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  • Mistubushi Lancer - Can We Use Solid Tyres In Our Personal Car? 16 May 2016 (Forum)
    hey guys i have 1 doubt can i use solid industrial tyres for my mistbushi lancer. As compare to other car tyres Solid tyres have long life. Can anyone suggest me the answer.  Is there any bad consequences on long run after installing solid tyre.  (Link deleted)
  • Peugeot 307 HDI -06 - Anti Pollution faulty- flappering sound air intake 15 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    Hello. My car shows "Anti pollution faulty" and makes a flappering sound from air intake. Sounds like a broken exhaust but it cames from air intake box. It starts but dont run clean.  It is like air sometimes flows in wrong direction from the turbo. What can cause
  • Golf sized auto 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    diesel as the car usually only does runs of about 10 miles
  • Is a premium car worth the premium price ? 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    . hyundai and kia. First two are obviously more expensive to buy and run.  Is it worth the extra outlay to drive them ?  I am completely open minded on this.
  • Peugeot 307 Estate - Water getting in to footwell 26 May 2015 (Forum)
    Our car (6 years old) has recently started letting water into the drivers side footwell. This has happened twice, first time after washing the car and second time after a heavy downpour.  We have assumed it is running down windscreen and is supposed to drain out.  We cannot find any
  • citreon c5 hpi two ltr - car drops to 2000 after reving to 3000 and above 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    car starts, will rev up to max revs for aprox. 10 seconds, then revs drop to 2000, turn car off and immidatly start car again and it will rev up again, then again drop down to 2000. if left on tick over car will run all day.Can you help.
  • PC files transfer. 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Has anyone transferred files from an old PC running Vista to Windows 8.1 on a new PC? I understand that 8.1 does not support "Easy transfer" Dell want £ 43 for the cable and CD.  I can get the same(?) on the internet for around £ 12. Also, I have found
  • Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Second gear 'judder' 29 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Probably applicable to any FWD vehicle... Anyone know what could cause 'judder' in second gear? It is possible to drive around it with some gentle accelerator work.  (Back off and gently reapply) It is also noticeable on the over-run sometimes. I've got a feeling it'll
  • citroen saxo vtr - battery light 4 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    running have also changed the relay by the pump is there an other relay for these in the fuse box need help with this please  
  • Ford Mondeo Titanium X 163 5dr - Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 sluggish 19 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    I've had my car for 5 months now and have never been happy that its running correctly. I occasionally have trouble starting the car, but my main gripe is it feels down on power and very sluggish particularly pulling away in traffic and around town. P.s. There are no warning lights on  
  • VAUXHALL CORSA DIESEL 1.3 2005 - BIG BLUE SMOKE ON START UP 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    HI HAVE CORSA DIESEL 2005  1.3,  STARTS PRETTY WELL , BUT AFER 2 MINS OR SO STARTS SMOKING BADLY ON ACCELERATION (BLUE) . CAR RUNS VERY WELL AND TURBO WORKS FINE ON DRIVING. AFTER WARM UP SMOKE CLEARS AND VERY LITTLE COMES OUT  INJECTORS TESTED OK. ANY IDEAS?
  • Renault Laguna Dynamique Nav DCI 2006 - Heater problem 20 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    I have a problem with the heater in my Laguna. The fan to the passenger side blows only cold air out, no matter what setting I have on that side, even when set to 26. The heater on the drivers side blows out heat correctly, although the fan runs constantly, possibly trying to compensate
  • all - New road tax changes - a possible problem? 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I was reading the HJ article on the new road tax (VED) system and it said that it remains valid until it runs out or the vehicles MOT expires. Can anyone confirm and expand on this? As I can imagine a situation where you could be in the middle of the month and the car fails the MOT, Does
  • Mazda 6 2005 2.0 Diesel - Engine oil going down 1 litre every two weeks 25 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Engine oil going down 1 litre every 2 weeks. No leaking of oil. engine runs perfect. No smoke and emissions, perfect just passed MOT.Turbo has been removed and checked out all ok. Can someone help please
  • B.M.W 320ci 2.2ltr coupe - oil consumption 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    My grandson has recently purchased a 100,000mile b.m.w 320ci2.2 6 cyl he has to top[ the oil up every 4-500 miles by about a litre He does not thrash it at all,it does not throw out any smoke and runs well. Is this normal if not what couldbe the cause i look forward to your help Regards Malcolm
  • Ford Fiesta - Engine swap 8 May 2014 (Forum)
    stops!!! Only use it as a run around so if any could help it would be much appreciated !!
  • £5k to spend on a new car. Recommendations please. 10 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    probably but not essential)  * low running costs * good mpg  * average mileage for age  Recommendations gratefully received.  Dai 
  • Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    My sons Corsa 1.2 16v T reg has just started to shred its fanbelt. I hope to change it this weekend. it still runs but only has 3 quarters of belt width left :-( 1. is it easy for a reasonable competent dad to do and are special tools req'd 2. what would cause the shredding? wear
  • SEAT Alhambra - Long life servicing - switch to fixed intervals? 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Just bought an 11-month old Alhambra, with 7.5K on the clock, currently on long-life servicing. Diesel 2.0/140 engine.  Should I give it an oil change immediately and move onto fixed servicing intervals, or let it run in for a bit more? We won't be doing many miles over the next few
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Changed engine got a spair connection over 14 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Just changed the engine on my ford fiesta 2004 1.4 petrol and I have a spare connector left over and can not find we're it goes it is on the feed that goes to the reverse switch and is about 2 ft long it is a biggish black one that has 2 pins in it the car runs perfect without it being connected
 

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