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• Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 - UK car across Europe, Non UK driver/owner? 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Is it legal to drive like this ? Will the insurance cover if there's an accident ? Would it be possible to cross European borders only with the papers I have ? Is it possible to do an equivalent MOT test in other countries in Europe for an UK registered car?
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 91 1.6 Sick Pug 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I found a way to get round this by not engaging the clutch until the last minute which in most cases has worked till I could take time off work to investigate (suspected Cold Air Sensor) however I now have a bigger problem which I am not sure whether or not it's related. Driving along the other day and I heard a small pop and the car lost power, it still drives but stinks of unburnt petrol (which it did anyway with the other problem but now worse). I pretty much stopped driving it after I got home.
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - whooshing noise on test drive 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Felt really lovely inside and well-cared for. Up for £9950, but good trade in means lower cost to change than above. Problem on test-drive- heard a whooshing noise from the engine on accelerating. Might have been my imagination, but felt a little down on power compared to others I have driven. 3) Metallic burgundy, black leather, manual, 25k, 07 plate.
• Ireland, speed cameras and Nissans 8 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Ireland is a lovely country, and what was refreshing is that in our touring of County Kerry I didn't see a single speed, enforcement, police monitoring, fund-raising, average-watching or any other kind of camera but the ones being used by tourists to photograph each other and the landscape. Nor did I see anyone driving too fast or stupidly. Roadside signs said there had been 55 deaths on Kerry's roads in the last 4 years. Someone on here will probably be able to do something with that statistic. I think the lack of cameras made driving more relaxed: not because I wasn't going to get flashed and points, but because I could just drive.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - Crash 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  police said it was insurance job and i couldnt believe what i was hearing. police gave me a full name, address, ins and personal check and didnt even run her through the computer. we are both 20 and have been driving carefully for 2 and 3 years respectively and i feel we may lose our no claims over this. i dont think it is fair that because i am a young driver people assume i was speeding. she was driving a brand new scenic which was a mobility car.
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - Hired a Honda Accord in Cape Town. 18 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The main South African roads are pretty good with a speed limit of 120 kph on freeways.There was quite a heavy police presence around the Cape, so I behaved and watched speed limits. Gong out the N1 to Worcester one drives through a long mountain tunnel de Toits Kloof. Drivng Chapman's Peak Drive on other days and various other areas was superb. All in all I was extremely fond of the Honda Accord. I was very sorry to have to return it to the hire company at Cape Town Airprt.
• Ibiza, Leon or Focus 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  An odd choice, I know, what with the cars being from two different classes, but my flatmate is considering her first car (parent funded) and wondered about experiences of the following cars: 2002 "02" Focus 1.6 16v Silver (special ed) 50,000 miles, £4,800. 2003 "53" SEAT Leon 1.6 16v SX 58,000 miles, £5,500. 2003 "03" SEAT Ibiza 1.4 16v (100) Sport 42,000 miles, £4,999. From her test drives she reckons they seem similar, but doesn't think her test drives were very representative - the SEAT's were both driven on rough roads and felt it in terms of ride apparenty, and the Focus benefitted from smooth roads and seemed smoother.
• What to buy 19 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I could remove the front wheel if necessary, as I'll have to do if I go for a Fabia (vRS high on my list) Reliability is important, though with so much motorway driving I never wear anything out. I don't mind paying for a good extra 2 year warranty (this is a car I'll expect to keep for 3 years, maybe more) Fuel choice isn't important. I am leaning towards a Fabia or Octavia diesel, but a petrol car would be fine if it returns over 50mpg with my gentle driving.
• Two small cars in 24 hours 18 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Overall, I would have preferred to spend more time in the Micra, had it not been for the seats. Driving - The 207 is cleary a slightly larger car and to that end, has a larger and more confortable feel. Both had very light steering (almost too light). My main gripe with both was the gearing - too low.
• How is prosecution decided in an RTA 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  She wrote down that he was driving in the chevrons when he was actually driving along side the chevrons and swerved into the chevron area to try and avoid the car. The magistrates accepted this but still found him guilty because he hadn't seen the other car indicating that he was turning right.
• Renault Clio (1998 R) Alarm problem 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I started off again and carried on driving, and no problem. Naturally however, I wonder if this is a symptom of something more troublesome - the previous owner of the car, who I know to be trustworthy had not said that the car had any persistent faults.
• A weekend in Luxembourg 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  Return of the Pink Panther, Garfield 2 and Around The World in 80 Days, resulted in hoots of laughter from the back throughout the drive and never once did I get 'are we nearly there yet?' Driving on the continent is definitely for me.
• Suzuki Swfit at 5000 miles & 7 months 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Sister has been highly delighted with the car. It is used daily for short runs in suburban/rural driving. Not usually more than about 6 miles, but occassional runs of 50+ miles. I drove the car recently and the engine has loosened up remarkably - very punchy in 2nd gear which will carry you from 5mph-40mph very swiftly.
• Chrysler 300C - Volume 1 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Unfortunately, it was a model with the silly big wheels, small tyres that seem to be the fashion these days. The choppiness they induced was a bit irritating, but that apart, it was a pleasant drive. On the motorway and the car was in its element. Breezing along at...70...was effortless and noise free. Onto country roads, and while I wouldn't want to race anyone in it, it was surprisingly easy to drive.
• Court summons 2 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  In June she allowed her then boyfriend (now ex)to use her car to get to work while his car was off the road. He was not named on her policy, but assured her that he was covered to drive her car by virtue of his own policy (presumably the usual clause in fully comp policies allowing one to drive another car belonging to someone else as long as it is insured...) He got stopped (don't know why) and given a producer.
• Executive diesel automatic saloon 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The frontrunner for now is probably the Audi A6 but I need to know if the gearbox is the naff VAG autobox or the Audi Multitronic? Also am strongly looking at the BMW 320d auto but all my driving is motorway so I feel I'd be buying a needlessly well-handling car - rear wheel drive is irrelevant to me (I used to have a 330d manual and it was wasted on me) Cheers Rich
• Citroen C8 Burning Smell 22 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Aux-Heater not working properly. Don't have much of a clue what this is. v. Motors that drive the electric sliding doors are not switching off properly. We are about to head down the M4 to Wales for Xmas so we'll see what happens. Any further info I find out I will post here but if anyone has any thoughts,ideas, answers, etc. they would be gratefully recieved.
• Yet another insurance claim question 15 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I was shaking, crying etc We r so lucky to b alive today -- and here is what her bf emailed her -- its a beautiful day to be alive !! You must say I was driving I think the claim has to be dealt with by your insurance co Im fully comprehensively insured but that means I only get 3rd party fire and theft cover when driving another car TW (driver of 4x4) rang last night.
• Cutting congestion 26 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I think some form of self control is required. Driving can be a pleasure but increasingly it's a real pain in the bum. How much clearer our roads would be if everyone in a position to do so decided to use their 2 feet a bit more or, God forbid, even the bus occasionally.
• Anger Management 30 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  There have been a few threads recently that have created some debate of how the driving habits of some other road users annoy fellow back roomers. I didn't agree with all the opinions but I was happy to enter into the debate and state my views, even if I was a little blunt. Without wishing to sound sanctemonious (I don't know if I can even spell it), I would be interested to hear others' views.