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• extreme bangernomics 8 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Two blokes I know do nothing to their cars, zilch, nada, a Mazda Mx5 20 years old and a Jag S type pretty old. Jag cost about £800 and has merrily gone on for two years or so. Jag guy just runs them til they break and buys another, how they don't just stop running I don't know.
• Unknown - Part time four wheel drive 17 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Are there any cars out there that normally run in two wheel drive but can be switched to four wheel drive for the occasional bad weather days. This would avoid the cost of permanent four wheel drive. Or has development over the years brought better economy for the 4x4 car? Is there much difference
• renault scenic 1.9dci (54) - misfire and loss of power 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  i have a renault scenic 1.9dci (54) plate which is struggling to start, when started will not tick over and seems to be only running on 3 cylinders, at high revs it runs fine but when at low revs it cuts out and struggles to restart, any help would be most appreciated please
• any - daytime running lights 8 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  i have read all the for and against arguments for retro fitting drl's and believe as long as legal lights are used its up to the vehicle owner to decide,what...
• Mondeo tddi - Mondeo tddi wont run help 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
   Can anybody help me? I have a 2001 mondeo tddi when the fuel gets to quarter of a tank of diesel it starts to cut out and the glowplug light flashes...
• SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 08 2.3 Fuel Grade?? 7 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, The dealer says that the SAAb 9-5 HOT will run on 'ordinary' unleaded but the car manual says its requires 98 RON which super unleaded. Obviously I will play safe and go with the book, but is there scope for running 95 RON? Regards. FTF
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 2000 1.5d engine running problems 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  having had a dead battery replaced the car is very noisy and has a distinct lack of power, it is also smoking heavily when trying to accelerate. local...
• '98 Fiat Ducato - no indicators/ hazards 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Indicators and hazards packed up tonight. They are run off seperate fuses so I'm doubting its a fuse problem Does everything point to a flasher unit? Do the hazards and flashers typically run off one flasher unit? I'm trying to get some clues before having a look in the morning. Many thanks
• Passat diesel glow plug warning light 27 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  My 2002 Passat diesel after about 30 secs after switching on ignition ( engine running or not) flashes the "glow plug " warning light and the message "engine workshop" appears , the glow plug light keeps flashing , the car starts and seems to run as normal except for the flashing light ?? Any ideas?
• Omega running costs 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I bought a 1996 V6 Omega (101K miles) 4 months ago and so far it has had the following replaced/ repaired: warped front discs and pads, corroded rear discs...
• Mercedes Benz E350d - Anyone running one of these? 7 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  As above. What are they like to live with? Real life MPG? Are they much better than Audi these days? Would I be better getting the 2 litre C...
• Honda Izy - Honda IZY Mower will not start 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I have a Handa Izy mower that will not start. If I remove the air filter and squirt fuel direct into the carb, it will start and carry on running fine. Aslo after it has run for a few minutes it will start straight away. But each week I go to use it, I have to go thriugh the same
• Cheap to run MPV £3000 9 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Need to change from our family sized car to something bigger. A 6 seater would be preferable, petrol. Nothing too powerful 1.6,reliable and cheap to run.We...
• BMW 325i Msport - Run flat tyres 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Just about to change full set of tyres on 2006 BMW 325i M sport for 2nd time. Original & replacement, 4 years ago, Bridgestone Potenza and each time around...
• Best diesel to run privately VAG?CDTI?TDCI?HDI? 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All, Just a quick question, Thinking of escaping the punitive VED charges. Which diesel will be the most reliable/cheapest to operate (based on experiences)...
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.7 engine stutter 7 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  hi ive just purchased a 94 astravan 1.7td the problem i have is at low speed the engine stutters as though its running out of fuel but at speeds over 40 the engine runs fine could you tell me what could be causing this thanks chazz
• Charity run car Nolfolk to Gibraltar - £250 budget 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi everyone im looking for a car to take part in a charity race from Norfolk to Gibraltar.The budget is 250.So far seen a diesel cavalier on ebay with...
• Run-flat tyres and puncture repairs 2 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The new generation of these tyres - as fitted to BMW 1 & 3 series - are good for up to about 150 miles when punctured. As I understand it, you should then...
• Vehicle running costs 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  i am a taxi driver/operator. the council have invited the trade to justify an increase in the fares this year. therefore, if anyone could point me in the...
• espace with no power to fuel pump 23 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  My Renault Espace 1990 Petrol injection won't fire. Mechanic has confirmed it runs if power is run directly to the fuel pump, but otherwise pump receives no power. He suggested ECU controls fuel pump so that's been computer checked and is OK. He thinks there is a relay somewhere but cannot locate