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  • Any - the ugly stick 9 Dec 2023 (Forum)
    Noticed how well received the latest Suzuki Swift has been among a few of us here, not exactly enthralled by its looks, someone mentioned the Renault Laguna and how facelifts can sometimes be to a model's detriment. Taken to extremes these facelifts can lead to the ending of what where up
  • Ford Fiesta 2014 1.2 Petrol - P0303 Code 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
    Hi,  Had a mis-fire on cylinder 3 a while ago, changed the spark plugs and HT leads, went for a while then EML came on. Fault Code above same fault. I have ordered a new ignition coil pack as next cheapest solution. If this doesn't work, is there anything else I
  • FILMING OPPORTUNITY WITH ITV TONIGHT FOR DRIVERS 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    with a leading current affairs programme and get advice from our team of experts. If you’re interested, please email  tonight@itv.com  with your car buying dilemma.
  • Any - Wife pillars and blind spots 6 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    I realise it is an individual judgement however I am interested in collective wisdom.  I have read in too many car reviews that wide pillars lead to worrying blindspots. Is there any data on collisions caused by blind spots ? I am also interested in hearing of any anecdotal
  • Willys Jeep MB 1943 - Optimum fuel for 1943 Willys Jeep 18 May 2016 (Forum)
    I have a 1943 Wiilys Jeep MB with an original Willys Go-Devil engine. Last October the engine was re-built and fitted with new pistons, new valve seats, and new valve guides. Is it better to use normal unleaded with Lucas lead replacement additive, super unleaded with the additive, super
  • Ford Mondeo - How can 8 injectors on mondeo fail to inject at th 6 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    if you think it maybe stupit, usealy leads to a result. Wat are the electrical arangement on power to the nijectors.  
  • Mercedes C 200 Classic (w202) V registration - Battery 19 May 2015 (Forum)
    Car would not start earlier , plenty of warning lights on the dash and i could hear the battery in the rear boot making some drained noises. I can see the usual leads plus 2 smaller connections so i am hesitant to remove it for recharging or replacing . until i understand the implications
  • Ford Mondeo MK2 - Hot Starting Problem 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    recently, HT leads are in good condition and battery tests show it fine and healthy. Engine is the 1.8 Petrol Zetec-e    Not sure what to look for next?
  • Any - Red diesel usage - who monitors it? 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    that they suspect of using red diesel, without paying the appropriate tax?   Even if it is the police's job to do this, is it actually worth their while to do it, given that it would probably lead to a lengthy investigation?
  • price of scrap 30 May 2013 (Forum)
    converters the new word is lead £200 a tonne now scrap batteries but how many batteries would make that tonne? anyone.
  • MINI Convertible 2010 - clutch/flywheel 4 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    I contacted you before but failed to make clear that the car is less than 3 years old and owned from new. I would be grateful to know what sort of driving style could lead to catastriphic clutch failure after only 11300 miles. The pattern of driving is no different from previous cars
  • 1998 2.0 petrol Rav 4 - Rough running 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    My wife's Rav 4 runs roughly when travelling at a steady speed. It's fine when accelerating - no lack of power and ticks over very steady too. I've changed the coil packs and leads and plugs, as well as the fuel filter but with no difference. Toyota main dealer couldn't find anything
  • Vauxhall Astra H Estate 53 Plate - Steel Wheel Flaw 12 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Anybody had a problem with small flaw in the body of a steel wheel leading to deflation. I have had 2 in a year. Original GM wheels with a Dunlop stamp in the rim. Both occured after a tyre change. An existing manufacturer defect triggered by the tyre change process was the diagnosis. No prevous
  • ford fiesta 2006 - air conditioning problem 26 May 2012 (Forum)
    hi i've got a problem with my air conditioning . the air coming out is not very cold , so i thought it might need a top up , however on feeling the pipes leading from the unit one was warm and one was lovely and cold. the fan in the car is going and with the engine going there is a click , a dip
  • VW Sharan 1.9TDi 1999/2000 - battery drain 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    My battery goes flat over night.  Even with everything switched off there seems to be a small current drain. I know this because when I disconnect and reconnect the positive battery lead to the battery terminal there is a small spark.  Everything is switched off, including courtesy
  • 1999 Galaxy V6 (aaa)engine code - misfire 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, newbie here hoping someone can shed some light on an annoying v6 galaxy.   It has a random cylinder misfire on all cylinders, no codes or management light, no water loss or h/gasket issues, has had new c/pack leads and plugs , misfire still there, went away for 3 miles
  • mercedes c200 classic - cigar lighters - adaptors 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    can you buy a lead/adaptor that will connect one cars cigar lighter to another? I ask because I have a Blackspur battery charger/booster that connects via clamps, but also has a cigar lighter socket. If I could connect the booster via the 2 cigar lighter sockets I could trickle
  • Vauxhall Vectra B - misfiring v6 vectra 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    i've got a '97 2.5 v6 vectra with a constant misfire.i noticed it wasn't producing a spark on piston 3.so i replaced all HT leads,spark plugs and the coil pack in a bid to fix the problem.but it still remains the same with no spark on piston 3!.i have noticed the misfire seems to get worse when
  • Peugeot 305 estate - Wipers jammed after several months inactivity. 23 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    The wipers are parked a little way up from normal and will not respond to any switch command, apart from a faint initial 'kick'. Battery has just been replaced for new, and wipers have always worked previously. Any leads? I do not have my owner's manual with me to refer and do not even know
  • Peugeot 307 1.6l petrol 2003. - Peugeot 307 1.6l petrol crankshaft pulley runout. 4 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    lead to this condition and whether this is a known/previously reported problem? Terry
 

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