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• Vauxhall Zafira A - fans running 26 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  my 2001 zafira has the coolant light flashing on and off on the dash board the coolant levels are ok all so when i turn on the ignition but dont start the engine the radiator fan and the ac fan starts to run when the engine is started the fans still run all so hard to start when cold but when
• Vauxhall Zafira A - car does not run anymore 23 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  hi my 2005 zafira had a bang which i had repaired,nothing major just cosmetics,bumper radiator etc.it was running ok up untill then,then it would run then cut out and now it will not start at all.thers no fuel getting through and no spark at plugs,ive changed coil pack which made no differance
• Eratic running Toyota Previa 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Just bought another older (1991) UK spec 2.4 Previa, it runs well except that it will not maintain a steady throttle until you're up to motorway speeds although even then slight fluctuations can be felt. At idle the revs can be seen to drop sharply away only to quickly rise again. It starts
• Mondeo air con rough running 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a 1998 Mondeo TD, When air con is switched on the car runs like a pig (i know air con saps some power but this seems a bit extreme). If i remove the air con belt and switch on there is still a drain on engine maybee ecu should tell the injector pump to run differently when air con
• Running In 7 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I am picking up my new Citroen C5 2.0HDi Estate on the 16th June 6 days later i am setting off to mid spain a journey of some 1500 miles and all motorway driving. Can anybody tell me if I will have to do any specific running in of the engine before I set off or are new cars run in suffiently
• Erratic running when cold 20 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Now - I know I don't like cold mornings but nor does my car either it seems. It's a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, and after standing it runs very 'lumpy' at first, after a couple of miles the problems gone. The lumpy running is like poor throttle response, and jerkiness. Can anyone suggest what
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.8 8v running On 3 Cylinders??. 20 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi. VW Bora 1.6 8V (2000 reg) After the car only running on 3 cylinders we tryed every HT lead and found in the end that one of the spark plugs had gone pn #2 cylinder . So we changed it yesterday and all was running fine for 1 day. Was running around in the car yesterday and when we set off
• Peugeot 3008 2013 - What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without 4 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without chewing up my sidewalls?
• BMW 525d E60 LCI - Low Running Temperature leading to DPF issues 24 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a low mileage 37K, 07 which runs at a very low engine temperature, never above the 75 deg required for DPF regen. I have had the garage replace the thermostat and they say the EGR thermostat is fine.  However, the garage run the engine with the car stationary and it gets
• Rover 220 running on idle 1 May 2005 (Forum)
  Im having a few problems with my rover 220 when its ticking over on idle. Some days it runs as smooth as a baby bum constantly at 1000 rpm then some other days like today it ticks over like its running on 3 cylinders at around 500 rpm down to 0 rpm it goes up and down like a yo yo and then stalls
• The Old Crocks run 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I just realised that the Veteran Cars London to Brighton Run is nearly here again - I believe it is first Sunday (7th) in November. For anyone who has not seen it I can recommend it as the best free car show in the world, not just for the old motors on the run but also for the exotica driven
• Harse running 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  running at normal temps the engine continues to feel slightly harse when on the cruise. The garage had rechecked the engine and run some diagnostics but no fault found. I've run a tank of loaded injection cleaner and different fuels. Tick over and starting are perfect, and fuel consumption as before 34/37
• Renault Grand Scenic 1600 - Engine not running smoothly 21 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Has 'Check Emissions' with engine motif, engine running poorly with a slight judder when accellerating doesn't like 5th gear, changed plugs no better any ideas?
• £4000 MPV with the low running costs? 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking to buy an MPV priced around £4000, can you please recommend one with the lowest running costs, good MPG and low insurance and tax band etc   thanks  
• Does short runs kill a diesel too? 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking about buying my first diesel soon and I'm wondering if lots of short runs and cold starts kills diesel engines as much as it does petrol engines?
• vauxhall corsa - running problems 5 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  when it is stood the engine runs fine but when i put my foot on the accelorator pedal it starts to hunt.when i drive it through the gears and keep power on drives fine,util i take the power of and it starts to jump.
• Mazda 323 f - engine running roughly at idle. 9 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Engine runs roughly at idle speed and kangaroo hops when coming off accelerator,particulally at slow speed. i`ve had it on diagnostics on laptop but nothing  showed up.
• Vauxhall astra vxr - Cooling fan running 17 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  When turning on my car even from cold the cooling fan is running very fast, After a short period it stops but then starts again at times.....anybody got a idea what this could be.
• Running In 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  new car first service due 10k miles or one year handbook contains no reference to "running in" (should I have an early oil change) engine 2.5ltr V6, I could ask the main dealer but prefer a wider opinion. Happy New Year.
• BMW 5 Series - Run Flats 25 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi,I have recently bought a 520d SE,the current tyres are 7 years old,5mm left,run flats.I have a mind to replace them but am getting conflicting opinions as to whether to ditch the run flats.Would it affect my insurance and what happens in the event of a puncture with normal tyres and I call