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• where to buy universal door gaitor? 9 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  i need a pair of universal rubber boot/gaitors to run wires into a car that doesnt have any(small boot that runs between door and pillar) scrap yard has failed to yelid anything suitable i seem to remember seeing them when universal c/l kits were all the rage, but cannot find any for sale
• ESSO 'on the run' stations 8 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I recently went into 2 separate Esso ststions in our locality (Reading). All I wanted was some spare brake light bulbs, however it now seems these stations...
• Car costs 26 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  As most people will know diesels cost about £1000-1500 more to buy new over the simular petrol petrol models. If you keep the car along time it shoule work out cheaper in the long run. However if you do an average mileage of about 10-12000 per year and look a three (3) year running cost, how do you
• "Crackdown" on the school run 5 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Article in today's Observer at http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1032705,00.html "Measures to be introduced include reducing the number...
• Squeeky Laguna 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  1999 'T' Laguna 1.8 RTE Problem being is that when the engine is running there seems to be a squeel similar to a chirping bird coming from the engine. When the car revs faster, the louder and quicker the squeel which leads me to that it is either a belt problem or a bearing that has run dry
• Thermostat: regulator or on/off valve? 2 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  My 96 Polo 1.6 petrol has started running cool as indicated by the gauge and a noticeable reduction of heater temperature. I suspect the coolant thermostat but have never had a definitive answer to the question "what regulates coolant temperature?". If the thermostat is acting purely as a coolant
• Citroen AX - poor running 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  The other half's AX 1.0 litre has been playing up - she can't get the revs up enough to get out of 2nd making for a top speed of around 30mph. Engine just...
• peugeot fuel economy 28 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  i own a peugeot 406 2ltr glx saloon and was wondering if anybody else was suffering from very poor fuel economy 18.4 mpg around town?i get low 30s on a motorway run at 80-85 mph the car is fully peugeot serviced and runs very well. how much difference will turning the a/c off? the car has covered
• BMW X1 - SE 2017 used wrong tyres 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  A few days ago my dad purchased a used X1 from a franchised Vauxhall dealer. I'm very unimpressed with the standard of the car however he went against my advice and purchased it. He had confirmed via email that it was fitted with run flat tyres, however this is not the case. He is elderly
• 2010 Honda CRV 2.2 iDtec - Upgrading to an AGM battery 3 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My battery is showing it's age and have been deciding on it's replacement. I am a great believer in having power in reserve and after a bit of research I read on one site that it was a worthwhile upgrade fitting an AGM battery if you are not doing many miles and mostly short runs
• Van suggestion 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hello. I currently have a 2005 fiat scudo. Starting to get abit battered now. Im thinking in the new year prehaps get a newer van. Prehaps a smaller one cos i only carry a few tools occasionally and odd dump run. I mainly use the van to drive a couple a miles a day to work
• Lexus RX300 (Harrier) - Lexus keeps going intermittently dead 25 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi This is my first post so hello to all. My Dad is having a a bit of trouble with his Lexus Harrier, basically imported version of the RX300. One morning all starts ok. Runs ok. Doesn't cut out at all as you would drive normally. However, when you stop it and turn
• W2000 Citroen Berlingo 1.9D (DW8 engine) - Hard to start first thing. 31 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi Any diesel speacialists??? Got problems starting after being left overnight.Changed glow plugs and checked glow plug relay,no improvement.Now found that fuel is running back from fuel filter housing and once i manually prime the fuel system(using priming bulb)she starts
• Audi A4 1998 2.8 - Automatic gearbox issue 24 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I bought my Audi about six months ago, Its been running like a dream. I now have encountered a problem. Everything runs perfect, smooth gear change etc. Until it seems that the engine starts to warm up. The "clutch" is slipping! I can put into any gear and the car starts to budge at about 4-5000
• 306 - peugeot 306 running problems 13 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  dads got a peugeot 306 estate diesel (2002) non turbo with an intermittent fault thats getting worse.  car starts fine and runs fine most of the time and has always felt gutles. now and again it feels like it missfires for a split second whilst driveing. also
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1.8 16v 2000 estate - Won't pull away when cold 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 1.8 16v Vectra with aprox 112k on the clock, recently,  it's having some cold running issues
• peugeot 205 gti 1.6 1986 - rough running 30 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have owned one of these soon to be classics for 18 years. It is a C-reg, 120K, in generally good shape. The problem is pinking and misfiring. The engine starts fine and runs well cold. The trouble starts when warm, and under load. Sometimes accelerating off a roundabout has it stuttering so
• Peugot 206 - Running lights ON/OFF at random. 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  warning you get when you open a door with the car running, and there is no display on the dash. This fault started at the same time, so presumably is related. Anyone met this before?  
• any - running out of fuel in a tdci vcdi cdti car 6 May 2011 (Forum)
  Just having a discussion with some friends and got a service manager from a national chain involved, and in line with my thinking quote "damage to fuel pumps caused by mis-fuelling AND running the pump dry IS NOT covered under warranty." unquote........................ I think
• VW Polo 1.4 TDi 03 plate - P1556 fault immediately following accident 14 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  have a VW Polo 1.4 TDI, 03 plate, it was running perfectly (good economy, good performance etc.) then it was involved in an accident affecting offside wing/headlight/door. Immediately after the accident the engine was running very poorly - sluggish acceleration, low power etc.. During repair diagnosed