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• MB Servicing 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I run a 1999 Merc C280. I'm delighted with the car, but every time it goes into the MB garage for routine services, the bills are frightening. Does anybody know of any independent operations who have access to MB tools and techniques in the West Midlands ... or anywhere else??
• Leaky Cav 5 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I have L 94 Cavalier Hatch and for the 2nd year running there is water comming into the boot on the nearside. I have had the light fitting off to check the sunroof hose, there was no sign of leaking. I fixed the broken ariel but the water still gets in. Help
• HEATING OIL 1 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  i NOTICE THAT THIS DOESNT HAVE A RED DYE. WILL A DEISEL ENGINE RUN ON IT? i IMAGINE SOME PUMP LUBRICATION WILL HAVE TO BE ADDED? iT IS,OF COURSE ILLEGAL,BUT I FEEL NO MORAL COMPUNCTION TO BE BOUND BY UNFAIR LEGISLATION,ANY MORE THAN aMERICA DID A FEW YEARS AGO....
• Porsche 911 (964)1989-1993 carrera 2 mpg 16 May 2001 (Forum)
  Hi Does anyone know what mpg I could expect from the above and will it run on unleaded petrol without modifications. I'm thinking of buying one.
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 99 1.8 Intermittant starting problem defies analys 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I've got a 65.000 mile MX-5 I've owned for 5 years. Previously (say 10,000 miles ago) I had a intermittant failure of 1 of the 2 coils when it would run on 2 cylinders from time to time. Replacement of that single coil solved it, but I also changed the HT leads and plugs prior to the coil. I've
• honda jazz mk3/4 - gearbox noise 3 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Is there a known issue with a whining noise on over run with the gearboxes on this model .My car is a 2020 manual gearbox and has only done 9,500 miles. tour wise advice would be much appreciated Regards Phil
• Range Rover Velar - The height of idiocy 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  So, Walking the dog by the local football fields, there in the car park was a Range Rover, unoccupied with the engine running and no one near enough to stop me or anyone else jumping in and disapearing with it. Question. Would insurance have paid out?
• Best Taxi Vehicle 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I was wondering what would be the most recommended car as a taxi. Obviously, it would need to be a very strong and robust car that can clock a lot of miles in a short space of time, relatively cheap to run and comfortable. What would peoples recommendations be? Thanks
• vaxhall combo 1700 di 02 - is it fuel pump 19 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  hi can any one help please, my combo was running ok then it just stoped, now i cant get any deisel to the injecters, would it be the pump or ECU, PLEASE HELP
• Volvo V50 R design 2.0 sport Diesel - Soot filter full 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Can you help me please. Screen indicating "Soot filter full". I have been told to run engine hot, is this correct. 
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta - Radio Code 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Is anyone able to help on the radio code for a Ford Fiesta? I've bought a used one with a flat battery. All up and running now, but no radio. Serial Number is M024929. Thanks in Advance! BV
• Toyota - LPG and air conditioning 11 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hello beackroom Is there a method whereby a vehicle is converted to run on LPG, and this system can be used to bring air conditioning to the vehicle itself. I have noticed that LPG is very cold as a liquid and it would be good to use this for the cabin.   Thanks
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Fan constantly on 10 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My fan is constantly on at the moment. I can be running the car for a few seconds and switch the engine off and my fan is still on. Ive checked my radiator and its water level is fine. Anyone have any ideas?
• Peugeot 206 hatchback - peugeot 206 misfiring 4 May 2010 (Forum)
  Engine running badly, probably misfiring on No.3 , cat smelling like eggs!  Changed the plugs, all the old plugs were brown not sooty, is there any way of checking the HT coils without diagnostics?
• Newish Espace 25 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Seen some scary espace stories on here, but seem to relate to the older 1.9, 2.2 and 3.0 diesel engines. Is the newer 2.0 diesel just as bad? I like the espace but the reliability stories scare me off. Are the newer ones improved or should I run away?
• ford focus 02 1.6 - pollen filter 5 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Given that i don't suffer from hay fever ,or any other condition that neccessitates a pollen filter,can i save the expense and hassle of changing it.Would not changing it impinge on the running of the car in any way?  
• ford mondeo 3, 2.00 tdci 130bhp - gear box oil 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  book says gear box holds 1.75 liters of oil. so far I have put in 2.00 liters and still not    running out of filler hole
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 02 1.4 Engine management light on 18 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  My engine management light has just come on but the car is running ok, there was a slight judder before it came on, can anyone tell me what this could be.
• Homebrew winter screenwash. 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any homebrew type screenwash mix ups, which would be suitable for the present cold snap. As well as the cost some retailers seem to be running low and i had to try two fillings stations and a supermarket to stock up this evening.
• longest time you have had a car. 14 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  You see lots of older cars running around and in good condition. makes me think that many people are keeping theirs for years. My longest was a Volvo 240 estate at 5 years, whats yours?