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• Mercedes-Benz GLA - Insurance Claim 13 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  This maybe a silly question regarding car insurance? My daughter pranged her car while she was reversing in her drive, bumper is badly damaged and the rear light is smashed. Because it is her fault can she make an insurance claim? She is covered with comprehensive insurance/
• It's not all EV yet - thank goodness 16 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  The misguided will still convert their classics for the environment, while some understandably do it for more reliability and a preferred driving experience. For those without the means there's always going to be an alternative. I'm very much with Harry on the PHEV front. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1RiTCZFFg
• Renault Kangoo - Central locking cycling 19 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  My Kangoo central locking has taken to cycling off and on in spaits even with ignition off and key out, it used only to do this when i was driving and applied the brakes. would anyone help me to locate a likely offending component to replace.? thanks, Mike.
• MINI Coupe - Mot distance to test centre 8 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Not entirely in the spirit of things do do this but..is it legal to purchase a recently failed mot vehicle that does not have any DANGEROUS.items on the failure and if insured drive a considerable distance to a booked test . Just by way of getting the vehicle home on the road.   Thanks. Mike.
• Engine management light 25 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    The obd code is linked to a pre cat oxygen sensor.  Before replace that I was told get  some vpower petrol in and drive on the motorway aiming for high revs. Is this true, would seperate additives help Thanks
• Mazda CX-5 gains 2.5 litre engine at last 13 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Would be good to see the Mazda 3 offered here with the 2.5 too. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mazda/cx-5/first-drives/mazda-cx-5-25-awd-gt-sport-2021-uk-review
• Excellent cars owned 9 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  The estates..240 through to present V70 are real workhorses, They eat motorway miles and are pleasant to drive with few vices. As a long term bet they take some beating..literally.
• Aquaplaning 25 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Just wondered how common is aquaplaning these days? I happened to be driving a 107 in the rain last weekend and noticed it very briefly on 2 occasions. Tyres are top quality and in excellent condition. This was something that I had completely forgotten about but looking at the width and profile of tyres on a lot of cars it was got me wondering.
• Various - Drls 8 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  A rant here.. . Currently driving from Aberdeen to Surrey and first part down to Penrith was very foggy. The number of people who have JUST DRLs on and nothing else is astonishing. They do not seem to realize that there are no lights on at the back of the car if all you have on are the DRLs.
• 2009 ford mondeo 2.0 tdci - Traction control light 28 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all . Can anyone shed any light on why when I'm driving along my traction control light comes on and my car goes into limp mode  Thank you in advance for any help received 
• too much info? - all 4 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Do all the distractions in a car reduce concentrating on driving? Sat nav screens, audio equipment, screens for basic functions which require you to search about 'til you find the one you want. All this sort of thing puts your eyes in the car rather than on the road.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 01-09-2018 Part 1 3 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  LOL, the oil temperature goes up when I drive my 11 year old car at speed on the motorway up a long drag, what can I do? Are some people serious!?
• n/a - which dash cam? 11 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Having just been reversed into while parked, then to be accused by Mr white van man of driving into him, I have decided I need a dash cam. Can anyone please recommend a simple, compact model suitable for insurance evidence as opposed to HD track day footage? Thanks.
• Review: Bridgestone DriveGuard tyres 30 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Fitted two Driveguards on rear of a BMW E90 last year. Both now below legal limit, having done only 10,000 miles. Not down to driving style - one budget brand that was on the car when I bought it two years ago still has more tread then the Bridgestones. Not good.
• Ford Focus Diesel 2016 (16) - DPF 21 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My daily driving has now dropped to 4 x 2mile journeys. Up to now I haven't experienced any problems with the dpf unit. The engine is rated as a Euro 6. Whats best, a weekly longer journey or look at a petrol car?
• Peugeot 307 SW - dpf 15 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, exhaust stinks, think its PDF and CAT, is it goosed or can it be recovered?, EML is on with the antipolution warning, had to drive home a long way in limp mode with turbo shot and belching smoke, just had to do it! I'm  changing the turbo, is there an additive product or are we past that!!! thanks, Mike.
• Any - Wondering about clutch life 1 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Is there an average clutch life ? what are the main causes for it to wear out ? Are all car parts affected by driving style or only particulat aspects ?
• European Breakdown Cover 12 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Howdo, We're driving to France next month on our jollydays. My breakdown cover with Kia is UK only, so I need to sort out some cover for whilst we're away. Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences of companies; good or bad?
• Welcome to our speed cameras, NOW LIVE - Going to Wales? 9 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-39515289   I don't drive along this bit anymore, but now that the cameras are "active" I'll try to remember
• August daytime travel, busiest Friday or Saturday? 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  We must drive from the Midlands to Dorchester in mid- August.  Do we go on Friday or Saturday?  I'm resigned to horrendous traffic on either day but would be grateful for a view from any cross-country high-milers here, please.