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• Diesel injector pump info. 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone found worthwhile info on the web to assist in stripping down diesel injector pumps? I would normally fit an exchange unit if needed on a modern car but have a spare pump (u/s due to diesel leaks) for the old Land Rover and would like to have a fiddle. The search engines don't seem
• Peugeot 309 boot leak 10 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  My Pug 309 has a leak in the boot which seem common to all 309's and the bad thing about it is that you get a large build up of water under the rear seats which in time will badly stain or ruin them all together and effects its re-sale value. Does anybody know how I can stop this leak ?
• 2017 Audi A3 2.0L TFSI Sportback Sport S-Tronic - Difficulties selling a car privately on Autotrader 30 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I recently advertised my car for sale on Autotrader. It is a 67 plate with 54000 miles and in excellent condition. Having included 48 photos and a wordy...
• Jaguar XF 3.0 S X250 - Changing Battery X250 2015 XF & Avoiding Issues 16 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend the best battery for a late X250 2015 XF 3.0S and the best way to fit it without encountering any problems? I keep reading about...
• Likelihood of car being written off on no-claim 10 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  a claim   I’m afraid if my insurers come to inspect my car they may try to write it off as a category S. I do not think the damage is significant, but there is a small dent in the fender and the gap between the fender and the hood is very slightly larger than the other side. I
• Toyota Avensis Tourer 1.8 Valvematic Multidrive S - Looking after Toyota CVT 25 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  April this year we bought a 62 plate Avensis estate (with the 1.8 petrol and CVT 'box), which we like very much. Whilst the Toyota CVT seems generally...
• Ford Galaxy - Leg/stomach room 29 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  of the seat to the bottom of the steering wheel?  I've mentioned the Galaxy but also considering something like a grand c4 picasso, c-max, s-max etc.  I did think a range rover or discovery would be a good bet but they're actually awful!  Also tried a VW transporter and a transit Due
• MPV diesel engines to avoid? 6 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  fancy. All in the 2004-2010 range due to budget. 1) S-Max (or galaxy but I don't like it as much) 2) C4 Grand Picasso 3) Grand Scenic (MK3) 4) Sharan  5) Zafira 6) Honda CR-V (Like the MK3 but budget would point to the MK2) All of them offer
• Jeep Cherokee - Jeep 6.4 litre Hemi V8 experience-s***storm or not 15 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  As I am going to be spending some time in Oztralia and as buying a large engined car in the UK puts one at risk of being publically burnt at the stake,I...
• Honda Civic type s gt - Used car, no mot disc, mot is up in May 6 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I just bought a car today off of a dealership. I couldn't fill in the v5c forms as he is waiting on them coming back from the dvla as the license plate...
• Focus MK1 1.6 Auto - Focus Auto noise/vibration. 1 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, I just wondered if anyone has any pointers as to why my Focus is acting weird. It seems to vibrate violently whilst driving, but only sometimes. The other day whilst reversing up a slight incline there wasa sort of sharp clicking noise at the front N/S. Iwas outside and saw
• Citroen C1 - Cat C - any way to ascertain the damage? 10 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I have seen a 2012 Citroen C1 which is Cat C. The owner states he carried out the repairs (new o/s rear door & repair to o/s rear wheel arch). He has the VIC.  I asked if he had any pictires of the damage - he says no. So I wondered is it possible to find out what
• Audi - Manual 6-speed or Auto 7-speed box? 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  (in that sector) that he's ever owned. I guess if you were spending £30-40K you'd undoubtedly plump for the auto but I wonder if it's worth it if only spending low £20Ks & fitted to a 1.4 donkey? CO2 for the manual is 123 and 116 for the S tropic, so the auto drops down a group saving £75 from Yr2 (at current
• Luton or Dagenham? Ford or Vauxhall?? 1 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ? Are you VIctorious in your Vauxhall or Fabulous in your Ford? Find vigour in your Viva or fun in your Fiesta? Cool in your Cavalier or ecstatic in your Escort, we could go on and on unlike most of the cars of the 60's & 70's. It would seem the loyalty shown to both brands was indeed very strong
• Skoda Fabia vRS - Ideas for replacement for Skoda Fabia 1.4 VRS 9 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  On the shortlist are: VW Golf GT 1.4TSI ACT DSG (17 “ wheels only though – will this affect ride?) Audi A3 Sportback SE 1.4 ACT (can get this on 16 “ wheels , cheaper then GolfGT too?) Audi A1 Sport 1.4 TSI ACT S-tronic
• VW Golf MK5 DSG Estate - VW Golf MK5 DSG High Rev's on Some Gear Changes 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  .  The engine is also up to temperature.  I also have paddle shift, if I force a change in 3rd at 2000 rpm into 4th it changes no problem and holds there until it goes back into auto mode and then it reverts back to 3rd gear again and will hold until 2300ish rpm.  In sport 'S' mode the change happens
• Ford S-MAX - Heater Fan Speed 13 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 2011 2l tdci which has had an annoying fault since new. The heater /aircon fan works fine when you set the temperature at 18 or above and regulates...
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - mini cooper camshaft sensor failed 21 May 2013 (Forum)
  had a camshaft sensor fitted 10 months ago which has now failed. there is  a 2 year warranty on part. bmw mini refuse to replace the part as...
• Fiat Panda Multijet 2006 - Suitable fault code reader 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  be like a chimpanzee trying to do brain surgery.  On the 60's and 70's vehicles I was brought up on, the most complex electronic component was an SU fuel pump.  But the need for fuel economy and the fact that all the old cars are worn out has forced us to buy a modern one.  I realise
• VW Golf MK4 - VW Golf 2001.....what to do??? 10 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  o/s front suspension assy and replaced shock absorber