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• VW 2007 2.0 Golf GT TDI 140 BKD - Tensioner Stud 9 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Hi everyone Had the above car for around 5 years now with no major problems. I do most maintenance tasks myself but when it came to the routine cambelt/tensioner/water pump change, I took it to Awesome GTI because I knew that there was a chance that the tensioner stud thread could strip
• SEAT Alhambra - Rear tyres worn on inside 15 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Car is a 2013 Mk2 Alhambra (7N). Just put two new tyres on the rear, swapped the old rear tyres to the front - but discovered the inner edge is excessively worn, 2-3mm on both tyres. So one tyre has been on for about 20K and is barely legal, the other has only been on for 10-11K
• Nissan Leaf - Used Nissan Leaf Owners Advice 22 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Are there any owners who can recommend a used model based on the below?  I've seen some ranging from £6k but understand it is an old battery model so therefore lower range. If I buy direct from a garage they will fit the home charge for free but the models start from approx
• Jeep Cherokee - Can I Soup Up the Power Steering? 11 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  but it just feels 20% heavier than my old Hyundai (IX35) and my back seems to be responding badly to it.   I'm really not enjoying the ride and wanted to explore my options before I sell it at a big loss. I want to keep the car as every other aspect is great but I can't do with the pain
• Hyundai i20 - How to sell 30 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  After a long wait, we have now got a date for the arrival of our new little KIA; we hadn’t organised a p/x at the time, which probably was a mistake;  so will be looking to sell the existing Hyundai i20 which we have had from new but will be seven years old
• Peugeot 307 SW - Aircon regas 22 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I should start by saying I'm not technical/mechanical at all! I have an old (but well maintained) 2004 Peugeot 307.  I use the aircon all the time to cool in summer and demist, etc... in cooler months.  I've noticed recently that it's no longer producing cold air. Options
• BMW M240i - BMW M240i for family 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  We are a couple with 5 year old kid. Wanted to buy a nice driving roadster (mx-5/z4) for some time. However, just seen some reviews of M240i and the idea of a nice driving machine which can carry our kid also for some open top motoring looks attractive. Could someone throw feedback about
• Audi A6 Avant - Poor Previous Repair; Rippled UpTo 30% - Serious?? 16 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hello Guys Going to a car auction tomorrow to buy a 3 yr old audi a6 avant. In the Appraisal report it says "Qtr Panel nsr; Poor Previous Repair; Rippled UpTo 30% & Bumper Front; Dented; With Paint Damage" Does this mean
• Skoda Octavia - Turbo or hybrid... which is the greater gamble? 15 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Struggling to decide between new (well, probably year-old) car options, so I'm hoping for some (educated) opinions. Any thoughts on whether either of these is a safer bet than the other? a)  Skoda TSI... with a turbo that could spell trouble at some point (would have
• BMW 3 Series Compact - Battery Starter Packs 4 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  My car battery, still under warranty, in an old 3 Series BMW seems to be playing up. Tested by the supplier (it is a Varta brand) it usually shows as "battery good, needs charge" even after being charged fully (CTEK-MX5) a few days earlier. The voltage seems to drop quickly to as low as 12.3v
• Advice re buying a secondhand crossover 1 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  We're looking to purchase a 2 or 3 year old low mileage crossover vehicle. We'd love a Nissan Qashqai but they are out of our sub £9500 budget. We tend to keep our cars as long as possible and drive them into the ground, so value retention isn't important - in fact if they have lost
• Kia Rio 2005-11 - Rio 05-11 - 1.4 petrol or 1.5 diesel 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Looking for a cheap robust car to run for next 4 or so years. This era of rio seems a good bet. We previously had a very reliable picanto but a step up in power and size would be nice.  Very simple question, our annual mileage will be circa 15k possibly more would you take the diesel
• Corsa - Possible faked service history, any rights? 27 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  not see this at the time?) Anyhow, IF this service history was faked, would I have any rights? The car is low mileage and I do not doubt the mileage is genuine, rather, that the old owner never bothered having it serviced because it was doing such low miles. I bought it back in March from a trade seller
• Surprised by - Traffic around Leeds 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Was up in Leeds monday to go to a funeral and see an old friend at the same time. That is positively the most traffic I have seen outside of the M25 on a weekday afternoon. I was frequently in the wrong lane even with the satnav attempting to drive in utterly unfamiliar surroundings
• ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting 3 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  hi everyone I have a problem starting the car when we clear everything that comes up about 18 faults it starts ,It can run for a month or ten minutes .i have been told that its the clocks and that ford are the only ones that can do this is as they have to recode and link both keys
• Q5/Q7 Audi - Am gonna bag me a knock-down cheap Q5/Q7, diesel. 24 Sep 2015 (Forum)
   Brand spanking new, or perhaps a 3 to 4 month old "rejected" model, as it seems like quite an appropriate time to drive a hard bargain. PS Honda and Toyoya salespersons were in a very bouyant upbeat mood this afternoon, per the Toyota guy, he had customers coming direct from
• Peugeot 107 3 Door Urban - Was mine the only crap one then? 11 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Bought 08/08, 2 years old full dealer service history. 18,000miles Clutch Failed; Water Leak into boot floor/spare wheel well - tool kit rusted; Water Pump failed; Front Discs & Brake Pads "80% worn" and need replacement next service; Rear Brakes, same; Exhaust blowing - front and back box
• 2005 3 Series 318Ci - Clutch Problem BMW 318Ci 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  So - clutch biting point is quite high, have to press the pedal no more than one inch to engage it. Sometimes hard enough to get car into first and second gear - feel like I'm forcing it and I can hear a slight thud from the drive shaft
• Golf TDI - Mk6. Reg. 2010 - Air con - fault. Garage says New compressor needed. 4 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Air con recently failed.  Advised needs new compressor - labour/part cost £1150 - minus trade in of old compressor.  End cost about £800 but VW MAY and only may, make a contribution. 51k miles on clock.  Regular service. same garage. Never advised air con needs
• fiesta mk 6 - locking wheel nuts fiesta mk 6 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I need some advice on locking wheel nuts that will fit original ford fiesta wheels, the ones where the nuts are concealed under a plastic disc. I have just bought this car and it didn't come with the key for the wheel lock nuts. I have managed to get the old lock nuts off