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  • Seat Leon S TDi 90bhp 21 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone answer me a couple of Leon related questions? 1- Does it have a diesel powered interior heater to overcome the slow warmup of TDi engines? 2-...
  • One for the Citroën fans 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    A car seen for sale (not mine) in the Autotrader.... 1994 CITROEN XM DIESEL AUTOMATIC, 1994, black, 5 door, 6 months tax, long MoT, 4x e/w, c/l, p/s, a few knocks & dents, hence excellent price. £395. beautys & beasts Price: £395 Black? Diesel? Automatic? Dents? Anyone else think this ad
  • Peugeot 207 1.6Hdi 110bhp Sport - 35,095miles - DPF Removal 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    put things right after the shambolic & unprofessional work carried out by s******* Ltd, my car would still have error codes on its dash; would have failed all MOTs & probably also suffered irreparable damage
  • 60 years of local car sales 20 Dec 2021 (Forum)
    Whilst out walking (try to do 5 miles a day) got to thinking about the new car dealers in town back in the 60’s compared to now and its rather surprised me considering how many more cars are bought now compared to 60 years ago. Back in 1960 the town had a population
  • Positive (only) aspects of UK motoring 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    in towards the City - he`s wearing an all enveloping cape that covers him from the neck down - and the working parts of his powered wheelchair - just leaving the wheels exposed. He looks incredibly vulnerable as he takes the spray and rain - but the City is only 10 minutes or so away and on arrival he
  • Audi A7 Sportback - 7 Speed S-Tronic Gearbox Service Time. 4 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    Hello, I wonder if anyone could guide me to a reliable Garage/Workshop in the Leeds area for the above job? I'm almost at 78k, and it needs doing....
  • Honestjohn’s Motoring Agony Column 08-02-2020 Part 2 15 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    “Scrubbers” The cure for crabbing C43’s is switch to 18” wheels. MB paid for mine when I complained about the behaviour of the car on 19s. They provided the alternate fitment MB wheels and tyres FOC. I still have them as the new owner of my 3yr old C43 preferred the look of the original fit 19’s
  • Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S Line Cabriolet 2dr - Audi A4 Engine seizes due to oil starvation 21 May 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I’m looking at getting a car and I’ve been told the following: Damage to the sump, caused oil starvation to the cam and now does not start How...
  • Audi A3 2 lt S line - Audi A3 servicing 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    Hi looking at buying the above car with 50k miles on it 4 yrs old - 2011 model noticed it's only had 2 services to date ( one Audi dealer the other an...
  • 1998 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec S - Replace Catalytic Converter 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    As the title suggests, I want to replace the cat on my mk4 fiesta myself. I've had a look but i can find anything on google about doing this. I know...
  • Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Sport diesel manual 2004 saloon. - Battery Warning Light permanantly on! 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    For 3 years I have had the battery light on permanantly and no mechanic or specialist has beeen able to explain why or to get it switched off!? I got...
  • Ford Fiesta (think about 1.25l) Mk IV, "S" 1998 - Dirvers side door lock 15 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Gonna investigate (tomorrow) why future daughter-in-laws drivers side door is becoming very very difficult to unlock Does anyone know if it's particularly...
  • Diesel engine filtering atmosphere at 0.06 28 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Just passed it`s MOT and recorded 0.06 on the fast pass. The limit`s 3.00, I believe for a turbo diesel. I didn`t even bother giving it a good blow out, prior to the test either. But that said, always take it up to 4,000 revs once, on every hot engine trip. Sad that later incarnations are fitted
  • Ford S-MAX - engine rough idling 23 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    I thinking of buying an smax , been to look at a 1.8 tdci zetec today. The idle seemed to be quite lumpy (hunting) -but not eratic- and noisy but seemed...
  • Citreon C3 1.4 52 reg - O/S Coil Spring Snapped 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, my mother in laws C3 has just snapped its drivers side coil spring. After trawling the net I have vound numerous complaints about this. Are they really...
  • Ford S-Max / Mondeo - Ford 2.0 EcoBoost engine 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    Anyone got real-world feedback on what this engine is like to live with e.g any problems, real-world MPG (anybody get close to claimed 40mpg from Ford...
  • Ford S-Max - Trade-in value depreciation waiting for new car 10 May 2011 (Forum)
    Hi all, Some advice would be appreciated - currently considering ordering my first new car and have been given a trade-in valuation on my current car,...
  • Ford S-Max - Windscreen repair problem 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Had a scratch removed from the windscreen but fround that when it rains I can see the repaired area as it seems to be clearer than the rest of the screen,...
  • ford transit 260.2003.2lt - battery light stay,s on 19 Sep 2010 (Forum)
     hi john............i have just replaced a new starter motor and it starts 1st time every time.but the battrey light dosent go out. ive never...
  • x reg vw 1.6 s - alarm key fob 5 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    My key fob failed.New battery no go. Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min. Checked on line and vw do not...
 

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