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fuel consumption if stationary

How long will a tank of fuel last if you are stationary - ie. if you are in a long queue of non moving traffic?

megane hand primer

have a 53 plate megane 1.9dci. anyone know where the hand primer is as it wont start as been on a kerb fora few days. Thanks

naylor1401

water problem

Hi, I think i might have a bit of a problem with the water system in my car but im not sure. When i start the car up after leaving it standing for a while, I can hear trickling water for about 2...

angel21

Rear wheel drive and front wheel drive

I used to have a rear wheel drive car. Does this mean only the back wheels turn when you steer?

JJy2k

Will a scrap yard take a car engine?

I have a car engine which is removed and needs shifting. Would a scrap yard take it or do they only take complete cars? All help appreciated thanks!!!!!!!

madman06

how to programe a renault key fob

ve just bought a new fob for my 2003 laguna and was wondering if there is a way of programing it my self thanks for any advise

123tizzy

driving without due care and attention

after passing my driving test i was i was involved in a crash with a motorbike. i had just picked my children up from school. as i came towards the cross roads were i was turning right i slowly edged...

horselady

Points on licence

I have just aquired 3 points for speeding. Should I notify the insurance company now or wait until renewal time and also is it likely to make a difference to the annual premium?

deggers316

battery size

my car is fitted with a 12v 44Ah battery could i replace this with a practically new battery i have had given by my brother-in-law due to him getting a new car, this was in the old one which is 12v...

flankamp

electric miror

Electri mirror keeps opening when it is being closed with the automic up button on a (vauxhall vectra), what is the problem

edwards

BMW 318ci se car jacking points

where are the jacking points for my bmw318ci se??

medsecslave

Points on Licence

Having moved house I sent my licence to the DVLA to be updated. It's been returned but still shows points from over three years ago for a speeding offence. I thought they would have been taken off...

iveco

renalt clio

renalt clio year 2000 where is the immobiliser located

bluetoon

brake pads

just fitted new brake pads.the wheel is binding slightley. is this normal.

balithbe

Vauxhall Agila outside temp sensor

Hi,can anyone tell me where the outside temp sensor is on a 2002 Vauxhall Agila,my dad car says it`s 65 on the display but it`s freezing outside. Thanks in advance. Regards Barrie.

puppykins

bodily fluids off car seats

does anybody know any good tips at getting them back to show room standards? I hope this doesnt offend anyone but im sure you have all done it in a car now havent you :)

ailie

Insurance

Which car Insurers keep it simple to add an additional driver for the odd week or so & don't charge a big admin harge each time? I understand the cost will depend on that other driver. What's the best...

nixon2

Has anyone driven to alicante?

I am having to drive to alicante from the Uk and would like to know if there are any high bridges I have to cross as I have a fear of heights bear in mind I hate the QE2 Bridge crossing and also what...

trixxy

HPI check is wrong, how do we change it?

We are selling a van and the buyer has done a HPI check. This shows outstanding finance and has flagged as on the at risk security register. However, the finance was repaid July 2006 and as we are the...

chrissa1

Driving in the Snow

Just watching the news about the weather and the bad driving conditions, I couldn't help noticing that many of the cars being pushed to get them going, all had their driving wheels spinning wildly. I...

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