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• Suzuki Swift - Suzuki Swift 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Thinking of changing my K13 Nissan Micra by the end of the year and for all this has been an economical, reliable enough car, there isn't much pleasure in driving it. The dealer is also a Suzuki dealer and I quite like the latest shape Swift as it looks funkier and drives better than the Micra, with similar running costs and five doors. Anyone rekon it would be worth moving across to Suzuki as I know plenty of people who enjoy driving them and they seem reliable enough?
• Son passed his driving test - now what? 29 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  As school is only a ten minute walk and I'm hoping he takes a gap year in September.  But I would like him to drive which he now cannot do without insurance.... So recommendations for a good broker for a new driver?
• Passat 1.6 DSG or 2.0L manual ? 19 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I'd be interested to have some feedback from anyone that currently drives the 2015 model.   Thanks
• Any - Any 6 May 2015 (Forum)
  Interesting article from the Telegraph:  A driver selling his car has been banned from driving because the would-be buyer took it for a test drive while uninsured, and was killed in a crash.     The owner was charged with aiding and abetting another using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.
• nissan quasqai 2.0 diesel 2007 - engine cuts out whilst driving 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  while driving along today, the engine on our 2.0 diesel just seem to cut out as though the fuel had been cut off and came to a standstill, all lights are showing on dash and are ok and the engine turns over on starter motor but will not start, these models are camchain and not cambelt so i wouldn't suspect the camchain to break, but who knows!!!
• A14 driving etiquette 5 Dec 2013 (Forum)
   I have to drive along the A14 from Suffolk to commute to Cambridge. Some days I will come over a crest and find the outside lane has 0.5 to 1.0 mile packed with cars that are overtaking absolutely nothing apart from an HGV 0.5 to 1.0 ahead.
• Test driving car before full licence arrives 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I do want to buy a car fairly shortly: will a dealer be happy with this as evidence of being able to drive?
• Renault Master - Panel van to camper conversion..model advice neede 25 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Planning on getting a panel van and converting to a stealth camper; 1. Am I better getting a younger chain drive cam (i.e.Renault Master 2010 on) with high mileage or an older belt drive with lower miles? 2. What 2000 onwards makes/models have chain drive cam engines. 3. Is there a new law that now states that I cannot convert a van to a camper and have it re-registered?
• 2001 Mercedes ML 55 - BAS 11 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Recently, we have experienced a dangerous and disconcerting problem: the "BAS" light comes on and the vehicle almost screeches to a stop in the middle of the road!  It has now happened three times, and everytime the driving conditions are excellent (no wet, slick or "curvy" road) and we were driving at slow to moderate speeds (15-50 mph). It is to the point that we are afraid to drive the car...it's dangerous.
• VW Chico 1995 1300 Engine - VW Chico Will not restart after driving 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  vw chico.  I drive my vehicle for about 20km and go into the shops.  When I try to start my car again it will not start again.  It needs about 1/2 hour to stand before it starts again.  I have replaced the spark plugs, renewed carburetor base gasket, clean carburetor and it still will not start once I switch off the car.
• Ford C Max 09 - Auxiliary drive belt 12 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  My 1600cc C Max makes what only can be described as a "chattering " noise from the alternator area when the heated windscreens are switched on. The local ford dealer says it is the drive belt that needs changing at a cost of £90 and the belt is not subject to warranty.The car has done less than 25k and is just 2 years old. Has anyone had this problem? If the belt is defective why is it not covered by warranty or could this be a problem with the alternator.Thank you in anticipation.
• Ford Galaxy - 4x4 version of Ford S-Max or Galaxy 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if Ford sells (or did sell) a 4 wheel drive version of the S-Max or the Galaxy?  I thought that I saw a road test a few years ago where they took an AWD version of the S-max up to the Alps. A 4 wheel drive Galaxy would be very handy.
• Honda Accord 2.2 CTDI - Drive belt noise Air Con ! 18 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi My car on tick over every now and then starts to make a horrible noise which seems to be on the drive belt, its like a dry bearing, but its not happening all of the time !. Power Steering Pump, Alternator, Air Con compresor, my gut feeling its the Air Con, because the noise gets quite loud and then something kicks in and it stops!.
• Repeated attempts to pass the driving test, how many should be allowed? 18 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  So as per an earlier "toot" of mine, I see that research has now revealed that those who require multiple attempts, ie 4,5.6 attempts to pass their driving test never become competent drivers, this proved by their having more accidents..... incl with stationary /parked vehicles. 2nd attempt pass is best, first time passers (like me ) are a bit cocky(apparently), I wasnt btw cheers
• Driving to Slovenia 22 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  We're planning to take the trip in a pretty leisurely fashion and camp along the way. Haven't planned a route yet (in fact I've never embarked on a cross-europe drive before), but have any of you any suggestions, as well as experience of good campsites en route? Unfortunately (cos SWMBO's a teacher) we're stuck with going in the smmer hols. Thanks!
• Small cars 30 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Is it me, or do more motorists drive more aggressively towards small cars. Normally I drive largish saloon cars although last couple of days I have had to use my sons Citreon C1. I have had more cars cut me up, drive inches from the rear bumper, and refuse to give way more times than i care to remember.
• What can you drive? 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hello all, I thought it might be vaguely interesting to find out what type of vehicles us Back Roomers are entitled to drive. As an optional extra, please feel free to tell us how many points you have. I'll start - Car, manual transmission, passed 23/04/1992, no points. Bus, manual transmission, passed 01/10/1997, no points.
• reliability, cheap to fix, or fun to drive? 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  the ultra reliable, not so interesting car that does average mpg but if it breaks it costs a fortune to fix---japanese for example the not so reliable, not so interesting car that does average mpg and is cheap to fix--- ford, pug, vauxhall the unreliable, expensive to fix car that drinks fuel and costs a fortune to fix BUT drives like a gem and handles like a beauty--- something italian mabey
• Driving Entitlements for 21 yr old 29 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My son has been offered a few days hard labour (parental :-) here) starting tomorrow, first thing. We want to check if he is allowed to drive a Pajero pulling a trailer - trailer is a high sided metal one, about the same size as the 4x4. He is awaiting the arrival of a replacement photocard, which has these details, but it will not arrive before he has to report for duty.
• LPG Cars/Vans-Why arn't more people driving these? 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Are there any serious downsides to it? There are several LPG stations around the typical routes I drive so no problem getting the stuff. I would have thought more companies (especially large fleets) would have gone down this route - partially if working in London!