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• Hyundai gets 1300 gsi 2004 petrol - start up noise on Hyundai getz 29 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Just bought a lovely Gets which runs great. Just one issue, when starting from cold it makes a cruch sound which lasts for about a second. It sounds like cars used to years ago if you turned the key too far. Only happens on a cold start. Car starts up fine with no hesitation at all and runs
• Peugeot expert - PEUGEOT EXPERT RUNNING ISSUE 18 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi recently bought a peugeot expert 2.0 HDi 2003 model. the van drove 50 miles home faultlessly, and ran perfect that night tootling about. I then got...
• Ford mondeo ghia x 2.5 v6 - Help car cuts out when tank still a third full 7 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  currently re filling when half full, but not ideal for longer runs. Any ideas or advice greatly appreciated. It runs like dream when there is plenty in the tank.
• Volkswagen Golf GTI - Are my running costs OK? 5 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I purchased a V-reg VW Golf Gti 1.8T exactly 3 years ago for £2000. Since purchase I've done: 28,000 miles And spent: £5260...
• Car advertised with 12 months MOT - only six weeks 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Hope someone can advise. I bought a car from a local dealer in March which was advertised on their site and others (including this one) as having 12 months MOT to run. This was also confirmed verbally by the dealer. On getting a copy of the certificate, it transpires that it runs out
• Audi A4 Avant - Missing part on puchase 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I recently purchased an Audi A4 Avant from The Car Shop in Norwich. The dash-board has been informing my that the Day-time running lights weren't on. I didn't have a problem with that, and used the car as normal. However, after a couple of weeks I went into the menu to turn these lights
• BMW 120d VW Golf 2.0 Tdi Audi a3? - New car choices? BMW 120d 13 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  a run yesterday in a 12od and really liked it. Has anyone here run one of the new shape ones for a fair length of time? I will do around 70,000 miles in three years and need a reliable vehicle. Thanks
• Toyota Avensis - A £11-12k petrol Avensis or ????????? 10 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, i'm looking to change our 55 plate  Renault Modus for something bigger and hopefully better? basically got £10-11k plus the modus. only going to do 10 - 12k miles per year so think a petrol would suit best?? need it to average 40mpg to keep running
• Ford Focus 1.8 tdci diesel - Smoke on startup 2004 Ford Focus 1.8t dci diesel 2 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have a problem when starting from cold with lots of blue smoke. It also runs roughly for a few minutes or until the blue smoke has gone. It then runs fine with little or no smoke. Starting from warm doesn't produce the smoke. I recently had a problem with black smoke and some blue smoke
• Vauxhall Zafira - Petrol engine - 'running in' 7 May 2013 (Forum)
  I understand from the various threads on here that diesel engines can take up to 10,000 miles before you start to achieve your optimum economy, but does...
• Toyota Corolla GS 1999 Automatic - Lost all drive and won't start 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Whilst driving at 25mph suddenly lost all automatic gears and car coasted to the side of the road - moving gear lever made no difference in any position - engine was still running. Turner off and tried a restart and engine would not turn over (turning key has no effect) - power ok as lights
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - citroen xsara picasso electrical mystery? 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  hi all. here's a tricky one. my 2006 citroen xsara picasso has a start problem. it will start and run perfectly time after time then as soon as i plug the sat nav or phone charger or anything else into the cigarette lighter i have problems. the car will continue to run but as soon as i stop
• peugeot 206hdi - car will not start when cold 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  into it and it fired staright away could this be a fuel pressure problem? the car runs fine once running and starts every turn of the key till next morning then same old problem, their are no fault codes stored and no engine managment light and it drives fine and doesnt go into limp mode. can anyone help as its drivin
• 2007 Mondeo Ghia Estate 2.0TDCI - any good - Mondeo 22 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  what is likely to go wrong over the next couple of years ? are there any weaknesses or any issues I should consider. It will be used for mainly motorway work and general running about. How many miles can these engines run for and remain reliable ? I think its a good deal, any ideas
• Peugeot 306 xsi r reg - Problems with starting 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  the injector breather valve and let it run for about 20 mins. Idleing fine but the same problem. Any push on the gas pedal it just cuts out. Update. Disconnected battery and left for 10 mins. Started engine back up and now it seem if its not running on all cylinders.
• Mondeo Daytime Running Lights 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a Mondeo Zetec 12 reg first registered March 2012.. I have realised that although there is what appears to be the provision...
• Vauxhall Astra H CDTI 1.7 diesel - Oil filter draining back 15 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hello folks, i've read a couple of threads but they don't answer the question, wonder if you can assist... So, oil light stays on a bit - made sure new OEM filter installed, checked the o-rings on the stalk which the filter mounts, all OK. Run from cold, light on for three or four
• Ford Focus - 90 bhp or 110 bhp 1.6 TDCi ? 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  bhp or is there not much in it?  The car will be used as a general family second car doing shortish runs (8 to 20 miles) with the odd longer run (200 miles). If the 90 bhp model is very nearly as good as the 110 it makes the search easier! Thanks
• Audi A4 B5 - Do I have a flat battery? 27 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice? My Audi's battery is running flat after 3 or 4 days of not being used. I've checked the voltage (12.88 v) and removed the neg and am getting a zero reading when testing amps. When the engine is running I'm getting over 14 v
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 1999 2.5TDi - Engine cutting out . . . help 13 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've a '99 2.5tdi voyager - everything's running o.k BUT .. . random cutting out of engine, no pattern to this, can be just going down the road or on motorway!!! Have changed filters, cleaned tank, diagnositics not able to narrow it down, could be electrics or fuel pump - don't want to throw