February 2024

nixnix68

I have recently purchased a 2017 Kia Picanto (mark 2) automatic.

I find that when I try to move off in Drive the creep speed is extremely low if its there at all. I have to use the accelerator to move off. I briefly queried this with my local Kia dealer when the car was in to have a door seal fixed and they said it was a 'safety feature' for this model and year of car. ... Read more

bathtub tom

I suppose it depends on what you used to drive before, was it an auto?

I knew a bloke that had an auto and he had to keep one foot on the brake and the other on the throttle at lights to prevent it from stalling/roaring off. He refused to accept anything was wrong, as ' it was like that when I bought it' and assumed it was OK....

myjess

Just thinking about the future with my old auris.

Does engine check light come on if battery issue, cos if it did, then that's an MOT fail I believe.... Read more

Heidfirst

your drive battery is warrantied for 15 years (subject to annual check & t&cs).

Your 12v accessory battery will be the same as any other.

Harry Twohig

Took my car into the garage today for a new tyre and mechanic proudly declared he'd bashed out a dent in my steel rim as he knew the MOT was coming up. Looks like he's made a mess of it, the edge of the rim is no longer bent, but its a bit jaggered and definitely not perfectly straight. Expecting at least a minor, will this pass at all? Pics:

1drv.ms/i/s!Ajxbph3PVICGgYJc5FBnEZ__QFdO2w... Read more

Harry Twohig

Ahh okay thanks, just me stressing then.

X3502

Hi all,

Looking for a bit of advise regarding an issue I've had which I have been lead to believe may be a result of Halfords Auto centres mistake.... Read more

Railroad.

Are you sure you don't have an air leak between the fuel tank and the HP pump? Could the fuel filter be seated incorrectly or a seal not properly fitted?