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• Ford Mondeo 2014 Powershift - Sc*** or Invest 14 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Hello! After just investing the best part of 650 to replace timing belt/water pump and oil and filter change, I have just had gearbox failures from the (what I now learn as notorious) Powershift gearbox. The fault code (as read by the AA) was 'Shift Solenoid D stuck'. I called a local
• 2011 BMW X1 1.8d - Stop/Start failed 19 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  sensor, gearbox neutral indicator calibration or I think the most likely the gearbox electrical connector as the dealer reluctantly changed the sump a while back due to threading the bung and it leaked oil everywhere (now fixed at dealers expense). Any help gratefully received.
• Car servicing, a definition please! 24 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Ok--so most people have their cars SERVICED once a year--but apart from the oil and filter change, top ups, maybe new plugs and an air filter--most of the stuff that's listed is purely a CHECK--as listed in service books. No actual " go for it" servicing carried out at all. Being
• Ford Fiesta - Broquet Fuel Catalyst 27 May 2020 (Forum)
  as evidenced by less need to change into a lower gear. Unfortunately, the oil and motor trade have vested interests in bad-naming products that work well in increasing fuel economy and increasing the lifespan of motor engines. And the Broquet one does work very well, in my experience.
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 1.6 hdi - Front suspension legs 29 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  I had reason to change the front legs, the garage fitted gas struts which are a very harsh ride and makes the front of the car higher, when going over drains and poor road surfaces the front suspension bangs and knocks, as I said the legs top mounts lower wishbones and tyerods been replaced also
• Ford Fiesta mk5 1.25 - Leaking gearbox after renewing drive shaft seal 19 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, two weeks ago I changed my LH cv joint in the same time I replaced the drive shaft seal But today I noticed gearbox oil after leaving my parking space. I'm pretty sure I did not replace the seal correctly, I pushed it too far or not enough idk, i'm confused, should I push the seal
• Mazda 323 - engine warning light 24 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  hi there, would be really grateful for any input.  recently bought  on a 51 plate, low mileage 39000 and only did 1000 miles since last mot so sat idle for most of last year.  engine warning light came on and local garage said all spark plugs furred up and changed all
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - car intermittantly missing 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  , recently changed oil and plugs so i can rule them out, any ideas would be greatly appreciated as i feel like throwing mi trolley jack through the windscreen at the moment lol....... cheers
• Support your small garage 19 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Car well out of warranty, main dealer quoted £ 80 for an oil and filter change( basic service), I am distrustful of these chains of tyre centres that now do servicing( not mentioning any names but have been ripped off in the past), so decided to take my car to a local family garage who
• Nationwide AC - Servicing 29 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Has anyone used the Nationwide Auto centres to have there vehicle serviced? I have looked at there website and looked over what they do for a 'major service' and for the price of £260 (with AA discount) they will do the following - Oil and Filter change Plugs Fuel filter air filter Replace
• SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 02 TDiSE engine temperature - running cool 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I've got a Alahambra TDiSE 2002, the engine hardly ever heats up which affects fuel economy. It as been to different garages including main agents and the thermostat has been changed 4 times, I've disconnected 1 of the radiator fans and put cardboard in front of the radiator but it still doesn't
• Biodiesel content to go from 5% to 7%? 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  is due to rise to 7%, which may lead to more problems. (Some truck operators find that oil and filter changes are needed more often and some have had issues with sludge and algae in fuel since using biodiesel, though this is blamed on storage, as it is presumed OK as it leaves the refinery).
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 02 1998 car starts and runs but cuts out 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  just hope some can help my mums car has developed a fault,where it starts and drives till a EP message is displayed and cuts out,the car has just oil and filter changes but the problem is still there,when the car cuts it wont even turn over even though the battery still has charge,the car has also
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 99 1.0 Sticky accelerator 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  but no change. It has a fair amount of sideways play-is this usual or could it be wear? (car's done 111k) I can see the cable disappearing into the bulkhead-can I put oil on the cable? I don't want to make it worse. Any advice?
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 2003 1.6 Socket size for sump plug ? 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  An odd request, but I don't know what size socket (if it is a hexagonal plug even) for my daughter's Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol. I want to change the oil for her, but until I get the ramps here, and the car, I can't have a look. I'll probably need another socket as our set was stolen
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 00 1.9 dci smoking 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  i have a renault scenic diesel 1.9 dci i have just noitice(at night) that when travelling along exessive smoke is being produced it looks white from the mirror. whrn i put my foot down this changes to grey/black can anyone tell me the reason or help with solving the problem. i was told once
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Auction valuation 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I have decided to get rid of my Picasso. Its a 51 plate and has done 120,000 miles. It has a full Citroen service history (with additional oil changes, if that makes any difference). The Aircon doesn't work and there are faint handprints on the body - it's met Blue. The interior is free from
• 3yr old/8,000mls MB CLK - never serviced 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  and no oil change! I have heard of long life servicing but can a car go 3 yrs without a service and still be a good buy? The are wanting approx £18,000 for this CLK 240 cabriolet
• What would you do? (Selling car, fault) 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  on eBay, where any old piece of rubbish seems to get a good price, describe the fault and just see what happens. Other than that the car is fine. I've changed the oil every 6k, etc.
• The future of luxury cars 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  With all the different factors such as oil prices, congestion, parking, corporate social responsibility, environmental concerns, company car schemes etc, is it just a matter of time before luxury cars are extinct? Currently, since a lot of big cars with big engines depreciate so rapidly