September 2021
Disclaimer: I know that this site doesn't provide proper legal advice. I just wanted to get an answer relating to something that has just happened, I'm not planning on pocketing the advice and taking it to court it's more a case of how worried I should be.
Returning from work this afternoon I turn around onto my driveway and crunch... there is a car parked in it and I've driven into the back of the car.... Read more
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Auxiliary drive belt failing then being drawn in to the timing gear around the bottom pulley is known to cause timing belt failures.
I suspect that's what's caused this one.
I've allways thought winter tyres are a waste of money in this country for low mileage drivers who don't go out on the zero to three days a year when the roads are snowy and hardly ever stray from salted roads. However, many years ago I bought an old set of wheels - £60 from ebay- for SWMBO's Focus for ease of swapping her summers for winters. But for myself, frequently needing to drive on non-main roads and uncleared residential streets, an Audi with a large engine and heavy autobox over the front driven wheels clawed me out of all snowy challenges.
Afternoon, all.
3.5 years since we bought our 13 plate Jazz ES. She's been marvellous, but if feels like time for a change.... Read more
<< OK I'll take the bait..surely actually owning a car for a period of time would qualify you to comment on a particular model with more authority than brief test drives? >>
Not necessarily. Ownership of one perfect example of a certain model may be a poorer recommendation than wider knowledge of reliability records. Stats aren't everything though....
I humming noise coming from the front left wheel. I have changed the bearing and put a new ball joint and linkage in but still getting the noise. Any suggestions please would be appreciated
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As said by xileno, I experienced the same with a previous Audi, but thankfully arrived at the correct diagnosis (reverberation from worn/damaged wire bracing mesh within tyre) before needless replacement of bearing treatment.
So I have a 1 liter petrol Dacia Logan MCV. It's a very slow car,. I'm happy with it and it does what I need though.
I mostly dive on the moterway, usually within the speed limit. I sometimes creep over but not by much! ... Read more
I get the feeling that the "best or new tyres on the back" advice started with rear wheel drive cars before front wheel drive became the majority.
Lets face it, the rear tyres on a FWD car just stop the back dragging on the ground, not much else, the back end is a bit like a trailer, it just follows the front around....
Latest use for stolen Catalytic Converters
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It seems that there is no limit to human stupidity.
The word used for narcotics in French newspapers and news reports is "stupefiants"...
Just wondering if this is happening now that petrol is “scarce” the Government can claim a green success ? Read more
Those genuinely wealthy, successful or powerful typically have no need of visible ostentation to demonstrate to others their sense of self.worth. They drive 12 year old Volvos, wear threadbare Barbour jackets when out in the countryside, and have a house full of well worn quality furniture and carpets.
Visible affluence is an afflication in those often insecure individuals who need the reassurance of owenership and glitz....
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Wondering if anybody can help. I got a leaf from the local Nissan dealership in 2019. Recently I had a warning light that my tyres needed pumping up, went to do it but somebody had put metal dustcaps on and they are stuck. Took it back to the dealer today (the dustcaps were on there when I got the car) and they’ve tried charging me £400 to get them fixed. I politely told them that I wouldn’t be paying that and they gave me the after sales director’s email address. Any advice on what to do next? The car is still within it’s 5 year manufacturers warranty. Read more
I sometimes park in a multi-storey just down the road from a fit-quick type place. I used to pick up discarded dust caps as I passed, but I've now so many I don't bother.
Now here's one for the panel to think about.
Normally my old Focus (2007 1.6 petrol, 86000 miles) has its annual service and MOT in November. However due to Covid I have only covered 829 miles, so probably will be a 1000 by November. I obviously need to have the MOT done but thinking maybe the service is unnecessary. I check the fluid levels now and again, it has never used any oil in between services. Tyres are all quite new, front disks and pads only 5000 miles ago. Anything serious like an exhaust about to drop off would be picked up by the MOT. Its second cambelt will not be due for another year and that will be by age rather than miles, according to the service book.... Read more
I once (when my car was well out of warranty) changed my service from the (more expensive) more major service to the (far cheaper) minor one because of a similar reason. This was pre-pandemic (by some years) and I just effectively deferred the major service by one year.
Skipping service entirely is, in my view, not recommended because low mileage/usage means certain components may get seized or damaged, like brake pads/discs, air conditioning and even flatspotted /mishapen (due to being left to get flat) tyres....
But is it a private driveway? The UK law on this is far from clear.
What is a public place?...