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• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 96 1.6 Will only start when accelerator is pressed 9 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  to depress the accelerator and ride the clutch until the engine is warmed up. When the engine is warm the car idles normally . I have already cleaned the inside of the throttle body, but to no avail. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, S.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1.8tdci won`t start 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  iwas driving my focus 1.8 tdci diesel when the glow plugs flashed and it cut out got it going again drove about 50 miles same thing happend this time it wont start AA said it was fuel pressure fault and gave me the code s P0251 p1211 p2288 p2291 got mobile mechanic out to do a diagnostic
• Never a WORSE time to buy on finance.... 5 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  that`s good. Question, Would you really feel safe, currently, borrowing on credit for a car you didn`t actually need? Let`s hear the caution from the wise and experienced - a little insight or stories of what has happened to people you know, or have heard of, who have overstretched or encountered bad
• How has motoring changed over the last 11 years? 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Have things improved for the motorised masses since Labour's ascent to power in 1997? Were things really any better in the 80's and 90's and where do you think we would be had the Conservatives remained in power? Do you think that the spread of gatso's, reduced road building programmes, intrusive
• Do most cars sound the same these days? 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  When I was a lad (late 70's to early 80's) I could tell pretty much what car was approaching just from the sound it made. From the whine of a Mini/metro gearbox and exhaust trump of a Moggy Minor to the whine of Pinto engined Fords and rattle of tappety Chrysler/Talbots I could identify pretty
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - Honad/ rover 90,s tie up (cloning)I 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I Read a report on honest johns about honda accords. I have a 95 american built aerodeck estate. (2.2 auto) The article said the rover 600 was the accord...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 2006 1.8 central locking problems 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  We have just had a tow bar fitted via a reputable trailer centre on our Ford Smax. Since then we are having problems with our central locking not working...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9 LUCAS-CAV stop solenoid u/s in XUD9 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have just fitted a D8A XUD9 into my 306 and the only way i can get it to run is remove the plunger from the stop solenoid. I have tried another solenoid...
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - 1998 2.5 Hard-wiring to fusebox - where do black & 14 May 2008 (Forum)
  Simple Q this - I'm hard-wiring my RoadPilot in and there's one red & one black wire for power / ground. I presume these are to go to the fuse box or...
• 147 GTA v VR6 4motion v Cooper S 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Evening! I posted on here not so long ago asking about opinions of the Alfa 147 GTA, and I am now in a position to actually buy the car. I have narrowed...
• Fiesta 1.6s like hens teeth? 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me why there arn't so many late shape Fiesta 1.6's about? Been going through the main dealer sites & forecourts, they have many 1.25s & 1.4s in stock but not 1.6s under the Zetec or Ghia trim etc.. only the Zetec S which in my opinion is best for the race track due to it's
• Insurance costs/groups 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Do insurance groups really bear any relation to the true risk of the vehicles? For a 25-year-old newly qualified driver, the quote for a Volvo S40 1.6 S is £1000. For a Volvo S80 2.5 T S, it is £1,950 (other details identical). Insurance groups are 7 vs. 15. I can't see there is that much
• Fiat Panda: There?s a hole in my locker 25 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Model: 2005 Eleganza, recently bought thus secondhand Centrally placed in the "ceiling" of the glove compartment there is a lengthways (in the direction...
• Citroen C3 1.4HDI 16v 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all. Just wondering if anyone else out there has any information or is having the same problem as myself. Basically on Monday while driving along my car began to accelerate on its own. After regaining control the engine continued to rev at 3 thousand revs. It?s now in the hands of the dealer
• Mondeo Clutch! 6 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Can someone advise to the dreaded mondeo clutch problem please!! I have 2x mondeos, one with a seriously slipping clutch, the other I?m toying with selling before it gets one!! Both are Mk3?s. The one with the slipping clutch is a 2001 1.8 zetec with 150k miles (I got it ex-fleet with 129k
• RF Junior - First car 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  Ok well RF Junior is looking for his first car. Insurance (for a 17 year old) is the prime mover here, Basically it means 1.1 106, 1.1 saxo, possibly polo. He has £800 pounds to spend (1200 saved for insurance!) so we are looking at 96,97,98 Saxo 1.1's and 96, 97, 98 106 1.1's three favours
• Just bought an S-Type diesel. 21 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Well picked it up today, a 44K mile 54 Reg 2.7DSE in Zircon with Cashmere. I'm in love, I'd intended buying something a fair bit older but the seductive...
• probs with my new runabout (Ford Escort) 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Good evening all, Hopefully one of you knowledgeable kind souls can help me please. I`ve just bought a 98 R reg Ford escort 1.8 estate for work from my wife`s best friend. The clutch is on its way out (i knew this when i bought it) and will be replaced shortly (any idea how much this is likely
• Which Tyre? 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  . So far I have narrowed it down to GOODYEAR - NCT5, Pirelli P6000's again or firestone tz200's the tyre size is 205 65 15H and budget is about £60 tops (each, fitted), I want to stay with a well known brand as this car carries lots of kids and does a fair amount of motorway work now. Any advice
• Insurance for over 80's 4 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My parents are finding, that due to their ages, insurance is more difficult to get a quote. My Father is 84 and my Mother is 80 and they drive a new Civic....