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• Puzzling driving test question 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My son is about to sit his driving test and we've been going through the practical questions that now form part of the test. Most are sensible (how to check levels, tyres etc) but one seems really odd to me - Question "Show me how you would check the parking brake for excessive wear."
• The Cotswolds crash 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  so 7 dead....I'm deliberately not going to say what i'm really thinking out of respect for those that have died, (inc the person who's caused it)....and....the two parents sat in different hospitals hoping to hell that their kids make it however, what's the betting there'll be a speed camera there after this and/or road lane changes/double white lines etc.......when in all likelihood the real reason is poor driving from a person with a history of poor driving, who in my opinion was dealt with particularly leniently on the last occasion, if the news headlines are to be believed. Furthermore there are plenty like it driving around with impunity, you see them every day.
• Insurance for 17 year old 6 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My 17 year old son is currently taking driving lessons and I'm trying to organise some insurance for one of the family cars (both for pre- and post-test driving). Assuming a Fiesta 1.25 finesse (wife's car) any experience on the cheapest company?
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - V reg - 2 litre auto - Lights flicker 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Went to look at a V reg Nissan Primera yesterday. It was a 2L auto. Very good condition and very nice to drive. However, because I got there just after 3pm by the time I had a good look around it it was dark when I took it for a drive. I took it for a drive and when I came back I parked and notice the oil light was faintly flickering, not just this light was the problem.
• Section 172 RTA 1988 10 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The notice refers to a registration number that does not relate to the car that she was driving. The plate recorded is AB00CDE and the car was AB00XDE. The alleged offence took place on 10 November 2007 and the s172 notice is dated 16 December. As I see it Daughter can complete Parts 1 & 2 altering the registration number, or part 3 saying 'she has no knowledge of who was driving AB00CDE'.
• Bent crankshaft auxiliary belt pulley 26 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2003 Saab 9-5 2.2 Tid which recently had its water pump replaced after it had been leaking pretty badly for about a week. A week or so later it shredded and threw off the auxiliary drive belt - driving the ACC, power steering, water pump (not the timing belt, fortunately). This was repaired at the roadside but it has now partially shredded the new drive belt again some fifty miles later.
• Suzuki Ignis - any experience? 27 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I'm getting a Suzuki Ignis (1.3 GL 5-dr) 06 plate with 6500 miles for £5000 from Suzuki dealer. The test drive was fine, like the driving and the car. Looks quite practical too. Especially I like the high driving position. But looks like very few people actually own it (wondering why?) I have googled some reviews on the internet, apart from low resale value no one said the car is bad in anyway.
• audi a6 avant 2.0 tdi - opinions? 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I was wondering if anyone has experience of these cars. I am a bit concerned it will be a bit slow after my 2.4 accord. I will be test driving at some point, but interested in real life opinions. I always enjoy a change of car and have been driving a transit all week and really enjoyed it, so a short test drive may not give me the best impression of living with a car!
• another airbag question - bmw 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My air bag light comes on when the car is warm not in the morning on my way to work 10 minute drive not in the evening on my way home 10 minute drive but intermitently comes on when driving say 5 miles and the car is warm it will stay on for a few seconds and them go off then it will stay on for a minute and go off sometimes it wont come on for a while,,sometimes it is on/off/on/off/on/off now.....the question is ,,,have i caused it???????????
• Speeding (mostly excl cameras) Vol 47 8 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  However, it strikes me that one of the issues here is the whole fast car culture. Compulsory speedlimiters would remove a lot of the appeal of cars like the one Naseem was driving.
• Test Drive Magazine - goodbye 5 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  There was a motoring pubication thread here a short time ago which remembered passed titles and I remember the demise of 'Buying Cars' - a mag that I enjoyed enormously at the time. I always likened Test Drive to that genre in style if not true spirit. What Car ? it is then ! Ian
• Insurance for Mum and Sister 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any ideas who to try for this combination? A bit of detail in case it helps - my sister drives but hasn't yet passed her test. However, in September she will be going to Uni so there's a big push to get her driving properly by then. The car's in Mum's name but I imagine they'd probably drive the car equally when they pass.
• How Does One use an Automatic Gearbox? 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  As this is his first ever auto, and as I have never had an Auto I have been asked by him to ask how does one drive an Automatic car properly. Obviously N is for Neutral R for reverse D for Drive 1 and 2???? I dont know what they are for! Questions is on a motorway or speeds above say 60mph which gear does noe use.
• The best Driving jobs 11 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I'm considering getting a second job, my criteria are as follows: Flexible working - i.e. evenings and weekends, being able to work extra/less hours at short notice Money - doesn't have to be big bucks, just looking to top up my main income Car - I'm happy to use my own, or buy a suitable car The future - I'm fed up with my current job so I may switch to doing it full time Training - happy to take AIM tests etc. I'm considering - fast food delivery, taxi and driving instructor. Not considering anything HGV related. If anyone here has any experiance of these jobs they can share then I would be very grateful, any other suggestions also welcomed.
• Picasso alternatives? 14 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, Yesterday we went for a test drive in a Picasso 1.6HDi 110BHP at the local dealer. I loved it. Engine was easily strong enough (3up + baby) and very quiet for a diesel. Nice to drive, boot is massive, lots of cubby holes. Job done I thought, except after 30mins my wife said her back ached a bit.
• superb driving 1 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I found myself on a national express coach recently and feel i must congratulate the driver who avoided an accident with his forward thinking, a car on the roundabout we were joining(in a free flow lane) had not seen the coach and we sat in his blind sot as he began to drift into the free flow lane, the coach was faced with two options, 1, let the little honda civic drift into the coach and learn some physics, or 2, switch lanes quickly and smoothly, he chose the latter, with no horn blowing or anger, in fact he afforded a small smile ( self praise methinks) anyway, just thought i would drop that in, antone got any other tales of good driving? this forum talks a lot of bad drivers, lets here some hapy tales!"!!!!!! (sp30)>>>force without the aid of judgement will collapse through its own mass.<<<
• Is Optimax really necessary? 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Is it necessary for Car 1 and vital for Car 2? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• M25 Jct 5 to Jct 9 Whats going on??? 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Every day at 3:00PM some idiot has run into the back of someone else and the reulting choas has resulted in a 2.5 hour drive home instead of the usual 1 hour. Why do people drive so frigging close to the car in front...It drives me mad. You have all seen them on the hard shoulder exchanging details as we crawl past them having spent nearly 3 hours in the hold up they have caused.
• Golf GTi 16v Mk3- gearbox problems 29 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  just purchased a golf GTI 1995 2.0 16v from an auction. bought bilnd and it has its share of problems= could anyone make suggestions before i book in for work or put it back through auction.... Gearbox- at first driving seemed ok but 15 mins into drive home found i couldn't find 5th and then all of the gears seemed to be out of place, it was as if the whole box had shifted 3inches to the right ?? left it in drive for a day and it seemed back to normal but there is obviously something not right- could it be mounting or linkage or is it likely to be internally screwed?
• The best fun in a tin can 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  In fact given the size of the car, I can't complain about the ride really; its not that bad given the matchbox length of the wheelbase. Just goes to show that you can enjoy driving without breaking speed limits. -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?