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• Omega running costs 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  As some of the more committed members of the backroom might know, I'm an Omega driver (and not ashamed of it). I drive a 1999 2.5V6 CDX. It's used on a variety of journeys, though mainly for long motorway trips. In the unlikely event that you're interested, I've kept a running total of bills
• Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi - Running problems - white smoke and no power 23 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a focus 1.8 TDCi on an '03 plate, the car would only only start with easy start and then run rough with a loss in power. I changed the fuel filter (was full of dirty fuel and bits but not metal particals), air filter (distorted beyond recognition) and the flexi pipe
• Ford C-Max 1.6 Petrol Year 2008 - Intermittent rough running / cutting out with EML 5 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  the car sort of stuttered and the engine gave the impression it was struggling for fuel. The yellow engine management light was flashing.  As I looked for a place to stop it went back to normal running and the light stopped flashing. It was then fine the rest of the day. Then on Friday I had to drive
• SUV/MPV - Most economic option? 26 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  My mileage has recently increased (well, in the last 6 months) to over 20k per year with most of them being weekly runs to the Lakes; a weekly journey of just over 200 miles round trip. In addition I have normal commute etc mileage during the week plus some other longer motorway runs twice
• 1995 Peugeot 405 1.8 petrol Manuel. - Car running hot 15 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I have a Peugeot 405 that's running a little hot, the heating has never worked. on Monday I noticed it was running at 110'c. I then ordered a thermostat and heater matrix. Flushed the system and fitted the new thermostat which made no difference. Wednesday night I painstakingly replaced
• Toyota Avensis - 1.8 V-Matic thoughts/opinions 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  to maybe 150K miles (over 9 years) - and run it 'till it won't run no more!  Is this a realistic expectation (especially with an auto)? Budget of £8K (hoping for maybe 2009-2010 with 30K or so miles) - Toyota Approved if possible.  My requirements: I
• Renault Clio II - Renault Clio misfire and low compression 22 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 16v that when the engine light, bottom right hand corner, isn't on it runs great, it pull's nicely in all gears up to 70+mph. Then at idle the engine light flashes on and it runs rough, the plug
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.4 (8v) Failure to start after running fine - 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  - seemed pretty much like an immobiliser problem again. When the breakdown truck arrived 20 minutes later, it started first time! It didn't seem to pick up cleanly from idle, and the mechanic thought it sounded as though it was running rich. I have recently changed the oil and filter plus new spark
• Zut Alors - 306 rain gutter rust 6 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  down to door jambs and engine bay, and is a complete hoot to hustle along a twisty and bumpy B road. It is also totally reliable and costs buttons to run, so run it we probably will for a few years yet. But, horror of horrors... Having waxed lyrical about how totally rust free this car is, I read
• long life oil 26 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  just a thought has any body run a car to a starship mileage and followed a long life servicing regime
• Passat W8 24 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I hadn't heard of it until today. Anyone know much about them. They appear cheep to buy, expansive to run.
• renault espace grommets 28 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  does anybody know where the the grommets are located on a 1998 espace as i want to run a power lead to the battery
• Pug 406 estate ex taxi. 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hmmm. 160K miles with FSH. Is this likely to be worth looking at, or running away from?
• jaguar xj6 3.2 1996 model 8 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking of buying one of these, any comments on running costs and reliability. Many Thanks
• Memories 23 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Just remembered a thing of the past. Notice in rear widow of car-- "Running in -- Please Pass" Memories, memories Has anybody got any more?
• Kia Niro 2018/68 - Fuel Consumtion of PHEV 5 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I have been running one of the above for 2 years now and find the car superb in every respect. I see there is quite a lot of discussion re fuel consumption of PHEV's. Obviously, the more miles you do on electric, the better the overall result will be. In the real world though,motorway
• Smart Motorways?!?! 25 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  So much for the efficiency of our smart motorway network camera coverage and rapid response. Yesterday, Saturday, M6 south just below jct 13 4 lane running no warnings, car stopped presumably broken down on live left lane. Today, Sunday, M1 south around jct 29 4 lane running
• Smart Motorways? 25 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  So much for the efficiency of our smart motorway network camera coverage and rapid response. Yesterday, Saturday, M6 south just below jct 13  4 lane running no warnings, car stopped presumably broken down on live left lane. Today, Sunday, M1 south around jct 29 4 lane running
• N/A - Hit and Run 14 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hello,    On the 31st of March 2019 I was involved in a hit and run. I have video evidence of them hitting my vehicle, and multiple witnesses who were in the area at the time. I have phone numbers for these people, and the video even captures them stopping to see if I'm
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 96 1.6 Radiator fan on all the time 24 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  obvious that the switch needed replacing, which I did (with a motor factor part). Unfortunately, this did not solve the problem, as as soon as it was all connected back up the fan resumed running all the time. My dad seems to think the new part I have bought might be defective, as why would the fan