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  • Range Rover Velar - The height of idiocy 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    So, Walking the dog by the local football fields, there in the car park was a Range Rover, unoccupied with the engine running and no one near enough to stop me or anyone else jumping in and disapearing with it. Question. Would insurance have paid out?
  • Best Taxi Vehicle 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    I was wondering what would be the most recommended car as a taxi. Obviously, it would need to be a very strong and robust car that can clock a lot of miles in a short space of time, relatively cheap to run and comfortable. What would peoples recommendations be? Thanks
  • vaxhall combo 1700 di 02 - is it fuel pump 19 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    hi can any one help please, my combo was running ok then it just stoped, now i cant get any deisel to the injecters, would it be the pump or ECU, PLEASE HELP
  • Volvo V50 R design 2.0 sport Diesel - Soot filter full 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Can you help me please. Screen indicating "Soot filter full". I have been told to run engine hot, is this correct. 
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta - Radio Code 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, Is anyone able to help on the radio code for a Ford Fiesta? I've bought a used one with a flat battery. All up and running now, but no radio. Serial Number is M024929. Thanks in Advance! BV
  • Toyota - LPG and air conditioning 11 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    Hello beackroom Is there a method whereby a vehicle is converted to run on LPG, and this system can be used to bring air conditioning to the vehicle itself. I have noticed that LPG is very cold as a liquid and it would be good to use this for the cabin.   Thanks
  • Vauxhall Corsa C - Fan constantly on 10 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    My fan is constantly on at the moment. I can be running the car for a few seconds and switch the engine off and my fan is still on. Ive checked my radiator and its water level is fine. Anyone have any ideas?
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback - peugeot 206 misfiring 4 May 2010 (Forum)
    Engine running badly, probably misfiring on No.3 , cat smelling like eggs!  Changed the plugs, all the old plugs were brown not sooty, is there any way of checking the HT coils without diagnostics?
  • Newish Espace 25 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Seen some scary espace stories on here, but seem to relate to the older 1.9, 2.2 and 3.0 diesel engines. Is the newer 2.0 diesel just as bad? I like the espace but the reliability stories scare me off. Are the newer ones improved or should I run away?
  • ford focus 02 1.6 - pollen filter 5 Apr 2010 (Forum)
      Given that i don't suffer from hay fever ,or any other condition that neccessitates a pollen filter,can i save the expense and hassle of changing it.Would not changing it impinge on the running of the car in any way?  
  • ford mondeo 3, 2.00 tdci 130bhp - gear box oil 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    book says gear box holds 1.75 liters of oil. so far I have put in 2.00 liters and still not    running out of filler hole
  • SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 02 1.4 Engine management light on 18 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    My engine management light has just come on but the car is running ok, there was a slight judder before it came on, can anyone tell me what this could be.
  • Homebrew winter screenwash. 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Does anyone have any homebrew type screenwash mix ups, which would be suitable for the present cold snap. As well as the cost some retailers seem to be running low and i had to try two fillings stations and a supermarket to stock up this evening.
  • longest time you have had a car. 14 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    You see lots of older cars running around and in good condition. makes me think that many people are keeping theirs for years. My longest was a Volvo 240 estate at 5 years, whats yours?
  • Alfa 147 GTA 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Hi folks, I am looking at the possible purchase of a 147 GTA (3.2 V6), and was just wondering if anybody has any hints or tips, or anybody who has one who has any advice regarding running costs etc? Thanks in advance
  • Scenic II Power Steering 6 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    Whilst sitting in the car waiting for the wife I was playing with the steering and suddenly noticed the power steering was working without the engine running. I assume this means it has electric power steering, either that or the steering is very light anyway. Any ideas?
  • Mondeo Instrument Failure 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Hi Has any one else seen this? All instruments except rev counter stop working but car continues running ok. Stopping and restarting the car brings all systems back if only for a short time. This is on a 2002 Mondeo TDi. Brian
  • 96 punto 55 wiper fault 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    My windscreen wiper intermittant wipe has stopped working. It now runs continually and does not park and i have to select the stopping position manually with the stalk. both speed are working but they will not park. cheers for any advice. wheeltrims
  • Corsa 2002,5 speed, 1.2SXI, 30k miles 19 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    I am thinking of buying this model car from a freind as a replacement for my mothers trusty 20 year old Corolla. Can anyone give me their opinions on the running costs/reliability of this model ? thanks
 

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