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• small cheap reliable run around advice 26 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Budget is around £4,000 I like the Hyundai i20 and the i30 the Toyota Yaris  although these are more than the Hyundai models Kia Ceed  I Will be driving to work and back 20 mins drive away,supermarket trips etc for longer drives we have a bigger car. many thanks 
• Driving awareness course and Insurance 17 May 2021 (Forum)
  After having a bit of a google about the place I've found that the dvla is not told about speed awareness courses so insurers wouldn;t be able to find out about them...but I'm not sure if that applies to other courses like the one I've mentioned above.  The offence is driving without due care and attention if that helps. Thanks in advance.
• BMW X3 - 2017 X3 SE or 2018 its 3rd generation 9 May 2021 (Forum)
  I haven't done this myself and a test drive may not be helpful. Is there any suggestion on this?  Thank you!
• 2015 Ford Kuga 1.5l ecoboost petrol - Ford Kuga 1.5 ecoboost - noisy engine when idling 16 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  What else does this belt drive? thanks for any help!
• what did you learn to drive in?? 5 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Interesting insight from Avant from when he learned to drive. I had my lessons in a 1964 Vauxhall Viva and practiced, with 'L' plates affixed, in a company van when out and about working. A Bedford CF with column change and three gears. What simple vehicles they were.
• Vauxhall Meriva - Meriva 11 Reg - ABS, TC and ESC warning light 24 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi,  Was just driving the all of a sudden 4 warning lights came on. The ABS one, the TC one, and the ESC warning light, as well as the light telling me the ESC was switched off!! I got home, left it... and when I went out for another drive all the lights had disappeared... a week later (and driving it most days), it's now reappeared.
• Mitsubishi shogun elegance 2006 - High idling when stopped in drive and reverse 21 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  My EGR valve is capped to stop the excess smoke that was billowing out. But now after 2 years my shogun is idling extremely high when In Drive or reverse in traffic. This isn’t the case when she first starts (starts first time) but gradually builds up as she gets warmer. My mechanic is completely flummoxed. Mitsubishi have said perhaps pump but these are £3000 + so that isn’t an option.
• Useless in the snow and ice - Rear wheel drive auto cars 14 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My son's E320 auto estate sits on his drive because it is completely unsuitable for this week's icy conditions. Luckily he was able to borrow my A4 for the day to visit his business premises. My view was confirmed by a taxi driver who uses this model for airport runs.
• Crazy driving...seems to work 10 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Out in Thailand and I am astonished at the driving habits here. The Traffic in Bangkok makes London look positively free flowing. Thai drivers see a space and they are into it, vehicles just cut in from junctions, motor bikes weave in and out, go the wrong way down dual carriageways often with Mum, Dad and the little one aboard, many have no helmet, However horns are seldom heard and I didn't,see one car or van with body damage or see one incident of even minor road rage.
• Observation-Seriously unsafe driving habit 17 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Both on A and B roads and indeed observed within urban districts, the nasty habit of driving away from the left of the road, right up to the centre if not over the white line facing oncoming traffic. Reason?--to avoid pot holes. Result?- at worst a scraped car, second worse a swerve into the pot hole for the oncoming vehicle.
• Diesel or petrol for a larger car? 2 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  With the family growing we are looking to upgrade my wife's Honda Jazz to something bigger for trips to see family. I fancy an estate, she prefers a MPV...anyway most of the driving is short urban driving in south London but then every 6-8 weeks there will be 500 plus mile round trips for seeing family or holidays. I have been advised that diesel isn't suitable for so much short driving but then most reviews suggest the diesel engine option!
• Chevrolet Volt - Driving through Europe to Sweden 25 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I'm off to Sweden this week-end, using the channel tunnel, and then driving through France, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. before ending up in Sweden.   Can nayone give me any advice on what to look out for, and what i will need? I realise I will need by Drving licence and passport, as well as Insurance certificate.
• transit t350 crew cab - can I drive this legally? 4 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi guys the work has gave me another van which is a 12 plate transit t350 crew cab I'm wondering if my license covers me to drive this? I passed my test in Dec 2011 in a standard manual car. I know I'm allowed upto 3.5tonne. But because it has 4 wheels on the one axle on the back that confused me Yes I have checked direct gov website but I can't make any sense of it Thanks for replies guys
• Honda jazz, 2004 - Jazz slips when driving at 1.5 and 2.5 rpm 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently had problems with a little jump or slip occasionally. It only happens when the car is warmed up and when it is driving around 2 to 2.5 rpms, and usually around 20, 30 and 40 mph, never above 50mph. I have flushed the transmission fluid and changed the engine oil, I am not sure what to do next, please advise.                       
• Toyota yaris 1.3 petrol 2007 - No gas in air con, can you still drive the car? 25 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  , then taking it to a local garage to get re-gassed. Few questions: Is it ok for the compressor to drive a short distance (4miles) with zero gas? Any advice on buying a second hand compressor? Otherwise a new non-toyota part is £405 delivered! Any advice much appreciated
• 2008 VW Golf TDI 1.9 - Misfuelling-have I caused damage by driving it 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I made the mistake of putting about 13L of un-leaded petrol in it. I was given the advice that if I filled the tank up diesel the car would be ok. It seems to be driving ok, but is taking 3 to 4 attempts to start. Also the oil warning light came on last time I started it. I'm worried I've caused damage, and would appreciate any advice.
• Vauxhall Meriva - Mysterious Oil Patch 29 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    Anyone any idea what this might be and also recommend how I get the stain off of my new key block drive.
• Why do we have indicators on cars now!! 13 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i drive for Royal Mail, have noticed in last 6months or so that at least 70% of  all drivers (from HGV to cars) do not bother to indicat, does not matter if they are changing lanes on motorway, driving round or leaving a roundabout etc, my fav is when im driving along a main road in a town and the car in front puts its brakes on stops then turns right into a side street!!
• Advice on commuting from Birmingham to Coventry 30 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I am in the running for a job in Coventry (Warwick uni), with my partner working in Birmingham (Uni of Birmingham). Since she doesn't drive we were consideringliving either north or south Birmingham (close to a station on the Lichfield - Longbridge line as my partner doesn't drive) and me driving in to Cov. When I had to get into Cov at rush hour before, from the south it has always been terrible though, what is the best way to commute into cov?
• Mercedes Benz A-Class (1998 - 2005) - Must Read to Believe - Snow Chains on Rear 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Got a text from my cousin who is a Mercedes fanatic. As some will be aware, most Mercedes are rear wheel drive cars. However, the Mercedes 'A' class is front wheel drive as it's not a real Mercedes. (Just joking) YOU READY?? text read: '' saw mercedes 'A' class trying to drive through snow - snow chains on the rear tyres.'