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• Vauxhall Astra - Allowed uninsured driver to reverse car HELP 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  She hit a car behind unoccupied , they went to get a parent and returned to find owner and explained what had happened she has fully comp insurance but will it cover damage if she wasnt the person driving . it was literally one short manoever I understand the law regards permit to drive etc but not sure where she stands on insurance.
• BMW i3 - Unexpected, very powerful, acceleration surge BMW 18 Aug 2017 (Forum)
     We understand we were one of the first buyers of this updated i3 in the U.K.   Since then, in January 2017 (my partner driving) and again in April 2017 (when I was driving) we have had two accidents, both caused by a sudden unexpected, very powerful, acceleration surge.   We are interested to know whether any other i3 owners have experienced a similar event and what the outcomes were.
• Range Rover - Toddler killed by runaway car 10 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4778190/Car-experts-investigate-Range-Rover-toddler-dies.html Strange case, it is reported that  'It appears that an unattended Range Rover has rolled off the driveway in Beechwood Drive. The vehicle was left insecure, with the automatic transmission in park with the handbrake fully applied. It gained momentum down the drive where it went across the road and mounted the footpath opposite and hit the wall' Is this in any way possible?
• Nissan Qashqai - Reapplying after disqualification 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, this is my first time posting here and I was hoping someone would be able to help me. I was disqualified from driving in 2012 for totting up 12 points in 2 years. When my ban was over I didn't reapply for my driving license. Can I just fill in the form now to reapply or do I need to retake my test because it has been so long since I last held my valid license?
• Mazda 3 2014 Sport Nav - Clutch Issue 3 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Evening all, Letting out the clutch when in 1st and changing to 2nd gear rarely results in a smooth uptake of drive (car jerks backwards and forwards) and I find that I really have to concentrate to get anywhere near a decent shift; other gear changes are fine. I am an experienced driver and haven't had this with other cars that I have had, so don't think the issue is my driving style!
• Merc E200cdi Auto 2014 - Engine Shudder at idle 23 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  It also feels like the engine is kicking on an engine mount as you can feel the little jolt whilst sitting in the car. Seems fine when warm and car drives perfectly. I should also say this is an Automatic and this shudder happens when sitting at traffic lights in Drive (D). Appreciate any thoughts or things to check. Thanks Matt
• FIAT 500C - Start stop check transmission 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have a fiat 500c automatic on a 60 plate a couple of weeks ago it come on my dashboard saying start stop disconnected check transmission took it to my mechanic and we thought he had sorted it but 2 weeks later it's started again it's driving fine no problem except for this as soon as I start to drive it beeps then start stop disconnected check transmission see handbook will come up and it could do that every few minutes any ideas what it can be thank you
• Vw Golf mk5 TDI Sportline - Vw Golf mk5 TDI Sportline - Flashing coil 8 May 2016 (Forum)
    Drives fine regardless of message.   
• HGV / Lorry blind spot and higher risk to Cross Overs/MPV/4x4? - 30 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  it did put me off purchasing one following an experience to someone I know. Drive safe.
• Renault Kangoo II combi (2004 - 2008) - 04 1.5 Service airbag light intermittently lit 18 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Completely randomly the service light and airbag light will illumiinate together, sometimes staying on for hours, other times for seconds. The van drives superbly with no obvious faults and i'd love to know how to cure this fault as it's driving me mad!! Any help much appreciated! Thanks.
• Audi A4 with Quattro - Consequences of driving with damaged alloy wheel 31 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  My latest 2nd hand car, a 2012 Audi A4 with Quattro, was delivered with an out of shape 18" alloy wheel (front left) which caused a lot of vbrations at...
• Saab 93 Vector - Advice needed 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 Saab 92 2.0 Vector and has been on my drive for the last 3 months with the front tires just about flat, i managed to pump them up but one of them has a flat spot, after driving it for about 10 miles the flat spot noise seems to have subsided, the only issue i have now is that when i apply the brake i get the same kind of noise as the flat spot (front left n/s brake)   Any ideas as to why it could be?
• N/A - Parking in London near A12, possibly Gants Hill. 8 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  We've been invited to a friends flat in Docklands to see the Marathon on 26th April and I've been looking at travel options from Ipswich. The train is fairly expensive and it would be cheaper to drive in and park as near as possible and use public transport for the last leg. Many years ago we used to park at Gants Hill but when I go on Streetview the area all looks a bit different and unfamiliar and I'm wondering if anyone in East Anglia can suggest the best drive ->park -> public transport options?
• Peugeot expert van 1.9 D 70 - Engine management light 23 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Sometimes this only happens for a few seconds, other time it goes on for about a week and stops. After this the van drives fine for a month or more and then it happens again. I think it happens more often in wet weather if driving through deep puddles. It has been looked at by 3 garages and they have said MAF sensor, faulty wiring or high pressure diesel pump.
• Broken Leg 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
   Do I need to tell my insurance company about breaking my leg, taking into account that I am  not going to drive until I am 100% back to normal. The Orthopaedic Consultant did say that I could drive short distances on quiet roads but this sounds too ambiguous for me and I am just going to wait until I'm completely clear.
• Trade in value, can it be revalued? - car valuation 20 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Trading in my Honda Jazz and one dealer took car for a test drive and looked over the car and made me a good offer. We have agreed to buy new car but the salesman has told me that prior to picking up the new car his boss will have a second test drive of the car to be traded in .
• Volkwagen Polo 1.2 (3cyl) 2004 - Topping up coolant level 8 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Sorry if it is a numpty question in 30 years of driving I have never had to top up any of my cars apart from oil (obviously) and power steering fluid on one occasion in an old Jag I had. Guy
• Volvo S70/V70 (1996 - 2000) - 98 2.5 ABS Pedal judder. 30 May 2014 (Forum)
  My V70 Cross Country All Wheel Drive is playing up, when driving a buzzing ABS noise comes from the pedal area without even touching it, if you brake lightly the ABS activates every time and makes the pedal vibrate and click as if ABS is needed, which it is not!
• More lunacy - in the daily mail (and others) tax us off the road 19 May 2014 (Forum)
  s=&authornamef=Ray+Massey">RAY MASSEY Read more:  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2626233/Charge-families-use-roads-using-pay-drive-technology-says-Labours-favourite-think-tank.html#ixzz31zpyhfXr   Follow us:  Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - Astra auto Tourer vs Focus auto estate 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  So looking at either an Astra Diesel Auto Tourer, or a Focus Diesel Auto Estate, so which is the best one? Note I carry a powered wheelchair (75 kilo) in the load area, drive around 13k each year with a fair mixture of both Rural and City driving.