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• BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 - BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 20 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  ? I'll be adding 40K miles over two years, so depreciation is also a consideration... I believe the Z4 is probably more suited to motorway etc, finally is it just me or is the 987's interior looking terribly dated
• Reliable diesel for a budget of 4k? 20 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  almost went for another ford again but don't like the sound of the 1.6 engines with dpf and various other issues. I guess Hyundai i30's could be an option? Many thanks and apologie for the length of the post, I'm really hoping for some decent help.
• BMW 330D E90 - BMW E90 330D NON C.A KEY FOBS DEAD. HELP! 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  , for driving, but the buttons don't! When i unlock manually, the alarm goes off as soon as i open the door though. It seems to 'arm' when i lock with key, but not disarm when i unlock! Should i disconnect alarm for now? The s****** wants £168 for a new key, they don't refurb
• Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDi - Gearbox codes confusion 17 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2006 (56) Polo S 1.4 TDi is in need of a new gearbox. The engine is BNM and the gearbox is HCS, according to the sticker in the service book.  Couldn't afford the ideal situation of having my own gearbox rebuilt so found a secondhand one at a distant breakers (no names
• none - a very strange road indeed 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  : PEDESTRIAN ZONE then there is a red circle with nothing in it, then NO VEHICLES Except for loading No waiting at any time No access for blue badge holders or taxis Seems fairly comprehensive, what? However within this zone M&S have their collect by car bay
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot 308 automatic gearbox 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  became worse with a 'gearbox faulty' and a flash 'S' and 'snowflake' symbol (so the sports and ice modes for gearbox). The car becomes sluggish. The Peugeot dealer repalced the transmission fluid and (I believe) the filter. The problem is continuing and it is back off down to the dealer
• Ford Focus - 2012 Focus 1.6 Tdci Clutch Whine 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  !   I have a 2012 Focus Zetec S  1.6 TDCi  in Manual, 29000 miles, and I have noticed that very occasionally I get a whine in first gear when holding
• Talbot Peugeot J5 - Talbot/Peugeot J5 Campervan Gearbox removal 24 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to remove the gearbox on My 1990 Talbot campervan LHD. The vehicle has the auxillary driver pulley on the n/s (drivers) of the engine. There is a shaft that runs out of the engine and through the top of the bellhousing for the gearbox which is supported by a bearing bracket
• Alfa Romeo 156 - Engine Temperature gauge not working Alfa Romeo156 12 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  on the dash. I have previously has a Saab 93 with thermostat issues that lead to a head gasket failure in less than a week. So am weary of this 156's issue. I'd be travelling from London to Huddersfield. Is this car a risk or an easy fix?  Thanks for reading and any help and advice that can
• Audi A3 2.0T FSI 2006 - Audi A3 2.0T FSI broken cam belt 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  policy had it towed home, I s diagnostic check going to tell me anything my feeling is i might have a broken cam belt as it was overdue a change, My dilema now is after reading a fair bit about this sought of problem instead of throwing money at this problem do i jusyt bite the bullet and put a new
• Yeti 4 x 4 - Skoda Yeti 4x4s in reverse. 25 May 2013 (Forum)
  and the Yeti, apart from a surprising clutch-burn smell, was great while our 2 farm Defenders were, to the surprise of none here were slipping about like slippery- s***-off-a-shining-shovel ... as per usual. This is because Defenders notoriously have only a central diff-lock which, sure, sends drive
• VW Amarok - Amarok AutomaticHJ review 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  without transmission wind-up (as per some L200's) as well as the "traditional" 2WD/4WD selection? or is that only possible with the version that has constant 4WD?   Thanks Zuave.    
• FIAT Punto - Power Steering Failure 9 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  .   A certain H****’s manual said how difficult it was to remove the steering motor. I took the plastic cover off the steering column, four bolts, a small socket set removed a further 3 bolts and the motor dropped out, very easy, 10 minutes work
• Citroen C3 - Battery Light Issue 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  and had alternators and batteries changed and they haven't fixed the issue, so was wondering if there is a known issue with C3's? Any ideas?
• Subarus/other ordinary cars with 4x4 good in snow? 27 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I've always fancied a Subaru Legacy or impreza estate, although my car current has yet to die. admired them for robustness utility. etc. I just wondered what they are like i nthe snow and compacted snow that turns to ice. I've seen a lot of the BMW X5 and X3 "4x4"s (I use the quotes wisely
• Citroen - Citroen engine 2.8 oil drained whilst driving 30 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  taken bits off, but I havent seen him for 6 weeks!  so repair by 3rd party pretty slim I would of thought. THere are plenty of these vans but not many 2.8's so wondered if say the C8 or similar could be used. Been quoted 1000 for replacement engine, with 3 months warranty  
• Skoda Octavia - Tyre speed ratings and insurance 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  , so I dont see why not. Bear in mind that the 1.2Tsi S model has 195/65 R15H tyres as standard. Also will fitting a reinforced tyre (with a load rating of 95 vs 91) have any adverse effect on handling etc. Dont want to spec the 16 inch 55 profile wheels as comfort is a priority.      
• focus2.0 petrol - poor running 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  it suddenly started holding back at 3000 rpm then got worse i also noticed the temp gauge had dropped to zero  checked water and oil all ok set off again running fine temp gauge normal  for about 10 mins then temp gauge dropped and s*** running ticks over fine just no acceleration  feels
• Audi A4 - Audi A4 B5 Rear ABS ring 28 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Due to a stuck rear brake caliper the rear disc on the o/s of wife's 2000 (V reg) A4 1.9Tdi has become badly corroded. I've removed discs (the type with the bearing races pressed into the disc assembly ) and obtained new. The garage that I use for more difficult jobs advised me not to use
• Skoda Fabia - Insurance problem 10 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  of driving another car so phoned them only to be told that clause only appied to over 25,s,,Im 24, Have now been offered a fixed penaly for no Insurance...6 points and £200 fine , with my dad and sister as witnesses is it worth pleading not guilty and explaining what happened