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  Incapacity benefit 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We’re considering buying a Volvo V70. Volvo has announced a V70 1.6D DRIVe, which my wife likes but I’m concerned that it might be a little underpowered....
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 98 3.3 problems starting car 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  instrument cluster work and the car dies after a few seconds the alarm light flashes and whilst on holiday this week it stayed on for 3 days. Normally if you go back to the car the next morning it will start but this time it was out of action for 3 days and we had to be towed home from the Isle of Wight by 5
• Alfa 156 1.8 Cam belt & big end failure 1 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  A friend who has a garage ( very well respected!!)has had a 156 1.8 twin spark in his workshop.He got in towed in,as the cam belt failed.He had to get the head overhauled due to piston contact.The owner said that she was driving at 15mph when it went.The head was re-installed and new belts
• Kia Cee'd - I liked it 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  this year with the option of a 2.0 diesel. Our vicar has a Sportage 2.0 dlesel and says it's very well soundproofed (incldentally he tows a caravan and the Kia is the best towing car he's ever had).
• 2003 Mondeo Diesel dropping revs 25 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm pretty useless when it comes to understanding diesel engines, so I hope somebody may have some ideas to help me. I bought this car 6 months ago as a tow car with 126,00 miles and FSH, but there are a number of points that are a nuisance/worry and I really can't afford the expense
• Nissan Terrano Clutch Slipping 22 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  ). Doesn't do it from cold (takes 1/2 an hour driving or more to show), no better/worse towing or 4WD. First noticed problem at 11K miles, got worse and by 13K miles (Nissan dealer replaced clutch under warranty at 13K but stated clutch hardly had any wear). Noticed slip again at 21K miles, went away, came
• FIAT 500 (2007 - ) - Misfuel Hire Car 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  called and said they would send a mechanic. 2 hours later a guy showed up with a tow truck and started loading the Fiat onto the back. The towtruck driver did not speak any English, and I do not speak Spanish so I called the breakdown Assistance and asked what was going on. They said to clear my
• Jaguar X-Type Estate - Is it worth buying a car with 190k on the clock? 22 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  look for and ask about if I go and view it? It just has a tow bar and big boot which I occasionally need.
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - Towbar rag top 20 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  In my never ending quest to find a do everything rag top big engine with a legal tow bar capability i saw this. What does the panel think? Mercedes-Benz E Class 2014 E350 CDI BlueTEC AMG Sport 2dr 7G-Tronic 3.0 28000miles Price£17,995 Autotrader (can't add the link without giving away my address
• Toyota estima (previa) - Re car wont start 20 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi im a newbie and would like some advice my car wont startive only had it 4 months . it trys to turn over but thats it .I had to be towed back by the rescue van .I need and help if possible where to start 1st on getting it back on the road.Any help would be appreciated.It was suggested it could
• Audi100S4 - Engine Cutting Out 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  sometimes restarts immediately but other times it does not and needs to be towed. It has been with Audi dealers and specialists and no one has been able to eliminate the problem. Possible causes such as dirt in throttle housing and replacement of crank shaft sensor have been addressed. Any advice
• Vauxhall Corsa C 1000 twin port 04 plate - Not starting 17 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi my son drove to work all ok .got back in car would not start .turns over .got towed to garage.they say the timing chain has jumped so out of time.cost to fit new chain 350 .but said the valves may be damaged.what I'm asking is as the car turns over ok with no rattling or knocking could
• HGV v PSV 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My cousin deals in farm machinery but a few weeks ago bought a coach, (he thought ot was cheap and he could make some money on it)!!! In our family there is about a dozen people with HGVs, yet non with PSVs, so how to get the bus back to the yard? Ended up lifting it and towing
• Nissan XTriail Aventurs - Tyre specification 13 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  is used for occasional towing of caravan, occasional off road use as it carries a gundog so rough and muddy tracks. Also used for business, so some motorway use.
• VW Touran 1.9 diesel - VW Touran poss Dual Mass flywheel? problem 5 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Purchased car 10 months ago from garage, had nothing but trouble with it and regret ever buying it. Problem this time is I was changing from 1st gear to 2nd, and then a loss of movement and had to be towed home. Engine starts, goes into gear but driveshafts not turning, can hear movement
• Saab on the side 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  tempted to go and look at one but part of my brain tells me to just avoid them....!   I also saw a Smart car towing a trailer.  The tiniest little trailer I have ever seen.  It might as well have been a lunchbox on wheels.
• VW GOLF 1.9 105 bhp TDI - PLUG IN DIESEL POWER UPGRADES 13 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  is that I will be towing a caravan and would like to know if installing one of these devices is going to be beneficial and could there be, in the long term damage to the engine. Your opinions would very much be appreciated.
• Galaxy - Repair or replace-my rights. 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  My parked car was reversed into causing damage to the ,bumper,hatch and tow bar-I have 5 years old Galaxy. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle and is insisting the hatch is reiared. I don't think this is fair as I feel it will depreciate the value of my vehicle. His reply
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.6 Gear box or clutch problem 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  arranging a tow to garage but could someone help with ideas of cause please.Thanks in advance.
• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - cam belt 9 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Considering buying a Mazda 626 S reg. The cam belt was done at 54000 miles and now it has 102000 on the clock, should this be done again now? It's up for £895, 6 months MOT and tax, FSH but has a little rust around the wheel arches. The back suspension hangs very low so suspect it's been towing