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• Citroen C5 2.0 HDI diesel - Coolant problems on Citroen C5 23 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  that the coolant temperature sensor was occasionally swinging up or down wildly, then returning to normal.  Last week while getting brake pads replaced at a local garage (that I've used before) I asked if they could replace the sensor too. They did it, saying they'd used a generic part (rather than
• Pulled over by police, will i get a court summon? 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  in a 30 and 70 in a 60 and said that i had been braking on some straight roads. He asked if i had anything to drink to which i honestly replied no. He asked where i had been and what i had been doing, i told him where i had been and that i had been to a party. At this stage i noticed the other police
• big van! - reckless driving 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  , or failing to report if I was genuingly unaware of the incident? I accept that I can probably be done for reckless driving as I am aware I did change lanes a bit swiftly, I was driving behind this car that seemed to be braking for no reason ( you know the ones), police said she reported that I
• Ford Fusion + 1.6TDCi - Damage to locking wheel nut key 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  tyre as the locking wheel nut was too tight. The nearside one had been done. He also gave me back my locking wheel nut key which was totally mangled and no longer useable. I had replacement brake disks fitted to the car in January 2013 under warranty due to a fault on them, so the wheels
• Honda Jazz EX - Best Choice Tyres, limited choice 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  :  Continental PC2 - VG wet and dry and braking in the wet and Aquaplaning - useless in the snow or mud - had these on a previous car - loved them until it snowed, the car was good int he snow before these were fitted. - I changed to Uniroyal Rain Experts which instantly became a firm favourite - Excellent
• FIAT Punto - Sale of Goods Act claim - advice needed 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  and some other bits (brakes, battery, coolant temperature sensor), plus the VAT, I spent nearly £800, which did smart a bit, to say the least.  I wanted the car to last and be reliable though for my wife to use for commuting to work. Three months and about 4,000 miles after purchase
• 2000 Peugeot 306 HDI Meridian - Correct Alloy Wheel bolts 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I am trying to find the correct bolts for my Peugeot 306 HDI Meridian. The reason why is as follows: I had my car serviced yesterday, all brakes and discs changed. Drove the car home and back to work this morning. On the drive to work I heard a knocking noise, one I knew, loose wheel
• Ford Fiesta - Trafffic accident - how can I get just outcome? 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  lane was clear, but my view of the oncoming lane was obscured by a hedge and the tightness off the bend (perhaps 40 degrees). Out of nowhere an oncoming car travelling at high speed struck my drivers-side wing with his front drivers side corner. I had no time to see him and react, so could not brake
• Mercedes C220 cdi Coupe - Bought 2nd hand car with "valid MOT" "Drives like new" - LIES!! 21 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  !! Finally the brake pads and disc are so worn that again it would have been an MOT fail. I have gone back to the seller with this news and he claims that when he got the car he took the MOT as gospel... however, he has ended up selling me a car that is currently unroadworthy!! I paid over
• Economical reliable commuting diesel, help please! 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  , the rear brake discs need changed (just done the fronts), the air-con fan is squealing, and the service history can best be described as "partial" (20k, 40k, 55k, 100k, 120k, 135k, not main dealer). It's had timing belt, radiator and EGR valve all replaced this year. I'm looking to spend around 7k or so
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.6 Engine Warning Light & Car Judders 28 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  correct itself but it didn't. After calling for some help we noticed that it was also juddering while idle (out of gear, hand brake on) and under the bonnet the engine was physically rocking back and forward. Managed to drag it back home 20miles and stopped driving it until a friend could take a look
• Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 05 1.3 Help! engine failure @ 51,000 miles 17 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  starting it using easystart but no joy. He recommended taking it to the main dealers cathryns in ashford after checking the priming pump pressure at 2 bar and the manifold pressure at 90bar. Once arriving at the vauxhall dealers in ashford [after the breakdown van towing my hits the brakes to hard
• Pedestrians - annoying the traffic 24 May 2009 (Forum)
  traffic (30mph) cross the road in the face of traffic, causing disruption and a loud beeping. He then dallied back across the road , again oblivious as to traffic and causing a driver to slam on his brakes (the man walked in front of his car) - to which he responded by pressing his body against the car
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Questions on purchasing a Vectra (possibly). 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  Astra to get its fault codes read, would the Vectra, with it being a lot more complicated going to throw error codes every ten min, or are they generally reliable I have been reading about parking brakes releasing, is this a common problem that Im likely to experience, as I don?t want to shell out
• Suzuki Alto (2009 - ) - Test drove it today 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  , this sort of car makes sense (without needing to pay the premium for the IQ and having less room). I was impressed with how quiet the engine was at idle, and the brakes were strong with a very nicely weighted pedal. They've saved money on the dash plastics, but at this end of the market you can live
• My new Ford Focus CC3 11 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  an ordinary Focus - very well - although some uneven road surfaces provoke what I'm fairly sure is mild scuttle shake, but since my scuttle has never previously been shaken, I can't be certain. Brakes are an improvement on my old Focus, and the two-litre diesel is quieter and has more go than the 1.8 I had
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 16v Ticking noise, EML, poor starting etc 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  on the change seems quite straightforward, the only mention of a special tool is to lock the flywheel to loosen the crank pulley bolt but i believe this can be done the old fashioned way by putting it in gear and holding the brakes on. cheers chris
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - Bangernomics - 2 year update 3 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  replacement Needs a oil change soon Could benefit from some spark plugs Brake fluid renewal SO do you guys think this is a cash pit or quite reasonable? Just wanted another opioion really. All guys at work are into their new cars and I seems to like the older motors more.
• Paint work warranty - worth nothing! 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  , and then I'll park it outside the dealership! (obviously I would have to choose my wording carefully to avoid being sued). What can I do? Renault only seem to address "safety issues" (their excuse for refusing to fix our squeaky brakes) with faulty cars - but anything that makes me want to strangle the dealer
• M reg 1.4 Clio high fuel consumption 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  . in the last year the car has had 4 new tyres, balance and tracking, a new cam belt, two new half shafts as there is a wobble which i can't work out what it is relates to the speedo, when i first got the car i replaced all disks pads shoes, filters, ht leads, it doesnt seem to be a binding brake. The car