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• Creaking Passat Dash 20 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  When I go around a bend the dash creaks and groans like mad. The car is just over two years old. I've tried a few of the old tricks, for example, being liberal with the Pledge and turning the CD player up but it still persists. At first I though it was related to the steering column but having
• Volvo 960 Air Con 8 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  , indicates a sensor failure on the blower motor - but where the hell is it located ? Anyone have access to a circuit diagram that shows where all the sensors are located ? Any information would be appreciated. It's been a splendid car, and still is, save the air con problems - which must be fixable
• Two Strokes - the sequel 5 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Not too long ago there was a thread in the Back Room about two stroke motors, and particularly diesels. The latest edition of Practical Classics has a feature on two-strokes, and also an article about a magnificent vintage style car powered by a Commer opposed-piston two-stroke diesel. One
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 engine light on & won't run properly 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  through the revs.the engine light is on but havent had time yet or money to find out what for.ive changed the sparks and done full service on the car,tried changing the coil packs over from new engine from old and had no effect.anyone help????
• 16 year old dies in collision with 4X4 [Read Only] 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/y8qdebr "Most, 4 x 4 owners that I see are pretentious arrogant idiots, whose only experience of off - roading is when they accidentally mount the kerb at our local school car park scattering six year olds like ten pins". That is just one of the comments in reply
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 2005 1.6 Exhaust System Warning Light 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  (garage/dealer) or would it go out if (only) the problem itself is rectified? I can't think of any related problems with the car. I've had it from 6 months old with 5,000 on the clock and am at 58,889 and nearly 3 years old. Previous service dealer as always and 'Long Life' last October at 41,255 miles
• New MOT - interesting quirks 17 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  was told to get a new certificate - NOT get the garage to correct the original, or she would reject it again. The certificate was an old-style one, and the garage can only now do new-style certificates. So officially, there was nothing the tester could do other than log-on and do a complete re-test
• Toyota Auris - Old Corolla or Auris - such a dilemma!!! 7 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Hey all! I’m calling all first generation Auris owners out there, please!!! (Past and present) My poor old Avensis is dying and it’s time to replace him. I’m looking into either a 2006 Corolla or a 2007+ Auris. My budget is less than £2,000 thanks to Covid decimating my finances. According
• any - Taxi Drivers 7 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  had contacted the victim.  After a bit of shenanigans, the firm paid for the repairs, courtesy car, etc.  Old Bill were not in the slightest bit interested in this (seems clear to me) offence. 2. Driver of liveried taxi minibus. tailgating, wrong lane at roundabouts (dangerously
• Oops,I think that I've used an old V5 form! Help! 12 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I've just sold my car for scrap on the Friday just gone. I found the V5 form beforehand in my car file, so filled out the relevant section, gave it to the scrap dealer, who filled out his section. He took his bit away and left me my section so I can send it to the DVLA, which I was planning
• Ford Mondeo estate 2006 Tdci 130 - Mondeo diesel - smoke on startup 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  2-litre Tdci, 47k miles, mixed use including local, long motorway trips and towing. The car was serviced by the book until about 4 years old, and annually since then. All done by local Ford dealer. Last service a month ago. Car starts first time and runs well, with plenty of power and nicely
• Pls help girlie find new car 19 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  . Leather seats to minimise the dog hair problem. 3. Im a photographer and trying to sell an image of innovation, quality and fun. 4. Im in my 30s and I DON?T WANT TO BE SENSIBLE YET! Golf Estate doesnt work because its still the old shape. Thought about 206 SW ? but couldnt see leather option online
• Zafira - Battery Cables corroded 7 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Is it possible to replace the cable running from the battery to the car? Our black lead has totally corroded half way down (looks like a long standing battery leak which went unnoticed) The car works but the battery needs manually charging once a week Thanks in advance
• Ford Fiesta - New Car 3 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Local garage are doing good deals on Ford Fiesta's with the 1.25 60ps Duratec engine. What is this engine like in the Fiesta - is it sluggish ? Is this old technology now - will anyone want it in 3 years time. Its this or hold onto what i have - i cant afford the 1.0 ecoboost at the moment.
• Renault Captur - renault 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  i like the look of the new renault captur and also the new clio,,i think renault have sold some good looking cars in the past,but there cars over the past few years have been very bland,hopefully this is a return to there old form,but what does everyone else think,,,,,,,
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2004 130tdi cambelt change 2 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have had the car since new and vw recommend i change the cambelt after 4 years or 80,000mls---the car is now 4 years old but has only 48000mls on the clock---should i change the belt?
• Part exchange: road tax? 29 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  No grief please, but i have agreed to part exchange my car for a new one. Question: when i drop off the old car, can I take out the tax disc for a refund (there is nothing on the paperwork to say i have agreed to pass over the tax)?
• Child Car Seats 24 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I need to purchase a couple of 3-12 year old child seats and have had a look at the Concord lift-evo's. Does anyone have any experience of these - with such a precious cargo to carry - I just wanted to ask the experts that are the HJ backroomers. Your advice on these or any other seats would
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 97 airbag light on. 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi just bought a cheap zantia, car in good shape but has airbag warning light on. Any clues as where to look, could it be like the old vectras with the wiring under the front seat. The car is a 97 turbo diesel. Thanks.
• removing swirl marks 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  HI My dealer carried out some warranty work on my almost new car.. They gave the car back to me 'valeted'. I now notice swirl marks on the bonnet. What is the best polish to remove these given that the paint work is less than 6 months old thanks alan