Motoring Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

Insurance for a Fairway taxi as a private car?

Hiya folks - I have just bought an ex-London taxi (actually it's in Coventry), a Fairway FX4, and I have been trying in vain to find someone who will insure it as a private car - it's not on any of...

lucifox

wrong code i think....

Hi Bubblegum-31, we tried the code you gave us for a Daewoo Nexia Nreg Auto, serial number 51209920 but it is still showing error 6, any ideas as to what to do Thanks.

lampardluver

Head Gasket

I have just been quoted near ?400 for a new head gasket. That includes ?160 for parts + 250 for labour - I believe that's 4/5 hours? Anyway I just want to know if anyone can confirm if they know if...

SlipperyJim

Wing replacement for Ford Fiesta

Does anybody know of a non-welding way of attaching a new wing to a Ford Fiesta

saintpeter48

car insurance

my car has been in for repair for one month now for minor damage to body work, i thought they would need it for just a couple of days even though they quoted me 15 days. the other driver admitted...

DONNA1458

clio bonnet catch

i have just received a letter from Renault about my bonnet catch to bring it in to be corrected i know from the press that the problem is there but i am just wondering if anyone else has received one.

Allied

brake pedal noise

I have a vauxhall vectra 1.8 ls T reg which drives beautifully. I have now notice when you put your foot on the brake pedal with the engine off there is a click. What is this?

mercjgl

Peugeot 106 radio code

Can anyone advise how to get the radio code for a Peugeot 106 I have been to the dealers who want a fee of ?21.00 just a rip off.

bricro1

charging battery

Is it necessary to connect negative clamp to vehicle chassis? Also can the battery be left in situ without disconnecting it? Many thanks.

nicolanshane

towing

i am 20 years of age do i need a license to tow a trailer

pawwaw17

clean body pannels before painting

whats the best thing to clean body pannels with before painting

dinnerlady39

renault clio 1.2 Grande

Does anyone know when the cam belt should be changed on a clio. It broke last time on 50,000 and caused several hundreds of pounds worth of damage. it has now done another 30,000 is it time to change...

kiwigrand

help needed with lubricants for Honda Odyssey 1996

Have just bought a Honda Odyssey 1996 can someone please advise what lubricants do we use for the Power Steering, Automatic system and the transmission Hoping someone can help,

KatieG

radio code for Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 X Reg

Can anyone help me get my radio code? It's a Philips and the codes on the back are 1 614 438, GM 90 506 173, PA6 GF15. Thanks in advance!

DONNA1458

clio 1.5 dci smoking

can anyone let me know what the reason would be that my 2003 clio diesel is smoking black smoke from exhaust when changing from second to third???

farm123

cycle rack on car with spoiler

i want to be able to transort two bikes on my car, but have been told that you cannot fit cycle racks to cars with spoilers is this true? if not does anyone know of any that will fit

biggaloot

magistrate fine/points guidelines

what is the punishment for driving on a provisional without insurance?

sparkyone

Radio Code Required

Having changed the battery on my Scnenic, I realised that I don't have the radio code. Can anyone help: Model: 22DC278/62P TOW670 RN278F20016225 PROD NO: FD0002030016225 8200152346TW670 Thanks in...

Eurox

Declaring car on road

I declared my car off road a few months back, but now I want to delcare it back on. How do i go about this?

Caladon

When do points come off your license?

A friend has his counterpart which says the speeding offence occured on 31st of may 04 but the conviction is stated as 5 months later. On which date will the points actually come off? The offence date...

Motoring