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• Mondeo 1999 2L petrol zetec - engine breather 7 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The car was bought 2 years old and has been well looked after. Total mileage is 147,443 but over the past few months engine oil consumptiion has increased markedly  (it used negligible amounts till then).  I remember once reading that faulty engine breathers can cause
• VW Golf Mk4 - Temperature Gauge Failure 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Golf failed to register. There was no problem with the coolant level.  On the return journey there was the same problem but after about 10 miles the gauge suddenly registered correctly. There is no point in taking the car
• Pegeout 206 - automatic gear problem 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  appreciated before I take it anywhere and get charged the earth for this old car.
• Audi A3 Sportback - Incorrect insurance history 2 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise... My car was hit a copuple of years ago with no fault to myself  My insurance company say i have an additional claim that I dont recognise   I've contacted my old company, who have put,in writing, that they don't recognise the claim my new
• 2010 Peugeot 407 SW Diesel - Slow Crank?? 5 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  No not the poster although those that know me might think so!! Car is approaching 3 years old and with the cold weather the crank is quite slow to the point that I am thinking about replacing the battery, but they last longer than that don't they? Which makes me think it could be charging
• Looking for cheap to run estate for less than 3k 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Looking to replace  a old caddy van with an estate car (require a large load space),  ideally dont want to spend more than about 3k.  Can anyone suggest any models to consider? At what mileage or age do problems tend to start on older models? I only intend
• Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 - what to look for when buying secondh 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi My daughter is about to buy her first car, and quite likes the Pug 206 (as her mum has one).  personally, I don't, but I'll not be driving it. It will probably be ten years old, for £1000 and 60k - 80k miles.  What problems should I specifically look out for when
• '98 VW Polo 1.4CL - Droning noise from engine? 20 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Got a new noise coming from my car as of today. At around 20 it sounds like someone blowing air down a cardboard tube. As I accelerate it gets louder, around 40+ it sounds like an old prop driven airplane. As best I can tell it's coming from the front, perhaps slightly to the left
• 5k Challenge 17 May 2012 (Forum)
  ,   Looking for some help on the 5K challenge, the £5k is the total I am looking to pay.   Looking for a decent vehicle to do over 35,000+ miles a year that is both reliable and fuel efficient. I would be the only passenger mainly motorway driving, old car was a petrol 1.2 which
• Second hand prices...wtf? 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  What on earth has happened to second hand car prices? Last time I was considering an upgrade I could pick up a low mileage 3y old Grand Picasso for about 6k. A year later it's more like 7.5k. Is this the same across the board? My guess is that this must reflect price gouging by retailers
• Ford S-Max - Windscreen repair problem 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  the original unrepaired areas. The car is only 12 weeks old, any suggestions to whats caused this and how I can correct it.
• Ford Escort 1.6 si - not starting 12 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I bought this escort 1.6 si " n " reg  as a non runner due to water pump & thermostat needed changing, i have replaced the water pump, cam belt, drive belt, spark plugs, made sure the engine was in line for tdc properly but it will not start, it is a low miliege car with 68,000 very
• Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I have never got into these before but our 3 year old Colt is about to pass out of warranty.  We have been offered 1,2 or 3 years of extended breakdopwn cover for £275, £409 or £589.  The car is well looked after.  Regadless whether the same deal is cheaper
• vauxhall corsa 2001 - help!! 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  can any1 help? im fitting a new stereo in my car 2001 corsa and it seemed pretty straight forward plugging the 2 wiring plugs together,it worked great till i opened the door and a buzzer noise started and the central locking wont work with the new stereo,??when i put old stereo back
• Ford Focus 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  Been checking on my local Ford dealers site and there are quite a few 57 plate 1.6 Focuses for sale for £ 6995. What are running costs like for this and are they reliable? My old man hated Fords and always told me to avoid them and some of this prejudice has carried on for me as I
• 2001 Mondeo Zetec 1.8 - Number plates 6 May 2010 (Forum)
  What's the law regarding what has to be on a legal licence plate? I need new ones and don't want one of those poncey italic fonts, just plain old legal lettering - I'm sure I've heard that to pass the MOT, the postcode of the car's original dealer must be in smaller lettering underneath
• Ford Focus II - spark plugs rusting in 4 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I have got a 1.8petrol mark 2 focus old shape of mark two (january 2008) can anyone say when the mod came in on stopping water out of washer jet pipes rusting the spark plugs in , or what the mod looks like I see traces of water under the bonnet and wondered if my car is pre
• Honda FR-V 3+3 MPV (2004 - 2009) - 06 2.0D Can't select reverse. 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have just had the call - "Dad I can't get reverse gear". Apparently No2 daughter can select all forward gears and the car moves forward but reverse can not be selected, described as "It just goes into 6th". Any help appreciated.
• Ford Fiesta (2009 - ) - 09 1.6 Brand New/Engine Warning Light 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  The engine warning light flashed on this morning on my less than a week old Fiesta. It only came on for a couple or three seconds and the car seems to drive OK. Its has done less than 500 miles so I am a bit concerned. Should I be worried or just keep going and see if it happens again thanks
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.6 Replace battery or not 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  What is the BRs advice on car batteries. I have an 06 Focus with the original Ford battery. So out of warranty and coming up to 4 years old. My experience with Fords is that their batteries in the past don't last long, and I've usually had to replace everyone. Would you change it before it gives