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Sudden illumination of all panel warning lights. Loss of forward motion. Engine still running/idling but not responding to accelerator pedal. Odometer displaying al dashes - no numbers. Engine eventually...
I noticed a very defined knock from the front driver side, when started steering after not using the car for hours. When driving, it usually doesn't happen again, and even if it does, it isn't that loud. Honda...
Since purchasing my BMW X3 twelve months ago I have been constantly aware of what I believe to be excessive wind noise through the drivers door window. I have twice taken the car back to complain but BMW...
I bought a Fiesta 1.6 Titanium (manual 90 bhp version, registered Oct 2009) a year ago, having done 26000miles. I do ~12-13000 miles a year, mostly on a 55 mile round trip commute on dual carriageway. All...
I recently purchased a Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI manual a couple of weeks ago after reading good road reports about the Audi in what car and mentioning over 50 mpg average, I drove the car last week to...
I am having a problem with my ABS light on my 2003 Focus. It comes on sometimes and off sometimes. Some days it is on throughout the whole journey. I don't want to pay a local garage just yet. I wanted...
My wife drives 5000 miles a year in 12 year old Daewoo Nubira which is in good condition with 60k miles on the clock, she has 4 years no claims and I am a named driver (9 yrs no claims). We have insured...
I recently parked my bike on a pay and display car park in Matlock Bath. I bought a ticket and before I displayed it I recorded the serial number etc on a piece of paper. I returned an hour later (and...
I am posted to Germany and as a non-temporary visitor, apparently I must change headlights to comply with British Forces Germany rules (not German law). This is to prevent dazzling other drivers when driving...
I hope you find this interesting and can help me understand my own numbers. I currently have 2003 Renault Scenic 1.6v Fidji, I've driven it since new and bought it off a friend at the end of 3 year lease...