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• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 05 1.2 Flat battery 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 55 plate Corsa 1.2 and the battery is always flat. I know Ive been told to replace it but is there something else which causes a flat battery as opposed to the obvious battery replacement?. I have been having to use jump leads to start it recently, even after a good run the car wont start
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.8 Oil leaks 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  it lead to long term damage to engine or any components (if I keep the oil topped up)?
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 06 1.6 Poor starting Intermittently 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  ideas? The intermittent thing leads me towards a sensor or something, rather than any regular service item? Cheers Dave
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 16v won't start. Clicking noise heard 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, my 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 16v won't start. It stopped working yesterday, sounded like the battery had gone. Replaced the battery today, but now I can only hearing and clicking noise. Tried bump starting and tried jump leads but neither has worked. Elec windows and lights are still working
• Nissan Maxima QX (1994 - 1999) - 97 3.0 cd changer 5 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me which sony 10 cd changer I need for my qx 3 litre v6 auto as it is missing from this car. all leads and head unit are in situ and radio works fine but the radio hanbook doesnt specify which radio ive got nor is there a model number on it,(other than sony) will any sony disc
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.6 High Revs and misfire 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  I have a Renault megane 8v which revs up on its own , I have checked all the vacumm hoses extra and cant find any split. The car also seems to have a miss fire on number 4 pot, I have checked the coil's, plug and ht leads and compression tested but all are fine. Any suggestions and advise
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Main dealer spares prices. Can I check on line? 27 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  plug leads at the moment.
• Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 (2005 - ) - 05 1.7 misfire on no 2 cylinder 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  This petrol merc has a misfire on no 2 cylinder, compression is good, coil packs and plug leads all good. using the laptop all seems to function as it should but it counts the misfires and then puts the management light on. The local wizboys are stumped ,and now we have removed the head to check
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 Coolant temperature sensor 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  to start and lumpy when cold, but fine when warmed up. Leads, plugs, battery etc look OK. Temperature guage reads OK.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - Fix it or trade it? 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Our v reg scenics back in the garage again. Last year the water pump bearing seized which cost 800 for new pump/cam belt , this week it started running rough and garage have checked spark plugs.ht leads, distributer cap which are all ok but theres low pressure in 4th cylinder so they think its
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 2.0L auto estate - hesitation/judder. 5 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  hi all. im after some advice on my mondeo estate, 2.0L auto 2000 W reg. whilst driving i can feel a hesitating/ judder, this can also be felt on tick over. i have had the spark plugs changed, also the HT leads, also the fuel filter, but its still doing it. any advice would be gratefully received
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Zetec 1.25 misfire 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1.25 zetec that when warmed up misfires when you initially press the throttle when stood still but then clears. But if you try and drive it misfires under load .Whan I first got it it misfired on tick over so I changed the usual plugs, leads and the coil pack, which cured the misfire
• Volkswagen Polo (1981 - 1991) - does this sound like the hall sender? 20 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  has recent plugs, lead, dizzycap, arm and coil any pointers on how to replace one if its failed
• Cars that became TV stars 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  a fame way and above it's humble station in life by becomming almost a lead character in the show. Are there any other cars which it is impossible to think of without a TV show or movie automatically appearing in the same thought bubble? --
• Volvo S80 Battery 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  for a similar one and its going for £84.00. Does anyone know where i can get it cheaper. The battery is a 12 volt / 520 A Normal lead acid battery. Thanks
• Rover 214 Si Alarm/Immobiliser probs 25 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all! We're having problems with our immobiliser/alarm remote control pad - frequent problems arming and disarming alarm and engine leading to alarm going off!! Local dealer states the control pad is at fault - replacement cost for control pad is £50........except additional programming
• Avoiding using the wrong fuel 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Despite colour codes and different size nozzles etc, it's pretty obvious that passive methods of avoiding using the wrong fuel on forecourts aren't working. What leads to the worse consequences - putting petrol in a diesel car, or diesel in a petrol car? I am looking for a used car - but there's
• Peugeot 307 knocking 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  go over bumps, which leads me to think it might be suspension related. i have checked what i can think of but to no avail. Any tips or pointers would be gratefully received. Cheers, Mark
• Citroen ZX 1.9i Lumpy Acceleration 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Picked up what I thought to be a bargain - dusty zx 1.9i 1991 48k on the clock with mots to back it up. test drove really well. after having it a couple of weeks and opening her up a fair bit I have now noticed town driving and low rev acceleration to be lumpy. changed plugs and ht leads but wonder
• Ford Fiesta engine misfires 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  1995 fiesta 1.25 zetec engine, when starting from cold the engine somtimes misfires.I can smell petrol and it will not responed to the accelorator, after two to three minuets it drives ok but when idling it hesitates before picking up revs.I have renewed the plugs tested the leads with a ohmmeter