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• Peugot 407 - timing belt or chain? 4 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Does my Peugot 407 HDi 2007 reg have a timing belt or chain?  The service interval says the belt needs replacing at 100,000 or for arduous driving 75,000.  I do a school run 2 times a day that's 8 miles each way from a cold start - should i get it changed at 75,000  (if it's
• Honda civic cdti - Red diesel 14 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My friend had just bought a Honda civic cdti 2008 lovely motor but is thinking of running it on red diesel, I've tried talking him out if it cause I've heard it ruins your injectors can you confirm this so I can show him he's an idiot, he knows its illegal but doesn't care, thanks ever so much
• Vauxhall Astra Estate Life 2005 - not starting 25 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I recently bought Astra Estate car. everything is fine with the car except it doesn't start some time for 5/10 minutes and service light (car with spanner) blink and after many attempts it start and run fine. the service is done few weeks before and vauxal service centre checked and reset some
• Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDi - Winter Tyres 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I thinking of getting winter tyres this year, i have been looking at Pirelli sotto zero 210 i wondered if anybody has any experience of these tyres, Should i buy in September to avoid any shortage later in the year, what are they like if i put them on in September are they all right to run
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.7DTi Engine Management Light 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My partners '02 1.7Dti Astra LS is showing the dashboard engine management light- its not due a servce, there seems to be nothing wrong with the engine (no problems with engine running and no unusual noises) . The strange thing is that the light goes out when braking to a stop. Any ideas what
• Citroen C5 HDI 110 - Hot starting problems 23 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Hi My C5 110 HDi has started showing a reluctance to start when the engine is hot. Once it cools down a little it starts with a lot of turning over. It runs OK and seems to have plenty of power on the motorway. It was serviced about 8 weeks ago but has had a few weeks
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2004 1.3 how to adjust handbrake 21 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  just been servicing the daughters Ka and wanted to tighten the handbrake cable. Have seen that a cable runs from each rear drum and the dissapears behind the heatshield etc up to the handbrake lever am at a loss of how this adjustment is made unless is automatic thanks in advance for your help
• Hyundai Tucson 2004 (Petrol/Manual) - Reversing lights remaining on... 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Someone pointed out to me yesterday that my reversing lights were on, even though I was parked, with just the engine running. He said that the switch could be stuck. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me where this switch is, is it easy to get at? Obviously I'd like to fix this myself :D
• 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec - Oil consumption 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Can anyone offer me an explanation as to why my car is using about a third of a litre of oil a month. There is no blue smoke from the exhaust and no leaks. The car has done 123000 miles and still runs smoothly. I had an MOT about two weeks ago and it passed
• Ford Focus - brake fluid 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  ? I aim to run this car for some years yet.
• car recommendations 6 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All   Could You Can help me pick a car i am after a automatic car i have £2500 to spend and i will be using it to travel to my work which is only  10 miles from my house i want a reliable car than is not to much to run and im a big guy about 95kg 6'0 so dont
• vw polo 1.0E 2001 - delayed electrics 3 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  my Daughter has recently bought the above car on a 51 reg.it has developed a rather unusual quirkyness. it starts first time every time but the wipers indicators heater blowers and heated rear screen do not  function straight off.you need to sit for about 5 minutes with the engine running
• 2001 nissan micra 1.0 l - oil in airfilter 31 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi can some kindly give me some information i noticed that my car wasnt running rite so thought it would need a service so i got the bitz and a mobile mechanic came to do it and he noticed the airfilter was cover with oil . He had checked it out but doesnt know what it would be. Any ideas thanks
• Ford mondeo 2l petrol estate mk2 1998 zetec engine - Cambelt replacement 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  the cambelt on my mondeo was changed at 69000 miles in  feb 2008. It has now done 96000 miles question considering the age of the vehicle and cost of cambelt replacement, is it worth doing ? if so when should i get it done. or should i run it until it goes bang ?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8 tdci temperature gauge erratic reading 14 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have this problem on my car. I have had the car looked at by my dealer who has tried to solve the problem but so far cant, Im told it is a software problem that Ford are trying to fix, it also causes rough running of the engine as well.
• BMW Mini Cooper - External spare wheel carrier 9 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Does anyone know if there is a UK supplier of 4x4 style rear spare wheel carriers that would be suitable to fit to my mini cooper (BMW). I've seen them on cars in the USA but not sure if they are avaialble in the UK.  I have run flats on at the moment so no spare b ut it makes financial
• Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vs Toyota Verso 7 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm after a 7 seater, cheap to run, motor. My budget is preferably £7500 - £8000 but could go up to 9k for the perfect one. I really like the look of the Toyota Verso, but everything I read tells me to go for the Grand C4 Picasso. Any thoughts?
• Peugeot 407 - depolution system 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a peugeot 407 2.2 auto with a PETROL engine A message keeps coming up saying depolution system faulty, the car runs as normal, not missing out no loss of power, the message stays on for a few days then dissapears for two three weeks or longer, then will come back on again
• Buying a different car you set out to buy 30 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Reading Redhound's post who came home with a different car they set out to.buy. I set out to buy something like a BMW 3 series I came home with an Mazda RX8. Uneconomical, uncomfertable on long runs, no hatch I set out to buy a cheaper second car
• BMW X5 2993 cc TD 2005 - Heavy Exhaust smoke When cold and auto box 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  There is heavy black/blue smoke from the exhaust on start-up from cold which disapears when normal running temp is reached. Also the auto box is very clunky on accelerating and it does not chang gear when costing down hill