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• Diesels 5 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Aside from cost, what is the advantage ? Other than longevity, MPG, and in some countries, fuel costs, why else would you choose to drive diesel over petrol ? I might for towing, although I'd prefer a bloody great petrol engine. But I'd choose the petrol every time. Anybody else have a view ?
• Million mile Honda Accord 20 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  other parts (including brake calipers)!. Only been on a tow truck once due to a fuel pump failure at 741k miles. Interior also looking remarkably good for such a huge mileage.   
• 2007 FIAT LINEA DIESEL FROM ROMANIA - CUT OUT OVER SPEED BUMP 18 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Towed in today, went over a speed bump and cut out, Inertia switch by drivers "A" Post not popped up. Can't read fault codes will not comunicate. Any Fiat fans out here?
• Ford Focus - Wise to superchip 1.6 tdci 113k on clock? 9 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  i tow a caravan and after a little more power. im thinking there are too many miles on the clock? but i do an oil change every 6-8k anyway, so maybe not too bad?   what do you think?
• Nissan X-Trail - Tyres 30 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  It is time to replace the tyres on my X-Trail. The vehicle is used for towing, a small amount of off road use and for business. What dual purpose tyres do you currently recommend, it presently has Pirrelli on your recommendation. Additionally what size tyre do you consider to be most suitable?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 96 1.0 Starting Problem 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  having starting problems with this car.This is the third time i,ve had this happen. the car won,t start, until i tow start it, and then runs perfect.The last time this happened was about 8 months ago.Any help very welcome.Cheers.
• renault laguna clutch problem? 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  i have a renault laguna 2.0 rxe 1995. i was driving home today i come to a corner dropped down gear from 3rd to 2nd when i lifted the clutch there was no drive at all so put it into first still no drive managed to get it towed home what would be the problem?
• And the point of caravans is........ 31 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Why do people insist on towing caravans? Answer A) They enjoy holding up traffic Answer B) They enjoy looking daft Answer C) They enjoy driving slowly and a caravan helps their addiction Ansers on a postcard please to: Fellowship of Antiquated Road Transport Society (you work out the acronym) Old
• Mini adventure 26 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I was traveling through Scotland to go climbing near Glencoe last weekend, somewhere around Prestwick / Glasgow I passed a new Mini towing a dog transporter box trailer, it had a graphic across the top of the trailer saying " Dogs on a mini adventure" It gave me a good chuckle. If the driver
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 21-01-2018 Part 2 23 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  roads. Obviously if you tow a caravan regularly, then that's a different matter and you have to adjust accordingly, but if you only use it a couple of times a year, then surely it would be better to buy a much smaller, cheaper car suited to day-to-day needs and pay for an appropriate diesel hire car
• dexron 111 with castrol z - oil compatabilaty 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a hilux surf and auto box runs using dexron 111 oil.Now because its my everyday car for work and towing trailers and a large caravan around europe,.I would like to know weather replacing the dexron 111 gearbox oil with the synthetic castrol z oil is possible.Would i have to have the box
• renault megane scenic 05 - dashboard failure 17 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  to get the car towed to us and we will still honour the agreement. i called the AA out. he told me that if the dashboard fails the alternator wont charge the battery and you will get lots of warning messages appearing on your dashboard. he towed the car to the dealer and the dealer refused
• ford c-MAX 2.0 tdci iv ghia - soot and oil on caravan 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  When we tow a caravan with the car I have always noticed that after a long jouney 4 hours small flecks of a sooty oily substance all over the front of the caravan.  The issue as gradualy got worse until now the flecks are noticable after 30 mintues and after 4 hours the caravan is covered
• Honda CR-V II (2002 - 2006) - Premature wear of brake discs 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  for the labour. The full story can be seen at {8< snip - although you're not naming/shaming here, you're doing so via the website link you posted; hence the removal} Although there was a lot about this vehicle that I liked, the number of problems I had made me dispose of it. I did tow a caravan
• VW Passat TDI 130 Jerky Acceleration 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  . No apparent problem with power because I tow a caravan and it seems to be OK when towing I would like to sell the car soon as I am buying another one but would like to sort the problem out first I would be grateful if anyone has had this problem and had it cured or can suggest where to look my mechanic
• Home thoughts from abroad; or vice-versa 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Yes, I've had a lovely holiday, thanks. Did about 1400 miles, half of them towing the caravan, and the G/Cherokee turned in an average 20 mpg. Diesel at between 74 and 90 Eurocents (50p-60p)a litre supermarket/motorway prices. Weather in the Loire valley scorching, wine and cheese as wonderful
• Zetec fiesta ignition 13 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Wife's 1998 1.25 Fiesta (32000) started misfiring and ground to a halt. Wouldn't start thereafter. AA towed home and suggested crankshaft sensor. Couldn't get any indication at the coil of switching(?) . I'm not too familiar with current ignition systems save that nothing seems repairable
• 1.2 TSI or 1.4 TSI 6 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Considering a Seat Leon ST for my next car and are look for a petrol version, would prefer the 1.4 as I do occasionally tow a 500kg trailer, otherwise just 2 up with occasional 4 passengers and luggage but there are more 1.2 TSI for sale. By buying a 1.2TSI would I be massively short
• Toyota Landcruiser Auto - Advice needed 5 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  My partners son needs a 4x4 estate to tow a trailer There is one available at Gells of Raunds for £5495. Can Gordon Bennet our in house expert take a look on line and give an opinion. Other LC experts views would be welcome too Going to take a look tomorrow Many thanks
• mondeo 52 tdci zetec 2l - car kept cutting out, at any speed. 16 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  my car last stopped on wednesday, towed back home, dead battery, Changed battery, but still will not start, and there is a beeping from engine compartment,immobilizer maybe/ how can i reset immobilizer/