October 2023
I have a Mercedes C180 - 2008. The rear indicators and rear windscreen air-con randomly stop working. Sometimes whilst driving or as soon I start the engine. I turn the engine off, remove the key, leave it for a few seconds, restart the engine and everything works again. Has anyone else come across this problem and know what is the cause/solution?
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So far in 2023 Audi S4 have most insurance claims in USA
Culling data from more than 4.6 million automobile insurance applications, researchers at the Insurify insurance comparison marketplace picked a winner — or more to the point, a loser — in its determination of the car model with the most accidents so far in 2023: the Audi S4. Read more
Having googled the study, it's based on % not absolute number - so hardly surprising that a popular high performance car attracts some dodgy drivers.
Interestingly the Chevrolet Volt was the 3rd worst - GM's first generation EV....
I have a Fiat Punto and I need the key for the locking bolt. I have taken it to a garage and they want to charge me £240 for the kit to unlock it but I'm wondering if anyone knows what key it is and a cheap place to buy it.
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Go to a back street tyre place, they can drill them off and replace with non locking bolts. Worst case scenario you will need to source your own non locking bolts
Agree. A good indy tyre fitter will have the tools and -more importantly - the skill to get them off without damage.
One near me charged just £2 a wheel.
Hello everyone, there's a little problem that happens with my car. It's a Fiat Punto from 2007 bought last year. This is a problem that has always existed since I bought this car, now I want to investigate more. The problem is with the clutch: after a bit of driving, it does a squeaking sound when you both press it or release it, especially when you release it (the sound can be heard from the video). So, when you start the car and the engine is cold there's no sound from the clutch, but after a bit, especially if you stress the clutch (a lot of traffic, uphill starts and so on), it starts making that noise, just as if it gets "tired"; when you don't use the clutch, it restores its efficiency, and there's no noise after a while. Other than the noise, it becomes less fluid upon release. I want to say that, when the clutchs starts doing that noise, other than the sound itself and the less fluidity, it looks like there's no other issues.
Note: when they sold me the car, they put a bit of lubricant when I said that the clutch did that noise, and it has improved since then, but the problem never completely fixed.... Read more
Hey guys! I hope you will read this message.
I spoke to a mechanic about the problem and he said that he needs to replace the clutch itself and, if I keep like this, the clutch can break at any moment. It's not so expensive, but it's not even the cheapest job in the world and, after your comments, I never thought I had to replace the whole clutch. He didn't even see the car as I only described the problem, just like I did with you (when I spoke to him I went with another car)....
Hey all,
I have an electric car which is SORN with no MOT, and to tax it (which is £0) I need an MOT, hence I booked one and upon driving towards the garage, my range dropped significantly and I turned back home to recharge the car.... Read more
I wonder how many ANPR cameras actually work.
Anyone know of an inexpensive way to update the satnav in my Mondeo? Last figure I had from a dealership was around £80, which seems excessive.
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Does the radio have apple CarPlay or android auto ?
I recently got 2019 A6 and my insurance quotes have been $225+/month. Is that pretty normal? I haven't had any accidents or tickets in the last 7 years. I know insurance costs are rising but this is wild for a non-RS model Read more
I think Einstein could not figure out how insurance companies arrive at their figures, neither could the top 100 "most intelligent" people figure it either.
It is probably true that not many actuaries know much about the internal structure of the atom, or the concept of space-time ?
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Okay. Thanks for your help and advice. Much appreciated.