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• Any - Oldest original exhaust? 18 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  from the brake fluid, oil, coolant and belts ;-).   I am amazed that a bog standard Ford exhaust can last so long. It doesn't seem long since the T**** vans were rattling around the counties with parts carefully engineered to expire about a month after the 3yr guarantee.  Any advance
• Toyota Yaris - Toyota Yaris Engine Light Stretched Timing Chain 22 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Had to jump start my 2005 Yaris yesterday as the interior light was left on. The orange engine light popped up on the dash, I was already on the way to the mechanic to grease my brakes. He ran a diagnosis on the car and the code read stretched timing chain. Now my understanding is that it's pretty
• All - Fog light anomalies 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  . Oh yes... talking of headlights, why do we see so many blown bulbs on cars of today, including tail lights and brake lights.  There appears to be no enforcement on our roads
• Mercedes C-Class - Need opinions - W204 purchase 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, Would like your advice as to the C Classes I've spotted on Autotrader.   1st - Seller stated car in perfect condition. Best price so far is 10.75k http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409037101882 2nd - Brakes need changing and some
• Hyundai i10 2014 - Handbrake holding 11 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Bought one of these to replace the earlier model. Nice car but the handbrake won't hold enough to stop the car rolling completely on our  (estimated) 1 in 10 driveway.  I have tried getting the extra notch by pressing the foot brake home with the engine running, while pulling up
• Volkswagen Golf GTI - Are my running costs OK? 5 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  : 56% Rolling Brake Efficiency nearly at fail limit Wishbone bushes deteriorating Front
• Ford Ka 2013 - Noise when engaging clutch in reverse 11 May 2014 (Forum)
  into Ford dealership 3 times and they have cleaned the brake discs - no effect. Today I returned to the dealership and drove another similar age Ka which made a similar noise but not as loud or noticeable. Has anyone else experienced this? My local dealership are now stating that this is not a fault just
• Suzuki Alto - Charged for exhaust I didn't ask for 12 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Took my to a local garage as it was due for mot, I had a quick look noticed the brake pipes looked a bit corroded so pointed that out to them said I was in no hurry , two day later got a phone call saying it had passed but had to put a new exhaust as it had failed. I was fuming as the bill came
• Volkswagen Polo IV - Independent garage for VW servicing 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, just wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a reliable honestly priced independent garage for servicing a 9 year old polo. I've been getting oil/filter/brake fluid changes at the main dealership (not had anything else done like belts etc so far). but having read through some posts
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 estate buying advice 18 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  of fuel to clear it I just wondered if these are a good reliable car? Also is servicing costs going to be expensive? I generally do a basic service myself as well as exhausts, brakes etc. Im wondering if its easy enough to reset the service interval on these cars? Thanks all
• Lexus LS430 - Quality of Parts making up modern cars? 30 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I wonder whether anyone has any views on whether a particular make or car has better quality components making up its construction than others. I once had a Lexus LS430 and the brake discs, for example, were very heavy and of good quality. I also think that modern cars seem to be getting lighter
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.9 SE TDI 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  .   I’ve taken it to a VW dealer who had kindly informed me that the head gasket has 2 broken brakes in it which is causing the problems
• 2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (9N) - Dodgy CV Joint? 23 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I can hear clunking coming from the driver's side, mainly when I reverse out of my driveway and turn into the road after the car has been parked overnight. It's fine during normal driving, apart from what I can only describe as a very slight wobble / shudder sometimes during braking
• Audi Q5 - Towbar electrics 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  to the Audi technical people they tell me that when the new wiring kit is installed a diagnostic programme has to be completed at a cost of £138. If there proves to be a problem, ie with the braking system ABS Reversing sensors or dash board warning lights, and it is not the fault of Audi
• Nissan Qashqai 2.0D 2007 Toyota rav4 2.2D 2007. - Nissan Qashqai 2.0D 2007 VS Toyota rav4 2.2D 2007 23 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  to be used mainly in the cities or motorways. The main concern is cost of maintenance and services: like casual stuff changing oil, brakes, pads, insurance, cost of tax any relevant.
• Citroen Saxo Forte W Reg - Crunching & Trouble engaging gears 31 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  accelerating despite my braking this was a bit of a worry as I was joing the M25 at the time. I eventually managed to get the car into fifth and then it seemed okay, except engaging all gears was very stiff. Is this a gearbox problem or clutch? I will have to decide if the car is worth a repair
• Police involvement after RTA - confused... 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hello - any advice appreciated, new to all this! I was involved in an accident recently where I pulled out of a parking space and moved off down the road. A motorcycle saw me do this, braked to slow down and fell off his bike. I followed procedure and rang police gave my statement, they assured
• Super Market Car Parks 8 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Why is it that when I am backing out of a space in the supermarket and I am half way out, some idiot decides to squeeze past me, leaving me to slam on the brakes, or worse some pedestrian steps out into the path of my reversing car. This is true also if I decide to reverse
• MOT advisory 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I recently brought a car and have seen that it had advisory of BOTTOM METAL WATER HOSE CORRODED - N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT - N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - FRONT EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN in 2011 . It passed its MOT this year without mention of any of these issues but I note
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis Tourer Comments 9 May 2012 (Forum)
  with claimed MPG of 42 on combined and is nice to drive. Can pick up a 2011 with 12K on clock for £12,500. That in my book is a good buy for a car 1 year old. Electric parking brake bothers me as i wont be able to replace pads etc. Anyone know of any major issues ?