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• 53 plate 130tdci mondeo zetec s 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Gents I have one of the above and it soon to be out of it's warrenty period. What things if anything should I be checking before the warrenty runs out
• Honda Jazz-Thanks 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  As a result of searching this forum we have cured the slow running problem with our Jazz by having a replacement EGR valve fitted free of charge and outside the 3 year warranty by our Honda dealer. Result!
• citroen ax 1.5 diesel problem 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  citroen 1.5 diesel,satrts first time,every time.but stop running after 4-6 seconds,disconnected fuel cut off-makes no difference-HELP PLS???
• Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 1995 1.5 diesel (63000 mile) peugeot 106, towards the end of a 100 mile journey it developed a "knocking" noise- present when idling and running. Is this terminal?
• Vauxhall Astra E (1984 - 1991) - 90 1.4 gearbox, poor gearchange. 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  when the engine is running i am unable to engage reverse gear without crashing the gears.
• Housebuilding on M4? 12 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone know what that building is that's going up on the verge between M4 J11/10 eastbound? I've only seen it from the B3270 that runs alongside the motorway at that point, but it just looks like a small house. John
• unwelcome fan - volvo 480 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My wives volvo 480 has an engine cooling fan which continues going well after the engine has stopped: in fact it has recently run the battery flat. Any ideas?
• My next car 1 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking to spend c£5-6k on my next car. I want something that is cheap to run and insure, reliable and no bigger than say a focus. Any recommedations would be gratefully received
• pug 306 immobiliser 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Can anyone tell me how to disble the texalarm immobiliser on a lreg 306 please.. want to eave the alarm running if poss so just hunting the immbiliser wires. Thanks for any help Barry
• rover k series!!!! 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Just how bad is this unit? is there a way of avoiding head gasket failure? any opinions welcome even positive ones! the car is a rover 45, 49000mls HGF and it has run the crank also! thanks in advance.
• Why are we here? 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Just trying to gauge why we are all here in this backroom. Is it for information, advice on buying or selling, advice on running and or insurance etc? Do you feel part of a community? Are you here for fun? Hugo
• solex carb je3 idle & mixture screws 20 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a citroen zx 1360 cc 1975 it started to run rich I can't find the screws to adjust on the carb,any ideas.Regards Shep.
• hysmc.co.uk empty 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  The slolen car noticeboard www.hysmc.co.uk has been up and running for a couple of months now but NO cars have been registered with it. Does no-one want to get their car back, is the publicity inadequate, are insurance companies and the police not interested, or what?
• seized clutch 29 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  The clutch on my old triumph is stuck.The pedal moves as normal., yet when the engine is running I fail to get it into gear .IF i try and start the car in gear with the clutch depressed it lurches forwards Will towing it free it?
• unleaded needed? 27 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  I have recently become owner of afiat twin cam powered MG Midget, should I be using unleaded fuel in it and what would the consequences be if it needs it but had been run for a couple of thousand miles without it?
• Hit and Run Compensation 3 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, im new to this forum, and am in need of some help. Basically my brother was involved in a serious hit and run, what had happenend is that he goes to a private school who provide a minibus service who my parents pay for him to get dropped off (door to door) however the minibus driver
• Zafira and faulty petrol 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  was anything between 1200 and 2000 revs - and on a cold start even a foot to the floor got me no power until a few seconds later the power suddenly (and alarmingly) cut back in. My car was due an MOT so I took it to the garage and asked them to sort the sensor problem and the 'lumpy' running. The car (which
• Mercedes 320E running roughly and stalling 27 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  started the car or if I've driven 150 miles. I have a gut feeling that it might have something to do with the outside temperature: it seems to be more prone to misbehave the colder it is. I've been running the car on regular unleaded (usually Shell but the occasional Esso and one Total) and have had
• A lot of fog related to buying a hybrid EV 13 May 2024 (Forum)
  to run but purchase price is higher (new of a couple of years old) so swings and roundabouts. BUT THE MOST FOGGY ASPECTS IS THAT those manufacturers that might be considered here DONT suggest if the hybrid a MILD version or FULL version (eg Yaris) as im led to believe theyre called
• Jaguar XF - Is there a way of testing if DPF regen is working? 7 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  noticed a DPF regen for a few weeks. Is there anyway of testing if the DPF regeneration is still working? Even if I take the car on a long run, it may not regen the DPF as it's not as though it happens on every long run. Thanks in advance.