July 2025

Lrac

Can anyone recommend sites etc that provide accurate up to date traffic advice primarily M25 / Essex.

I do about 1000 miles a month and constantly see horrendous traffic tail backs on M25 particularly in the region of the river crossing without any mention being given out on radio. I do wonder if this is because its simply considered normal. Brook street M25 junction seems to be a complete lottery whatever time of day..... Read more

Engineer Andy

Incidentally if I'm stuck on M25 nr Brook St and I want to go to Billericay. Id get off go into Brentwood turn into the lane next to the Aston Martin dealer and keep going straight. Past the FatTurk junction through to a roundabout then running waters. Then turn right towards Billericay. Neatly avoiding M25 car park and A127. Being a local has its benefits.

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mcb100

Just got hold of younger daughter’s 52 registered Clio for the first time in a few weeks and noted that the brake light on the near side was flashing alternately with the indicator. Took out the LED 380 bulb and put in a new incandescent bulb and it’s better. Just a slight dimming of the tail light whilst the indicator is illuminated.
I’m thinking a new (used) bulb holder is next port of call? Read more

elekie&a/c doctor

The fault is very likely to be in the multi pin connector itself . My fix is to add an extra wire from the circuit board on the lamp holder , to an earth point on the car . Usually find something behind the boot trim panel

edlithgow

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edlithgow

I'm told oil isn't supplied in this packaging in the UK, very mildly annoying if true since the containers are quite useful.

This kind of thing (leftmost container illustrated)...

ben100

Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Petrol, engine light came on diagnosed with a fault code P0153 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response Bank 2 Sensor 1. Should I just start off replacing the sensor or maybe cleaning it up & has anyone experienced this fault before & what was the cause/solution Read more

elekie&a/c doctor

You need to be careful here . Some of these focus models have 4 lambda sensors, so it’s important to identify the problem part . Cleaning is a waste of time.