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• Renault Laguna 05’ Turbo Problems 2 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I have Renault Laguna 1.9 DCI 2005 and It’s been a very long time since i started fixing it, and I’m desperate now i need your help! The car had no power whatsoever I checked the EGR, changed it and i still had the same problem, i took put the egr and the turbo sound was very loud
• Tiguan 2013, 24,000 miles. 4WD. - Clutch release bearing? 2 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, Would really appreciate some help. Our manual 6-speed Tiguan recently had its gearbox removed and refurbed after a hole developed in the casing a spewed oil everywhere. It’s gone back in, and for a few weeks
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  Should I buy a BMW 640d with 100k on the clock? 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about...
• Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI Saloon (143hp CVT) - 2011 Reg - Any Red Flags - Audi Extended Warranty - Go-NoGo 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  ) So far - My car has been maintained according to the Audi schedule and recently undergone MOT (Mar-2014) and a Full service / Oil change as a part of my service plan
• Vauxhall corsa 1.2 - Cold starting problem 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi John I have a corsa for my daughter and have a cold starting problem. The parts I have changed are, engine oil (5/40 grade) and filter, coil pack, plugs, air filter, fuel filter and MAF (mass airflow meter) twice and temperature switch. When cold I cannot start the engine, its
• Ford Fiesta 2003 Duratec - Engine noises 9 May 2010 (Forum)
  ,   Recently I have noticed more noise than usual from my engine.   It is a 1.4 duratec with 140K; it has regular oil and filter changes (Castrol Magnatec 5W/30
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - Faulty brakes - possible skid risk? 10 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  braking, violently went into a skid/slide. I released the brakes and corrected the skid, and stopped safely, but was a bit shaken up. I put it down to oil or diesel on the road and thought nothing of it. Anyway, a similar thing happened to my sister (she owns the car now), and it's taken me a while
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.9T Diagnostic light on when cold,goes off whe 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all. Need some advice from the pros. Just purchased an Turbo Diesel(DHX/XUD9)with 88K on the clock. It was a mess being in limp mode. With air in the diesel, glowplugs not working and was just running bad. Replaced air/fuel/oil filters, glowplugs, changed engine and gearbox oil.Starts first
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.7 noisy air con compressor. 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  service station and done the basic checks; oil level, fluids, belt tension etc.. everything seems ok. After a break I carried on my way. However as soon as I got arrived, and the engine was stationary, it started making some odd noise, like the belt is scraping against something, the noise appears
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.25 temperature gauge 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  tightening and oil and filter change), got car on wednesday and it drove better than it ever had, really smooth and resposive - however, this morning on way to work (only a 3 mile trip) the temp gauge slowly crept up to High and it made 'gargling' sound, it was only for about a second but cannot be good
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2003 tdi - transmission problems 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  home it was warm and was ok but i noticed the gear change was a little notchy.......common maybe for this model.....i thought. the rest of it is ok so i,ll live with it.# Next day from cold it was very difficult going int gear but after only a few miles its ok again. the strange thing
• Peugeot 406 warning light 22 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  not have to worry too much - there is nothing worse than not knowing what a light means. The 2nd question concerns the digital display in the centre. There is a "spanner" which I am sure is linked to oil changes etc and I believe it can be reset by a combination of the 2 reset buttons on the set
• Economy/MAF Sensor - 1.9 TDI Seat Toledo 25 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Does a failing MAF sensor always light up the engine management light? How fragile are these things exactly? My economy has been down since I changed the oil, diesel and air filter. :-S I had to be quite rough and ready with the air filter housing, as I couldn't get the big pipe off the lid part
• BMW 530I Touring 13 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  the battery directly in the boot? 5 How long does it take to fully charge the battery. Apologies for the simple questions, but I have no expertise under the bonnet (check oil / change washer fluid / jump starts is as far as it goes). Thanks
• need some help buying a secondhand car. 2 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  maintanence/ repairs etc. My priorities when looking for a vehicle are that it be economical, small, low insurance group, and a car that if need be I can maintain it/ service (oil,filter, plug change) myself. Could any body please recommend some cars that might be within this price range and fitting within
• Mitsubishi parts & pricing 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  change). Told that Mitsi don't sell their own coolant anymore. "What do you use then?". Reply - "Oh, just anything - the cheapest". "Erm....OK" (Scratches head and rolls eyes). 2. Ask for oil filter. Cost is £17.95!! Is this a 'Made in Japan' filter flown over from Tokyo with its own seat
• Volvo 850 performance 13 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  enough for me to immediately ease off! The car seems to have been well cared for (bought it two weeks ago) and has been regularly serviced. Would a bit of TLC make any difference do you think? i.e. new air filter, plugs, oil change etc. (i realise it wouldn't hurt!) Any advice appreciated Regards Bob
• Toyota Starlet - Value 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  any opinions welcome: It is a 1995 M reg Toyota Starlet Kudos 1.3 manual petrol. I would describe it's condition as "very good" to "excellent", although not "mint", after all it's nearly 10 years old. It has recently had an oil & filter change, full valet and had brand new front discs and pads
• Semi-mothballed car 9 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  in the garage, in neutral with the wheels chocked and handbrake off. What should I be doing to look after it? I'm getting it serviced next week (the 70k service is tiny, just an oil change and level checks) and new brake pads and front tyres put on. Cam belt isn't due for another 10k or 1 year according
• Corsa Diesel - Glow Plug Problem 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi. My wife has a 1.5 Diesel Corsa (Feb 1995). It has done 67,000 miles since we bought it from new. It does 400 miles a week on the motorway and is serviced regularly, oil changes at 6,000 miles and we use Shell Diesel fuel. The problem that we have is with starting. It "eats" glow plugs. We