Motoring Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

Impatient

Is it just my perception , or are drivers getting more impatient nowadays ? - Take the ones who overtake you to arrive at the junction a few seconds before you do Take the ones driving behind , who...

Kos

Do Tyre Pressure Sensors Have To Be Fitted By Dealerships?

Following a puncture, my tyre valve, with a sensor attached was damaged. The replacement part costs £25 (funny how you can't just buy a valve anymore and just connect it to the sensor!!) Anyhow my...

taichiperson

Car Tax Renewal

My car tax is due at the end of December. I've heard that renewal reminders are not always sent out - how can I renew if I don't get a reminder?

Stargazer

Advice When Driving In A Downpour

GOOD VISION IN A DOWNPOUR How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by...

Stargazer

Advice For Motorists Who Have Cruise Control On Their Vehicle.

A 36 year old female had an accident several weeks ago. It was raining, though not excessively when her car suddenly began to hydro-plane and literally flew through the air. She was not seriously...

Bazile

Accident / Loss /claim ?

Car returned from repairer . Damage caused to another part of car different to accident damage . Intend to approach repairer to ask what they intend to do about it . My question is , by making the...

mumscuppa

Replacing Bushes On A Ford Focus

I have been given a quote of £360 to replace the bushes on the two front wheels of my vehicle , it is 9 years old , is this a reasonable quote please ? Thanks in advance...

mitsy26

Tax And Mot

I'm looking at buying a car this week but the MOT is up next month - someone told me I'm unable to tax it if there is less than a month left on the MOT. Can someone advise me on this? Thank you

mitsy26

Advisory Notice Item

I'm looking at buying a car and I've one a MOT check and the following is showing up. Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly. I was wondering if this...

mitsy26

Help Advisory Notice On Mot

I'm looking at buying a car and I've done a MOT check and the following is showing Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly. I just wondered if it would...

chrissa1

Brakes Sticking

I have a 55 plate Vauxhall Corsa, diesel. When I go to start it and move off after it has been standing all night outside, it doesn't want to move, and I have to reverse and pull forward again until...

davidanthony

Bmw Paint Colour

I need a Titanium Silver bonnet for a 5 20i SE E39. One supplier told me that Titan Silver is the same, but I don't think so. ??

anaxcrosswords

Glad I’M Not Out There

Feeling sorry for a friend currently stuck on the A1 south of Ripon. Been stationary for 5 hours (and will be for at least a few more) because of an accident. Doing my ‘best mate’ bit by staying...

1944screen

Injectors

Is it possible to clean the injectors on a 52 plate 2.0 litre tdci Mondeo,or do they have to be replaced. Thanks Mick...

rabbikrustofski

Citroen Berlingo Died On Me Quite Spectacularly Today.

Hi, I have a Citroen Berlingo that died on me quite spectacularly today. All of a sudden the temps went up and the engine warning light came on. When looking under the bonnet I discovered no oil in...

bednobs

Land Rover

Hi, mr husband would like a swing away wheel carrier for his land rover defender 2004 110. I would like to get him one for christmas, but where could i reputably get one? How do i know i got the right...

lacmag3

Peugeot 307 Display Light For Heater Controls

The light behind the heater/blower dials on my 2003 Peugeot 307 has gone. Is it easy to find the bulb?

Amysaunty

Fiesta 53 Reg

My Fiesta starts from cold first time and runs OK. However when I stop and turn off the engine it won't start up again and I have to leave it about 10 minutes before it will start. Anyone any ideas...