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• Audi A2 2002 - Engine management system warning light 13 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  but with no success. I realise that it is an MOT failure, but the car runs perfectly.  Any ideas?
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta MK4 1999 - Only getting hot air 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Evening all, Need some advise. Replaced the HCV and heater control panel on my Fiesta MK4 1.25 and hot is still coming out even if the heat is set to cold. Any suggestions would be greatly received as I have run out of ideas Thanks in advance Si
• 2007 ford transit tourneo 2.2 tdci fwd - cause of very high fuel consumption 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  high does any1  have any idea why my tourneo is doing less than 25 mpg on a motor way run compared to my friends identicle tourneo which does 45 plus mpg ??? thanks in advance
• Decent value estate car. 20 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Looking to spend up to 4k on an estate car, had a look on the usual sites and to be honest a little stumped as there's such variety. Considerations are: - ability to cart bikes and boards either in or on the car. - reasonable insurance. - economical running costs. - needs to fit my
• Mercedes SLK200 - Convert to LPG 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes sLK200 (2004 to 2006) and getting it converted to LPG to make the running costs more reasonable. I'm planning to keep the car approx 8 yrs and will do 12k per year. Will converting it have a negative effect on lifespan of engine? Not too worried about whether
• ford mondeo 2.0 tdci - deisel engine smoking 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The engine, which has done 40k, has suddenly begun to emit smoke on acceleration, with occasional cloudy belch. The engine also seems as if it is 'hunting' on acceleration. Any clues of likely problems? Starts fine. runs generally fine. Have tried an addition of Redex, but this has not improved
• Honda Jazz 1.4 ex auto 2012 - Spacesaver wheel not provided. 8 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Shocked at the price quoted by dealers for supply of spacesaver wheel/tyre,. Even those on eBay are very pricey. Bought a Rover 25/45 200/400 spare from a vehicle dismantler and it is imminently suitable for the job, does not foul the running gear and handles fine.  Cost
• VW Golf - HJ VWGolf VII review 15 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  your foot is off the throttle and you are coasting, no modern car is injecting fuel on the over-run?
• Ford Focus 2000-W Reg - Clutch 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Is this a clutch problem? Not being technical minded on cars, if I accelerate hard whilst over-taking or drop a gear going up a steep hill the engine sometimes over-revs, but the car does not go any faster. If I lift off things seem ok. Otherwise she runs fine and is very
• Ford Mondeo - problems with a Mondeo 2.0 duratorq diesel 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  my car runs great when cool or i have less than half a tank of fuel but when it's full and reaches normal temp it starts choking, kangarooing and eventual stalls, while this is happening whit smoke come from the exhaust.  What could be the cause of this and could it be something as simple
• Steve Wood t/a Motorshack.com 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  Have ordered a tool from their website and have been waiting for it to arrive. I've decided not to shave again until it turns up and I'm now running a book on how long my beard will get! No response to email, BT landline is not in use. Having had a look round t'internet it appears he has some
• renault grand scenic 2006 - fault code p1431 22 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  i have got this fault code coming up p1431 the car is a renault grand scenic 1.9 dci 2006 i have had the particulate filter changed also the turbo actuator replaced the car was running fine for a week and now there is no power it wont go over 50 anybody got any ideas...
• Ford Mondeo 03 TDCI - sluggish Mondeo 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have recently changed the Fuel pump,Injectors and turbo my car runs but in the higher gears it has no poke ! it smokes in 2nd and 3rd when i push it slightly.Been told my timing might be out as i done the fuel pump myself i could have moved the cog when i put it back on.
• Volkswagon Lupo 1.4S - Engine Management Light ON 22 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My wife's Lupo has EML ON. The fault code is logged as P0171 "Lean Burn" Bank 1. The car runs as well as ever with good fuel economy and passed it's last MOT without any emission issues. Can anyone suggest where I should start to find and resolve the problem ? Thanks.for
• Peugeot 206 - 206 DW8 Diesel Pump Timing 22 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  ive changed the head gasket on my engine, before removing i locked down the crank, cam and diesel pump. fitted a new cam belt now when running its very lumpy on tick over and smokes. been told the desiel pump timing is out but how do i alter and which way  
• Chertsey to St John's Wood - Route Check 24 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Currently I go up the M3 onto the A316, through Chiswick and Hammersmith, past Westfield and follow the A40/A41 Park Road (According to Google Maps) It's slightly longer than the M4 route the GPS took me once, but you keep moving and it's a nicer route. Just wanted to run it past
• 323F gXi - mazda warning lights on dashboard 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  as to why the battery has run down. Advice from someone please.
• 323F gXi - mazda warning lights on dashboard 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  as to why the battery has run down. Advice from someone please.
• Ford Mondeo 2008 tdci edge - ford mondeo engine noise 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 2008 mondeo 2.0 tdci edge and noticed that when i turn off the engine it makes an audible whining noise which lasts around 6 seconds then stops.There is no noise while running or at starting..just when the engine is turned off..is this normal...
• 2.5 Turbo - Subaru Forester 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Have a 2.5 Forester with Sat Nav. This is a european version run through a Kenwood 0910 dvd player. I want to update the info but Subaru want a lot of money for this, at around £400. Does anybody know where I could obtain a 2011/12 dvd covering Europe, or for just France which is what I am