August 2010
Where are the Thirty-Nine Steps? :) Read more
I have a G reg 1989/90 Ford Fiesta 1.3 OHV. Starts ok, runs ok but does not idle and will stall as you come up to a junction and stop. I have stripped the carb, blown out the jets, etc, etc. Re-assembled with gasket sealer between carb and manifold but no better. Any suggestions? Read more
Check there is power to the idle solenoid and that it is working;if it fails,it normally fails closed and blanks off the idle system.
Insurance was due on my IX35 last week and it was amazing just how many of the insurance companies web sites didn't list the IX35.
Looks to me like many of the 'second tier' web sites use the same software as the likes of Hastings Direct and many others didn't pick up the model from the reg number and then did not list it in the drop down.... Read more
HI, if anyone can help id be really grateful.
I have had an intermittent starting problem with my megane. The battery is fairly new but when turning the ignition, absolutely nothing on occasions. Turning on and off the keyfob two or three times would sometimes rectify the problem and car would start, sometimes it wouldnt start but would be fine if left until the next day or two.....now it just wont do anything at all. The lights come on, radio on etc etc but nothing when turning the ignition. I dont hear any sound when trying to start so im thinking possibly not the starter motor (and im hoping not having been quoted £180 just to find out it might not have been that ! )... Read more
Sounds like:
1. faulty earth.. Check, remove clean and replace There will be more than one. Under £50 I would estimate....
Does anyone know what the definition of fair wear and tear is ?
I've looked on AA & RAC websites and didn't see anything useful.... Read more
The new company is one of all too many short-term thinkers who can't see that if they take that attitude your employer will go elsewhere as soon as the contract expires.
Unfortunately I can't see that happening, because this new company offers these "tax efficient" car leases whereby through financial smoke and mirrors the company is able to claim the AMAP tax relief due to employees when less than 40/25ppm is claimed by the driver (company pays nowhere near either of those figures - the less they pay the driver, the more tax relief they can claim).
To me it's not far removed from tax fraud, how they can force an employee to sign over their personal tax relief is beyond me, but they can and do. If you decide that scheme is not for you, and to take the monthly payment instead and run your own car - you still have to sign over your AMAP tax relief before they will pay the monthly sum, which is enough to buy a 1 year old Vectra, pay for it over 4 years and hope to hell nothing goes wrong with it, all the while trying to get 50mpg from your car of you're going to be out of pocket on every trip.
Why the Government don't close that loop hole, I have no idea. I saw on some fleet websites there were murmurings of the Govt either decreasing the ppm allowances or dropping the 40ppm/10,000 mile limit to maybe even half that, so valid, individual users (claimers) of AMAP relief are going to get hammered financially because of abuse by big companies.
Kancho for PM - I know what I'd do about it.
Having just used Chips Away . I would certainly use this company again .( Martin Jamieson) from Nottingham .He was very proffesional . Did a fantastic job . and the price was reasonable Read more
Professional even!
My key fob failed.New battery no go.
Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min.... Read more
Dear all,
Tomorrow we will be making some changes to the design of the backroom. We have improved visibility of the login box and restored the editorial boxes above the forum search to include latest news and road tests.... Read more
can the anpr automatically see that somebody is driving with just a provisional licience, even if car is insured, mot'd and taxed. Read more
Are you capable of shutting up?
Mrs FA had a bit of a moment in the winter and switched on the wipers when they were frozen to the screen. Result - the adaptor from the bayonet wiper arm broke. I have persevered with a Halfords part that doesn't fit but it does need replacing. I have hunted high and low to no avail. those wiper companies that supply adaptors don't supply one that fits my car. In desparation i phoned Mitsubishi and yes you've guessed it, they will only sell the entire arm.
Is there anywhere that I can get an adaptor to fit? Read more
Just bite the bullit and by the correct new arm from Mitzy.
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