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• n/a - The Pool Of Ship's Officers Is Running Dry. 7 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  A previous thread mentioned the shortage of HGV drivers. But if there is a shortage of ship's officers and crews there might not be any need for more HGV drivers!  “We are far beyond the safety net of workforce surplus that protects the world’s supply of food, fuel
• any - Power sapped by A/C 9 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  noticed any difference in power or fuel consumption from the 120 hp engine but you don't get something for nothing even if the power consumption is minimal.
• EV perks 20 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  EV drivers are paying.  EV drivers are also getting subsidised fuel in the form of cheap electric.  When will the average driver be able to afford and run a EV and until then carry on helping the well off with their motoring
• Minivan for long distance? 17 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  I am in need of some suggestions for a vehicle to be used for very long runs around Europe. I need something with a lot of space and where the rear seats fold down into a bed. So a minivan or van base. I had thought of a Nissan Elgrand but am put off by the fuel costs. Has anyone got any
• toyota corolla verso 2L DIESEL - engine flooding 31 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, looking at a 10 plate verso which is a non runner, apparently been diagnosed at Toyota as major fuel leak and seller says been told injectors stuck in open position,  seems odd all doing this and i thought it was more like a signal from ecu causing all. anyone
• Any - Electric cars - new pollution factor 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  neither anti nor pro electric cars if anything I'm quite interesting in moving to one myself when affordable, but it shows that even the alternatives need proper evaluation before we're forced again towards a replacement fuel as some of the consequences are intricate
• Astra j sri 1-4t - abs light 3 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all. Esp and abs light came on yesterday thus putting car into limp mode. Engine management light came on for a bit periodically aswell. Fuel gauge was showing empty then back up to where it should be every five mins or so. Garage diagnosis was right hand front wheel sensor. Only code
• Vauxhall Corsa - Is the dent in my car fixable at home? 2 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Hello , I’m just looking for advice on whether I am able to fix the dent in my car at home or whether it would need to be seen by a mechanic. I scraped it against a tree stump when reversing out of a driveway and it is dented on the right rear panel just underneath the fuel cap. It’s minor
• Korando, Kuga or 3008 19 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I want to buy a used car - I live in Peru and models are limited and there aren't any diesel cars after 2011. I have narrowed the choice down to: Ford Escape (Kuga) 1.6 (2013) Peugeot 3008 1.6 (2015) Korando 2.0 (2015) In terms of reliability, fuel consumption - would
• Kia venga 2 1.4 petrol manual - 18 months on - old 6 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  So, 18 months on, and 10,000 miles on, still very satisfied with the venga. Routine servicing with annual oil changes so far and no problems except for one weeping shock absorber, no doubt down to the state of our roads. Fuel consumption mostly around here about 35 is, 40 on a "run
• Volvo D4 - dpf, dmf scaremongering? 12 Sep 2017 (Forum)
    Fed up of trying to find a decent family petrol car on a 12k budget. Petrol used prices increasing, poor fuel consumption etc. Love the V60, but OK if you want a ridiculous Polestar. So I'm afraid I'm going back to diesel. Does anyone know if I would have
• Vauxhall corsa comfort 1.4 automatic - car not starting when hot 2 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  When my car is cold it starts no problem, but when I turn the car off and try to restart it when it's hot it will not start, there are no codes found, Eml not coming on. Changed crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, knock sensor, lambda sensor, engine coolant sensor, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, you
• Ofgem 27 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  i note from my latest energy bill that Ofgem have stipulated a new rule whereby if an On Line Dual Fuel bill is in credit , a customer is refunded. That might be fine for some--but what about the old rule of bulding up your "credit" of lower summer use--to equalise the higher winter bill
• Premium Car, Which One? 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Have around £10,000 to spend on a premium comfortable used vehicle. Have been considering an S Class but concerned that maintenance and any repair bills will be astronomical. Fuel consumption is not a concern. Does anyone have any guidance as to what would be a good used buy? The main
• 1.9 LX 04 Plate - Peugeot Partner 8 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  learnt black smoke is too much fuel, what have we done wrong?
• 1964 Hillman minx series v - Help my hillman minx not running to good 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? My car isnt running too good, when driving the car seems to hesitate when hot, its as if its about to stall or out of fuel, then it clears and drives ok. I dont want to take things apart if its just an adjustment somewhere, can anyone advise me on what it might
• Any - Tesco diesel probe: Branksome filling station stay 26 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  , Dorset, on 18 September. The forecourt has been dug up and the supermarket is carrying out "further research" after tests on the fuel were inconclusive.   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-29375776
• Audi TT - Audi TT Auto which is more reliable Mk1 or Mk2 18 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying an Audi TT V6 Auto, but puzzled by reviews, which indicate the earlier model might be more relaible. Want to spend about £10,000 and use as a weekend car, just sold my 97 Mustang Cobra so not worried about fuel, but most of my cars do 150,000 miles with no real
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Warning light for engine electronics stays on 24 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The control indicator light for engine electronics and immobilizer remained on during a 80 mile journey hole last night and the acceleration was dipping now and then as if there was a blockage to the fuel line. I have arranged to pass this old but usually reliable and well maintained car
• peugeot expert 2 l 2001 diesel - trouble starting and cutting out when driving (mo 4 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  only just bought the van and have trouble starting it ( i leave for a while while the plug things get warm) then it cuts out whilst im driving (moving) had it to the garage who changed the fuel filter, on machine but showed no faults. should i change the oil filter?  any suggestions, please