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• license categories 18 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Am I reading the requirements correctly . . . C1 + E allows me to drive a 7500kg lorry with a trailer limited to 750kg (8250kg overall - due to when I took my test) D1 + E allows me to drive a bus <8 seats with trailer up to 12000kg! ! ! Am I reading this correctly - seems strange
• Reasons for MOT failure 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Recently had a "health check" on a car which returned a couple of areas for inspection. Are either of the below likely to cause an MOT failure? Oil leak on gearbox selector seal & O/S drive shaft seal. Exhaust flexi split & corroded. Car driving perfectly well and no exhaust noise. TIA
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 89 1.9 braking problem 26 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  The problem I have is that when driving along the brakes seem to seize up after about 10 minutes. I pull over for a couple of minutes and then the car seems to drive ok. Please help.
• Automatic Parking Brake - Renault Scenic 11 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  We have a 1.9 dci Scenic 2004 - Ocassionaly the automatic handbrake doesn't release on driving off. So far, this has only happened when my wife is driving alone. It has never happened to me. Is she doing something wrong? Or is this a common problem?
• Pop-ups driving me mad 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I know this site depends on ads and I am very grateful for it's existence but these pop-ups are getting out of hand. There is one that doesn't even have...
• Road Tax Query 10 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hope someone here can answer this for me. Can I legally drive a car home from the garage where it has just passed an MOT but its listed as SORN? I know I can drive it away when the car is taxed but I'm not sure about SORN. The car is insured. Thanks
• Jaguar automatic 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a XK8 jaguar automatic. The car has just developed a fault, which is, when drive is engagaed, nothing happens then all of a sudden "bang" and it drives off. I thought it was short of hydraulic fluid, but Jaguar say's it is a sealed unit and cannot be topped up. Any help would be appreciated
• Institute of Advanced Motorists 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  There has been much discussion on this forum over recent weeks of road rage and inconsiderate drivers, I was wondering how many members of the B.R. are actually members of the I.A.M., and whether they feel their membership has improved their driving techniques and anticipation of potential
• Opinions of Ford Ka Please 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My sister has just passed her driving test and is looking to buy a car about 3 years old. She fancies a Ford Ka and I would be grateful for any opinions on this choice, eg. economy, easy to drive, reliability and insurance group. Thanks for any comments.
• do bearings squeek? 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a VW golf (81,000 miles). I am getting constant light and rapid squeeks from my rear suspension whilst driving along normal roads. When driving over smooth and even roads there are no squeeks. Could this be the bearings or is it definitely a suspension problem? Thanks
• 2009 Hyundai i20 - Both rear brake drums lock up when braking. 27 May 2022 (Forum)
  Hi,  When driving my car especially first thing in the morning out of my driveway and I apply the brakes the rear brake drums lock up causing the rear wheels to skid. When I drive a few miles its not as bad. The car does not appear to drag when driving, but I still have
• Ford Fiesta - Battery draining 24 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Hi everyone. Really need some help with my 18 year old sons car. The battery light keeps coming on while driving, then the ABS light. He pulls over and switches the engine off and then the car will not restart to the point of no hazard lights or anything. As the battery is driving it looks like he
• Old - TV interceptors 29 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Just sat through a programme my wife recorded.  Old Astra four youngsters driving like they stole it.   Got sufficiently ahead of the cops.  Decamped and scattered.    They managed to catch one or two but could not prove which one was driving. So all let go
• Any - Let the train take the strain 4 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Was chatting with a colleague the other day about driving long distances Vs taking the train and possibly hiring a car at the other end then we started talking about the Eurotunnel and how it would be good if it could go to other places not just in the UK but all over Europe, you could bord
• Toyota Rav 4 two wheel drive - May I have your views please 17 May 2021 (Forum)
  The search goes on for a replacement for my A4 B6 Tdi 130 I also have a Toyota Corolla Verso 2003 1.6 which I have been really surprised by. Especially the driving position and high entry and exit which I really appreciate . But neither has air con so the search goes on and I have decided my ideal
• Fiesta mk2 - Gears 21 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1986 - D- registration Ford Fiesta 1.1 popular with 26000 miles on her, but the clutch pedal seems fine , not too firm ? And not to stiff , but when clutch pressed down and gears selected and clutch let back out there’s no gears or drive / movement, can feel gears being selected in car
• Any car petrol or diesel - ECO Drive plug in module 14 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Do these EcoDrive plug in modules work? They are supposed to work any car whether it’s diesel or petrol. The blurb says: EcoDrive is a "plug and drive" device that plugs directly into your OBD2 connector. Any car built after 1996 has an OBD2 connector built into the dashboard, and it's very easy
• Any - Headlights 15 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  When driving at night, there now seems to be more glare than ever before. With the new headlights being fitted there just seems to be a constant glare. This is more noticeable with cars up to 3 years old. most cars have a thumbwheel to angle headlamps further down but very few seem
• 1 series - Driving ban advice 18 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, just looking for advice no negative comments. Basically I've bin caught speeding doing 94 in a 50 zone (I know I've bin an idiot, holds hands up) I already have 10 points from just over 2 years ago, so far I've just received a letter asking if it's me driving, obv I will say it was. But my
• How to drive safely in snow and ice 15 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Another winter driving tip: If you are using your windscreen wipers, when you come to the end of your journey remember to switch them off before you switch the ignition off. The wipers will go to their 'parked' position (front and rear wipers). When you re-start your car if its frosty or covered