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• Test driving new car 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  This time round I want to check and test the motor before I have extras fitted and pay my cash. So, can I legally test it BEFORE its registered? Can the...
• Driving license reminder 9 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Wow. Just had a reminder that my photocard license will expire in September. I had already obtained a D1 form from the post office on HJ's recommendation...
• Age 70 - Driving Licence Renewal 20 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Is this something I get a reminder about, like Road Tax, or is it something I have to do on my own initiative because I can read the expiry date on my...
• driving habits 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  call me old fashioned if you must, but there`s a growing number of drivers not bothering to indicate their intentions, especially at roundabouts. not...
• Nature's call while driving? 5 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  What do you do? [1] if you're on a motorway where next service is probably to long [2] on A or B road through country side [3] in town centers [3] is...
• avensis diesel or petrol? 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  Ive seen a 1.8 petrol but have always driven diesels. I was wondering with regards to fuel and servicing, which would i be better off with I drive on average 10000 a year and my current car get between 45-50mpg which im very happy with. Any info on drive quality etc appreciated Thanks
• Disconnect 901 Vauxhall Alarm 27 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra N reg which has the above alarm fitted. However it's playing up badly and keeps going off, even when I'm driving along! I didn't know it had it when I got the car so my insurance don't know about it. Is there a simple way to disconnect it as it's driving me mad?! Thanks :-)
• Thrashed corsas? 17 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  is this due to the fact they're marketed for the boy racer generation or just driven by bad drivers? -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• 2002 VW Lupo front end knock. 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  My wife's car has developed a clonk when driving out of the drive and sometimes over speed bumps or on uneven roads.My mechanic has had a quick look but can find nothing obvious (yet !) .If anyone has any ideas would they kindly let me know. It was fine when MOT'd in early April.
• 03 golf 1600...revs hang?? 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  my girlfriend has been giving a mk4 vw golf 1600 for work use.....it appears how ever you drive it the revs sort of hang there when you change gear...making you look like your a really bad driver is this normal that the revs hang up like that...i know vectras do it is there a knack to driving them?
• A6 Penrith Tragedy 22 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  The purpose of this thread is not to analyse the accident in anyway, simply to emphasise that these deaths should remind us all to drive to the best of our ability. Drive safely on this solstice evening.
• PAS Pump Failed - Opel Combo van 26 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  The Opel Combo van has a problem - the pipes serving the PAS pump have corroded and therefore fluid has run out. Mechanic has checked it out and said OK to drive - but not for long distances. My question is - if its ok to drive for short trips, why not longer trips? I realise steering will be alot heavier, but is that all?
• Punto Hesitation 7 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I drive fiat Punto 55SX and lately found that it hesitates for a few seconds each time while driving. Fast or Slow, Cold or Hot, makes no difference. It feels like its going to conk out but then picks up suddenly.
• motoring in Greece 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My wife and I are considering a short holiday in Greece (mainland, probably Peloponnese) in early April, hiring a car and motoring about. Have any backroomers experience of driving in Greece? In particular - 1) Any advice on driving in Greece? 2) Any advice on car hire in Greece? 3) Any advice on where we might base ourselves? We'd be looking for a pleasant, quiet, interesting spot.
• Hyundai Santa Fe (update) 6 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Just had 20k service, no rattles or squeaks, no extras, like it more every day, now getting 40mpg daily on mixed driving, front tyres look like i'll get 25k out of them, backs are down to 7.5mm they could do 50k or more. If you want a 4x4 cheap and haven't had one out on a test drive get it booked in now.
• Ramblers and off road driving 10 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Don't think this link has been posted here yet - a campaign regarding ramblers v off roaders. Page is headed Rights of Way: Stop prejudice and intolerance http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ican/G446 Discuss...then...
• New Member. 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  HDWIS (He Does What I say) aka SWMBO. World's most bring job - Accountant. Drives a 3 year old MINI soon to be replaced. Only drive his beloved 5 when he's been at the Vino (but I love it and got him a good deal) Love 4WD but hates the dreaded Defender. His dog hates me. Look forward to posting.
• That's my baby.... 9 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  The Harley Davidson of cars. She's got the look. Live to drive, drive to live. I still have my '69, the weather's improved (small matter of a 6.6 quake last night off shore) and I think a blast is due tomorrow. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2004/10/08/emford09.xml&sSheet=/motoring/2004/10/08/ixmot.html
• vauxhall astra 1.4 ls k reg,heating pro 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  hi my astra is driving me mad,when driving the engine cuts out when reaching a certain temprature,if you leave it for a couple of minutes its ok and starts again,it cuts out when the dial on the temp display reaches half way before the fan cuts in,any ideas?
• Senator/Omega diffs swap 19 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Afternoon all. I drive a Senator 24v whose diff appears to be acting up. I have available to me a diff, complete with drive shafts Can anybody advise me whether it is possible to do a straight swap, with or without shafts.