May 2016
"The coroner heard that Ms Asker claimed she hadn’t seen Seth and only became aware of him on impact."
“I do not think my driving was impaired by being on the phone.”... Read more
Hi I have a 2007 ford s-max. I've only had it about a month. It's done 100k. It came with AA parts and labour breakdown cover. Has been regularly serviced and was last serviced in April this year. Also had a check by AA prior to purchase and no issues were identified. Had no advisories on mot.
Recently been away on holiday in UK and whilst there on a couple of occasions the clutch pedal kept sticking to the ground. I managed to get it back up by turning off the engine and putting my toe under it. Drove back last night and stopped off at the drive thru. Whilst in there the clutch pedal went down to the ground again. Tried doing what I had done before but wouldn't come back up and when it did wouldn't go into gear. Husband ended up pushing me to a spot out of the way. Was a really bad burning smell too. With2 kids under 4 and it being 9pm we just got a taxi home with all our belongings but I'm going back today to call the AA and see what the issue is.
Just really worried as heard lots of horror stories about the dmf. I'm confused though as has already had clutch and dmf replaced.
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You say it's already had the clutch and DMF replaced. How long ago ?
Just lost 1st & 2nd gear but still have 3,4,5,6 and reverse.
Any ideas or experience of the similar problem and rough idea of cost to put right.
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For the sake of a horse-shoe nail the battle was lost.
The cost of a rivet and rivetting it = unit cost of €0.20...
Please can you help me, by explaining how to remove and replace (with new) the faulty radiator I have? Read more
Exchange radiators are available for some cars considerably cheaper than new;try Serck or even Halfords.
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Makes you wonder why doesn't it.
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We bought a citroen xsara picasso 2004 a month ago but a few weeks later 4th gear kept grinding so took it back. They changed the gearbox but now the gears have gone funny. Going 70mph in 5th gear and the engine is labouring like it's waiting to be put in a higher gear??? How is this possible Read more
Either the clutch is slipping or the replacement gearbox is from a different model with lower gearing.
To check for clutch slip, find a steep hill, select 2nd gear and from low revs boot it. If the revs increase much faster than the road speed, it's slipping.
The cam belt on my limited edition Clio RenaultSport Gordini has gone causing catastrophic damage to the engine. The garage have indicated it requires a new engine. With a rough estimate of costs around £7500. Renault say it's not economical and have offered me £1000 towards a new car or a used car up to 3 years old. The cam belt should be changed at 6 years old / 72,000 miles(?). My car is almost 6 years old wit 24,000 miles on the clock. The garage have indicated the cam belt would have been changed at next service. I want to repair my car and I want Renault to cover the costs of the parts. Is this something I can argue the case for. and are the garage and/or Renault responsible in any way for the failure? Read more
Thanks, currently being offerred £1000 from renault against a new or 2nd hand car up to 3 years old, still to speak to the dealer to see what kind of deal they will do.
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I have just had a new battry and my radio is now asking for a code . The serial number is m031592. ... Read more
Brilliant thanks so much.
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Have any other owners experienced intermittent battery failures with this model. It has been recovered by the AA on six occasions in the last 18 months with a 'dead battery' following overnight parking. Our local Ford dealer have investigated 6 times and cannot find a fault, although on one occasion they replaced the battery. Any ideas on what might provide a permanent fix?... Read more
Can anyone recommend a competent auto electrician within 30 miles radius of Crewe? as the Ford dealer seems unable to diagnose the problem?
One year ago I crossed a 2ft deep river and a few months later my car has developed a few noises. One of these noises is a high and low pitch humming (oscillated noise) in the range of 35-60 mph. Before and after this range the noise cannot be heard. I must said that after the river crossing the right front wheel bearing cracked and it had to be replaced together with the front left wheel bearing. ... Read more
Is this one of the new Niva imports to the UK? If so I'd be inclined to ask the importer as it should have a 2 year warranty.
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Yes - and up quite a steep hill after a dip as well (Map ref SP 884721), so must have had foot hard on accelerator.
Not to excuse the BPD, but, like so many RTCs, lots of contributory factors, not least this disgracefully dangerous busy single carriageway A road junction.