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• Ford Galaxy - PCM problems 5 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hoping to find someone with experience of my issue that can offer some technical advice. My 2014 Ford Galaxy randomly cut out one day whilst driving. Eventually you could turn it back on, but after a few hours the same happened. We got it towed to a Ford dealer and they diagnosed a faulty
• Ford Focus 1.6 LX - Ford Focus Mk2 (2006) clutch pedal spring snapped 17 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  to tow me home, and are they known to fix the issue I have or will it need to be a mechanic that fixes it? Thanks.
• Hyundai Santa Fe - change of car - dire warnings against diesel? 6 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  " or whatever, running into many thousands.  However there are many adverts for diesels on Autotrader for diesel cars The question is, would I be mad for buying a reasonably powerful diesel for towing a medium size caravan? Is the diesel apocalypse just round the corner? Do diesel owners face
• KIA Sorento KX2 - New Kia or not? 17 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  how obvious, would be appreciated. Finally, we have consisered both the Kx2 Automatic and the KX3 Automatic, but the latter is a bit pricey. Has anyone any advice/experience of these models especially as we tow a 1500kg caravan. Many thanks in anticipation. Alan.......    
• Peugeot 407 V6 Petrol (2006) - Peugeot 407 Depollution System 25 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  . The fault did not go away and actually became worse. 2 days ago the engine just cut off and the vehicle cannot be started. Again I towed it to the dealer and it was plugged onto the computer and it gave the following faults: P0480: Fan (GMV1) high speed relay
• Peugeot 308 - How do I stand? 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  before replacing, battery full of charge, car started & ran for about 20 mins the pettered out,the car will now, not start I was told there was no pressure to the Injector line, I towed the car to a local Diesel Doctor, after a week due to people off for hols I ran him yesterday to be told
• Mazda 5 Petrol - Engine Blown / Irreparable 8 May 2014 (Forum)
  . Got towed by AA (guy said it sounded like the Head Gasket gone). Garage says its "Cooked" and by the sound of it, the likely damage to the engine would make it unviable to repair
• n/a - Complete Claim Solutions 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Has anyone been approached by the above company?   I had a trivial "accident" a couple of years ago where the car in front gently rolled back into mine at traffic lights and its tow bar put a golf ball sized dent in my front bumper.   We swapped insurance details, the other
• 04(53) civic ctdi - high pressure fuel pump bust scrap or repair 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I am gutted my beloved civic just stopped while driving. Towed to garage. Would not start. Finally diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump failure. Car just under ten years with 136000 miles. To remove, send off for repair and refit will cost £1200.  I am guessing trade in value is about
• Mazda 6 2.2 diesel (183BHP) (2009) - Replacement engine 13 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  .  This fixed the problem for a few months however on the 26 November the engine had a major breakdown and stalled on the motorway slip road.   It was towed to Mazda and it has taken them 2 weeks to discover that there is s hole in the head block of the engine where the  original head
• 60 plate Astra- two engines in two years 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Been talking to my niece, whose friend's Astra's engine blew up last night due to lack of oil and they had to be towed 130 miles home. When I thought this was an old car, I was shocked to hear this was a 60 plate, which had recently had a full service, and apparently the engine blew up a year
• Fiat Punto 1.2 2001 - Fiat Punto Just bought and engine is blown 1 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  about 15 miles into its first journey, Had it towed off the motorway and to a garage, who diagnosed overheating - Head Gasket failure. Car now probably beyond economic repair. The seller had the complete logbook showing the previous owners details. Where do we stand in relation to any
• Land Rover Range Rover - Honest advice on buying a used Range Rover 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  of age, male. I understand the Range Rover is going to have some pretty hefty expenses, but it is such a stunning multi purpose vehicle, and would easily tow my boat. What are your thoughts on my choices, has anyone had first hand experience of owning either of these cars? BTW, I am
• Citroen Dispatch 2001 1.9d non turbo - Engine won't start after major oil filter leak 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  , around 4 miles later it completely cut out. There was a lot of oil on the engine near the filter and all over the underside of the sump, side of alternator and surrounding area. I checked the dipstick and it looked almost empty. After being towed home I changed the oil and filter, nothing seems
• Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec - Ford Focus 2006 Disaster 5 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  whatsoever when attempting to start the car. It's not turning over, trying to turn over, or doing much at all. Engine System Fault message displayed on dash. RAC came and tried new battery, tried boost pack and banged it with lots of sticks (honest!) and had no luck. Ended up having it towed
• KIA Ceed Sport 2L Diesel - Rapid Tyre Wear 20 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  . I bought the 2 litre as I tow a caravan. I’m wondering if it would be an advantage to replace the alloys with 15” steel wheels and tyres. These would be 195/65 R15. The idea is that I'd not not notice the potholes as much as I do with the 17" alloys, but am concerned that it may affect
• Toyota Avensis - New Engine 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  . I phoned my car rescue firm and they told me that a rod had gone down through something and basically there was nothing he could do so he towed me home. I am no mechanic and don't claim to know much about the workings of a car engine. My questions are simple. Does this sound repairable and if so
• Ford Galaxy - no spare wheel 7 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  taken a few minutes wasted several hours .What happens at times like Christmas when no tyre shop is open I do not know  and on motorways you will now have to be towed for a simple puncture .What makes it worse is they provide a tyre repair kit for an amateur to use this is just asking for a blow
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.9HDi will not start 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  My peugeot 306 L hdi 2.0L estate,(1999), just cut out on me after it had been running o.k. The breakdown engineer could not start it, so towed me home. I took it to a peugeot dealer the diagnostics could not be accessed,they told me a new wiring loom + ecu MIGHT be required (cost £2400.00) When
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.8 Please help... my car won't start 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  be that). There is no smell of fuel at the a*se end, so even with pedal to the metal she's not flooding. My guess is that I'm going to need a diagnostics test run, however, with her not starting, I'm going to have to have her towed, I think. I'm a 24 year old female and am worried about being majorly ripped off by a garage