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• Petrol Prices! 17 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  Local petrol station had fuel at 1.42 and now jumped to 1.52.....  I  suspect people will be wondering why I am complaining as it probably more expensive elsewhere.... I was around 1.30 before the petrol shortage fiasco, a few months ago. I never went back to 1.30
• The best Small & Midsize SUV to buy at the moment? 6 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hello I am thinking of buying a new Small or Midsize SUV either through pcp or leasing. Which do you recommend is the best Small or Midsize vehicle going at the moment. For style, reliability, Fuel economy, comfort & safety features.
• Ford Focus - Diesel non starter 30 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Does anybody know why I cannot get my 2005 1.6 focus diesel to start I have been carrying out some repairs I have bleed the fuel system of air but it will still not start! It turns over very well on a new battery
• Peugeot 2008 hdi - Tank Seal 30 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I removed the Fuel Sender on this car I have just bought, I completly forgot what position the seal was in! Should it be placed on top of the Tank with the Sender resting on top of it? Or dose the large rubber Seal sit inside the threaded closing ring? thanks in advance
• Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo 7 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia 2002, the car was driving for about 15mins and then starts to loose power and cut out, I took it to a mechanic and the tested it and changed the fuel pump. Took it away and about after the same time started to loose power and cut out! any ideas?
• Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD 2003 double cab pick up - lack of enine power 13 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have just had a new fuel injector pump fitted [at great expense] only to find that the engine is still flat . Any idea what it could be ?
• XTrail - Best diesel engine cleaner 28 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking for a diesel engine cleaner and I have seen the following popup regularly on the web :-   Halfords Millers Diesel Power Sport  Forte DPF Cleaner and Regenerator PowerEnhancer BG 244 Diesel Fuel Cleaner   Anyone have any
• peugeot expert 2.0 HDI 2002 - Van not running correctly...... 7 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  When you hit around 50mph the van rocks forwards and back like you are blipping the throttle or its searching for fuel? It takes a while to build up more speed or get much faster. Any ideas please?
• golf mk3.5 - erratic idle- ideas please 21 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i have a Golf Cabriolet 1999 1.6 it has an erratic idle, i have checked air filter and sprayed carb cleaner into the inlet. im going to change the fuel filter next. Any suggestions as to what should be done/checked next? 
• Peugeot Partner - Peugeot partner diesel leak 6 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I have a diesel leak from the throttle shaft on the fuel pump under the bonnet (partner van 1997), in one of the forums the advice given was to change the top cover. Is this easy to do or will I have to get my wallet out? Thanks in advance
• No money at petrol station..what happens? 20 May 2010 (Forum)
  when i purchased fuel today there was some woman going around asking to lend money claiming the attendant in the garage would let her go without paying surley if you go in and explain they must have a procedure for people that genuinely forget their money/credit card
• Difference between normal diesel and Shell V-Power 25 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I was wondering what the difference is between V-Power diesel and normal diesel fuel Is it like super unleaded petrol but for diesel (i.e. potential to make the car go a bit quicker) ? Sorry to sound thick but I genuinely do not know.
• Volvo S70/V70 (1996 - 2000) - 97 2.0 Starting 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Had my v70 for 1 wk ....will start but not run..(cuts out)...replaced cam sensor and fuel filter. When it run on its owen ....it runs sweet...anybody had same problem or anybody with any idears.
• Half price BP petrol - fraud in Birmingham 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  BBC reports petrol being offered to drivers for half price. Fraudster fills car, charges 50% and pays with a fraudulent CC. £3000 fuel taken in a matter of days Full Story news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8268121.stm
• Toyota Previa (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 Mis-fuelling- permanent damage ? 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I am considering buying a Previa that has been miss fueled (petrol > diesel) according the dealer printout. Is this a reason not to buy ie. does it cause long term engine problems ?
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 00 2.2dt on board computer problems 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  i am having problems with the on board computer.my fuel consumption is stuck on 99.9mpg which in turn is throwing all other readings out apart from trip.Is there an easy way to reset this or kick start it again?
• Diesel - The greatest question in the Universe 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Why does the noisyness of diesel vehicles vary so much for identical makes/models. Some cars are quiet and subdued at tickover whilst other examples of an identical car can have a sharp percussive clattery sound to them. Any views, driving style, fuel brand etc ?????
• Scenic Diesel starting problem 25 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  hi i have an 02 plate 1.9dci . did a 300 mile trip home. went to move later and refused to start. engine turns but does not fire at all. does not even try. fuel is coming from pump. any ideas where i start to look ? thanks.
• new economy driving technique 29 May 2007 (Forum)
  anyone else read the article in auto express about this new super economy driving technique which results in better fuel consumption figures than even the manufacturers claim? i thought april fools joke, but then its not even april anymore sounds amazing if its true
• Pug 106 - MOT failure 13 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Today my pug 106 failed mot on fuel emitions,the test centre said i need a new cat and lamda sensor does this sound right i have no reason to not believe them but just want some reasurance any advise would be helpful ta Andrew,