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• Toyota Corolla Saloon - Toyota Corolla nearly killed me!! 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  model it had only done 45k miles - it's used as a 2nd car & we've had it since it was 2 yrs old.  
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 spark plugs breaking in cylinder block 18 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Could anyone provide me with any information on water in the spark plug hole causing rust and the spark plug to break when attempting to remove the plug. Are Ford aware of this? as I am currently in dispute as to who should pay for the repair as it broke during a service. The car has only
• Renault Megane II - Washers packed up?? 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  , these are old problems and have been with the car since it was bought a cupple of years back. Any ideas?
• 1.8 petrol ford focus - 1.8 petrol focus trying to stall?? 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the plugs on both my 1999 focus and my wifes 2002 1.8 petrol focus's at the weekend since then both cars have been trying to stall? It happens when they are warm, both start fine and run ok and the tick over seems ok but from time to time after driving and stopping or slowing down
• Nationwide Autocentre... Experiences? 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi folks, A Lexus and Saab (both new) owning friend swears by his local Nationwide Autocentre, after being ripped off by Lexus for servicing (they serviced his car when he took it in for a light bulb change, without asking). We've just used them, based on his experience, to service
• Volkswagen Golf V - Golf Mk5 Exhaust Removing/Upgrading Help 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I have purchased a new full stainless exhaust system and wondered whether i can attemp the removal of the old one and replacement with the new one at home or whether it needs a garage? Im ok with basic car mechanics, but no professional by any means. Does it need to be raised
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.25 Remote central locking issues 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The remote central locking on my car seems to only work when it wants. Central locking is fine when I use the key in the doors. I've re-programmed the key a few times and replaced the batteries. Mine is an old 2 button key with the little glass eye on it. I'm pretty sure it's the fob the light
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Zetec Aerial Base removal 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello all, New to this forum, so please forgive any transgression of rules etc! Like a muppet, I "forgot" to unscrew the aerial on my '03 Focus whilst going into a car-warsh. Surprise surprise, the aerial has been snapped off where it joins the base, leaving the threaded "male" part of the base
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Non-start shortly after new ECU fitted 10 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Had a different ECU fitted at weekend to my focus Car ran ok for a hour or two Then just died, turns over but no spark at plugs Could the garage have killed the replacement ECU, i think he left my old coil pack on cos he said it was ok. He is baffled after his reader came back with no faults
• Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 (2005 - ) - Using sealant okay to fit new tyre? 13 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Fellow Back Roomers, I had two rear tyres replaced this evening on Mrs Bandit's car. First tyre replaced fine but second one wouldn't hold an airtight seal. The tyre fitter could see no signs of damage to the wheel or the tyre so decided to use a black coloured sealant. He said
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 96 2.5 Replacing HT leads 30 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The HT lead to the front passenger side spark plug on my 2.5 v6 is breaking down and I want to replace. Although I have done other work on the car including replacing the spark plugs and cam cover gaskets I have no experience of DIS ignition systems. So bear with my simple question. Does the old
• `ere in France - motoring under ze conkers 16 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Cars service today - none! Pierre our head mechanic is suspended for letting his great great Grandaughter change the oil on his motor - eze only an 11 year old girl -- sacre bleu! Further more `e as failed in ze risk assessment of `developing conkers`. These are located in a tree across the road
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 02 1.4 How do I change a rear fog lamp lens? 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, please can anyone tell me how i can change my rear fog lamp lens, i have a crack in the presnt one drivers side rear, the lens is in the middle of the plastic bumper, it is not situated at the bottom of the bumper, the car is a 2002 model, i have looked at every way of getting
• Bugatti Veyron (2005 - ) - Credit Crunch Victim? 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/p58hp8 Bugatti for sale. One year old. Less than 700 miles and just had its first annual service. Huge saving on new! Anyone want to chip in for it??? Assuming this is a British car, do you think this has been someone who has suffered credit crunch? What would otherwise
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - Small automatics 18 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, My better half has an old...N regd...Clio auto.Its been a great car during the four years she has owned it,actually a pleasure to drive.It looks like it will need some money spending on it shortly,so maybe its time to update and she would like something more modern. It seems quite difficult
• Variations in servicing costs. 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My Pug 407 is having it's first service today. (At two years old). Enquired with the supplying dealer (who were excellent when I bought it) and they wanted £261. They absolutely wouldn't budge from the price. Decided to check with the other local Peugeot dealer (who didn't seem that interested
• Honda CR-V III (2007 - ) - New or Used? 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  browsed the forecourt over the weekend. I probably will pay cash for either, although the new model has the potential for the 0% deal from Honda over 2 years, 10K down and then remainder over 2 years. So the option appears to be new for 17.5K or a 12 month old used with 10K on the clock for... well
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.25 Rear sill / sub frame corrosion repair 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 1998 1.25 Zetec Fiesta. Low mileage, and in very good nick for it's age. It passed the MOT yesterday with no problems, other than an "advisory" on both rear sill /subframes mounts. My mechanic advised that they are partially corroded (well it's an 11 year old car!) and whilst
• Number plate mystery 7 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  with the number plate LOZZIE B..now I've racked the old brain cells and havn't come up with anything that might make this up...I tried a tenuous Irish LOZ 2138 but that doesn't come up on DVLA vehicle check. Any ideas ? Mind you, how stupid can you be ? If you're running a huge criminal scam, why pick
• How well should paint match after a repair? 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Just had the rear hatch and bumper professionally repaired after some damage. Sounds like a daft question but how well should I expect the paint to match in these days? What's the experience out there? The original is a metallic gunmetal grey colour on a 2 year old car. To my eye the hatch