Can anyone explain the logic of the changes to the s/b M1 at Junction 19. The relatively small amount of traffic going to the A14 or n/b M6 now gets an exclusive lane for the last half mile to the junction, while the 95% going on south is forced into two then three narrow ones before the s/b M6 itself filters in.

A dangerous bottleneck this evening c19:00.

Could understand a need for something in the opposite direction where I have seen countless near misses when folks realise at the last minute they want the Manchester/Preston and not the Leeds/Sheffield version of north but why southbound.

Does anyone know which bit of the Highways Agency I raise these concerns with? Read more

I have previously posted about a leak I am having in a V6 1997 Ghia X estate.The view generally is that this could be coming in from either the n/s or o/s wings and were repairable with quite a bit of effort. The point where the pollen filter is fitted has also been mentioned as a place where water comes in.

It appears that neither areas are where the water is entering in this vehicles case.

The car is reversed into its parking space which is on an incline and is in the open. This means the car rests at a 10 degree angle. The water is accumulating in the rear O/S passenger footwell and to a lesser degree in the front passenger footwell. I am convinced the water is entering from the area of the bulkhead having first run off the windsreen and drained to a point where there is access into the passenger compartment. Has anyone any ideas where this point could be, or suggest an alternative to what I believe is taking place? The water is not coming in off the road, neither is it coming from the heater matrix. It is clear and is entering at a fairly rapid rate, which at the moment is due to the large amount of rain which has fallen in the south over the last few days.

It is almost like there is a drain from the outside of the vehicle straight into the interior which is being accentuated by the position that the car is left in.I feel sure that if the car was driven into its parking spot then water would drain away from the point of access and the problem would be no more. However I would rather find and repair this fault, than "make do". Any ideas?? Read more

i am due to change a company car in the next few months. I have mostly driven diesels but am considering a Volvo LPG. Does anyone have any real experience of the savings possible?

Also is there a web site for LPG which lists where fuel is available

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A retired couple I know have asked me for advice. They only drive automatics and the lane they live on goes uphill and joins a fast main road again going uphill. They describe their 1 litre auto metro as a liability as it is so slow to accelerate that they have had a few close ones joining the main road. Does anyone know of a small car (metro/fiesta size) that is automatic but has good low down pickup/acceleration, preferably under £2K. I thought of the Peugeot 106/205 diesels/turbodiesels but am unsure if they are available in auto.

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Decided to check the spare on SWMBO's Puma today. Undid the jack and brace from its mounting on nearside rear wing. Undid spare tray, tyre brand new and inflated to 30psi, wound it back up. Tried to replace jack/brace from whence it came - gave up after twenty minutes, what is wrong with these people ? I was on my drive in daylight - What chance on a dark wet/windy night on an unlit minor road. I have sworn myself senseless and chipped all my nails. Read more