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• Chinese Engines 29 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm wondering what experience people have of Chinese engines, both in motorbikes and as static engines in industrial, plant or agricultural machinery....
• Is it sensible to buy a NEW model/technology. 6 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  The word technology may be stretching the point but my question is this:- Having read one or two reports about the so called reliable brands having trouble with new models or technology, namely Mazda with the early 5's, the first Honda Civics (being only as reliable as a Golf in recent surveys
• Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 2.0 Zetec Auto - running cold! 29 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  as it is going through the rad constantly? Would the system really be able to supercool in this way, even on a motorway run or in traffic? Thanks in advance for your help!! S
• Skoda Fabia 2 (2007 - ) - Fabia 2 Estate 14 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  After owning eight generally reliable, well built and comfortable VW's am thinking of getting rid of the old 2001 Passat Estate S PD (6 yo and 106k). Well actually SWMBO said I can. I want to buy new - yes -I have been through the almost new route in the past with some niggles.Having read
• Effects of Speed on Fuel Economy 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  economical speed for the average car, travelling at 60MPH increases consumption by 21%, 70MPH +35%, 80MPH +42%, 90MPH +48%. I know these are averages but if I try to put some meat on the bones and use my car (1.8 TDCI S-Max) which gets around 50MPG at 60MPH: 50MPH - 60.5MPG 60MPH - 50MPG 70MPH - 44.8MPG
• Subaru Forester (1997 - 2002) - 00 Brakes coming on when reversing 6 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My 2000 Forester S has a tendency for the brakes to come on when reversing and have the impression may be worse uphill which not normally a big problem but seems to be happening more often. As soon as car goes forward they release so I presume it's something to do with the hillholder clutch
• Cross-ply Tyres 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  assume that this statement is a legacy from the 70?s when Cross-ply tyres were common place, and Radials were just becoming popular, also at the time that this rule would have applied most cars would be rear-wheel drive. Supposing cross-plies were still available to fit, and considering most cars
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Y reg 2.0 petrol Zetec: jerky under acceleration. 19 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  but then it came back. Has anyone got any idea please? Thanks in advance for your help. Dan s
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - Light full with condensed water after Mot 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I do now? Shall I look for legal advise? I called the customer service and they didn't care about this problem. s
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1.5 Diesel pump 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  whereas the vehicle the replacement was removed from did not. Does anyone know whether these parts are interchangeable? Many thanks for your assistance. Kind regards Steve. s
• FIAT Marea (1997 - 2002) - cylinder head repair - 1910cc - 100TDiesel 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  without ruining the cylinderhead. Is there anyway this can be welded and then skimmed? How much would that cost? there are about 10 - 15 waterways affected. Or do I just shove it back together and hope for the best, when / if it fails again, scrap it. Thanks s
• Tyvek Cover going 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  recommendations ?? s
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - HDI 90 Coolant warning lights keep coming on 22 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  wrong with it, the header tank level is normal, no steam, no water loss, the electric fan (s) are tripped in , radiator and pipes all feel fine. Car restarts fine sometimes it will run for a while before doing it again sometimes it does it straight away. Yesterday I drove 40 miles no problem
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - Broken catch on fuel filler flap - expensive ? 15 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  that this is not as rare as I'd first thought. Does anyone know how much it'd probably be to get it sorted out? Many thanks in advance. Cheers! s
• Amortising Diesel Costs 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  In HJ's update to the Hyundai I-30 test he states that... "..Do the sums and at £2,000 cheaper than the 1.6 CRDI and £200 less fuel cost per 10,000 miles it?s going to take 100,000 miles to make up the difference in purchase price..." In other words at present fuel prices, the increased fuel
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - inconsistency of oil spec advice. 3 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  being to people here is the 10w40 ok, I am presuming so and the only negative information I have found is perhaps a little more fuel consumption. s
• Magnets - New Snake Oil Nonsense 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have just received a new catalogue, which appears to have taken over from "Innovations". Not naming it a s I am going to pretty scathing! The latest magnetic manifestations include the usual fuel line magnets but these work in a new way."- - The activated hydrogen and oxygen molecules bombard
• The Secret Life of the Motorway 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  that the three parts are titled appropriately: Falling in Love, The Honeymoon Period and The End of the Affair. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• £1500 to spend this weekend 11 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  is: Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Mercedes 300TE/S-class (if we can find one in budget BMW 5/7 series (530/535) Range Rover 3.9 Or any other suggestions! Help is really appreciated guys!!
• Complaint to council (road state)? 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  A pre-MOT check of my wife's car last night revealed worn out N/S front wishbone bushes and wheel bearing. Last year this car had new NSF track rod end and bottom ball joint and new NSR damper as the bottom bush was worn out. Whilst I accept that some wear and tear is inevitable, this car has