November 2014
Greetings,
How can someone be sure that a car has no previous tickets or police records? ... Read more
Interesting though in tests I have seen, the two wheel drive 'winter' tyre shod car far out performs the summer tyre 4x4. Obviously tyre performance differs tremendously but perhaps the contact point with the road is more important than the number of driving wheels? Read more
I recently renewed the photo on my licence and was sent back a new card with a bike licence on it. I've never sat a bike test, but does this mean I can now legally use a bike. Read more
I had the same thoughts when my licence was renewed after moving house recently, however, looking on the DVLA web site I discovered the codes after the symbol are very important and dictate what you can drive / ride. What looks like a motorbike actually means a tricycle in my case. This is under A category with the code 79(tri) afterwards. I would check the web site to be sure.
Over the last couple of weeks the car has stalled on me a few times. I thought it was me at first, but then it stalled whilst idling.
Today it stalled in traffic whilst idling and would not restart straight away. After a few minutes rest it restarted and ran okay for a few miles. It then stalled again whilst idling and upon restart I got the MIL.... Read more
I have changed the CKP sensor and all is well again.
The big clue was that when it cranked but would not start, there was no response from the rev counter - so I could tell that the engine wasn't getting it's speed signal, which it gets from the CKP sensor. As soon as the CKP sensor kicked back in the rev counter would show cranking speed (about 100 rpm)....
My 2012 Fiesta 1.4 titanium, manual has covered 7500 miles. No problems except an unpleasant whine in 2nd gear when going through 2000 revs +/- 200 revs. under load. No whine under.ein any other conditions.
Is this normal or do I need to get it fived while under warranty?... Read more
Thanks Oli Rag, that is very sound advice and it was also my firm intention.
I was taught to parallel park when I was a youth and have got steadily worse. The best parallel parking I ever saw was a woman parking a Rolls Royce in Knutsford. She was suberb !
But, this guy takes the biscuit. ... Read more
The way not to do it. www.msn.com/en-gb/video/viral/parallel-park-attemp...p
Hi all,
I bought the zafira 6 months ago. At the time there was a slight whining noise that would change pitch when you reved the engine. It didn't happen all the time and I let my dad convince me it was nothing to worry about.
Anyway the other day while driving in 3rd, the power dropped and I could hear a screeching like when the fan belt goes. I turned off the fans and power was restored. The car drives fine, but as soon as I put the fans on there's screeching and no power. When I turn on the fans when the car is idol, it feels like it's going to stall. As soon as I turn them off all is well. Does any one have any ideas. Also I think I should mention that the AC wasn't on, just the regular fans. Read more
First thing I would do is have the alternator belt checked in case its breaking up or loose, if its loose it will need adjusting or possibly replaced depending on its condition, if that is not the problem then its likely the alternator is at fault
Ok, so i have had my car for a little over a year. Only had a couple problems. Mostly things that you would expect from a cheap car. I bought it for $100USD and in total (Including tires, breaks, spark plugs ext.) i sit at about $1300USD.
Recently i started to have a problem. If im accellerating, everything is fine. When i press the clutch however, the rpms drop down and start bouncing between 700 and 1400 rpms. And if i am at a steady speed, sometimes it'll sputter. ... Read more
It's a mechanical. My buddies and i were looking at it today. And we think it is that rubber gasket as well as the solenoid. We are going to start working on it tomorrow and see what we can find. The vacuum lines are fine, but we cant really get at the gasket without pulling it apart. My buddy said it was pretty much just "dieseling" like how diesels can run away.
Certainly a strong competitor to the Dacia Duster. I know what i would choose!
I would not choose either, imo too many have terrible drivers and think they own the road, so, China can keep it
Hi,
The car is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso with 80k miles. I am planning to get the front shock absorbers replaced and I am asking advice whether to replace the top suspension mounting as well. The same amount of labour, although the parts cost extra.... Read more
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Falsefying a legally enforceable document probably isn't the best idea you've ever had, however that's done and you'll have to accept any backlash from your actions. As far as I'm aware the police have 14 days to inform you of any intention to prosecute a traffic offence, so if you've not heard by now you should be ok. However if your car was proved to be involved in any criminal activity during your ownership get yourself good legal representation.