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• Volkswagen Golf MK6 2011 tdi 1.6 - My Car vibrates on Idle after fuel injector change 24 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, Just had my fuel injector changed, car is on 85k miles. I've noticed the car vibrates when idle now at traffic, or when im at traffic and foot is on brake. I've done about 20 miles since had this from the mechanics, should I drive it a lot more to let the ECU learn or something
• Mazda 3, 2.0 skyactiv petrol, 2015 - Fuel economy- short trips 13 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  and spark plugs, non of the brakes are bing either, I’m wondering if it’s just the short runs that cause this or if I should be looking for any other issues, motorway journeys average 45mpg, we never had this problem with our 1.8 mk8 civic.
• Hyundai i30 - OEM parts and warranty 27 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Would someone be kind enough to clarify the position regarding the requirement to use OEM parts to maintain warranty? I have a 60 plate i30 which still has around 2.5 years left on the manufacturer warranty but needs brake discs and pads all round. OEM parts cost in excess of £300 so a dealer job
• BMW 3 Series 335i manual 2012 50k miles - Annoying noise 21 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Please can someone identify this annoying scrapping / rubbing noise. It starts at about 30mph in any gear : dosn't change volume or pitch : happens on most journeys : can't hear above 50mph : happens even it coasting : dosn't change with speed, braking or cornering or applying handbrake
• Flat batteries and unused cars 28 May 2020 (Forum)
  or started since the end of march. On average they are between five to eight years old.  With the slow  return to work about to begin-I wonder how many flat battery, locked brakes and non starting callouts there might be in the next few days? If none-then isn't it amazing how modern cars can
• Extended warranty, urgent help 2 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  but the quote was about 30% more expensive. Spoke with both lots of sales both were equally good. No diagnosis charges. I know that tyres, brakes were and tear not included nor are light bulbs or battery and exhaust but everything else I can think of is.   Searching Google I noted
• Retail Parks with black tyre marks 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  There is another post on here about a car with three brake replacements..... I have been to a couple of retail parks in my area. I was shocked to see the state of their car parks covered as they were covered with black tyre marks. It looked unsightly. People have been having fun
• Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? 18 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  the shortage of parts the Saab factory was gone bust in 2011. I was wonder if it would be a possible to find parts like the suspension system for a example wishbone, spring, Brake system calliper, servo, and the steering system rack and etc in the next 10 years. I was think of to buy and keep
• Suzuki Jimny - 2019 Jimny 17 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I’ve just spent the last week playing with the new Suzuki Jimny, and, I have to say, it’s brilliant off-road. Even on standard road/summer tyres, the traction is phenomenal - even when you think it won’t go any further, just hold a steady 1500/2000rpm and it’ll usually find grip by braking
• Smart motorways, variable speed cams 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  . As I'm quite close, it would be dangerous to slam on the brakes to slow down to 60/50/40/etc.   My question is, what is, if any grace period from cams changing to a lower speed and driver crossing at higher speed.   IMO, it should be at 7/10 seconds as I find
• Vehicle security 22 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  after a convivial evening and ended up in the storm drain, buckling the car’s steering rods.   He was new to crooklocks and had forgotten that he had put it on.  He’d also put it around the brake pedal instead of the clutch.  
• Dangerous driving 6 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  This morning on the way to work, an overcast wet day, poor light, I saw a some lights come round a bend ahead. After a while I realised that there was a car on my side of the road coming towards me at high speed, and I braked sharply. I just missed the car which pulled in to the other side
• Vauxhall Corsa - Corsa laid up 12 mths, discs rusty 5 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, my son's Vauxhall Corsa C has been SORN for 12 mths (laid up with 6mths MOT and fully drivable) and has the usual rust on discs. Its booked for an MOT next Tuesday. Do I just drive it round the back roads until the brakes are quiet and the rust is scrubbed off prior to MOT or should I
• Any - Tyres 5 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  ratings E for fuel and C for wet grip. Looking down the options most of the mid-range options are worse rated than C/C and even the premium ones are only B for wet grip and usually the same or worse for fuel economy. So I know everyone always says "don't scrimp on tyres and brakes
• Ford Focus Estate Ghia 2002 - side lights and tail lights all not working 12 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  , the dipped and full beam headlights are ok, front and rear fogs are ok, as are the brakes and indicators. I've checked the fuses (every one in both fuse boxes) and all are ok. Anyone have any thoughts on causes or solutions?
• BMW 3 Series - [URGENT] Used BMW 320i warranty query 23 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  conditioning, braking system, casings, central locking, circuit boards, clutch, cooling systems, differential and drive line, ECU, engine, fuel systems, gearbox, steering, suspension, turbo and wheel bearings   I am wondering whether or not it is worth paying for the warranty? I'll
• Most battered car you've seen running 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  and dry), somehow still making its way down the highway under its own power. Average mileage of the taxis was 500,000km, and most having at least an engine warning light showing. Dashboard light bingo winner was EML, brake, service and oil. No cheating by listing cars already in the scrappy - most
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.6 Flickering Lights 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  , braking, cornering etc. The lights never go out they only flicker. The drive belt on the alternator is tight enough and the battery seems to be ok. The car was off the road and unused for a few months before I got it and the previous owner had not experienced this problem. I would appreciate any
• Hyundai i10 - mot fail on wheel bearing 29 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  done 20000 miles in this time from new, I jacked up the  wheel and there is a ot of movement at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock, when I press the brakes the movement stops, therefore I'm guessing the MOT diagnostics is correct,  also could it be the actual hub
• colt/c1/argo/107 - mitsubishi colt vs toyota aygo/c1/107 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  one and the brake discs go more frequently, these are easy fixes for the home mechanic. The colt on the other hand looks like the electrical,fuel system and suspension and axle seems to be quite high on repairs? Regards jon