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Toyota Yaris 1.4 Diesel 2007

Hi, I am have an acceleration issue with my 1.4 diesel yaris. When setting of in 1stvit is fine by when I change it to 2nd gear it I'd hard to speed up with full foot down on pedal. I have taken it in...

1581960

Sat Nav Advice Please.

I’m thinking of buying a Sat Nav but have no knowledge of the pros and cons of any of the many products available. It will be used in the UK and Ireland only. If possible I would like to put the...

ToraToraTora

Why Humans Can Never Be Replaced As Drivers.....

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ToraToraTora

Waiting For Your New Jam Jar?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-45964816 better hope this firm ain't delivering it!...

billylemon

What Does The Log Book Say Is The Mpg Of A 52 Plate Renault Clio 1.2 Hatchback Many Thanks

petrol...

billylemon

Mpg For A 52 Plate Renault Clio Hatchback

as above Many Thanks in Advance...

chrissa1

2015 Vauxhall Viva

I’ve just bought a ‘15 reg Vauxhall Viva. I love it. However, don’t think it has a Bluetooth radio system, meaning, I can’t seem to be able to play my own music. There is no cd slot or, as far...

tali1

Car -No Number Plates- Or Trade Plates ?

Saw a latest VW Arteon -driven by a old-ish gent (no hi-viz).I say that because it had no number plates- or even trade plates.It could be travelling to /from nearest vw dealerships -although there is...

MWG14

What Is A Car Carousel?

Please will someone tell me what a car carousel is? Are they only found in the USA? Thanks....

paul1763

Freelander Alarm

Hi all, my freelander TD4 alarm suddenly started to go off for no reason 10 minutes ago, each time I unlock it and it stops and I assume resets itself. When i relock it it goes off again after 30...

paddyk

Ford Ka Oil

Hi. Is it OK to top up the oil in a 2010 Ford Ka 1.2 with 5/30 fully synthetic ? I only ask as my friend's car is really short on oil - the oil light came on and when I checked, it doesn't even...

malagabob

Free Mot

Apparently visit Halfords buy anything, fill out a form and get a free MOT, valid till next year.

spathiphyllum

Who Is It Down To?

So on Saturday me and the Ms experienced a flat tyre. This was due to the tyre being pinched against a curb. The tyre was totally gashed and blew. Luckily we were about 1 metre away from our drive. I...

PeterNat

What Happen When Car Foreign Plates Stay In Uk More Than 6 Months?

Because of unexpected circumstances I'll probably leave UK with my car on foreign plates after six months after entering the country. I do not drive car often. Most of the time car is parked outside...

derek-33

Led Side Lights

how come when buying led sidelight replacements for tungsten from halfords it says on the back of the card only for off road use when all new cars are fitted with them as standard

mightyquin

Car Battery

I had new battery fitted at local garage and gave them my official radio reset code. They tried to reset with no success. Guy phoned Jaguar and they confirmed that it is right code, but guy said might...

bainbrig

Small Mini?

I saw a car the other day, shaped like a mini, but it looked about 80% of a mini’s size. Was I seeing things, or is there such a car? BB...

Canary42

When Is A Motorway Not A Motorway ?

A section of the M27 was closed over the weekend. A cyclist used it. Was he breaking the law ? Police are trying to find him/her. Of course, if it was Beckham, his sleazy lawyer would no doubt ensure...

douglas9401

Filthy Streaker

Howdy. Does anybody have a sure-fire way to clean the inside of the rubber on side windows to stop them getting covered in manky streaks when they're lowered and raised? Off to work now but look...