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• Volvo C30 - C30 won’t change gear after motorway drive 30 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I have recently had the clutch and master cylinder changed on my c30 and although it’s lovely and smooth to change gear on normal roads, if I drive on the motorway for a while, the clutch pedal drops and gears are rock hard and very difficult to change for a good couple of miles once I come off of the motorway. After a while it goes back to normal and the clutch pedal comes up again… any thoughts?
• New Car - Suzuki Ignis 1 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Toyota is too expensive and I can't seem to find any decent Kias or Hyundai models. I live in a city and have a baby. Most of the driving will be local but we will drive on the motorway (four hours or so) once a year.  I just read about the Suzuki Ignis and it seems to be a great little car that is also fun to drive. Any thoughts?
• A Go Fund Me 6 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  If not, no worries and thank you for at least considering. gofundme.com/f/joseph039s-an-eye-to-drive
• Honda Jazz 1.2 - Occasional 'bad egg' smell on test drive... 23 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a new used car and have just viewed a 2013 40k Honda Jazz that drove beautifully and which has an exemplary Honda history.  I had an extended test drive of it and the only 'negative' (apart from its colour!) was a very occasional, momentary whiff of Hydrogen Sulphide if i opened the windows. I mean that 'bad egg' smell... I've never enecountered this in a car before.
• Peugeot 108 - Peugeot 108 engine shut down while driving? 5 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi: a friend of mine has a 2017 Peugeot 108 1.0-litre. Last week she experienced complete power failure while driving to work - managed to pull over safely and, after a short while, restart the car. Peugeot dealer says he can find nothing wrong and nothing is registering on the diagnostics, but she has lost faith in it.
• Ford S-MAX - S-Max drive shaft retaining bolt torque 24 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have just done a job on my 2008 S-Max 2.0 TDCi and am on the final part, fitting a new drive shaft retaining bolt. It fits a 13mm socket but my Haynes manual says torque to 80Nm + 90 degrees, and my eBay manual (seems to be a Ford one) says 45Nm + 80 degrees. Trying to do a ‘proper job’ so would appreciate any advice.
• Any - Driving with front fog lights in good visibility 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me why it is currently fashionable for about 30% of all cars to drive at night in perfect visibility with front fog lights blazing? Does it make the car go faster? Is it suggestive of a more agressive profile? Personally I am sick of it - especially when, like tonight, the idiot follows so closely that the fog lights disappear from the rear view mirror.
• Skoda Superb - Drive shaft joint 8 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi again, I changed cv joint on skoda superb 2009 2.0 tdi passenger side outer cv joint it was not easy so hammer was used any way i replaced it put it all back together now car wont drive in any gear and funny grinding noise coming from the shaft took it all apart again and checked everything all seemed ok?????????? Do u think i may have damaged the inner joint etc Advice please Regards Zhr1849
• Vauxhall Zafira - problams with 'Drive Vauxhall' 22 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Just exchanged our Puegot Estate for  the above with Bury St Edmunds branch of Drive Vauxhall. The information they gave us has proved to be inaccurate in terms of the actual mileage,previous owner? Since they MOT'd the vehicle it has done 7000 miles in six (6) weeks? Anyone had similar experience with this group?
• Nissan Micra - Broken Exhaust bolt 20 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I only have one bolt at the moment connecting the two together instead of the two bolts. I haven't driven the car yet but was just wondering would driving the car damage the Catalytic Converter ?  I don't plan on driving it too much, just down to the dealers to order a new bolt and then to drive down to collect it.  Where I live there is no local transport to where the dealers is.
• vw golf mk 6 - dsg 9 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I used to drive a diesel DSG and this never happened.  Is this normal? Driving normally the DSG is  in 7th gear at below these speeds. Rod  
• What did you learn to drive in? 26 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    There is accompanying Youtube footage.  Apparently a genuine learner. I learnt to drive firstly in a 1.0L Corsa and then a 1.4L Jazz (in which I passed my test), with some practise in between lessons in a 1.6L Focus.  I'm sure it's true for many that a 5L 458 would be quite a handful to learn in.
• 1.2L SXI+ Corsa - Learner Insurance? 24 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I'm looking to be insured on my family members SXI+ Corsa until my test in 3 weeks, I found a quote from Collingwood Learners insurance and they quoted me £96 for 28 days insurance on the car.   My question is, if I pay that, am I then legally allowed to drive the vehicle accompanied by someone who has been driving for 5 years who is 22 years of age? If not, what other processes must I complete to be able to drive the vehicle?   Thanks, I really appreciate it.
• What's the oldest driving school car you've seen? 17 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I spotted a V reg Corsa the other day and thought it was quite old for a learner school vehicle. I guess there is no reason why a driving school can't operate a fleet of bangers if they wanted providing they are safe and practical but I am curious to know how long a car used by many different people can keep going. Have you seen anything older?
• Infiniti G37 Coupe Cabrio (2009 - ) - Test-driving this tomorrow... 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/infiniti_g37_hard_top2.jpg I really wanna see that sun shine!... ...so, after last month's extended E350 Coupé drive already under my belt and with the A5 Sportback brochure arriving yesterday morning (the timing of HJ's recent road-test much appreciated) I feel I'm finally getting close to making a decision? I'll probably just settle for another Octavia at the end of all this stuff & nonsense mind...
• MINI MINI Cooper and S R56 (2007 - ) - Drive the Deal 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  My daughter is hankering after a new Mini Cooper Graphite which is a limited edition model. Being dad, it's up to me to try and find the best price so first port of call was Drive the Deal. Fell at the first hurdle as they don't appear to offer prices on Minis or BMW for that matter. Is this a case of BMW dealers not wanting to offer deals on their cars and Minis ? Can anyone offer advise as to where we might obtain the best deal ?
• Driving in Australia 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  My sister is going for a 'year out' there in July, mainly travelling and hopefully a bit of work when the mood takes her. She asked me the other day if she could drive on her UK license and I honestly couldnt say - anyone know the rules and regs on the use of UK licenses? Also if she does take to the road, anything significant to be aware of in comparison to UK roads?
• Driving licence expired? 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  She has suddenly noticed that her licence is two years past its renewal date, no reminder having been sent. DVLA are "looking into it". My view is that by continuing to drive she is committing an offence and invalidating the insurance. She maintains that as it's not her fault the licence remains valid until DVLA send the renewal and doctor's forms. Anyone know the legal position?
• What's that car Audrey hepburn drives.... 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  ....in the film HOW TO STEAL A MILLION. The film is 1966, and Peter O'Toole drives a yellow E-Type. Audrey Hepburn has a tiny 2-seat cabriolet in red. It's really tiny, and I thought it might be something by Vignale on a Fiat 600 (it's definitely not a Gamine). It might be something by Glas (Goggomobil) but I've searched my Observers Books and my Sedgewick & Gillies and I can't find the beast.
• How fast do you drive on motorways? 10 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I regularly see cars in lane 3 zipping along at between 90 and 100 mph, and was wondering if any of them get stopped or if the police turn a blind eye to these sort of speeds? How fast do you drive on the motorway? For reference, if the road is clear I tend to sit at 80 on the speedo, but often have cars whizzing past going well above that. It's a new car so I haven't had a chance to compare the speed with what the TomTom says.