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crazy vectra eml light

driving my vectra b today its a 1.8 petrol x reg and the eml light came on car lost power then light went off car fine 5 secs later back on then off after few seconds etc did all the way home lol any...

zanzibar

Overheating BMW 318i 1994

Car us using lots of water, fan not kicking in. all fuses OK. What would cause this and how much to fix it!!????

anthony25

vectra engine light intermittent

have a 2000 vectra b and sometimes the engine light comes on the dash when i start the engine and when it does come on the car drives like **** very sliggish etc,but i can switch the engine off start...

suesi1

Cat c right off

I have been in accident, this chap ran into me. The insurance comp are righting my car off as a cat c. Can i sell the car on as a cat c and how do you sort the paper work out ?eg. Do i contact DVLA or...

madman06

shogun head light

how do i change an head light bulb on passanger side please

springbulb81

Robin Reliant

Is it true that you dont need a driving licence do drive one of these as the engine is so small it's not classed as a car?

ditchy49

whistling turbo

whistling from turbo when changing up gears on peugeot boxer

bizzylizzy

Motoring Insurance - Best/Worst?

Hi everyone, it's that time of year again when I have to do battle with the car insurance companies. Hubby and I have clean licences, no claims that goes back forever and we drive a boring mid range...

padanarm

What was the name of the other Austin Princess?

The BL Austin Princess was a wedge-shaped horror. But there was another posher marque in the series that had a kind of rolls royce grille. What was it called?

regsahib

Sat Nav - Angel or Devil

I've heard so many varied and opposing views on Sta Navs. May i learn the concensus of Answerbank user please ? And which make is the EASIEST to use?

lankeela

Gears problem

I have an old Renault Espace, and for a while I have had a problem engaging reverse, as I have a weak wrist and you have to lift the button and push it to the far left. Once or twice it had been...

paddywack68

points on drivers licience

how long do points last on a drivers licence I have 3 points for switching my phone off while driving. and 6 points because my insurance company cancelled my policy without telling me so I need to...

laura-lou

fire in my car !!!

when i start my car why do flames come out from under my bonnett ?

jedimistress

Special Note on V5 form Accident

I viewed a car today and on the front page of the V5, it had special notes. 1. New from first registration, then 2. Major repairs / accident, identity checked. I was concerned by note 2. It read...

lynniepie

Registered Owner/Keeper?

I have just bought a new car. I work with my family and we bought it through the business (which is in my Mum's name). When it comes to insuring it, and I am asked who is the registered keeper, is it...

flump1

Towing capability

I have a freelander and it is 1700 T registered , it is a petrol driven engine and I would like to know its' towing capability please. ,

ethandron

vauxhall corsa central console

does anyone know what the small shaped spaces are for ? just bought a six month old automatic and am puzzled by them. they're the ones just behind the gear stick, underneath the electric socket.

lucycogdell

code for a renault clio car

the radio for my renault clio requires a code to unlock it... anyone know the code?

GK Fanatic

Tom Tom

Oh dear this could be the most stupid question ever !!! My Tom Tom is supposed to have UK and Republic of Ireland on it. I want to plan in advance of our trip to Ireland but there doesn't seem to be a...