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• Car won't start in the garage after MOT & Service 6 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  a coincidence and it’s no bodies fault.   After further research it appears that these cars are prone to the timing chain slipping if it’s not considered during an oil change.   The garage have agreed to fit a new timing chain free of charge however we’re
• All - Dangerous Attitudes 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  serviced bar an oil and filter change every two years. Previously a number of members felt it was adequate to have your tyres checked as part of the MOT. They would probably think I have OCD as a check pressures, the treads (including sidewalls and also looking for uneven wear) and for any foreign objects
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - Mini for SWMBO, yes or no? 9 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  with the same lump. I've read about all the cam chain problems and the 'death rattle'. I was wondering though if the 122bhp engine had an equally bad reputation or is it basically okay if its had regular oil changes? Thanks again in advance
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Tyre advice etc. 19 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  out of steam at 70 mph. 3. Auto box seems to want to change up the gears too early. 4. engine oil leaf, steering box leak, fuel filter head leak, left hand rear chasis leg rotten, need just about every brake pipe replaced, ACE system still fitted and needs deactivated, air
• Mondeo 140 2.0 TDCi - Out of warranty - keep with main dealer servicing? 28 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  My car is 2.5 year old and within a few hundred miles of hitting 60k and thus out of warranty. So far I have had it serviced each time at the same main dealer and have had no issues. Following advice here, I got an oil and filter change by a mate about 6k miles after the last service
• Hyundai Santa Fe - great car but only up to 5' 10" 31 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  . It hasn't lost any oil or coolant.  It is going in for a service soon.  The only thing is I am 6 feet tall and it is built for, er, SMALL PEOPLE>  I CAN'T STAND IT. I REALLY CAN'T. I do not advise anyone over 5' 10" to buy this.  I do long miles and my legs
• Zafira 1.8 petrol '07 - Intermittent misfire 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have an occasional misfire usually at low revs when under power. Its never cut out or failed to start. Sometimes it goes months and then reappears. Changed plugs and it seemed to disappear for ages.Checked codes (with a simple tool) last week and there was nothing stored. However, yesterday
• Renault laguna 2.2 dci 52 reg - Smoky diesel 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  the engine with the on/off button. Lots of soot on the floor at the exhaust. the EGR valve was changed a 3 months ago and oil checked about 3 weeks ago. Any ideas as to what it could be?
• Peugeot 308 - Second hand car engine test 5 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  of the oil filler and increase the rpm. If you feel any blow on your hand it's bad, if not it's good.Do you agree with this? What else can I check to test the engine? I am a bit suspicious about the engine because I realized that there is no antifreeze in the expansion tank. Since the car
• Daewoo Korando - Jerky Auto Transmission 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  to tow a horse trailer and hasn't even done that for a few months, so I don't want to spend a lot on it but equally don't want to scrap it. The handbook says that the auto transmission and filter should never need its fluid changed. It needs Castrol TQ95 which isn't available as far as I can tell. My
• Nissan Micra K12 - Nissan Micra overheating problem. 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  . The fan was not kicking in so I will change the temp sensor too. The problem is this, I topped it up again and there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust, all coolant was lost so I suspected the head gasket, however, there is no milky residue in the engine or the expansion tank. I did
• Volkswagon Polo 1.4 TDi (twist) - Volkswagon Polo 1.4 TDi (twist) Possible purchase 28 May 2011 (Forum)
  state? Also are there any glaring issues with these that I should be wary of? I hear oil changes in these are expensive, not sure when the cambelt will need doing.  
• Citroen Synergie 1.9td 1999 - rattles and smoke from xud 1.9td 3 May 2011 (Forum)
  although it appears to be ticking over very nicely. Air filter is clean.  Oil and cambelt were changed recently. Any ideas would be great as this was meant to be a cheap car and any problems i shall have to fix myself as cant afford the garage bill. And finally where is the rev
• Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI 2006 - Temperature 21 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  a DIY oil change on Saturday but cant be sure if this problem is related or has been happening for a few weeks. The temp gauge isnt something I normally look at. When I got home I started the car in test mode and the engine temperature was showing as 107c so the engine was definatly hot
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 - Keeps Cutting Out When Warm 8 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  we have a 2000 golf cabriolet colour concept which when warm keeps cutting out. The rev counter drops to zero, the oil light flashes then the battery light flashes and car dies. You have to stop the car, key out and then re start it but as engine gets warmer it cuts out more frequently. Read
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 00 1.8 Lambda sensor? 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My rev counter is eratic on tic over and whilst driving, seems to be worse under 50miles an hour the overall performance is very poor engine management light is on continually had diagnostics twice first one was intermittent misfire and was suggested a valve was sticking new oil and additives were
• Ridiculous news items 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Is it me, or are the news items getting sillier? Mazdas are 'perfect as company cars'. That's fair enough, the 6 is a lolvely looking car, and it's probably great as long as it's not you paying for frequent oil changes because the diesel particulate filter fills the sump with diesel. But we
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1999 1.0 - Cutting out on start-up 28 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  as normal. This has been an ongoing problem over the past month or two, but is now getting much worse and is nearly happening on a dialy basis. I have recently had a service, oil change and spark plugs replaced. (Also I am a newbie when it comes to car engines) Any idea's or help appreciated, Thanks
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1999 1.9D 'Lights On' buzzer not working 27 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  the buzzer. I read that the buzzer is integral to the instrument cluster, cannot be changed, but rarely goes faulty anyway. Apparently the most common fault is the driver's door switch, but I've tested the switch and it is definately working. Does anyone know if the buzzer is activated by a relay? I've
• SEAT Ibiza II (1993 - 1999) - Ibiza GTi Cupra Sport - things to look for?? 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of changing my Ka to the above - I accept insurance will be a challenge (I'm only 24!) but the increased running costs currently seem favourable to shelling out on the engine work required on the Ka (drinking oil) and getting it through the MOT in July. A friend is likely selling her