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• Any diesel - Jimmy the DPF Whisperer's videos 4 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  There's an interesting YouTube channel run by a mobile mechanic who specialises in DPFs and related issues, he gives a real insight into how diesel emission systems work and how the majority of main dealers and other mechanics don't understand them. Well worth a look, especially
• VW golf diesel - Will an MOT test damage a dodgy flywheel 20 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  The dual mass has been playing up, seems to be running ok at the moment but has made the usual noises of a bad one recently. The thing is I need to try and MOT it this week and cant get it into a garage for repair until a while after. So the question is - will the high revs that are done
• Garage door mechanism grease 21 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  MIL's garage door has broken, it is the old type with a sprung bar along the top on the inside, with two spindles either end with wire cables running to pins on the actual door (cable has broken on one side). Found a kit on t'internet and ordered it, but I'm wondering if the copper grease
• Citroen C4 Picasso - Reliability 4 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  Hi how reliable is this car? 2017 model. I currently have a BMW 1 series diesel its cheap to run and had no issues with it. However, I need a 3 isofix rear or a 3 adult seat car. Would a Citroen be reliable enough or is there a better make such as Seat, Audi or BmW that has either 3 isofix or 3
• Porsche Boxster 987 - Boxster buying advice 28 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm looking at purchasing a Porsche 987 2.7L, does anyone have any first hand experience with these cars? Common faults, experience running day to day with regards to reliability and mpg I could expect?  With the first generation Boxster gaining classic status I kind of thought
• Mercedes E class W213 - 2018 - LED Headlight Repair 7 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Have suffered a hit and run and sustained a minor crack to my LED headlamp. This has resulted in it completely NOT working and misting. Am hoping to avoid the 800/1,000 cost as quoted by Mercedes. Need advice on how best to go about getting it repaired. Any comments/ suggestions
• Mazda 5, 2013 - Wing mirror 21 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Passenger side, wing mirror won’t close, and makes a irritating noise when engine is running. The driver side is ok. I suspect due to frost/water damage could be the problem. Already had to fix the boot, as inside back wiper seal split, water damage. Had to get new catch, wiring damaged due
• Suzuki Jimny - Keyless entry correction 23 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Not sure if the people who run the website check the forum, but I noticed an error on the "What to watch out for" section for the 2018 onwards Suzuki Jimny. It states: "24-6-2019: Rated 'Unacceptable' by Thatcham for proximity key security." The Jimny has never had a proximity key
• Any - Battery Care 23 May 2021 (Forum)
  How many minutes of running does an average modern car take to replenish the electrical energy taken from the battery to start its petrol engine from cold? I remember hearing in the past that it took at least 15 minutes, but that was a very long time ago and cars back then didn't have all
• Pug 207SW 5-door - Rainwater entry 20 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  lamp cluster, running forward under the carpeting.  Anyone got other ideas ?
• Audi A4 avant 31 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  a pretty chilled driver. I am likely to run this  fforfat least 5 years upto around160k. 
• FIAT 500 - Errors on the display 6 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi my daughters Fiat 500 runs fine and is still in use on local trips but it suddenly had the following messages and lights appear on the clock - this was her message to me: start stop unavailable, fuel cut off unavailable, start stop light on (and amber exclamation mark in triangle light
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 28-12-2019 Part 1 30 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Regarding the replacement of the BMW with an electric vehicle, if your total annual mileage is low and you are elderly it is possible that the reduction in co2 from the running of an electric vehicle never pays back the embodied co2 incurred in its construction especially if the electricity used
• Ford Galaxy - 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 outside air sensor location 6 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I need to replace the 'outside air temperature sensor' on my mk3 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 tdci. Could you tell me where it is located please. Also does it have any bearing on the running of the car or is it simply to tell you the outside temperature. Thanks  
• BMW 330d - Ex police BMW 330D - Worth a look or not? 11 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I'm thinking about a new car and seen some ex police BMWs that are cheap - Does anyone have any experience in running one? The adverts all say motorway miles, but I'm sure they get properly used.. Real life experience rather than just opinione would be great
• any-Disgusting.. - Abandoned by the RAC/AA 8 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Says it all about the venture capitalists running the RAC now.   https://www.theguardian.com/money/2018/sep/06/rac-breakdown-callout-delay-service   AA just as bad. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2018/sep/03/aa-breakdown-service-stranded
• Regenerative compression braking 9 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Why don't manufacturers fit an air tank (Like those found on HGVs for the brakes - standard industry tech) and use the 'wasted' compression strokes as a brake to fill the tank, and use the compressed air like a small battery for stop-start traffic? The engine could still run and power A.C
• Toyota Rav 4 2.0 diesel 65 place 2WD - May I have your views 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Too late to buy a friends Rav 4 which was traded in for 11500 and is for sale at 15000. With 44k miles Intended use is for urban work with very little fast runs. With problems reported with the Dpf on HJ reviews doesn't look promising. Grateful your views?
• Ford Mondeo - mondeo knocking noise 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  hi after driving 30 miles or so, when stopped at a junction i get a knocking noise from under the front of the car in the dpf area. it sounds like a flap trying to open but keeps flipping shut again. the car runs perfect, no codes or messages and pulls away fine and then may not do
• corsa b 1.2 1993 - engine cutting out 23 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  i have an old corsa b 1.2 1993,when the engine is running and i switch on anything electrical,lights,wipers,heater etc,the engine cuts out and wont restart,sometimes for a few days,ignition lights all stay on but there is no power to anything,and no fuel getting to engine,any ideas