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• Congestion charges - motorway tolls 2 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I always thought Road Tax was meant to be the way to pay for our road systems. It seems that now we will have to pay for their building and upkeep AND to drive on them as well. Combine this with high fuel tax and I believe it adds up to a very unfair system I have this suggestion for our transport
• Ford diesel 1600 problem 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  , they are all worling okay.He has checked that there is no air in the fuel system and that there is a supply of fuel to the injectors. He has checked that there is power going to the cold start device and fuel cut off solenoid. He has checked that the cam belt isn't snapped. Consequently he has now run out
• Dirt & water in diesel 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  A friend has just purchased a 6 month old tdi (115 pd ) passat. It broke down and the VW garage found water & dirt in the filter. It needed a new fuel pump costing £500+. He cannot point the finger at particular filling station or indeed the muck may have been in prior to his purchase. VW say
• Citroen berlingo 1.6 hdi - Car starts and ticks over cuts out if revved 16 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Hello.. Car will start and tick over but curs out if given a rev..  Suspect fuel starvation. Open to suggestions. Not bought vehicle yet very cheap.would like a heads up before committing if anyone knows common fault like fuel pump etc. Many thanks
• Ford fiesta Mk6 - Fuel gage goes down 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I have a 2007 1.4 16v zetec, everytime I fill her up until she cuts off at the pump and drive her home she says completely full. The next day she is half...
• 205 gti peugeot - 205gti won't start 15 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  hi all 205gti wont start i have fuel and spark  checked afm flap ok  new cold start sensor new bosch amp new leads dizzy rotror arm timimg good can hear fuel pump  going bald very quickly scratching my head  any one else had the same
• Mark 3 (2012) Ford Focus fuel economy concern? 24 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  According to Ford, the 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 (105bhp) should do 35mpg around the houses (i.e. urban driving). However I am only getting 27 or 28mpg! Even...
• Honda CR-V 2.2 CTDI - Will not start when it is hot outside 9 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My wife bought a Honda CR-V in September. 09 2 owners 61,000miles. It has now strted not starting when the temperature is over 22' outside. The RAC said it might be the fuel pump. The garage who supplied the car have now quoted over £2,000 for a new fuel pump and injectors. Is this a known
• Wagon r+ series - Suzuki wagoner r 11 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Recently had to call breakdown cover as the fuel hose was leaking. They fixed a temporary one on the vehicle . I have had a price of £60 for a replacement hose. This sounds ridiculous for a bit of rubber. Have looked online. Seems I can get one for less than a tenner but not sure
• Thoughts on Honda CRV's 17 May 2012 (Forum)
  I've got  £2000 to buy a car, I'm used to at least a 1.8 car. For my money I'm struggling so far to find a Honda Civic or Toyota Avensis, but can find Honda Crv's in my price range, but I've seen the fuel consumption figures on auto trader! Anyone have any experience as to whether
• 5k Challenge 17 May 2012 (Forum)
  ,   Looking for some help on the 5K challenge, the £5k is the total I am looking to pay.   Looking for a decent vehicle to do over 35,000+ miles a year that is both reliable and fuel efficient. I would be the only passenger mainly motorway driving, old car was a petrol 1.2 which
• Ford Fiesta SaloonTDCi 2008 - Engine system fault 13 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Frequently my Fiesta 2008 TDCi goes into Limp Home Mode after a warning alarm sounds and the dash says 'Engine management fault. Ford plugged it in and it pointed towards the fuel filter which we have now changed, but it is still happening. The only other thing that needs doing is the fuel
• Ford Fiesta SaloonTDCi 2008 - Engine management fault 13 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Frequently my Fiesta 2008 TDCi goes into Limp Home Mode after a warning alarm sounds and the dash says 'Engine management fault. Ford plugged it in and it pointed towards the fuel filter which we have now changed, but it is still happening. The only other thing that needs doing is the fuel
• fiat punto 1.9d - fuel or electrical 3 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my grandaughter has a punto x reg 1.9d at low speeds /revs its missing quite badly (i know there's no spark plugs) but it the easy way of explaining...
• Spanish Speed limits 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  A quick note for discussion, the Spanish government have announced that from March 7th the national speed limit on motorways will be reduced from 120 kph to 110 kph, this action is to reduce fuel consumption due to the current problems in Libya (where Spain gets most of its fuel). What
• Nissan Almera - Engine fails to start 11 May 2010 (Forum)
  Almera 1.6 SRi first fault in 13 years, Started the car this morning ran for 2-3 seconds now fails to start at all. There is a spark at the HT lead, also checked fuses to engine cont. and fuel etc.so I suspect the possibility of a fuel problem. I am led to believe there is a way of interegating
• misfuelling claims another victim 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  From the BBC website coverage of the over-by-over coverage of the ODI series: BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew on Twitter: "Put wrong fuel in car - petrol into diesel. Broken down on M1. In tow truck heading north. No chance of getting to The Oval" That will be pricey... but shows how
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 00 1.4 Bad Emissions 26 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Can any one give advise on how to clear bad emission readings. Its the carbon monoxide that seems to be the problem. The car has been low on fuel and was stood around for months, could bad fuel be making it run rich? Would it help to fill the car a give it a good blast?? Can anyone help? Thanks
• Mercedes Benz - fuel economy of Vito dualiner swb 20 May 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a dualiner as a big family wagon (thanks for the advice everyone) The question I have is, is there much difference in the running...
• Fuel tank full of marrowbone jelly -7C Veg oil.... 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Well.. you would think it would be - wouldn`t you? What happened to all the home bio and straight veg oil cars - with this `exceptional snow event, persistently...