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Bbc Travel Website Alternative

The BBC Travel website has finally closed. It was useful site which lets you know which roads are congested before the start of your journey. Does anyone know an alternative site which offers similar...

j0nb0y

Honda Cbr 600 Motorcycle

I have a Honda CBR 600 motorcycle, it has been stood in the garage over winter, I went to start it up today, it is back firing (rather loudly) and I can hear a popping sound coming from, I assume, the...

6RCS27@CW

Dr=Ivers Hours And Break Times

can someone PLEASE give me a definate ( and simple ) explanation into the rules wrt UK drivers hours and breaks etc. Work on the principle of a 0300hrs start time ie when should I have have 1st...

TWR

Honda Civic Mirror

A few days ago I asked about a Honda Mirror Part, after a lot of Web Searching I managed to get the part I require, just for the little part it was £25 + Vat + Postage from Doncaster, Total £42,...

NONREV

Ford Fiesta 58Reg Malfunction I.e. Lack Of Power

I have taken my Fiesta three times to a reputable local long established family garage who are unable to diagnose the problem even with computers and diagnostic equipment. The problem is that I can...

redvanman

Lorries

Will the government want to ban diesel lorries don't think so

ToraToraTora

Thinking Of Buying Diesel?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39088631 Have a long hard think!...

BEN.KING

Has Anyone Ever Used The Ford Privilege Discount Scheme?

I've been looking for a change of car for a while now, and as my brother works for Ford I thought I would try and take advantage of the scheme, but so far, I've not had any great looking deals at all....

kenali

Tax On Car

we bought a car 3 feb and the seller said he would send log book off, but wse have heard nothing but we have checked tax and it taxed till dec 17

michaellaunn

What Colour Are The Wires I Need To Contact My Keyless Entry System To On My Vauxhall Vectra Club 2003 Plz

Help please with my central locking wires as need help with conecting keyless entry system to my central locking on my Vauxhall Vectra club 2003 what wire colours lock and unlock please...

AB Editor

Why Do Some Motorists Put Pillows On The Dashboard Or Boot Shelf?

I've noticed that quite a few people seem to have a pillow of some kind on their dashboard or on the back shelf. Sometimes they are obviously for decoration, other times, less so. Do you have one in...

Linotype

Mazda Oil Changes

For an oil change on a Mazda MX5 (2002 model) the manufacturer recommends using 10W40 ... is that still OK in warmer climes, i.e.: South Africa? Or should I go for something more suitable ......

mariesquestions

Vehicle Maintenance Package With Discounted Mot At Bos Vip Ticketing (90% Off)

Anyone gone for this? please can u let me know if any good? Thanks

petal54

Car Insurance

My car is insured with Geoffery(was Chaucer) wont add my son as a named driver as he is not employed/not earning,can anyone recommened an insurer that will?

roizee2009

Double Yellow Lines

hi i am disabled and i park outside shops with my blue badge and time showing on double yellow lines which i am allowed to do but now they have painted double yellow kerb markings but have not put any...

foxyferret

Cannot Open Petrol Cap

I have a Vauxhall Corsa design 2004. I went to get petrol today and found my automatic key fob not working. It is rather worn and battered, in fact the black plastic has come off leaving a hole. I can...

Rhonaleslie

Disabled Parking

Can a disabled badge holder park on broken double lines outside my house

mikey4444

Calls For More Electric Car Charge Points In Wales

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-38984848 Apparently, all the public charging points in Wales are along the M4 in the South, and on the A55 in the North. So..... how would anyone drive from South...

robbieswife

Car Hire

I will be hiring a car and it will probably be a KIA Ceed or s SKODA Octavia. there will be 5 of us in the car and possibly a wheelchair.Which would be the better option regarding boot space?...

interele

Nissan Cvt Gearboxes

As per my other question about a very sick Mondeo - It looks like I might be in the market for a new car ! I have always fancied a Qashqai but I want an automatic. I have read some terrible reviews...

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