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• diesel fuel 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Having just had starting problems with my 15 month old diesel zafira (injector seal) S&it happens but this was nicely deoderised by the local dealer f.o.c. and a car for the day. However whilst the problem was ongoing, my German colleagues recommended mixing petrol with diesel fuel in a 2 to 30
• tracking 13 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  i need to get my cars front geometry checked, and i was wondering what the best equipment is for the job. some garages seem to have a very old and crude system with strings (which seems to be really very poor), and i'm sure there's a better system out there. what i need to know is what equipment
• Noisy Tappets 10 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I've got a Rover 623 with the Honda 2.3L engine. I'm not sure if this is 'one of those things' with the engine but the tappets are fairly noisy. Once driving the tappet noise is non-existant as I think the oil pressure is up and OK. At idle, it's audible as a ticking noise. The car has been
• Honda Accord Coupe wing mirror 7 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  as the car is only five years old.
• Peugeot 206 - Loss of power and EML with new air filter 9 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  so cuts out but then gets more fuel and starts revving again. However, if I put the old air filter back on and floor it, it'll just keep revving and I have no issues whatsoever. The old air filter is BLACK, it's absolutely filthy but it's the only way the car will drive properly. I've plugged
• Car to flip in 3yrs: most value retained? 2 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Hi All I am looking to get a used (3yr old max) family car that seats 5 for weekend/city use.(5-6k mileage annually). Looking at mainly petrol given the mileage, and ideally a long-ish saloon like a Superb (or slightly smaller, not a compact car. Budget £20k. Plan is to use it for c.3yrs
• Lease - Buying my lease car .workaround 28 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I lease a car. From new. Now 4yrs old and end of lease. I am retiring. I want to keep the car however uk tax laws say I can't buy it. But a mate can. So one of my mates buys it. I lend him the money, v5 goes in his name for a week then he sells it for a £1 to me. I know this means I'm 3rd
• Mazda 3 MPS - Car Rustproofing?worth it for £600? 21 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Just ended up buying a 10 year old Mazda 3MPS car which is brilliant with 70,000 miles on the clock however the undersurface of the car has some significant rust patches. Phoned a rustproofing outfit who advises that it would cost about £600 for the work! Do people know of any other more cost
• Used cars under £6000/£6500 10 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Looking for a small hatchback (not a city car preferably) My requirements for a car: reliable, cheap to run & maintain, up to 3 yrs old, A/C, cruise control, touch screen, Bluetooth, 5 doors, 0-60mph in under 11s, look good. Extras I would like are heated seats, android auto
• How to get Car Details online? 3 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, Is there a website that requires no registration where you input the car number plate number to get details on screen like?: - Engine size and type and power - Trim - Spec - Previous owners What it is im selling a family friend car on my gumtree
• Car Hire Malaga - Part 2 16 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  As i am sure, regulars know I asked for some advice for car hire in malaga for last week. Here is what happened.. As you know too, I am paranoid about the condition out/in. my old doctor said try  http://www.allincarhire.com/ so I did.. 100 euros
• Ford Focus - Buying repossessed car with superficial damage 10 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I've seen a 2013 Ford Focus at a dealers, which is a finance repossession, and is at least a thousand pounds cheaper than equivalents around. The car drives fine, but there are quite a few small scratches on the paintwork and some loose panels inside the car (drivers side inside door
• VW UP - Idling clutch noise 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  and will not affect its performance. We generally like the car but having traded in a 12 year old Focus with no problem except age, we are disappointed to have this slight rattling noise on the new cars clutch. VW customer service were no more helpful saying they all do it once run in!! Any ideas would
• Rover 75 Cdti - Random fault 7 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My  6 year old Rover has suddenly developed this fault. When driving  along a clicking noise comes from the glove box area and the car stops. The oil light flashes a few times and after a few minutes the car will restart. My . local garage checked it out and also an auto electrician
• Hyundai i20 (2009) - TO BUY OR NOT 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  , but was wrong part. Now apparently car does not need a new starter motor but needs a new head gasket! Question: Should a head gasket need replacement on a 6 month old car. Should I still buy or leave well alone? I don't want to find I've purchased a 'lemon'.
• Minor dings and scratches on secondhand cars 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  of 1 to 3 year old cars from main dealers. I assume, if you go down the repair route, that you get it in writing before completion? Thanks for any advice, T. p.s. Same question re tyres or marks on interior plastics or fabrics?
• Buying imports from Channel Islands 25 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I'm very tempted to buy a car from a dealer who imports 'nearly new' cars (just a few months old) from the Channel Islands. They are apparently used mainly as hire cars and have just a few thou miles on the clock, they come with the balance of the manufacturers warranty (so usually about 2 to 2.5
• Renault Modus (2004 - ) - 04 1.5dci Clutch Slip? 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  (s):- . Is this clutch slip? . Could it be a poorly adjusted clutch (e.g. it's not been released fully when the foot is off the pedal)? . Does this car have a DMF and is this an early sign of it's impending failure? Car is only 3.5 years old and with just under 30k on the clock.
• Family Car Advice 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi people, We are looking to change our car and am looking for some expert advice. I have a 3-dr X Reg 206 1.1 LX with 63000 on the clock and we are looking to change this for a more family orientated car. Our four month old baby is growing fast so we need a 5 dr vehicle. I am looking around X
• SORN cannot be backdated? 15 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have just been reading the DVLA document New Car Tax Rules. It says that SORN lasts 12 months, but apparently it cannot be transferred to a new owner, unlike car tax. So if I buy a SORNed car I must immediately SORN it myself. There is the problem. Supposing I buy such a car part-way through