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• What one to replace first 17 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  We have 2 cars, one being a 2004 04 Astra 1.6 auto with 65,000 miles on it,  owned 44 months had a look underneath and some parts are rusting see pics, front exhaust pipe is blowing and air con is as efficient as it was. MOT due December and car cover 1500 miles a year. The other
• Volkswagen Golf VI - Golf 2009 1.4 TSI Start-up shaking and Exhaust Noi 27 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  and only happens at certain speeds. The water pump was already changed under warranty and I don't think it's the timing chain. I've had two garages have a look at the car and neither can find a fault. There are no fault codes either. The only other issue is that the air con needs to be re-gassed
• Vauxhall Corsa D 1.3 CDTI 90PS 2007 - Erratic revving 4 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  but have ruled that one out.  Checked the oil levels this is ok, as I have heard that over filling can cause the problem with an over revving engine.    Problem occurs when air con is both on and off. Could it be a sticking throttle response or something else, there are no ECU
• Need a 4x4 27 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  about 40 yards to get to my place of work and theres a couple of rocks to go over so a car will just not do.I have a couple of children so I want something with all the toys you get in a car air con cruise control all electrics and a sunroof if poss.I was thinking of a jeep cherokee CRD limited
• Ibiza - Fiesta or Ibiza? Any recs? 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi!  I'm new and looking for opinions good or bad!  I currently have a Puma which is starting to need work doing and I think it may be time to change before throwing good money after bad.  I'm looking for a small car, preferably 3 doors, with air con that will be reliable to run
• Skoda Octavia II 2010 - VW group 1.6 turbo diesel engine and DPF etc 11 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  , as the "burning cycle" requires extra fuel, and if this does not turn off it has caused problems with sumps being filled with diesel. Nice to drive, apart from occasional minor power drop, hardly noticeable, as if glow plugs and air con kicked in together, and CD player does not illustrate the CD name
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Burning Smell coming through vents 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm hoping someone might be able to tell me what is wrong. We had a sticking front calliper which was replaced in January. Since then, (perhaps it was there before) we have had a smell of burning come through the vents in the car (no air con). When in town you usually smell it at traffic
• FIAT - Buying flawed 70s Gems.... 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Europe wide for a good example: The FIAT 127 and FIAT 128 ( fantastic Lampredi designed OHC engine) Citroen GS (svelte comfortable and terrific revvy air cooled flat four engine) Alfa Sud 1200 TI ( still reckoned by many today as one of the most finely balanced front drivers ever made). All despite
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.4 KFX engine change 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  that is fitting it phoned me to say it is different, I haven't seen it yet but he says the main of it is the same and something about the ignition is different? I know from looking at it when I took it to him that it had air con on it and my car doesn't but I didn't notice anything different. Can anyone advise
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 Yreg, 1.6 Private sale - what's it worth ? 29 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  between £1300 and £2850 One owner + supplying dealer from new 3 keys, radio code and Peugeot security card 89k miles with book stamped up to 60k then reciepts from independent after No faults except outside temperature gauge reads - - - -.Working air con! 4 very nearly new Firestone tyres Gleaming china
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.9TD - Fan/Aux Belt 27 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  and aux/belt went. Does it sound like bearing has caused the problem, caused by overtighted belt or do i just need a new belt. My air con leaks anyway so dont want to get a new pump if i can help it. Any help would be great. Many thanks
• Mitsubishi L200 pickups (2000 - 2006) - Underhand Service Items - Creeping Service Costs 5 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  All, Just had a call from my dealer who is carrying out an 18K service on my pick-up, which is only eight months old. Supposedly the Air Con needs recharged - obviously due to all the hard work it's done this summer, and also for Front Wheel Hub Adjustment. Apparently both are chargeable. Ok, I'm
• Focus 1.8 sport s 29 May 2007 (Forum)
  at about a year or two old (post 05 shape only). But I've found a dealer with a brand new 1.8 sport s, in black, for £10k. That sounds like a good deal to me, or is it?? If you arent aware, the spec is alloys, elec windows/mirrors,Front/back fogs, air con (not climate pack), cd colour coded spoiler
• Dealer Warranty (unexperienced owner) 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  go else where (Kwik Fit or Nationwide Autocentres, or anywhere else you would recommend?), would I still get the warranty parts free of charge?? Or I have to go to Honda dealer only, for the free parts? In particularly I'm concern on the Clutch being squeaky when lifted up slowly and the air-con
• any suggestions please 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  as the whole subframe had to come out, ongoing air con problems (which are still happening ) bad tyre wear even after paying out for the ford 4 wheel alignment, i could go on but dont want to bore you, i need a good, heavy working diesel, that doesnt need things replacing so frequently, many thanks claire
• a cunning plan? 13 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  this make sense? She does, however, totally want air con in both cars. So, question 1: Shortlist for £1k bangers: volvo 850, v40, 940, toyota carina E, honda accord, nissan almera, primera, QX, mazda 626, MB old E class. Sound ok? Other suggestions? Chances of the AC working in cars this age? Question 2
• Pug 406 - Overheating or just me? 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  and I started to panic! All my previous cars have been Fiestas and this was never a problem. Is this to be expected with bigger engines that have power steering, air con and the like? I've just got home from work and will check the water level in the expansion tank later tonight... problem
• New car for parents 1 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  on which he can perform most of the service tasks, also parts should be reasonable priced and readily available. They are not fussed about air con though my dad likes to have a trip computer and outside temp gauge. Annual mileage is low so no real advantage in a diesel, my mum would only put petrol
• Vectra 2004 Sri questions 13 May 2005 (Forum)
  unit.This is over the course of 6 weeks now.Has anyone had this issue? If I put my air con "on" for a while and then turn it "off" the smell in my car is terrible.Smells "stale", like dirty socks or manure.It takes ages to go away. Lastly, if I turn my stereo up quite high, the sound starts to breakdown
• Mk 5 Golf - Media bias 20 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  doesn't even have air con. Bargain? Not. Yes the VW does depreciate less, but then it does cost vastly more. Surely a discounted 'A' class Mercedes is better value than a slim discount Golf? Even more annoying are the Golf's 'understated' looks. From the front it looks EXACTLY like my Nissan Almera Tino