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• Clarkson on Diesels 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Any adverse comment about diesel cars seems to be regarded as heresy by many in the Backroom. Mention of Jeremy Clarkson is also guaranteed to get adverse reaction in this forum. Therefore his report on the BMW 530d in today's Sunday Times will upset both camps. Actually for all his Tongue
• Blocked washer jets 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  ) Halfords own brand. The car is 4.5 years old so is the problem now inevitable? I know that algae can breed in my bottle of diluted product if it is continually left in daylight. -- L'escargot by name, but not by nature.
• Dead Battery under Warranty 22 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I had my first experience of 'modern' sudden & total battery failure the other day. As it was a 36mth warranty 'Car Jack' (exide) and just 26mths old I took it back to Makro, with the receipt. I was half prepared for them to say something about a proportional refund, but they swapped it without
• Clonking noise on Corolla vvti brakes... 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My 2000 (old shape) Corolla recently had a seized front brake disc - corrosion had 'welded' the pad to the disc, according to the RAC man who fixed it - which he did by sanding the disc down. Only problem now is that I think the corrosion spot is still there - the car sounds like something
• VW Caravelle TDi battery light 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  sometimes after starting up the battery light on my 7 month old caravelle glows very faintly for about a minute (even when driving). I've had the car for a month and during that time have had a towbar fitted. Unfortunately, as the wife uses it most of the time I do not know if the problem
• abs sensor output 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know how to check the voltage outputs of the abs sensors on an old honda Prelude? Problem: Alb warning light comes on and stays on after car has travelled a few metres, perhaps indicating sensor fault. Where exactly do I put multitest meter probes? What should meter reading be doing
• Intelligent road signs 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I was amazed (and impressed) by a signpost that I came across in a Wiltshire village the other day. It is one of those old villages where the road goes down to one lane to squeeze between the houses. Also there is a blind crest and a tight corner to contend with. However as I approached this bit
• Mercedes C220 CDI Diesel 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me any information on the above please? I am interested in buying one of these, a 1999 V Reg which has done 50K miles and is on sale for £11.5K. Despite an exhaustive search on the web I cannot find many details on this model. Some people seem to be of the view that the old style
• 1.8 T Passat Estate 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I run an 18 month old Passat which has given me no trouble over 8000 miles but I am due to take the car abroad for some high mileage driving. I am a little worried about all the info on USA websites regarding faulty ignition coils on this model and wonder if some knowledgeable person could give me
• Golf VR6 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone out there know anything about VR6 camchains/tensioners? I own a VR6 (5 years old 65K miles FVWSH). The car is making a nasty thrashy rattly sound which I understand is the camchain tensioners wearing (after 65K miles!!). Trouble is, garages, even main dealers & specialists say 'don't worry
• Mondeo ST-24 1 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Attention all ST-24 Mondeo drivers - I am considering the purchasing of such a vehicle, circa 3 years old and 30-40k miles and would like to hear from other owners of their experience. In particular, I would like to try and understand the frequency of the the engine management problems which
• Mazda 323 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have an old Mazda 323 H Reg and since the bad weather started I have had problems with the electrics. Every morning the car does start but the engine keeps missing and I end up feeling like a kangaroo. But what is strange is that after stopping and turning off engine for 10 mins then starting up
• Black Box 20 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  The BBC news tonight carried a story about parents of a 17 year old in the USA who had fitted a Black Box to his car. It enabled them to monitor his speed, acceleration and braking. It occurred to me that if we made it compulsory to fit them in the UK, together with a GPS tracker, we could do
• AA/RAC Inspections - worth it? 18 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Sorry if this has been discussed before - I searched and couldn't find anything. I am considering buying a 10 year old car with full dealer service history in mint condition. I have test driven it with a list of pointers to look for and am satisfied that it's okay - I'm no mechanic so
• Vehicle Registration V5. 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently bought a three year old car from a reputable dealer that specialises in ex-fleet vehicles. At the time of the purchase the dealer wasn't in possesion of the V5 (Vehicle Registration Document) but has claimed that one has been applied for on my behalf. Firstly, can he apply
• Audi A6 Avant v BMW 5 Series Touring 15 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a 3 yr old diesel, probably a 1.9TDi Audi or 525d BMW with circa 30,000 to 40,000 miles on the clock. Apart from Climate Control I'm relaxed about spec. and intend to keep it for 2 - 3 yrs. I do about 25k per annum. Any thoughts on the conparison between running costs
• Shipping Cougar To Australia 16 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  > > I have the opportunity to work in Sydney for the next 2 to 3 years, an > opportunity which I am finding hard to resist. > There is a downside however, I will be hit with a big loss when I sell my 3 year old( 18,000 miled )Ford V6 Cougar, which I have had since new, before > departing
• Saxo suspension 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  My two year old Saxo has a loud knock when changing gear on the move. It sounds like a worn drive shaft [has only done 9000miles. it is a 1.1]. My local Citroen dealer says this is normal. In amazement at this I contacted Citroen Customer Care in Slough. They say they are aware of a noise
• Alfa Spark Plug nightmare! 3 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I visited the Science Museum today. They have an interesting display of old cars and a number of cutaway engines - including the current 2.0 16v 4cyl and 3.0 24 V6 units. My question is HOW on earth do you change the spark plugs - they appear to be burried at least 6" below the rocker cover. I
• Non-ECU Diesels 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  In the ?Cavalier Replacement? thread, David Woollard made the point: ?It is still a point everyone has to learn that ECU fuel injection in old cheap cars is going to be a major problem in years to come, often they aren't worth fixing.? He went on to suggest a (non-ECU) Xantia diesel