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• skoda octiva 05 1,9 tdi - starter motor powered up at igmition on 17 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  We got this skoda in to-day that was'nt starting because starter was'nt working. After replacing starter motor we found that starter was staying engaged with engine running. Theres a 12v feed to starter solenoid at key on. Causing the 1st starter to burn out. Has any 1 any thoughts
• 2004 vauxhall corsa 1-2 - possible head gasket failure. 20 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Have just bought my son a corsa 1-2 its using about a pint of water every day also there is oily gunge in the water bottle and attributing pipes also small amount on oil filler cap but the dip stick is showing no residew .car runs perfectly and temp guages seem okay Ihave some knolwedge
• Renault Modus 1.5 dCi 2009 - Dashboard Vibration on Diesel 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  This vehicle runs well and has only done 24,000 miles.   It has developed a bad vibration, transmitted from the engine, on the left half of the dashboard, noticeable at city driving speeds.   Curiously, dropping down the glove box cover lessens the noise!   Clearly
• fiat Cabriolet - Convertible top 25 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  fluid it is? I've run across A T F- Brake fluid and Power Steering. Obviously want to get it right first time to top up with out problems.    Thanks  Peter
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - Exhaust Back Box 6 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  My exhaust has a hole in the back box and from the noise when I tap it the inner skin and baffles appear to have collapsed. Shoving a stick up the pipe and stirring it round it sounds like a bucket of nails. Would this be the cause of the popping back and slightly rough running
• Any - Most efficient RPM 5 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  is in the 'sweet spot'. Question - is the car running at it's most efficient when the engine is producing maximum torque?   As you can probably tell from my question I'm no engineer.....
• Ford Fiesta - ex-Driving School Cars 14 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  What experiences has anyone had of buying and running an ex-driving school or ex-driving instructor car? Received wisdon is that the clutch will be shot and the gearbox on its last legs, but is this what people have experienced? The trade avoids them or marks them well down in price, so is a 12
• Vauxhall Astra H Estate 1.3CDTi - Diesel engine vibration (again) 7 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Oh dear, I thought my 1.3 Astra was running so well and then the previously described engine vibration started at around 65k miles. The shaking occurs around 1800 to 2000 RPM (see http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm
• Skoda Yeti or other - Best Small SUV? 2 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I currently own a Skoda Fabia 1.2 hatchback. There are only 2 of us and 2 small dogs but we would like to upgrade to a more robust car for bad weather conditions and long journeys. Can anyone recommend a small SUV or 4x4 at reasonable cost to buy used, cheap to run and insure and reliable
• Peugeot 807 SE. 2.0HDI, 06 reg. - The wifes 807 12 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  We have a problem with a lack of power when the engine is cold. It will not rev over 2000 rpm & occasionally 3000 rpm & has with very little power (no misfire or rough running) When the engine warms up (approx 2 mile ish) all the power kicks in. Not good fun on wet/greasy roads
• Vauxhall zafira b 2006 - Winter tyres 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My car runs original 205/55/16 summer tyres on original alloys. I want to put on a set of winter tyres and have been offered a set of 15" steel rims that supposedly came off a scrap zafira.Will these rims fit my car? I have my doubts because I've measured the gap between my brake calipers
• Vauxhall Astra G 1999 - Trouble with valve to heater matrix 17 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  .   The sound remains when the engine runs, and stops first when ignition is turned off
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.8TDCi 110k - Engine System Warning 12 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  on with a code of PO299 unknown fault. They could not ID a problem The car is running fine at the moment. Have any mechanics got advice for a non mechanic. Thanks.
• chrysler voyager te td 2000 x reg - immobiliser problem 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  anyone help car wont start when warm weather is here,when going long distance all instruments stop working and alarm set light comes on,car still runs as normal,when things cool down alarm set light goes out and instruments start working again.tried wire in pin 21 behind heater panel all ok,can
• 1995 vw t4 van 2.4ltr diesel - glow plug test 15 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  the fuel pump is running. thanks for any help you can give.  
• BMW - Sparking From Tyres 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Another improbable story. A colleague followed her husband home the other day and noticed sparking from the BMWs run flat tyres. Husband was doubtful at the tale but  swapped cars around and saw it for himself. A 'garage' could not see any problems. At work we
• 1.8 Citroen Picasso - Citroen Picasso Slight Taping 6 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  it. It usually does it after 5 minutes of running. It has had a recent service. Any ideas please. thanks.
• peugeot 407 1.6 hdi 2005 - starting problems 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  a heavy clunk and then it will start. the car runs perfect apart from this problem, can anyone enlighten me please. regards Eddy
• Ford Galaxy 2004 type: WGR/ASZ1/7AG - door key is trapped into the door 13 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  The driver's door key is trapped into the lock and does not come out. Fortunately I could open the car using the plastic spare key on the trunck door. The situation now is that the drivers door opens and close, the car runs using the plastic key, but the main key remains trapped into the door
• VW Golf GTi Mk5 Manual - irregular idling speed 4 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  running temperature. does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?