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driving abroad

Can i drive abroad on an older type paper uk licence?

I had a service carried out on my car yesterday , which included an oil change . Today I was checking the oil level , and noticed that the colour of the oil on the dipstick was black . Shouldn't the...

black-dog

MOT failure?

There is a 2 inch hole/slash, due to rust/corrosion, in the bottom of my cars spare wheel well. Is this location key for passing an MOT? Is this area considered 'structural'? Approx. how much will it...

natara84

dont no what my rights r????

I got a car from welcome finance last year 55 plate. A few days ago i was coming back on the motorway and the engine caught fire, the car is a total loss! Now im left with no car and welcome are...

alextyler24

Desperate need of help

I brought a Volkswagen Golf 3 months ago in good faith from a dealer and last Tuesday it failed to start. After various mechanics looking at the car I have now been told the fuel injection pump has...

cosmo

blown fuse

Why does the in-car cigarette lighter fuse keep blowing with every new fuse fitted?

MBleM

1995 ford fiesta slave cylinder leaks

My fiesta slave cylinder leaks. do i have to remove the entire gearbox to replace it.

trastevere

Wheel nuts and hubs - To grease or not to grease?

Having encountered probs in the past with rubbish jacks and wheel braces that do not provide enough leverage, I invested in a trolley jack and extendable brace. This morning I saw tyre was punctured...

ash4589

Many questions on my Punto?

i have many minor problems with my 2001 model Fiat Punto and wonderin if anbody could help, rather thn me pay stupid money 4 a mechanic. ok here it goes..... 1) the light 4 my airbag seems to...

tobeloy

Any good recommendations for car tyres

Has anyone got any good recommendations for tyres? I have to buy 2 for my Escort but with so many on the market its a difficult choice, I usually just throw on the cheapest I can find but now I have...

sara3

stiff gears

for the last few weeks my gears have felt stiff, even in neutral. the worst problem is when moving from 2nd to 3rd gear, when sometimes it just won't go in unless I really shove it. it feels like it...

rosecott333

Heated rear screen wiring

There are two connectors on the screen and three wires on cable from dash switch. Can anyone help with how to connect?

diy.mech

ford ka

where is the heater valve located,is it under the bonet

mrs.chappie

Female prison officers in men's prison ....

Is there a logical reason why this is a good idea? My instinct is that it would make it harder for the inmates to cope - for obvious reasons. I know about equality and all that. Just wondering if...

Vivienne21

I have put 1/3 litre of petrol in my deisel landrover?

Today I have put 1/3 litre of petrol in my deisel landrover? I then put another - I then put in 15 litres of the correct deisel. The car wasnt empty when i filled up. What are the implications? I...

Calon

servicing and mots

im gonna sounds like a typical girl i know but i got my car in january, brand new, and im unsure about when/how often im supposed to get the car serviced or get a mot done etc. also what can cause a...

harryt

Juddering

Hello, i have a 2000 fiat punto petrol. When i first drive her in the morning she judders, like i have kangaroo fuel! This lasts for about 5 mins driving then she is fine. If i then stat the car later...

upsydaisy

German Shepherds

Hi, we are looking at getting a dog in the very near future. We have a 2 year-old son who loves every dog he's ever seen and a good-szied house with 6 acres of space. My wife and son are at home...

picturit

ford courier problem

my vans glow plug light comes on and flashes,but when it does this the throtle no longer works although the engine is still running.any surgestions please would be greatfully received,thanks.

thundercrack

reversing sensors

hi, the reversing sensors on my galaxy are not functioning. when you engage reverse they bleep continously for a few seconds then stop. they don't make any sound at all after that. any ideas welcome....

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