Happy lunchtime all,

I work for a small coach company and yesterday I had to leave work early as a I started with a migraine. Initially, I just had blurred vision (mainly in my left eye) without any other symptoms. This led me to believe that it was a recurrence of something that happened a couple of years ago when the vision in my left eye went blurry for about twelve hours. Despite thorough investigation by a opthalmic specialist, no cause was found.

Anyhow, I initially informed my boss that it was blurred vision. I got home and shortly after my head exploded and it became obvious that it was instead a migraine - the blurred vision was the 'warning'. The blurred vision stopped almost as soon as the migraine proper started.

Today, the migraine has gone and left me feeling a little dizzy. I informed my boss that it was, in fact a migraine and not simply blurred vision and that I would be fit to drive on Monday morning but he has said that he wants me undergo medical tests and to obtain a report from my GP stating that I am fit to drive a PCV before I can start back. I've rung the medical department of the DVLA and they say that I'm fine to drive a PCV and have made a note on my records.

Is migraine a notifiable condition? Can my boss still insist on these tests and reports even though the DVLA say I'm ok to drive?

Thanks in advance.

PS to the Mods - not sure if this'd be better off in the "I Have A Question" thread. Feel free to move it if necessary. Thanks. Read more

Hi everyone,
This is my first post here, please be kind!
My girlfriend bought a 2002 1.2 (1199cc) Vauxhall Corsa. We collected it today and when we got home, noticed a loud rattle from the engine. I know these are chain driven and therefore slightly noisier than a belt driven engine but this seems excessively noisey. We spoke to a workmate of my girlfriend tonight and she mentioned hers made a loud rattle for a few days before timing chain failure. Obviously, we are keen for this not to happen to ours and would like some advice on how best to approach the garage. The salesman seemed genuine and reassured us that the car is covered by a 3 month/3000 mile warranty but are they likely to refused to investigate/rectify a fault with the timing chain?
Thanks in advance,
Rob Read more

The Timing Chain on my Nissan Almera stretched and now it takes me forever to start it and it's very jerky and it even stalls without any warning.
Google suggested this is common problem with the Almeras and it's very expensive to repaire: Nissan quoted me £900-£1000.
Nissan are still refusing to issue a recall and repair their own defective timing chain and said they are not aware there's any problem with the Timing Chain and no one reported it!

TheAA recommended Nationwide Autocentres who quoted me £530 for non-genuine Timing Chain kit. There's £200 difference between a genuine Nissan part and non-genuine one.
Am I making a mistake by using non-genuine timing chain kit?
The car is only worth 2k or 2.5k max.

Thanks for your advice.

P.s Will never buy a Nissan car again let alone an Almera. Read more

OK, I'm not intending to name and shame but have to get this off my chest.
My daughter left her 2 year old Corsa with me whilst she went to Turkey on holiday, so that the dealer could pick the car up and service it.
I know a bit about cars and servicing so gave it the once over and immediately found a slow puncture on a front tyre. The tax disc holder had fallen off the screen and was not readily visible Apart from the interior being disgusting, she has cats and is a vet nurse, there were no other faults. However, one side of the split rear seat was in the folded-down position and I deliberately left it like that.
Inevitably, after the dealer had the car for a couple of hours the phone call came asking if all four tyres (with at least 3mm of tread, more on the back) could be replaced but no mention of slow puncture. In addition they wanted to change front pads and discs that were still highly serviceable and wanted to flush out the aircon system. Finally, as per the service schedule they wanted to replace the brake fluid.
Now, I agreed to the brake fluid replacement as I agree it is a safety related item but declined all the other work, which I estimate could have added an extra £600 at dealer prices, hiding behind the fact that I could not authorise this on someone elses car.
On the return of the car, they had charged for fuel system and oil flushes at a total of probably £30 (waste of time and money). The bonnet catch and bonnet, door and hatchback hinges had seen no lubrication, the battery contacts had not a lick of Vaseline or similar on them. The rear seat back had not been moved so the seat belts could not have been checked. The service indicator had not been cancelled.
The car interior was still a pit, OK not their job to rectify and the tax disc still not readable. Not even an effort made to give the exterior a bit of a wash.
Cost of this service, a suspiciously round £200.
Well, spent my time getting the car into a safe and presentable condition, except the rain coming on stopped me washing the exterior.
Why do we bother just to keep warranties intact? Read more

Hi All.

Im new here and hope someone can help me. My A3 2.0L TDI's turbo just shut down while driving. I have to then switch the car off first, then start it again and it will be fine. I had the car tested and it came up with a turbo boost error. Do anyone know what that mean?

The dealer also told me to replace the turbo, is that my only option?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks
Jayson Read more