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  • Skoda Superb Estate? - Big comfortable petrol car 16 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    to be very hard to get hold of in NI & I guess has the DSG issues. Any of you wise people got an alternative. ps not keen on low profile tyres or reliability heaadaches. I would love 6 cylinders+ really oh & I may need to tow a small boat. TIA
  • Ford S-MAX - Dual Mass Flywheels - what causes them to go? 11 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    get AA to tow it down.  They diagnose failed clutch no ability to get into gear.  Car has done maybe 50 miles? Garage end up removing clutch and diagnose failed DMF.  New one installed. Collected yesterday and gone again! Duff batch? 
  • Nissan Qashqai /Hyundai Tucson - Best buy Nissan Qashqai /Hyundai Tucson 15 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    I'm considering changing my car for either a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson.  I had A Tucson a few years ago, 54 plate and loved it, except for the running costs, petrol /Road tax. I see the newer ones are more economical 16 plate. Obviously, I'm aware I need a good towing
  • Renault espace manual 1998 2ltr 8 valve petrol - No spark 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    I have a 1998 2ltr 8 valve renault espace petrol,on completion of an mot test it failed to start the garage checked the vehicle and suggested the fuel pump had failed,the car was towed back home where a  eww pump was fitted the car still did not start,on checking there was no electrical
  • Mercedes 2002 Diesel Auto E class "Elegance" - Battery 6 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    Where i live, the car is a bit exposed to the weather and when its freezing , it does start but i reckon if it was left for a longer term it may struggle. I remeber driving the old Dodge postal vans and having to be towed /jumped started on freezing mornings.. My question/curiosity
  • Ford focus or Suzuki Ignis - Which do I get rid of? 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    Good morning all, new here.  I need a spot of advice.  We have 2 cars, one needs to go, but which one? Ford Focus Mk2 54 plate 1.6 lx 5dr 83500 miles , fsh, aftermarket tow bar. Rear axle bushes on the way out. Suzuki Ignis 54 plate 1.5 vvvt 4 grip 5dr, 33500 miles, fsh
  • unknown - Advice for a smallholder 13 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Very good website: My nail of a Jeep died today!! so, I'd like some advice please, I do about 11k miles a year, generally tootling about..7k journeys.., My wife does 1 day a week commute of 60miles, i need something good in snow and mud, reliable, can tow a trailer with a couple
  • Dodge Nitro - starter spinning but engine is not turning over 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    is spinning but not cranking the engine, I then thought the starter was shot. However, we towed the vehicle and was difficult to get into gear but once in gear there was no joy engine was still not spinning over. I don't want to fork out for a new motor if it could possibly be something else? All help
  • VW Golf GTi 16v mk2 - Engine oil leak X 2 17 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, i had to get towed back the other night by the AA when my golf chose to spit its engine oil out every where. Got it home and found an oil switch on the oil filter housing was pumping out oil at a fair rate, changed the switch but have noticed i've also got a much slower but continuous (leaks
  • Honda CR-V II - Which fuse for Rear Parking Sensors 8 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    with the rear parking sensors.  His response was that as they were 'after market fitted' there was no interaction. On this basis, I would like to know which fuse I'll need to remove when I tow, so that the sensors don't distract me by complaining about the proximity of the trailer!  The owners
  • 4X4's - Used 4X4's a little advice please... 5 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    that will be able to tow a trailer. The Shoguns seems to be way too big. It appears that some Landrovers don't have the pulling power. I'd be grateful for some ideas on 4X4's i.e. not too heavy on the diesel, mileage, maintenance. Her budget is around £1.500.   Thanks :)  
  • xantia td - cars, scrappies and ownership? 12 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    ! I asked the guy and he fudged the question. I know my xantia is worth some money as scrap. Is the car their's the moment they tow? Without the V5 could i get another scrappie to go and get the car and give me £140 for it. Any thoughts or links most helpful, prob
  • Audi Q5 - Towbar electrics 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    I am about to take delivery of a new Q5 and require towing facility for my caravan. Audi are quoting £1800 for thier kit as apposed to a Whitter bar with dedicated electrics      ( not by pass) which costs £650. My dilemma :-  Having spoken
  • Ford Fiesta - 60 plate Fiesta - warranty problem 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I own a 60 plate fiesta which has done 18 thousand miles. While at the end of a 120 mile journey last week it developed a strange rattling sound. I pulled into a car park and called breakdown service and was towed home. The car has been diagnosed by Ford as needing a new short motor which
  • Polo Variant 1999 - Car will not start 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    . Tried repeatedly to start - it turns over but will not crank.  Had it towed and diagnostic done came up with a load of fault codes but the mechanics cant work out what is wrong?  Can anyone help. We have made all the regualr cheques, fuel, batter, plugs etc etc.  Any ideas we
  • Polo Variant 1999 - Car will not start 26 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    repeatedly to start - it turns over but will not crank.  Had it towed and diagnostic done came up with a load of fault codes but the mechanics cant work out what is wrong?  Can anyone help. We have made all the regualr cheques, fuel, batter, plugs etc etc.  Any ideas we are in Ethiopia
  • I need advice on a new bicycle 19 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    21 or 24 gears. I want to spend no more than 400 GBP. Can someone advise me as to what I should be looking for. I do a mix of off-road (canal tow paths etc) and on road cycling, say about 20 miles a week at most. Thanks
  • 2003 Mondeo 2.0 tdci - Cutting Out 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    the dash warning lights come on, the speedo goes to 0 MPH and the rev counter goes to 2500 RPM. Although I tow a small caravan and this problem occurred twice within 10 minutes, the car has also cut out when being driven solo. HELP! Thanks, Roger
  • Peugeot - 03 2.0 expert hdi starts cold/not hot/will will a 27 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    hi,2003 peugeot expert 2.0 hdi starts fine in cold mornings once warm will not start/seems to fire but wont start although will start with a very short tow i had a diagnostic check and code 1108 was present?? checked in tank fuel pump changed rail sensor and high pressure pump sensor once started
  • XTYPE JAG - FUEL PUMP 30 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    HI THERE  ,  IM GOING LIVID  WITH THIS STATION THAT FUELED ME UP WIT SOME DODGY FUEL. MY JAG BROKE DOWN 30 KILOMETRES FROM IT I HAD TO PAY 200 QUID TO HAVE IT TOWED AWAY TO A GARAGE, THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP GONE BUT IT WAS COZ OF THE FUEL  IT SEEMED TO HAVE
 

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