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• Policing By Computer 9 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Looking at my and friends' local papers, apart from drink driving, most of those prosecuted seem to have been caught by camera (speeding, bus lane, etc.) or IT (untaxed, uninsured,etc.). There are a few mobile phone offences that does not reflect the number of people I see driving and using
• New tyres 29 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    This has probably been done to death before and, if so, I apologise but could somebody who knows what's what please advise of the correct driving procedure immediately after new tyres have been fitted. I have a Mazda 6 2.0litre and have had new front
• Real life motorway economy 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I am looking to update my car and have a few different options. My driving is 80% motorway, and although i've seen the data in 'real mpg' it does not tell you the way in which the vehicle is driven. Has anyone had a motorway journey (speeds of 65-80) and measured the brim to brim
• First Sign of Winter 31 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Just walked down the street with the dog. Beautiful morning, sun out, pleasant temperature. One chap down the Street with a Suzuki SX4 is one of the habitual "let the car idle on the drive for 20 minutes before driving" types. This morning he was just getting it out of the garage as we
• Ford Fiesta - Ford fiesta code for a 4500 rds 12 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I had a very flat battery on my car and have no code.  Acording to the front of my radio it is a 4500 rds EON.  when i turn it on the screen reads A56606 and the reg no.  any ideas on an unlock code.  I have an hour long drive and its driving me mad not havng a radio
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - Power steering warning light. 10 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  What can be the problem when 'power steering fault warning light symbol' comes up on dash whilst driving. The owners manual says refer to Skoda dealer, is it ok to drive with it on ? does fluid need topping up or can it be more serious? Edited subject line to include new searchable menus
• Track days/driving experiences/decent hotel 21 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My wife is a bit of a speed freak so as a birthday treat for her, I'd like to arrange for a track session at a racing circuit. However, she's also...
• 1998 Ford Puma - Whining noise 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  My Puma has developed a whining noise. Road speed related rather than engine speed (sounds the same if you coast in neutral), but sounds much the same (ie same "note") whatever speed. If it was rear wheel drive I'd say it sounded like the differential but presume front drive cars don't have them
• Skoda Superb - Tyres 19 May 2013 (Forum)
  I am generally pleased with my car except that the front tyres are down to 2mm after only 14,000 miles even though I drive rather sedately. It came with Continental Sport Contact 2 205/55R 16 94V fitted. Can anyone suggest a long lasting tyre? I do not drive faster than 70mph or require
• Vauxhall Vectra Estate - Vauxhall Vectra Estate Alarm 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Ive just bought a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra Estate. When im driving the car and have a passenger who opens the passenger window  the alarm goes off about 10mins after parking and locking the car. The alarm dosent go off while driving The LED on the dash flashes as soon as alarm is activated
• vw golf gt tdi 2001 model - vw golf gt tdi problem 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi. when i am driving my golf it starts to make a grinding noise and starts to judder and kicks out excessive black smoke from the exhaust. It drives okay again then for a while, but then repeats this problem on a regular basis. Any idea what the problems couls be. Thanks
• change of ownership - DVLA 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
   Is there a plan to make anyone registering a car provide details of their driving licence and proof of insurance? I know that proof of insurance is required for a new car first registration, and for taxing a car at change of ownership, but a friend here on holiday says that in switzerland
• opel astra life h 1.4/2004 - stuttering and shuddering 3 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I just bought an opel astra life 1.4/2004.Beautiful car but it happen something strange while i was driving on d motorway...stuttering and shuddering and then passing through a town with lower speed was stop d engine while driving,just see the lights on d board...did anybody face such thing?!tnx
• Hyundai ix35 27 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Those who read this column regularly will know I'm trying to find a car to accomodate 3 children in the back without paying the earth, and without saying goodbye to the pleasure of driving and economy.  I've never owned a Hyundai, but I like the look of the ix35, the reviews and the fact I
• economical, reliable car for £5000? 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all I need a secondhand car. I don't want to spend much more than about £5000 because I drive 80 miles a day so it's not worth it. But, I need something very reliable in all weather and which does 55+ mpg (diesel obviously). It is 80% motorway driving too, the mpg needs
• Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI 2005 - Dipped lights for Continental Driving? 30 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  What options do I have on the Skoda for not dazzling the oncoming traffic? Clearly I can use the clip on converters, but is it in fact possible to...
• Vauxhall Zafira - Vauxhall Zafira 2nd gear problem 15 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Help guys i have a problem with my car when not started all gears are ok and after driving for about 15 minutes i struggle to change into 2nd gear and often jumps out, all other gears are ok and also drives well.would anyone know what the problem is. My car is Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 TDI ELEGANCE
• Why will car drivers not reverse, incompetence? 15 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  After a week in Cornwall, where my car appeared to be the only one fitted with a reverse gear, incl being asked to move my non blocking carefully parked car so as to prevent a 35 year old women "struggling" ( her words ) to reverse. She was driving a wee Peugeot & there was room
• Ford Transit 2.5tdi front wheel drive - fuel problem 1 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  hello john, i have ford transit .it had got a fuel leak from at the back of fuel pump. where the selanoide is....is it possible to repair this?...
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.9 buying 1.9tdi90hp 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I am in process of getting a 2003 octavia 1.9 tdi 90hp. with 23k on the clock. its had a new derv pump earlyer in the year. just wondering if there is anything to be aware of :-) drives ok. bit of white with tinge of blue (not been started for a week )smoke on cold start but cleared away