September 2025
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My daughters Mazda 3 has a frustrating fault whereby the TPMS switches off but then tge light comes on again.
Being the system working off tabs will the fault be associated with the sensor for ABS Read more
Are there any banks who treat their customers like adults responsible for their own decisions?
I ask after an extremely stressful and annoying time trying to pay a deposit for a car online through Bank of Scotland. At this point, not only have I not been able to pay the deposit (BOS decided it was too risky), but I've also been locked out of the App after getting alternative bank details from seller and trying to pay the deposit bit by bit. ... Read more
I'm with Lloyds. They're awful, but every time they cock something up I shout at them and get fifty quid. If you are happy using a phone, First Direct are very good. No branches and their online stuff is pretty ropey, but they're great on the phone.
We was with Lloyd's as well, agree they can be carp, swapped our current account Monzo, world of difference although as with First Direct no branches but honestly don't find it a problem....
I know that you don't need a passport for domestic UK flights, but the one i'm looking at has a 2hr stop in Dublin (Aberdeen to Manchester). Bearing in mind I wouldn't be leaving the airport, would I need a passport for this? Read more
Just checked via the Split Ticket people - On-Time was 6 hours 40 mins Aberdeen Station to Stockport with 2 changes.
Add on a the odd hiccup 7 hours was a reasonable guess...
Having a senior moment ???
Put in passport details for advance passenger info for online checkin for flights and then took other passport.. At actual checkin... No problem, told no one checks them anyway as long as names match on boarding pass and passport used.. Read more
Hi, would anyone be familiar on setting the idle RPM on a MK5 Golf BKC engine code 1.9 tdi?
VCDS adaptations drop down menu is very limited after logging in with 12233. Can it be down with a specific channel?... Read more
What is the current idle speed ?
I have had the car since July and only noticed this issue today when trying to make a call on the way home from work today.
Bluetooth works for Spotify and answering calls absolutely fine, no issues at all. However, when trying to make a call myself, it cuts off and goes back to the radio home screen. When I look at my phone when trying to make a call via my car, it ends the call with the messaging saying it "cannot connect". I have tried different phone numbers and none work.
I have tried turning Bluetooth off and on via both car and phone, I have switched car off and on and did a reset of the infotainment system and it doesn't seem to work either.
Is there anything else I can try? Read more
I do have a couple of things using Bluetooth like earphones.
I don't think car supports Android Auto - it is the base spec so everything is fairly simple.
I would guess a failed cylinder - the master has been done, so maybe the slave. Did you try lifting the clutch pedal and pumping it to restore pressure ?
When this happened quite suddenly to my Pug 207 last winter I could drive far enough to reach my indy for repairs. He changed both cylinders, not knowing which had failed.
So, booked a Hotel through what appeared to be the major chain hotel
fair enough.. got total £268.70 paid, got email confirmation total £376,70..... Read more
All went well..
There seems to be a slight clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel left and right. It’s not the track rod end arms or anything like that, it appears to be coming from the steering rack itself, more noticeable when I get someone to wiggle the steering wheel and I’m under the car.
Can anyone shed any light on this? Read more
Is it possibly coming from the steering column area ?
My 2016 Maxda6 has a passive TPMS system which relies on the abs sensors to determine relative wheel rotational speeds. I'm guessing yours might be the same. The good news is that theres no batteries to worry about. Mine has been very reliable in all the years I've had it.
Keeping the brakes clean and free of dust/dirt can help a lot (the dirt contains iron and is magnetic and can mess with the sensor). Might be worth a good powerhosing in and around the brakes to clean them out.