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• Seat Ibiza 1.9 diesel 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Have a problem with the engine on this car. It is only 4 months old yet is "running away". You can travel for miles on a flat road without ever touching the accelerator. The car has ample power of its own.Seat garage say they \re not aware of any prioblems. Can anyone help please?
• whining noise on VW Polo 9 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My trusty little '96 Polo has developed a whining noise that pitches in at about 30mph, almost like a vibration coupled with road noise.. It eminates from the front nearside wheel, and sound like the tyre's running almost flat. I've checked the condition/pressure, both ok. Any ideas?
• Puma - Vanishing Brake Fluid 8 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone offer some advice please. SWMBO runs a 2000 1.7 Puma. Recently it has taken to using up brake fluid. No sign of a leak anywhere. She took it to the Ford main dealer today & they have checked & can't find where it's going either. Any ideas ?
• Windscreen Safety 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  On my local radio station, one of the national windscreen firms is running an ad that includes the statement "if you have a cracked windscreen, in some accidents, your airbags may not work properly". I just about understand the logic that a cracked windscreen won't provide the same level
• Checking tyre pressures - when? 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  We all know that tyre pressures should be checked when tyres are cold, but I would like to know how long it takes for my tyres to cool down after a 50 mile motorway run (175/70R13 tyres on a Honda Civic) Any ideas? Many thanks, Ed.
• vw passat tdi hard to start 11 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My vw passat tdi estatehas been very hard to start maybe 20 sec of turning before the engine fires. It will then go for from 5 to 10 min before cutting out. After starting again(20 sec) It will run again for 5-10 min. any ideas
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 2.0 diesel problem starting cold engine 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a 1998 vectra 2.0 diesel I've a problem starting from cold engine The engine run for a few seconds and then just stop. Please help me. Thanks!!! Mario
• Mazda 323, N-reg, 1300cc 1 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My Mazda is going to scrap heap in June as it is written off due to a rear shunt. It is currently still driveable and legal until the MOT runs out in June. The fan belt is slipping, any advice on tightening it? Is it easy, if so how? I only want it to survive a couple more months!!!!!!
• Retailers of Biodiesel 23 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Morning All, Following on from a previous thread in relation to running diesel engines on vegetable oil, I would like to give Biodiesel a whirl. I've used Google to try to find retailers in my area, but to no avail. Does anyone know of any retailers around Southport/Liverpool/Chester? Many
• What to Do? 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have a MB E320CDI estate. Bought new in Jan 2001, it now has 148,000 miles on it. Should I keep it and run it into the ground, or sell it while it still has some value - although I have no real idea how much value? Touch wood, nothing major has needed replacing, is it a question of when
• Fiat FIRE safe engines. 9 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Have just had conversation with indvidual who claims that a Fiat FIRE type engine ( first generation safe type ) can be damaged if the head has been skimmed and the cam belt breaks when the engine is running. Can anyone confirm this from "actual personal experience" please? Thank you. Pete.
• Honda Jazz 8 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  My wifes Jazz does not feel quite as smooth as it once was. At first I thought it was my driving 'style' but now my daughter has noticed the same small 'interuption' in the running. It can happen in any gear and seems to be a small hicup / miss / slip similar to that noticed when you put
• Best Merc CLK for £10k? 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I want a nice car for the occasional long run and holidays. Having considered Lexus LS, Audi A8, BMW 7 series I have come to the conclusion that a nice CLK in a strong colour below 100k miles would be best. But which one and what should I be getting for £10k? Thanks
• Mazda 323 Engine Warning 27 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Engine warning light is illuminated steadily. SWMBO says it simply came on when driving.A little red engine sign indeed. Can not see any problem, and the car is running well. Car is needed daily - is this an emergency situation? -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• What makes a car 'handle' well ? 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  Had a forum search but couldn't find this question ... What actually makes a car handle well ? Super-stiff lowered suspension & huge section-tyres ? Some good handling cars, like the little Lotus Elise, don't seem to have such a hard ride, and don't run on 20" tyres....
• voom idle - honda jazz 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Just noticed something odd this week on our Jazz - when the car is started, or even at the lights after a decent run, when stopped & in neutral the revs rise to ~1500 for about 10s then drop back to ~1000. I'm sure the idle used to be lower than this (or am I just being paranoid...)
• wiper relay on rover 220SD (1997) 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a "simple" problem with the back wiper on my Rover 220SD (1997), it just runs continuously, it never stops (that was until I disconnected it). I was told it was probably the relay that was faulty. But where is it located on a ROVER 220SD so I can change it. Thanks in advance
• vw t25 carb problems 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  every now and again whilst driving the engine will rev out of control and i have to switch off the ignition before it destroys its self.after restarting it will run ok for a while and do it again.the throttle is,nt sticking and all hoses are intact.the carb has been stripped and cleaned
• Ford Fiesta Mk6 1.4 Duratec 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 04 Fiesta 1.4 petrol, and i am only getting 36mpg after a motorway run. I think this is very poor, so i have had the car checked by ford who found no problems. What do other people get with this engine? cheers Sid
• 306 hdi and miller's diesel plus 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I used diesel plus with my vw tdi and was pleased with it - seemed to run better and a small price to pay for the cleaning/lubrication properties. Now have a 306 hdi. Someone told me that there's no point putting it in the hdi engine. Seems rather odd to me. Any thoughts?