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• upgrading to auto 5 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Hi.. My son has seen a 2008 MB c220 diesel auto with 75000 full service history same owner for the last 9 years.... his milage does warant a diesel and he does require an auto... is there any horror stories for this car.. except for expensive running costs?
• FORD B MAX 1.0 ECOBOOST - FORD ECOBOOST 1.0 TURBO 11 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  I run a Ford B Max 1.0 Ecoboost 125PS. Can anyone confirm at what RPM the turbo cuts in. I believe it is 1400rpm but would like confirmation.
• ? - Driverless cars 26 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Two Questions! 1 My wife doesn't drive, she does not have a licence. If I buy a driverless car, can I send her down the shops on her own? 2 If I am in a driverless car and the car runs down a pedestrian on a crossing, am I to blame?  
• Another barn Find - NSU RO80 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Found by a friend today. all ok, starts but won't move gearchange servo motors failed, so no transmission. filthy..... body not bad under the grunge.. worth doing for somebody? owner only wants to sell to someone who will run it. 
• German car industry under EU cartel investigation 23 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  This just keeps on running. Won't stop people buying German cars, even though it should. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/german-car-industry-under-eu-cartel-investigation
• VW Golf SV DSG - Jerks forward on starting 25 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When the accelerator is pressed however gently the car jerks forward, both from when the engine is running or when the stop-start starts the engine. A diagnostic test says there is nothing wrong, but what is the cause?
• Peugeot Expert 03 - Cooling fan not working 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi  Overheat problem. Cooling fan not working under normal conditions. If sensor on the block is disconnected, the fan will run. Sensor replaced, assumed working ok. Relay & fuse OK. Non AC engine. 2003. 1.9 
• Volvo S40 1.8 petrol - rattle 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  just bought an old 1999 s40 petrol ,114000 miles . Starts on turn of key and runs fine up until 50mph ,then getting a metalic rattle from front end, drop below 50 mph and it stops ,any ideas please. 
• kia rio vs fiesta 1.0 ecoboost - kia rio vs fiesta 1.0 eco 30 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  which is the best car   kia rio 1.1 cdri   or fiesta 1.0 eco.  im looking for economical cheap to run car
• Citroen 1 - Trader or private 25 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Looking for a low running cost car for son, thinking of low ins group, good mpg, low road tax,considering these, would welcome comments C1 C3 Peugeot 107/207 Fiat diablo Fiesta. Private or dealer, pros and cons ?
• BMW 320I - NOX SENSOR 16 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Garage have recommended replacing above on a 59 plate 19k mileage . Should I go ahead or ask for a re-set first to see if fault comes back ? Would the NOX replacement improve mpg and general running ? Any advice much appreciated.
• Chevrolet Spark - Thoughts? 4 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  We've been looking for a new car to replace a 15 year old Corsa and want something cheap to run but also something that looks a bit different and so have been interested in the Chevrolet Spark.  Has anyone here had any experience with it - likes/dislikes?  
• Ford Fusion 1.4 petrol - Ford Fusion noisy transmission. 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  We have a Ford Fusion 1.4 Petrol 2008 model and the transmission sounds like it is running dry, Is this normal for these? I'm going to be checking the Transmission oil level at the weekend just incase.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel 1.7CDTi Van 2004 - Alternator and power steering failure 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  The battery warning light stays iluminated when the engine is running and there is no power assisted steering are the problems linked ? and how easy/costly is the repair?
• Vauxhall Vectra B - service light 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  hi can anyone help me its the service light ,when i start up it goes off ,after about 2 mile it comes on and stays on,t does this every time but the engine runs fine ,any idears thanks 
• peugeot 406 hdi noise 5 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  When I switch on the ignition but not the engine I get a whining type noise then it goes off then somtines you hear it again when the car is running ? Seems intermittent problem also what is the recommended mileage for a cambelt change on this model. There 37000 on the clock.
• mk3 mondeo 02 plate 1.8 - my mk 3 1.8 modeo cuts out at random times 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  my mondeo cuts out at random times leave it 2 minutes and it runs again
• astra 2.0dti yr 2000 - eml on, rev counter not xorking 27 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    and  it  runs  jumpy  /  chugging, is  it  crankshaft  sensor? 
• Ford Escort 1.8 Zetec - breather box 4 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi does any1 know if the breather box can be completely removed from the front of the engine and capped off without complication or will this corse engine or running problems thanks in advance for any info  kind regards Neil
• Ford Focus hatchback TDCI 1.8 '07 - engine performance problems 4 May 2012 (Forum)
  engine runs rough and seems to hesitate when accelerating up a hill after cruising at 60/65 mph. roughness disappears as soon as throttle eased. Any thoughts?