-locks for short!!)

Large-end

where can i buy snow chains in north of england?

I live near carlisle and have been looling to buy snow chains for my mondeo. on ebay they retail for £29.95 plus £7.95 postage. anyone know of a comparable set available in carlisle, which...

milly143

Someone knocked into me in the snow last winter and the impact smashed my front registration plate. I went to Halfords who made and fitted a new plate for me. Today someone told me that my plate isn't...

jaydah

No spare tyre ?

D'ter says that Audi's dont have spare tyres but are sold with a can of 'fizz' (pump-up stuff). Is that right ? She's kerbed the audi & needs a new wheel as the 'fizz' doesn't do the job :)...

Matheous-2

WHY do drivers rev hard when driving in snow?

I have been behind another car driving in bad snow conditions on level ground in a straight road yet they STILL manage to skid all over the road!!

mudbug162

Renault Clio 2002 Steering Problem

Hi there, I have a 2002 Renault Clio and it seems to have developed a steering problem. The steering wheel is jerking to either side while Im driving it. It doesnt get better/worst with speed it stays...

woodchopper

Rover Engine

I have a Kit Car fitted with the rover 2L DOHC T -series engine. It has an intermittent fault in that when I am driving the car when I take my foot off the accelerator pedal the car does not slow...

chrissa1

Speeding Not Ice Causes Deaths

Sadly two teenagers died last night and it was blamed on the conditions. Nobody dies in a crash at 20mph. Speed and bad driving caused their deaths Not the ice and snow.

Moodstone

Im trying to get hold of some bulk bubblewrap in order to either line the curtains or stick it diresctly on the window

I'm trying to get hold of some bulk bubblewrap and wonder where sells it the most cheapest in the uk, any builders merchants or is the internet cheaper? Anyway i'm doing this in order to either line...

airfieldops

fiat punto 12 x reg

hello four days ago i bought a puto 1.2 with alloy wheels and low aspect tyres on does anyone out there know what is a recognised winter tyre/ rim size for this tyre

BertiWooster

Wrong Type Of Snow ?

Came home from work - parked car on drive which is on a gradient . Went out again later - started snowing again while i was out . Returned home - drove unto drive - applied handbrake to maximum notch...

johnk

Pay as you go insurance

Does anyone have this, is it any good?

onetoomany

is a vauxhall meriva a front wheel drive?

and which is the best four wheel drive to buy to handle these conditions and costs reasonable second hand. thanks

R1Geezer

Engine coolant

Can you help settle an argument. A mate of mine thinks that modern cooling systems should not have water but coolant (??) because water corrodes the inside of he engine. I'm reasonably knowledegable...

TWR

Keeping the outside lane on the Motorways clear.

As HGV driver's will know & understand, the motorway usually comes to a halt by the outside lane getting snowed up & the traffic merging into the middle,you obviously have 2 lanes of a 3 lane...

~posy~

Is my starter motor knackered?

I know nothing about cars other than to drive one! Lol! When I got into my Astra estate 1.3 CDTi this afternoon, it wouldn't start. The lights on the dash all come on but once I turn the key it makes...

Whoever

Using carpets for stuck wheels when snowbound

Exactly where do you put the carpet pieces in relation to the wheels? In front of them to try and drive onto them? Behind them so you reverse o to them slightly? And how can you retrieve your carpet...

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