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Serious electrical problem Ford KA

My son has a 2001 Ford KA (60k miles) that has developed an intermittent problem. Sometimes when driving if he puts the fan (blowers) or the wipers on then the engine cuts out completely (the...

balloney

tv set up

When we turn on the tv, on a regular basis we have to re-set up our channels. Why does this happen and what can be done to stop this?...

wduk2000

What car stuff do i need to bring for a day trip to calais

I know i need a gb sticker as i dont have euro plates, does anyone know if its compulsory to have warning triangle, the headlight sticker things and hi vis jackets. and weather anything else is...

hobster1969

Hi all.. Looking for some advise please... I worked at a local company for a year or so before i was made redundant. Whilst there they hired me a car (to use for business purposes) via a local well...

shero101

Strange noise from diesel engine

I have a 55 plate Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi and over the last few weeks have noticed a 'whining' noise (above the normal diesel sound) which gets louder when the engine is revved. It's most noticeable when...

Cockney_si

Obtaining a V5 for my car as a new keeper.

Recenty got a car. Previous owner lost V5 so I filled in form for change of ownership explaining on it I'm new keeper etc. I shouldn't be charged the ?25 fee for this but the DVLA have sent back the...

tamborine

Bankruptcy

Is it true that you can run up ?25k or more debt, declare yourself bankrupt, and the debt is completely written off?

shero101

Income tax question

I have started a new job with a small company as an employee (not self employed) and am paid my gross salary each week in cash. I understand this will be a short term practice but how would my...

balithbe

What type of engine oil for a 2002 Vauxhall Agila

Hi,can any one tell me what type of oil I need for my dads Vauxhall Agila 1.0 petrol car 2002 reg. Regards Barrie.

brianps

ka cutting out

My daughters 1999 ka 1.3 stalls at the traffic lights/junctions in warm weather. Motor starts up straight away after stalling. Cleaned out the throttle housing last summer and it was ok for a while...

snehpetselyk

smog

does an old government vehicle need smog?

spencer45

dodgy diesel tdci

hi can anyone help me i have a ford mondeo 2 litre tdci 92k while i am driving it seems to cough and lets out quite a bit of smoke,,,,it feels like the engine is laboured ( juddery but only @ the...

jumbokey

Road Tax

Are we still permitted a 10 day period of grace on the expiry of the current Road Tax.? My insurers (Saga) don't put insurance details on the Big Brother computer for about 3 days into the new tax...

oldbikenut

Historic Vehicle Status.

What is the criteria for a motor vehicle to obtain 'Historic Vehicle Status' (free road tax). I have been asked this question by a friend and I am not sure of the answer. Thanks for any help. Regards...

hellodaniel

oil

what oil do i need for my citroen xsara picasso 1.6i

firewatch

Documentation

Hi, i have a jinlun 125-13 motorbike, i bought her on the 12th of December and as yet not received the new V5 document. I have the new keepers part of the old one, she needs taxing but i do not know...

m@d h@tter

Dodge Caliber

Hi everyone. I'm thinking of changing the car this year, and am considering the Dodge Caliber SE (see link), as an alternative to the usual 'euro box' astras, mondeos, golfs etc which we're all...

miss skippy

Yellow Ford Ka

I have a friend who owns a yellow Ka 2005 model. He is adamant they only brought this colour out in 05. I have seen 2 on a W plate. This could possibily be the same car as I saw it in different weeks...

PeteHull

Road tax

I am selling a car which has an mot but is declared Sorn. The possible buyer has asked if I can get the car taxed and he will pay for it. I have no Insurance for the car as my insurance is for my...

funnygirl

RAF short of men

I was reading in the paper that the RAF is so short of men, that they are going to recruit men from Jamaica. That is how my Dad came here. What do you all thnk of this?? Obviously, they will be...

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