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Renault Laguna Problems

Hi Wonder if anyone can help, have bought my daughter a V Reg Laguna Problem one the key fob has stopped working, no problem in itself but am worried it may be kicking in the immobiliser...

GrumpyPom

Automatic cars

why is it bad practice to tow or freewheel an automatic car?

bluetoon

alloy and steel

hi can you have alloy wheels mixed with steel wheels on the car any combination ie 1in 3 2front 2back and would this be legal to drive. thanks

vittoriolica

Renault security code for cd player

model no: 22dc278/62b prod no fd0201410071590 is there anything else i need thanks

pete lee

parts

where can i buy parts for an old bedford tk

Hard@it

Can anyone tell me where the solenoid that actuates after the ignition key is turned on ? From memory way back I thought it just lay under the bonnet edge on the L/H side.Starter is not turning over...

kramer81

fitting new shock absorber question

When you are fitting a new shock absorber should it fit into the hub with just a bit off force and lubrication? I just want to be certain before I go back to Euro Car Parts complaining that their part...

anthony25

knocking noise been garage please read???

adding to my post yesterday about the knocking noise on the rear of my vectra its coming from the drivers side rear so took it too garage today and he said its the hub bush where is this hes 90% sure...

1944screen

water seepage

Any ideas about water getting into the nearside front of my 2002 micra.The windscreen rubber looks ok though I'm not discounting this as the cause.Thanks

davewr

Spark plug removal

What is the correct way to remove spark plugs from an alloy cylinder head? With the engine cold or warm? On the old cars I worked on years ago I always did them cold but I've been told now to run the...

anthony25

2000 vectra knocking noise??

hello i have a x reg vectra and theres a loud knocking noise coming from the rear when i open the back door step in and bounce it up and down the noise is there i can hear it its very sort of creeky...

Whoever

It is illegal to drive in flip flops?

And could somebody please refer me to any weblinks where there is clarification on this point. Thank you.

squashBall

hello all - i love cars

how much do you love em?

Cmitchell

Looked on E Bay & Autotrader...Where now?

Looking for a pre 1990 Nissan Mica for sale. Have looked on E Bay & Autotrader...Where do you now suggest I look? (not for me! for a friend who is in the Lincolnshire/Yorkshire region) Only sensible...

rocky_dude23

cap down hole where oil goes

im very stuck and i need some advice on what to do or something inside the engine where the camshaft is you have the rockers and the vales and theres that cap that the rocker goes on to well one of...

syston96

peugeot 307 ABS

I bought a 307 at a car auction and the abs lights were on,ive replaced all 4 abs brake sensors but the lights remain on.I took it 2 a local garage who did a diagnostic on it, but couldnt find fault...

tiguan182

L plates

What is the legal required size for a Learner plate on a car?

boro1986

ford fusion

Does anyone know if a recall has been done on the Fusion (03). The reason a ask is the plastic trim? between the front and rear doors (two strips of plastic stuck on) one side of mine had snapped off...

gary2411

rear brake sticking on volvo coach

i drive avolvo coach which has a problem with the o/ side rear brake sticking on we have changed every valve thats to do with the rear brakes but it still sticks theand problem is it wont do it all...

donny27

Driving test

What year did the practical driving test become compulsory in the UK?

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