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• Radiator bottom hose clips, newish cars. 11 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  still made? and what have you used when doing the antifreeze on your current car for the first time? Replacing the bottom hose clip, that is. I know there`s always the jubilee clips, but you would think there would be a more elegant solution.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.3 Cooling fan not coming on help needed 31 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have a ford fiesta 1998 s reg 1.3 encore. The temp keeps going to the L of normal but the fan never kicks in. On motorway doing 60/70 mph the Temp stays in the middle. I know the fan works when powered off the battery. Could it be the relay for the fan that is not working or is there another
• Uninsureable for ever? 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  . That also included the hire of an equivalent vehicle (Cayenne S) whilst theirs was off the road. And the culprit? - A Ford KA All because he wasn't looking when he pulled out of junction. The repairs were well over twice, (probably nearer three times) the value of his car. Wonder if he'll be welcomed
• The definitive small car from almost 50 years ago 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  and weight that makes it look so small now, but didn`t they handle well on those rubber cones? The startling thing to me is that the small size is starting to make them look more modern in concept than today`s offerings. Any thoughts? Regards
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 01 1.6 - error codes 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The engine management warning light came on ( constant, not flashing ) during a long hot drive back from S France last summer. No noticable problem though and the garage hooked it up when we had it MOTd , returning the error codes 0136 circuit high voltage 0335 Incorrect RPM signal. No immediate
• Worst at home (static) risk to your car? 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  `What`s your worst static risk at home to the car and how far are you above sea level?` For me, despite being only 30 Metres above sea level, its the West wind and the risk of bits of cement and roof tiles blowing onto the car. Not that the roof is in bad order, but its open country over the back
• Automotive new order - suggestions 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If the Backroomers were in charge of updating the Highway Code what extra rule/s would they include ? Mine would be - Upon completion of re-fuelling, immediately move the vehicle to a designated parking space at the filling station prior to going to pay. If it is patently obvious
• Ceat spider tyres by pirelli? 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Has anyone every heard of these tyres. In a rush after hitting a kerb on the way to work (burstign a tyre) and went into a local Kwik Fit. After agreeing a price for a set of Pirelli p3000's I returned to find a set of 4 Ceta Spider tyres 175/65/ R14 on my pug 206. After questiong the guy about
• Honda Concerto (1989 - 1994) - Cigarette Lighter / Acc Socket 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  A friend has asked me to buy a solar trickle charger for her M reg Honda Concerto (that does 300 YES 300 mile between MOT,s) This is an attempt to try & extend the battery life/charge. Solar chargers currently available in maplins.co.uk for £24.99. She has told me that the Cigarette Lighter
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - (2003) Steering rack play caused mot failure 6 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  a new lolly pop and the nylon bush that it sits in. I can see that this is the only worn part.... can they changed as the rack is lots of money. Darren s
• UK driving vs Candian Standards. 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
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• Last car to have drum brakes all round in the UK ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to be something like a Lada or else something from the UK in the 60's; but does anyone know for sure ? cheers Stu {slight adjustment to header in case any pedantic types think you're referring to musical instruments all round the car ;o) - DD}
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - 96 Cabriolet, 5 speed auto fuel consumption 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to check - all the usual has been done - tyres, brakes, engine has just been serviced. s
• Vauxhall Nova (1983 - 1993) - Using wipers causes misfire 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  it feels like a misfire, and the engine management light comes on, then the engine restarts and everythings fine, when idling, the engine stops but restarts straight away. I've had a quick look at earths and fuses but can't see anything amiss. Any clues ? s
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - alarm keeps going off after battery change 22 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  /boot most embarrassingly. Can we disconnect the alarm or reset it manually? The car is only worth a few hundred pounds so trips to dealers are to be avoided! s
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1.8 petrol, wrong oil for 2 months 21 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  oil change as a resolution. Is this acceptable? It came to light as when I took it in with the 'lumpy' problem, the oobservation was made that the oil 'looked very thick'. Thanks s
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2003 HDi Handbrake 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to avoid fuel wastage) with the handbrake firmly on,to bed in the brake linings properly, and the handbrake will subsequently work much better. It might then be worth re-adjusting using a screwdriver through the hole on the drum, to maximise the benefit. s
• Do automatics last forever ?? 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  2.4 6 speed Accord then I will need the odd clutch replacement (maybe - but knowing Honda it will probably last - only joking) But if I decided to purchase an auto box would it last 200K without replacement or typically what parts would need replacing ? s
• Volkswagen - 83 Camper van - watercooled, spitting water ! 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  the fan so I can put it on all the time, but it still can do the same thing. any ideas? water is circulating, all pipes are getting hot, runs well, does not overheat per se, just spits water. Is there a thermostat? could not find one. s
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 Auto dip mirror - Can you make it switchable ? 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  with main beam or poorly set lights. Is there anyway you can switch it in and out of operation on the move? Nothing in the handbook that I can find. s