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Motor car spare wheels

Since learning that some cars do not have a spare wheel and tyre supplied but instead have an emergency inflating repairing device. I would welcome any observations on this vital omission.

corylus

Rear wiper for Honda HRV

Been to 2 places to get a replacement blade for this, both have told me that the whole wiper arm needs to be replaced. ??? cost, ??? any other ideas?

pdq1

Boot won't open

When I pull the leaver inside the car nothing happens and have to resort using my key to open the boot, Can it be fixed?

Mattk

I have a 2005 Renault Laguna and on the dash is a permanent orange LCD reminder that I must change my oil! If I get a normal garage to do this will this message disappear or does an official Renault...

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car insurance

is it worthwhile paying out for comp insurance on a 14 year old car

Thatcherite

Headlights fogging up...

Obviously water is in there but is it better to attempt to dry out and seal or drill some holes in the back so the dampness clears by air flow? Any advice?

cupcake04

Intials

Please cld any1 tell me what the initials JCB stand 4???? Thanks

sjwright

Purchased car from garage, accused of putting in wrong fuel

Hi My little brother bought a Diesel Vauxhall Astra from a local car supermarket, within the first week it had become apparent that there was something not right with the engine, it was loud at low...

johnk

Fiesta heater works sometimes??

The heater on my 97 Fiesta works sometimes. I've flushed out the heater radiator but that's made no difference. Can anyone tell me what to try next

Matheous-2

Registration Plates

Anyone know of a website that shows lists of vehicles registered to particular owners pre -1990s....Just want to known this for sentimental reasons.... Thanks in advance.......

cupcake04

Initial's standing 4

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tinkerbell23

Car stereo broken/ fused

A metal key got into my cigarette lighter bit of my car..... There was a blue light and now my stereo is broken! Doh! Is it fused? Can i get that fixed? Xx...

robert551069

Making petrol from air and water

Reported in the Independent Newspaper today is the news that scientists have made petrol from the carbon dioxide in the air and hydrogen in water. Air Fuel Synthesis, of Stockton-on Trent, have...

Deesie_88

Second Hand Vans

Hi everyone! Im buying a second hand van for a business im starting and im going to a garage to look at a couple vans that look quite promising. Iv been looking at ford transit connects and was...

jonah hart

Handbrake?

My handbrake on my peugeot 206 as pulled up really high when ive gone to put it on. And my brakes felt like they wasn't going to work. Are they both connected? And doe's anyone know what this might...

autobagger

ford fusion 2006 diesel (fumes )

anyone no where the breather pipe is located on ford fusion diesel,i am getting fumes in car when i do short trips ,was told to check the breather pipe thanks in advance !!!

looobylooo

Insurance Policy - Legal Assistance

Hello again! Ok, my next question is this, please ~ Is it worth paying the extra £26 a year, to include the 'Legal Assistance' in your car insurance policy..? Over the years I always have, but...

looobylooo

car insurance quote

Hi My car insurance is up for renewal, so I've gone to the online compare sites and have hopefully found a cheaper quote than the renewal quote I've received through. I am willing to pay voluntary...

aggiela

Grande Punto or Peugot 207

We're looking for a cheap to buy economical to run car....we have it down to the punto or the peugot both get max 79mpg and £30 a year road tax..they are both 2008 models....any advice...