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• Toyota Yaris - Engine warning light - P0420 code 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  if it is relevant but nearly 2 weeks ago I had a new exhaust manifold fitted as the old one had cracked. Might it be either debris from this in the system or the sensor having been damaged or dislodged? Is it worth taking the car back to the garage that did the work for them to check? Also, is the car OK
• Any - Beware newer 'fully synthetics' with older engines 13 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I was ding some research into oil and what to get for my car when I stumbled by the whole zinc/phosphorus issue. If your car has flap tappets then it is wise to stick to an oil higher in ZDDP (Zinc Dialkyl-Dithio-Phosphate) - and not the newer synthetics which only have a fraction
• Skoda Octavia - 1.9PD injectors 2 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've been thinking of buying an approx two year old 1.9PD Octavia and have read about injector issues on recent VAG diesel engines. There's been some debate on HJ and other forums about whether Siemens or Bosch injectors are fitted to recent 1.9PD units. So, I contacted Skoda
• Peugoet 407 Coupe 2.7 V6 HDi - Peugeot 407 Coupe - Yes/No? 15 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Looking to change my car and fancied something with a bit of power and slightly sporty. Have seen a 3 year old 407 Coupe 2.7 V6 HDi Sport Auto for sale. Any comments on the reliability or running of this model and engine combo? Test drive seemed OK. Slightly lumpy tick over at cold
• Noisy Honda Gearbox 13 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  The gearbox on my year old 2.4 Accord (6 speed) seems quite noisy, it's not a bearing whining type noise, but you can hear the motions of the box inside the car coming up through the gearlever. The noise is not pronounced but I can hear a sort of whooshing until the engine revs rise over
• Drive the deal and dealer finance 1 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, We have pretty much made the decision to by a new S-Max as our old Galaxy has given up the ghost and although I have always been wary of financing cars, I am willing to do it for the peice of mind of a new, warrantied car. After shopping around, it would appear that Drive
• How about some positives for a change 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Toyota, with their recalls, BMW, Ford and many others are getting bad press and comments from many. How about some positives for a change? My old CLK has done 40k for me in 2.5 years and is approaching 120k. It's had normal servicing from an indie and apart from discs and pads has been good as gold
• Total respect for the missus!! 25 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Went straight to my dads after work and met the wife and kids there. When we left , son came in my car and as we passed Airdrie train station car park, he twisted my arm to go in and throw some handbrake turns in the snow. So, like the dutiful father I am, I did as I was told and halfway through
• Giving youngsters a shove... 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Last `snow event` - (sorry watching too much TV news) I pushed a very young couple out of a road end, by putting my shoulder behind the car. (I was doddering along holding a newspaper - then asked them if they wanted a shove - to wide open mouths - shocked at the offer) The young woman
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - 96 2.0 Tapping noise when accelerating 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  problems with old cars.
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - Are these any good - real life experiences 11 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  in your eyes? I use an excellent indie garage - I'm assuming they will be able to service it - is there anything about these that would mean I'd have to use a Honda dealer. In short, any one got one who can report on whether these a good long-term purchase. I tend to keep cars until 10 years old 150K
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 1.9D Rear Wheel Bearings 8 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone else had rear wheel bearings changed? I've had a droning noise increasing with speed and gradually getting worse. Whilst the car was in for a cambelt change as 4+ years old but only 38K miles, asked garage to investigate noise....they reported both rear wheel bearings require changing
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 05 1.3 ABS rear drum sensor ring question. 5 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  drums and that has a bumpy (corrugated) sensor fitted which is the same size as I appear to need. Have ford given me the wrong part or is something amiss. At present the abs light is on due to no signal from the rear sensors. Will the old style ring fit my car or does the abs work differently
• Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2008) - key problems 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, My wife and I have remote door keys for our 3 year old Getz [recently purchased]. We like the car very much but have an odd problem which is that, due to the press button being on the side of the key, it sometimes gets accidentally pressed when it is in my wife's bag and when this is being
• 12 volts really 14 volts? - Just a query. 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  When ever I have tested an alternator the output has always read about 14-15v and I remember my dads Lada always used to read 16v (the bulbs were always blowing on it) now either my meter must be well out or cars must run on more than 12v. Why is this? I realise the battery is a 12v DC battery so
• Crazy motorway driving 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Joined the M67 (Denton-Hyde-Mottram Cheshire; only 5 bmiles long) from the M60 last night. Old Polo in front (lady driver) decides to overtake car in front of it on the slip road but as it gets level with nearside car it slows down to the same speed. Result both lanes blocked. 300 metres later when
• size of torx screwdriver 1 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  are hidden behind the fuse box below the steering column. I need to unscrew the fuse box to be able to take out the old fuel relay and replace it. Only problem, is that the fuse box is attached with torx/star screws and i don't have a torx/star screwdriver. Just wondered if anyone with the same car, knows
• Just passed test! Now need to swap insurance. Help 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm 23 years old and Recently passed my test and pass plus, I insured myself on a Toyota Yaris that belonged to my girlfriend but now find I need instead to be insured on my mums car , which is a mini cooper s 2004, my policy with ecarinsurance doesn't cover me to drive my mum's car til I'm over 25
• Fiat Grande Punto v's Ford Focus (hiring) 19 May 2008 (Forum)
  I need to hire a car for two adults, a 10 and 7 year old (plus 10 days worth of luggage from/to the airport) in Italy this summer. The Fiat Grande Punto is a bit cheaper than a Ford Focus to hire! Are they approximately the same size? Both are showing in the same class as five door c/w aircon. I
• Options for over stocked main dealers. 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  of the options they are considering is dumping all their old stock and re-entering the market aggressively marking down all bids - he is bidding at the moment on the basis of what he feels the car would be worth in 2 months as sales are so slow at the mo anyway. So my question is, to your knowledge have any