September 2024
Planning to export a car, but noticed the log book says petrol instead of diesel. This could cause a problem when it gets reregistered at its destination. What does it take to get it changed, proof etc? Read more
Currently in Osaka for a few days.... Read more
I was walking down the street and found a Toyota dealer with a land cruiser on display.
Went to take a peek and a nice young man came out and after a bit of confusion asked if he could help....
Hi, The DVLA has revoked my driving licence for non-compliance in providing medical information. I do have evidence to try appeal this in the Magistrates Courts, although I would need for legal advice because if I lost I would be liable for DVLA’s legal costs. However, my main agenda is to try to get back on the road again as quickly as I can. Does anyone know how long it would be likely to take for my appeal to be listed in the courts as opposed to reapplying for a driving licence and getting a test date? Read more
How can you apply for a new licence when the DVLA has revoked yours on medical grounds?
Have they agreed you can apply for one?...
Is there such a thing as a high, comfortable car, with good boot space, from a reliable maker for £10-£12,000? It doesn't need 7 seats but most cars with this body shape seem to have 7. I have not had anything non-Japanese for 20 years so I would need a bit of persuading to go back to Ford or Vauxhall. . I am considering the Mazda 5 but they are thin on the ground. I don't want an import because I am having to give up current imported Honda due to unavailability of spares. I don't want 4 wheel drive because then you lose luggage space. We do regular car boot sales and need space, but we want a car that is still easy to park and use daily. A bit larger than a Toyota Verso. Not much to ask, is it?? Read more
FRV - the newest will be around 15 years old!
My Merc A Class Sport W176 has a slight pull to the left. It seems to be worse after I got my front spring replaced. Do I require a 2 or 4 wheel alignment? Didn't want to pay for a 4 wheel unnecessary if the back wheels cant be adjusted. Read more
Thanks. No, its not got ADAS. In hindsight, I should have got both springs done.
Hi All,
My Fiesta yesterday encountered an interrmittent charging issue. I have a USB adapter in the car that has a digital battery voltage readout. I've also checked it with a DVM.... Read more
Yesteryears explanation, on my yesteryear cars, would have been a slipping drive belt.
Latterly I realised I could "tune" the drive belt tension using the alternator output, avoiding premature alternator bearing failure....
I’m about to go for a test drive of a used Jazz. I noticed something strange while doing my research on the car, it has only one registered owner with a sale date of 2017, however multiple mots and miles have been racked up since.
Am I just missing something here because this seems really strange to me?
I’m buying from a used car dealer. Read more
This makes sense, I feel alittle dumb right now.
Thanks for this insightful knowledge!
Advice on Tyres please, due to change all 4 tyres. Annual mileage is no more than 6000. Was thinking of a good budget tyres. But I have decided to go for a good branded tyre. I have done some research on Firestone, good reviews, and there seems to be some good offers around. Can anyone recommend a good tyre website. Read more
I also have used Black Circles with great results but have also found a nearby independent family run tyre place has now become competitive which will now be the tyre place of choice as I prefer to support local businesses.
Personally for me I only fit all season tyres which suit the British climate - especially where I am in Yorkshire.
Took the Vitara in for its annual service and first mot today ( passed with flying colours), saw my new swift, picking it up next Friday:)
Talking to the sales guys they told me that along with a electric Vitara in the pipeline there is also a full EV Ignis due next year, should be interesting for those of us that like Suzukis. ... Read more
Batteries could be placed where the fuel tank was, where the gearbox, transmission was and also bear in mind the electric motor is far less bulky than a petrol motor. My guess is in engineering terms the biggest problem isn't where to stick the pack/s it's keeping the weight distribution right.
Just received a fine for Dart charge for my wife's car. This is for the 3rd September at 9.40 at night. As we live in North Wales and have not been down south for years by car what do we do about it? She was at work until 4.30pm on that day and then came home. I cannot seem to get any sense out of the website at all as they assume you're guilty. The car was parked all day at her school but there is no cctv, and then driven home and left outside till the next morning. What do we need to do? They said its £2.50 as its a first ever crossing, but if its happened once it could happen again. Would appreciate the steps to take! Read more
Report to Police that it is likely a clone number plated car is in the London Area.
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Log book errors aren’t uncommon.
I had a 53 plate Mazda MX5 that according to the V5 had three seats!