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• Peugeot 306 2.0L HDI - HELP!!! Loss of power 17 May 2011 (Forum)
  I've just bought my Peugeot and it seemed to be in some sort of limp mode so I tried a process of elimination so change injector seals and changed the mass air flow and it come out of limp mode but still seem to be lacking power as ive had one before. I give it a run out and still nothing just
• opel astra G 20 Diesel year 1999 - engine cuts out on cold 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  cananyone tell me anything on this subject on cold the engine starts fine but on idle the engine fault light comes on and there is a lack of power the rev counter drops, after warm up its fine runs perfect , i have been told it is the fuel pump o its way out , this problem seems
• VW/Passat 2007 140 TDI DSG - Kangaroo Jumps 11 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  starting in reverse after a long run. Fuel filters checked and clean. Any ideas?  
• Renault Laguna II - using lot of diesel 26 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  is saying about 33 miles on a run , i hope you can help thanks.  
• Peugeot 306 1998 1.9 Turbo Diesel - Misfire 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all My 306 has recently developed a misfire on one of the cylinders not on startup from cold but after it has warmed. I noticed this because of the cold weather I have been starting it and leaving it idling to defrost. It's starts first time and runs correctly for a couple of minutes
• renault scenic diesel dci - intercooler 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  hi iv just changed the turbo on my scenic it runs an drives but a bit sluggish in first gear its not responding revs seem to be low ,also when the turbo blew there was a lot ov oil in the air ducts which i have cleaned ,the air duct pipe going into the intercooler keeps blowing off ,i think
• Vauxhall Zafira CDTi - New to diesel - any general advice? 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I've just aquired my first ever diesel car and am wondering if there's anything I need to know about running a diesel engine.  For example, should I warm up the engine before I drive off?  Does it harm it if some weeks I only do short journeys? Or any other useful
• Best car for £1600ish 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm currently looking for a new car with a budget of around £1600, but would push £2k if it makes a big difference. I'd be driving to and from work (about 15 miles A roads, 15 miles M6) and other general business, so ideally something that is fairly cheap to run. Cheap
• Nissan Micra K11 - Engine misfire: new plugs? 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2001, 100k Suddenly has trouble getting up hills, OK on the flat. Runs like a tractor. Engine light flashing. Thought it was exhaust problem. Took it to Kwik Fit,they diagnosed an engine misfire. Possible electrical problem. Is this something that can be solved
• vauxhall engine - frozen engine 15 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  my starter motor had packed up so the car was parked up when the weather was really cold i ordered a starter motor but when we tried to bump start it it just seized up and is dead it was parked up for a week it had been running fine up until it not starting and has just been mot,d we think
• Volvo S60 T5 - Smoking Exhaust 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any
• volvo s60 t5 - Volvo Smoking Exhaust 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any
• Volvo S60 2.0T 2011 model - Emissions warning light on dash just came on 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  This orange light just came on, car is running fine can detect no engine uneveness. Any one any thoughts on how to correct it apart from spending a fortune at Volvo agent? My local mechanic sugested an additivie to the petrol to try and clean the injectors, will of course try
• Honda Accord - A wheel dilemma 13 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  of         ownership.I do around 20k a year including long runs out with the family and would like to  know should i get one or the other or not bother ?
• Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? 26 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I have read elsewhere that the above has "up to 7%" Bio in it and this worries me as VAG state they only authorise up to 5% blend. My car runs a a 130 VAG PD engine with no Particulate filters or any of that stuff. I have only used the Shell a few times, should I leave alone?
• which best car to buy for less than £1500 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all,  I am thinking of buying a car for my wife. Here is the context: she just passed her test she drives mainly in town a car for less than £1500 which is reliable, cheap to insure and run a car she can practised her driving in (before she
• Denied Access to IE8 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  have run c***Cleaner and Malewarebytes (both free versions) all to no effect.  Any suggestions gratefully received.
• Peugeot 406 1999 hdi 2.9l estate - Will not start after being driven 25 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi guys and Gals I have a pug 406 diesel 1999, it has been sat for a while and starts first time, idles forever on the drive, once you take it on a run (over about 5 miles) and turn off the engine, it will not start again for about 30 minutes, really odd, any ideas??
• Ford Focus 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  Been checking on my local Ford dealers site and there are quite a few 57 plate 1.6 Focuses for sale for £ 6995. What are running costs like for this and are they reliable? My old man hated Fords and always told me to avoid them and some of this prejudice has carried on for me as I
• Porsche 924S - Simple, if you know the answer 24 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  twice without result, and finally, it will start if a 944 box is installed but wont run properly. I am sure it is simple, if you know the answer