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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - Mercedes C320 2001 Suddenly lost power in drive 20 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Sounded a bit "whirry" - like a high powered sewing machine - when turned on and ran ok for about 15 miles, then suddenly lost all power. The engine revved but there was no drive. Had to stop and turn off the car, hope for power when put in drive but when I got it, it seemed only for 100m and then the car slowly came to a standstill again. Is this a common problem? The diagnostics were going mad with many many error codes, but I am aware that it might be one component failing and causing them all.
• driving whilst waiting on dvla decision 31 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Hello, Im waiting on dvla coming back to me after informing them of me having a notifiable medical condition and I have been told  i am ok to drive until they make their medical enquires etc. What I was wondering was say i go on a weekend break somewhere away from home in my car  and miss any potential correspondence from the dvla and in the worst case scenario its me having to send my licence back to them, what would be the legal situation as far as me being able to drive back home.
• For a 25 year Old - Fun throwaway (hopefully not) 19 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  I have a canadian nephew studying here for 5 years. At home he drives a choice of family cars from a BMW328ix, a mercedes c250 4wd and a humble toyota mini MPV (which is what he goes out and drives when he doesn't want to go fast but enjoy pushing it a bit. Last week I took him off for a well deserved week in spain, and he hated the fiat punto i hired, which was strange as he didn't drive it in spite of pestering me as he had forgotten his IDP...
• Dangerous Driving; Enquiery 6 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hello All, I'm wondering if anyone could help me with some information as I cant seem to find what I'm looking for anywhere. An employee was recently caught by the police driving dangerously, they had pulled out of a party (were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol) drove down a road with two 17/18 year olds in the boot of the car with the boot open, other people were in the passenger seats, with no lights on except the hazard lights, driving in the middle of the road and nearly hit an on duty police car.
• V.W. Golf 1.6 SE TDI Estate DSG 2010 year - DSG lost drive 9 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  While pulling out of a car park I lost drive, the dashboard lights started flashing. It cleared when I selected park switched the engine off waited approx 1 min then restarted engine this was on Saturday 8/12/12.  Sunday no problems, any ideas as what caused this to happen please ?
• Tow car for boat. 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All. I am in need of a cheap car to move my boat and trailer down my drive and 100yards along the road to the slipway. My drive is the problem. It has narow gateposts, (built for horse and cariage), a VERY sharp turn and up a steep incline to the house. I currently drive a Kia Sportage which is too big and cumbersome.
• Hyundai Veloster - Hyundai Veloster 22 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Was at Woburn Safari Park today test-driving (I know, I know – I spend my life test-driving but not purchasing ...) the Hyundai i40 Tourer. It's pretty damn fine in fact (well, the the 1.7 CRDI 136PS Premium auto variant was to my mind) – although I obviously couldn't put it through it's paces whilst inching round the lion enclosure, etc.
• Audi drivers one inch from your rear bumper 25 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  What magiv technology do they have to help them survive driving like this? Somewhere there must be a lot of bodyshops fixing up the front end of crashed Audis?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.6TDCi Front suspension knock 12 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I've recently bought a 2006 Focus Ghia estate, my first Focus. We're very pleased with it, it's a great drive with the CVT box and has been well maintained, being an ex-lease car from a national bank. Mileage is 46k. There were no nasties on the test drive, but now I notice a loud knock from the front suspension (I assume...) when I drive the car first thing in the morning.
• Driving in Amsterdam 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Apparently they have to write down the time immediately they pick up a passenger to monitor their driving hours. Two things struck me: Traffic Police and enforcement are still a priority in Holland (unlike the UK) That?s a hell of a fine! That will take plenty of working off. Dan
• Drive Safely - Country roads 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The roads especially in the past 2 years have been littered with road safety signs simply because everyone from the cities go there in their sports cars and high performance bikes. I was glad to see no reckless driving - this is improving year on year but a message needs to go to the normal everyday drivers to take car on the narrow and twisty roads. Too many drivers dont drive with care on these roads, e.g. they dont break the limits but the real killer literally is going too fast around blind bends.
• Why is my exhaust black? 28 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Three petrol cars in the family. 1. Subaru Forester XT - does about 10,000 miles a year of mixed driving. 2. Subaru Forester (old shape) - does about 6,000 miles a year of mainly suburban driving, but some motorway work. 3. Suzuki Wagon R+ - does about 4,000 miles per year of suburban driving. So, the Subarus have black exhausts.
• Truck Driving 1 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi to No Do$h, I totally agree with every word you said about wagon driving, i too am also a artic driver (heavy haulage up to 80 tonnes) with a few moans about your average car driver who do not realise what is involved with driving a artic. I think that the car test should have a Lgv realisation module added to the test, so that some car drivers will have half a clue as to positioning on a roundabout when approaching a artic.
• Left hand drive in UK 24 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Both are standard in France, where admittedly they are more use. However, the other aspect of the equation is whether it is easier/safer to use a left hand drive car in the UK than to use a right hand drive car in France. I have coped with the latter and had no problems for a good many years. Almost always with a passenger whose view of the road ahead was certainly of value at times.
• Honda CRV 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I took a new CRV i-VTEC SE Sport manual for a test drive this morning and was very impressed with the driving experience - nice gearchange, good ride, reasonable steering and, of course,the elevated driving position.All in all it is very easy to drive with lots of space and a good boot.
• Hiring a car in Spain? Get a Kangoo 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Although I have never owned one, I did have one as a hire car once in Spain where they proliferate in agricultural areas, as many people will have noticed. The one I had was a very easygoing car to drive. Anyway left hand drive cars feel more natural to drive, I think. And by the way, when I arrived in Spain all I had done was book and pay for a basic sized car through Hertz rentals. They asked me where I was going and I told them ?
• Insurance- car not owned 11 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Does it really mean that? If so, it would mean that I could drive another insured car only if I were entitled to on that car?s policy. Also I could go and buy and drive home (via a pre-booked MOT if not taxed) an uninsured car, provided legal ownership was transferred only at the end of the journey.
• Passat TDI Cam Belt 7 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I had negotiated a good price (£7995) for the car and it is everything that I ever wanted. The test drive was a dream and the engine purred. Unfortunately, I can drive cars, but no nothing at ALL about the mechanics of them. I am aware that cam belt breakage is major although I am hoping that as the car wasn't running at the time, damage may be minimal.
• Drinking and Driving 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  I rang the police and gave them the registration No. but I can\'t understand that in this day and age and with the education we get people still drink and drive putting everyones life in danger. Luckily for me I know where they work so on Monday morning I will pay them a visit and get an apology providing the driver has not been arrested.
• Pay as you go insurance 15 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Heard a piece on the radio earlier this week about pay as you go insurance, ie the more you drive the more you pay. Was wondering what the BR thought on this. It is a scheme that Norwich Union are considering (I am sure that there was mention of this a few years back) where they install a Black Box to see how far you drive and at what time of the day.