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  Taking a back seat 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a Mum of two I, like most Mums, share the school run with other Mums. My husband tells me that I should not let my children sit in the rearmost seats...
• Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - 98 1.6 Location of coolant temp sensor on 1.6 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The Daewoo is showing the classic symptoms of knackered temp sensor -- runs fine when warm, but jumpy when cold. Nudge the gas pedal, and the revs dip sharply for a fraction of a second (such that the exterior lights dip in the dark), then rebound back up to where they should be. When the car
• Honda Civic Coupe/Citroen Xsara Coupe 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My sister is just about to sell her MG to downsize on running costs and improve security for her parking issues. Shes quite keen on the Puma, but due to the issues with short cold runs with the 1.7 model ( which is her primary driving ), she will only consider the 1.4/1.6 models which are quite
• Toyota Yaris - Diesel or petrol 6 May 2022 (Forum)
  I am looking for a replacement hatchback for my 1.3 Yaris. I would like to go for a larger engine say 1.5 to 1.7. I do approx 100 miles per week, usual split is 1 run of 60 miles plus lots of local runs of 2 to 3 miles each. Is this use better suited to a diesel or petrol car?
• vauxhall corsa 2008 - fitting radio 22 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I am trying to fit an aftermarket headunit to my corsa and it needs a supply from the accessory side of the ignition switch. It has no cigarette lighter but has an accessory socket but the supply to this is only there when the car is running. Does anyone know where to run a cable from.that
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol 2004 reg - Vauxhall Astra 1.6 starting problem 16 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help. Vauxhall Astra starting problem. On minute it start the next it does not. When started runs fine. It has now got engine light on. It switches of and runs fine untill I restart it then back on. Thanks for looking.
• Volkswagen Vento (1992 - 1996) - 1996 1.8 loss of power 12 May 2009 (Forum)
  The car runs OK for about 1 hour then I have a loss of power at road junctions etc, sometimes stops and starts first time, sometimes starts after it has cooled down. Have changed plugs, points and leads went Ok on long run then had the same problem again.
• Petrol / Diesel capacity. 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  A long established supermarket nearby occaisionlly runs out of diesel, the new one down the road doesnt, even when super market 1 runs out and it has increased demand. Does anyone know if new refueling stations have a more even Petrol / Diesel storage split to reflect current use. I assume
• where to buy universal door gaitor? 9 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  i need a pair of universal rubber boot/gaitors to run wires into a car that doesnt have any(small boot that runs between door and pillar) scrap yard has failed to yelid anything suitable i seem to remember seeing them when universal c/l kits were all the rage, but cannot find any for sale
• ESSO 'on the run' stations 8 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I recently went into 2 separate Esso ststions in our locality (Reading). All I wanted was some spare brake light bulbs, however it now seems these stations...
• Car costs 26 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  As most people will know diesels cost about £1000-1500 more to buy new over the simular petrol petrol models. If you keep the car along time it shoule work out cheaper in the long run. However if you do an average mileage of about 10-12000 per year and look a three (3) year running cost, how do you
• "Crackdown" on the school run 5 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Article in today's Observer at http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1032705,00.html "Measures to be introduced include reducing the number...
• Squeeky Laguna 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  1999 'T' Laguna 1.8 RTE Problem being is that when the engine is running there seems to be a squeel similar to a chirping bird coming from the engine. When the car revs faster, the louder and quicker the squeel which leads me to that it is either a belt problem or a bearing that has run dry
• Thermostat: regulator or on/off valve? 2 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  My 96 Polo 1.6 petrol has started running cool as indicated by the gauge and a noticeable reduction of heater temperature. I suspect the coolant thermostat but have never had a definitive answer to the question "what regulates coolant temperature?". If the thermostat is acting purely as a coolant
• Citroen AX - poor running 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  The other half's AX 1.0 litre has been playing up - she can't get the revs up enough to get out of 2nd making for a top speed of around 30mph. Engine just...
• peugeot fuel economy 28 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  i own a peugeot 406 2ltr glx saloon and was wondering if anybody else was suffering from very poor fuel economy 18.4 mpg around town?i get low 30s on a motorway run at 80-85 mph the car is fully peugeot serviced and runs very well. how much difference will turning the a/c off? the car has covered
• BMW X1 - SE 2017 used wrong tyres 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  A few days ago my dad purchased a used X1 from a franchised Vauxhall dealer. I'm very unimpressed with the standard of the car however he went against my advice and purchased it. He had confirmed via email that it was fitted with run flat tyres, however this is not the case. He is elderly
• 2010 Honda CRV 2.2 iDtec - Upgrading to an AGM battery 3 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My battery is showing it's age and have been deciding on it's replacement. I am a great believer in having power in reserve and after a bit of research I read on one site that it was a worthwhile upgrade fitting an AGM battery if you are not doing many miles and mostly short runs
• Van suggestion 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hello. I currently have a 2005 fiat scudo. Starting to get abit battered now. Im thinking in the new year prehaps get a newer van. Prehaps a smaller one cos i only carry a few tools occasionally and odd dump run. I mainly use the van to drive a couple a miles a day to work
• Lexus RX300 (Harrier) - Lexus keeps going intermittently dead 25 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi This is my first post so hello to all. My Dad is having a a bit of trouble with his Lexus Harrier, basically imported version of the RX300. One morning all starts ok. Runs ok. Doesn't cut out at all as you would drive normally. However, when you stop it and turn