April 2011
Just got this problem
* Handbrake light on (handbrake is not on)... Read more
Hi Guys,
I did post this on the Technical Matters forum, but was hoping someone may have some advice with regards to whether my sister should have to pay her local garage again for what appears to be the same fault:... Read more
It's called an "unresolved fault" problem. They can charge for their time and any parts fitted. Normally if the fault is not resolved then the second repair is done at a reduced charge.
She needs to negotiate.
I have a ford fiesta 2002 1.6 freestyle, the engine warning light is on and also the radio has stopped working. I took the radio out to see if there were any loose connections but there wasnt it was all fine. I went to the fuse box to see if I could do anything but I dont know which fuse is for the radio. Any ideas?
Also what fuse amp will i need for it. Thanks Read more
Hi,
Excatly the same has just occured with my Fiesta, did changing the fuse solve the problem?...
Hi all. I want to bring up the subject of how learner drivers are treated on the roads. On thursday on my way home from work i was waiting at a roundabout, two cars in front of me, the one at the front had L's on it, not a learner car, just a normal car with L plates, an estate car no less, so not ideal for learning in you could say but its obviously what they've got so thats what they'll use, it was a busy roundabout and the learner hesitated to pull out when a more experienced driver might do so and the person in front of me beeped at them, flashed lights and started revving their engine like a loony.
Eventually they did move but i thought that was disgusting behaviour to do to a learner. Does the big red L on the back not give a clue as to why they may not be as quick as the rest of us? Has to be said the car in front of me then roared off doing at least 15mph over the speed limit as i went the same way as him, i was doing 29/30 and he left me for dead. Not long ago i was behind an AA learner car on the dual carraigeway, doing exactly 70 as of course they're told to, and some t**** on a motorbike got less than 5 feet from the back of it and started swerving from left to right. Couple of weeks ago some impatient person on a roundabout beeped repeatedly at a learner on a roundabout for wandering out of lane, learners have no lane discipline, i was awful with that to start with, but theres no need to treat them that way. It held this person up by about 12 seconds on their journey, is it really worth the stress?... Read more
Some very interesting points raised here! Another angle on "L" plates is the white on green L plates novice drivers have to display in Spain for the first year of driving, similar to the optional "P" plates in Britain. (Spain being Spain, not all novice drivers display them as they should, of course... mostly because a lot of drivers show contempt and bullying attitudes towards new drivers, especially female ones
As of last week, the lower provisional speed limit (capped at 80 km/h for DCWs and m'ways) no longer applies, but we're all capped at 110 km/h now to save fuel, or so we're told.
my car was hit from behind at about 15mph in the ice just before xmas by another car, after accepting liability at the time and offering to pay for the damage without the insurance getting involved, i did not hearing back after 2 weeks from him so i let my insurance deal with it, while waiting for this to be dealt with i found out his insurance is only for a 1.6 and he;s actually got a 1.8 turbo engine fitted. it took 3 months for his insurance company to come and view his car (no mention of wrong engine) and in this time he has repaired his car so his insurance are now refusing to pay out as the damage to my car is not consistant with his!! annoyed is an understatement. can any one help in telling me where i stand? thanks Read more
I answered this through Ask Lucy and if you come back to me I can deal with it.
I have been quoted £24 by Vauxhall to get the radio code. Does anyone know of a cheaper way of getting it. I have seen some sites on the internet which requre the radio serial number and then they will provide the code for a payment of about £10. Are they legit, or are they just trying it on? Has anyone used them?
Any help appreciated.... Read more
Thanks for the replies. I have actually found the code in some of the old paper work for the car. Amongst all the service invoices was the original delivery certificate which had the necessary code on it.
RichardM
The ABS warning light on my wife's 6 year old, 10,000 mile, micra C+C stays on. Nissan in Grantham say they found water in the unit and want £1,900 to replace it. Does anyone supply reconditioned ABS units, I have a local garage who can do the work
ThanksCR... Read more
Try BBA reman: www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx
I love piloting my 20-odd-year-old Saab 900S automatic; but it loves filling-stations.
So I'm looking for a used diesel auto that's not thirsty but is still a driver's car: you know what I mean. Top-speed not important but mid-range overtaking-urge is.... Read more
I have used over 10 cars and never get punished by any car than my current c3. It came back from MOT test passed. Then the following money, plug the tyre pump into the car 12V external socket and try to start the car, "whola !!!, the car refused to start. Recover to the garage and spent 200 quids, still no solution. Garage said instrument detect immobiliser problem. Used extra key to test, the car still refused to fire. Now I guess it is worst bcos it is showing ECU on the dashboard.
I am thinking of breaking the damn thing into piece. Confused right now. Car just did 95k miles. Never has such problem before with any car. Garage pushed the car to Citroen dealer. I know the bill will be a problem to settle since it is valued less than 2k pounds. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. Read more
Hello,
I am hopeing to sell my Ford Fiesta as I want to move to China in June. Only thing is it received the following list of advisory items that could result in it failing it's MOT in that same month.... Read more
Thanks guys I shall see how much its scrap value is as well as the costs of fixing things. Cheers.
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I think so but surprised as had it serviced only a few weeks ago.
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