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Drop Link Question.

When a front suspension drop link is replaced is the gaiter supplied as an integral part of the new part or is the old gaiter refitted if it's in good condition ? The car ( if it really matters) is a...

MrIncredible

Making A Claim On My Car Insurance And My Options.

I have had my first ever car accident ( after over 30yrs of driving ) and ive found myself in unfamiliar territory! Accident my fault, hit a bollard, no other vehicles or persons involved. My...

dunnitall

Car Accident Re Hitting The Kerb...

Advice please. Hit the kerb in the car at a pace, but still drive able. Noticed near side wheel where it hit the metal is buckled into wheel for about 2.5 inches or less. No tyre damage but asked if...

Iggle Piggle

Reading Ecu Data From The Roadside ...

How long before the police have roadside boxes that 'read' your cars ECU (computer) for data like maximum speed, driving style etc. The technology is there, it's just a matter of time... Can I claim...

fruitsalad

No Brakes

I used my car for the first time today after 18 days I went to brake at the end of the road and there was nothing there, so I pumped them a few times and luckily they started working, but now there is...

Barsel

Radiator Replacement

I'm thinking of having the radiator in the bedroom taken out and put in the bathroom as the one in the bathroom needs replacing then having a bigger radiator put in the bedroom as the one already...

bazwillrun

Condenser Boiler ...cost Effective !?

Having a new condenser combi Worcester fitted on Saturday. I hear all the stories etc about how "efficient" they are...but are they ? because I cant seem to find anybody who can actually say theyve...

hammerman

No Heat From Heater

My wife tells me this morning...with about 2" of ice on her car and not a bottle of de-icer in sight, that her car (Fiesta) heater hasn't worked for a few weeks. Start with the thermostat ? and...

Hard@it

Keep Battery In Order

Car to be oof the road for a good while, what is best way to keep battery up to speed? So many parts,, circuit boards etc. keep running. Is there a special trickle type charger I can hook up - that is...

carrust

First Car...

... What was it?

sandyRoe

A Car Parked In A Nearby Street Wheel Clamped With A Notice On The Windscreen About Road Tax.

That was yesterday. The cars still there today but the clamps gone. If the owner has just paid up do they usually come to unclamp a car so quickly?...

slocjo

Truck Safety Air Bag.

could someone point me to a link or know the answer to a question I have please..."After how many years should a truck safety air bag be renewed"...

chas2008

Police And Speeding Offences

basically we lent a courtesy vehicle to a serving police oficer, during the time they had the vehicle they managed to get a speeding ticket on a mobile camera(early morning) Obviously the ticket came...

derekpara

Fiesta Steering Wheel Rake And Reach.

Where is the steering wheel reach/rake lever on a 2012 Fiesta located ? Cheers. D...

TWR

Do You?

As you know, there are a lot of after market spares for your car, it makes no difference what make it is, do you trust the after market replacement? the reason I put this post in place is to save you...

TWR

Recalls

Has Peugeot put out recent recalls for the 308? I have been told there is an Engine Problem, I've had a look but can not find any info.

j0nb0y

New Boiler Using Gas When Not In Use

I had a new central heating system fitted earlier this year, a condensing boiler. Should this boiler be using any gas when not in use, i.e during the day when I am at work? I have been reading my gas...

baraqua

Car Has Undeclared Accident Damage

Bought a car approximately 14 months ago, with a substantial mot cert remaining. While getting its next Mot the garage dealer has pointed out that the vehicle has had serious accident damage resulting...

Booldawg

Siphoning Fuel

I'm having to siphon a tank full of petrol out of Mother in law's car to put in her new one. Tried a length of hose but ended up drinking more than I siphoned! I bought a siphon pump which is 2 length...

pinkcows

Does Mileage Matter So Much??!!

have found a lovely excellent condition toyota rav4, 55 plate,1 owner and a yearly full toyota service,excellent price but it has done 148000?? shall i steer clear? my car is on its way out and could...

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