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• Halfords offer: cleaning products 7 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Halfords have a general three-for-two offer running on cleaning products. Beware: in the smallest print on the largest signs -- not on the shelf strips -- they declare that it is valid only on the cheapest line in a multiple-product transaction. So, split your purchases into separate individual
• Vapour Lock! - Rover P6 3500 18 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi ,I have a Rover P6 3500 which runs a treat . In heavy traffic however its different story. Cutting out ,misfiring comes to mind. Leave it to cool down and im away again. Ive been told its vapour lock . New to me this is. How do i over come this please?
• Car insurance 4 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I have got max no claims discount on my car,the policy has me as main driver+my wife as named driver.I am thinking of getting a second car as a run around,how does the insurance work? Can i use my max no claim or do i need to start from scratch with my second car thanks Andrew.
• Renault K7M engine question n.o 2 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  The Clio 1.6 8v K7M engine does not have hydraulic tappets though valve clearances are not scheduled for checking by Renault or Haynes, Haynes say check if noisy or if running symptoms suggest to do so. Car is fine though should the clearances be checked after eight years and 43,000 miles? Thanks.
• Volvo V50 diesel 7 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Looking at buying a 2nd hand one of these... Any one here running one of these and can tell me about the reliability, economy, servicing costs, etc. The one I'm looking at is a 2.0D SE. Having sat in one I like the fact that it has a bit more space than an A4 and has a lot of safety gear
• mk4 golf ....whats this ? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  mk4 golf 1600 53 plate, when i blip the key fob and open the door i hear a electric motor run for a few seconds ....sounds like its coming from low down in the engine bay infront of the pedals any ideas what it is....i assume its perfectly normal , just like to know what things are
• timing out.....Peugeot 406 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Gone to change to cambelt on my 406 petrol turbo and the timing marks dont line up. Locking pin in the top pulley and the crank pulley is around 25 degrees out. The engine runs fine and always has done, what on earth could this be? Also having problems getting the aux bottom pulley off, any tips?
• Ethanol E10 petrol 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My car manual states that the engine can run on up to 10% ethanol, or 5% methanol. Does anybody know where this sort of fuel is available in the UK (particularly the E10 ethanol mix)? I read somewhere that Tesco sells this, but their website doesn't say where. Has anyone seen it on sale around
• Most economical- Jazz or Escort 28 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, This summer I may be doing quite a lot of driving, mixture of motorway and country roads. I was just wondering which would be most economical to run a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic or a 1.3 Escort. The Honda has a much more modern engine but the escort has very high gearing. Was just wondering
• are remoulds rubbish? 28 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  i run a set of steel wheels during the winter to save my nice alloys..ive noticed the michelins i have on there are cracking due to old age i guess anyway they'l soon need replacing. are remoulds worth thinking about? they dont have to look sexy or give race car handling..i may even consider
• Almera Jump Start Technicalities 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I had to jump-start my car using booster cables this morning. The sequence I used was 1 Have donor car running 2. Attach positive cable to donor 3 Positive to donee 4 Then negative as per steps two and three Was this correct. It started. What are the risks of using an alternative sequence
• 307 Diesel Economy Mode 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Turn off the engine and listen to the radio while waiting for a late running (again)train to arrive. After 10 minutes radio cuts out and a little light goes on saying "Economy Mode". Drives me mad. Is the battery power so marginal that the radio (standard fit) will drain it after 10 mins. Can
• vectra diesel engine pre-heating light 12 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 vauxhall vectra 2.0 Di GLS and until recently the light would illuminate on start up as is normal.However it now only does it now and again.I have already changed the glow plugs but still the problem persists.Could this be a faulty relay or fuse as the car still runs normally
• vauxhall cavalier 1.7 izuzu diesel 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  On a 'N'95 plate. Does not like cold days and will not start without alot of cranking. In warm weather, or when engine is hot it will start fine. Battery is good and new glow plugs made no difference whatsoever. Once it has started it runs well after a puff of smoke has cleared. Any ideas chaps?
• Peugeot 406 1900 TD 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hello Lads/Lassies Just bought a Pug 406 1.9TD. A couple of times the Engine dianogstic light has flashed on for a few seconds then goes out. The car seems to run fine and it only seems to happen when coasting down hill I did clean the engine so maybe its water but that was a while ago Any ideas?
• vito van not quite right 9 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have got a 4 year old Mercedes Vito van 108cdi with a 2.1 diesel engine. I find it stalls easily if I let the clutch in too quickly and it is only getting 27 miles per gallon. Otherwise it seems to run OK. Is this normal or is there something wrong with it? Any advice would be appreciated
• Car Batteries 19 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Looking for recommendations for a good decent car battery. The battery is to go into a 406 1.9 TD & will be mostly used by my wife to take herself to college & 2 of our kids to school. It will do no more than 8 miles a day MON-FRI with a distance run every other month. I'm thinking heavy duty
• 306 Diesel 12 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  thinking of buying a 98-99 Peugeot 306 Diesel and wondered if any of you have experience of ownership. Is it worthwhile and what are the running costs (service etc) compared to a petrol version. I've had a look at what HJ says I should look out for, but as there are literally hundreds out
• Clio wont idle......!! 12 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  y reg Clio 1.2 every time I come to a halt ie trafic lights etc the thing wont sit at idle ,it cuts out.Dealer says Throttle body and wireing must be replaced at a cost of one arm and one leg (£650.00).Help!If I run the car like this, will it damage anything or just shorten the starter
• Scenic Dci - high milage query 1 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, A pal of mine runs an X reg Scenic 1.9Dci as a taxi and has over 250,000 miles on it. Can anyone comment on the longevity of the injectors and glow plugs on this engine - its started to get a little sluggish recently. Its still on the original clutch & exhaust! If the injectors do need