Motoring Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

ford radio codes

hi all my battery went flat on my mondeo and killed the radio now i cant get it to work i didnt get the code with the car and now im flummoxed can anyone help ive searched all over the unit and theres...

alavahalf

Peugeot 205 with brake problem

I have just driven a peugeot 205 diesel...the brakes seemed dangerous. When applying the brake, the pedal goes quite soft and it almost seems like the pads are down to the metal. I have checked the...

challam

Selling a Number Plate

My car was purchased with a personalised number plate and now I want to sell the plate. What are the legalities and what do I have to do in order to sell it and how do I go about getting a standard...

pixiemouse

What does the orange engine picture mean on the seat lean s,

it came last night just before I got home. I had a look in the manual that came with the car but it does not tell me (in lay terms what it means) basically say's take to a seat dealer etc. It' a 2002...

dingleberry

satnav Files

just a note for satnav users.. fantastic new free point of interest site for motorists http://www.favourite-places.info Enjoy

Rain1221

zafira b 1.8 life

does anybody know what size alloys i can put on my zafira b 1.8 life i was thinking 18`s. Is this possible without any modification thanks

fizzyBee

DVLA said I only have a provisional licence?

I got pulled over by police the other day and they asked to see my licence. Well I lost my licence in a club somewhere and just never got it replaced. Stupid I know but they didn't seem bothered and...

stevec000

bosch sparkplugs

i have a set of bosch sparkplugs just sitting around they are flr 8 ldcu +9 my brother has a ford mondeo 1800cc 1998 can anyone tell me if they will fit

anthony25

vectra gls smoking??

my friend has a vectra gls and theres a puff of smoke on start up then goes it recently past mot with no mention it drives great should he be worried??

deeandgee

astra clutch

My two year old astras clutch went on friday.Only done 16000 miles...shouls vauxhall repair under warranty and is a 5 week wait in the garage acceptable?

pattylou

first time

with a clean licence for 40 years i was recently caught doing 38 in a 30 just before a 40 sign. what punishment can i expect. ?

chewie3771

Renault Laguna VIN plate

Where will I find the VIN plate on my 1998 Renault Lagune estate?

dizzi1984

water pump

how do i change the water pump on a ford mondeo td lx?

Lacmag2

Can I check the age of a car?

Is there a website that will let me check the age of a car I've seen for sale? It has a personalised number.

collaton

mitsubishi door switch

Hi is there anyone out there can help me,am trying to figure out how to remove the window switch on the arm rest which operates the window,drivers side. the switch itself is housed in a plastic...

lonestar48

Centrifugal force

Is it true or falce? A tyre on a racing bike or car which doesn't have a valve cap fitted will lose pressure during a race due to centrifugal force acting on the valve. If true how does it overcome...

jumbokey

Insurance Co's advising DVLA

Is there any legal requirement for insurance companies to advise DVLA that a particular vehicle has insurance cover? (I have Saga in mind) If not it makes a joke of the "tax your car on line" effort...