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  • Breakdown that was hardest to fix 25 May 2009 (Forum)
    . On arrival, you always checked for fuel and sparks first, which I did. Both present, and the van would run, but not well. I managed to get it running better by retarding the ignition, but it was still not right. Towed it back to the garage, and the job was solved after a lot of head scratching by people
  • Hyundai Trajet MPV (2000 - 2008) - 04 2000 Engine will not start 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    and getting about half a mile from home I rang the AA. First thing to check was the fuel filter, but this was nice and clean. We then spotted the engine managment and immobiliser lights on and the engine would fire when they went out, but died within a second or so. Car towed to Hyundai dealer
  • Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.0 petrol won't start after break down 18 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Folks I'm not expecting any detailed assistance here, just some words of wisdom and/or encouragement. I'm not great with older cars, but my son's 7 year old 1.0 Corsa broke down on the M25 last night and had to be towed. Apparently there was a high pitched whine from the engine, some black smoke
  • Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - Tdi 115PD - Recommend turbo recon firm in NW ? 21 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    My son called me last night, about 10 miles from home. His car had given a bit of a stutter then lost power, into limp home mode. He looked in the mirror to see clouds of white smoke so pulled over & rang good old dad. I was just off to work so got No 2 son to tow him home. My initial diagnosis
  • Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Club - "Tumbler" problem 28 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    before I had to get it towed but this morning it won't turn at all. He said there is a problem with the "tumbler" and that everything is loose inside the ignition. He also said this is a common problem on this car? Can anyone advise what the likely cost is of getting this sorted and does it need
  • Collect your car, Madam ? 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    an approach about 15 to 20 degrees out of straight. The tow hook was attached to get the front wheels onto the incline ramp, and then alternately straight and offset to the opposite side of the ramp until it was fully on. The operator was cool and collected, never hurried, but worked quickly. A heavy
  • Fitting autobox cooler to Mazda6 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    I intend towing a caravan with my Mazda6 estate 2.0i auto (it is the earlier 4 speed) I understand I need to fit a fluid cooler to the gearbox - I cannot see one in the engine bay I only assume it has the standard bottom of the radiator job. I know Kenlowe do these additional coolers
  • Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 95 1.9td misbehaving speedo, rev counter and light 8 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    Have just bought a clean one with FSH to tow my caravan.(3 months dealer warranty.}3 glitches have appeared,As soon as the wheels start turning the speedo climbs rapidly from 0 to 50 and the needle stays there until the car actually stops,at which point it falls slowly back to 0.When the engine
  • Recommendation for working vehicle? 23 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    ] alternatives. I am currently considering a transit as the most likely, followed by a 4x4 or other tow car + trailer. A 4x4 would help in getting up/ down the steep hill in poor weather but is likely to be more expensive to buy and run than a transit or other car. All comments or suggestions welcome please
  • No unsurance, No license = no car 4 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    http://tinyurl.com/dgedp 09:30 - 03 November 2005 Police have been given new powers to confiscate vehicles of drivers who don't have a licence or insurance. The move aims to rid the streets of dangerous vehicles and stop people driving illegally. POLICE today vowed to tow cars away
  • Portsmouth to Whitstable, which route? 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
    and on up to Whitstable. Both routes are the same distance, and should take 3hrs and 3.5hrs respectively (I will be towing a small boat so speed is reduced). All other things being equal the motorway route would be my choice, easier to navigate and drive, but the timing means I?ll hit the M25 in rush hour
  • Alfa 156 2.0 23 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    . DD ), in a rhytmic fashion, some variation on a grinding noise. Only happened when he pressed on the gas, dissapeared off throttle, when he pulled in to check what the problem was it cut out and would not turn over. Tow truck guy had a jump start and it turned over and idled but the problem still
  • 94 Camry V6 overheating 6 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    and no mayonnaise on filler cap or stick. Got the car towed to a Toyota dealer in Slough and will find out on Friday what the problem is. If its not too bad and driveable I will take it to a Toyota specialist nearby but am I on the right path ?
  • Anti theft - US approach is cheap 14 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    In the USA a cheap anti theft device that seems to solve most situations of vehicle loss (unless it is towed away). It is described as "Armored steel Hood lock with ignition immobilizer" for example: from Google search with "armoured steel hook lock" http://jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID
  • Shogun Sport 2.5td 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    because I can get a really good deal on an ex-demo. Also, has anyone driven the 3.0 V6 Petrol Is that ok ? As far as I can see the Shogun Sport only comes with those tow engines, although I was dealing wiht a total dipstick at the garage who may well have been on his first day. The Shogun (not sport
  • Alfa 156 Selespeed Gearloss 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    , stationary,pulling away or cruising I calculate the dealer (under warranty) has received the car around 15 times - 6 of which were tow ins. I have had a new gearbox, lower ECU, higher ECU, gear box oil pump, numerous diagnostics. Apart from training the children to operate the hazard warning lights has
  • Peugeot 406 2.1 TD, engine cutting out. 28 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    . Yesterday the engine stopped again for a second and a further twice all within the space of half a mile, but was then O K for ten miles home. The problem is I am due to go to Spain on Sunday 3 April, towing a caravan, for six weeks and I am worried about what may happen. My garage suggested a new fuel
  • Rover quest- day 2 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    as excellent condition. though not phoned/ checked mileage etc. yet. Just about within my budget too! However the presence of a tow bar might denote a 'worked to death case '! This area is rural so might have spent every wakening hour attached to a horse box! Whilst this is a departure from last
  • Cycle Carrying Idiots 16 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    is dangerous activity. A few hefty fines would soon put paid to these stupid people. Cycle carriers should be banned unless fitted with a proper tow board with regulation number plate and lights attached to the outside of the cycles and fitted with a proper trailer electrical connection.
  • Tappets 18 Jul 2001 (Forum)
    ? The thing obviously I am most worried about is permanent damage to the engine. Oh... I do like British cars as well as long as they are kit cars made in Dudley.....Have a Westfield Megblade for w/e's ;-) The audi is there to tow it...
 

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