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• Skoda Elegance 1.9TDI 5/2003 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  to ask local Skoda garage if they can consult their computer to check if brake fluid etc has been done. Was considering oil & filter change, brake fluid swop (DOT4?), Coolant change (probaly 5 year anti-freeze). When is the cambelt due on these, and do you require tensioners etc (405 still on original
• Mk1 Mondeo V6 - airlock? 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  cooling system - opening expansion tank will cause a jet of steam, followed by what can only be described as the sound of plastic bending or cracking, I assume this is hoses expanding. Thermostat has been changed and coolant drained/refilled, but problem persists. We both had a poke around this morning
• Sisters 51 1.2 Punto - never serviced 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  , I am trying to allow her to let me service it, any issues with oil filter access or the drain plug in Punto's? Do I need any fancy tools, we have star and hex bits.. Any discount OEM suppliers on the NET? I need to do coolant, oil, plugs, leads and air filter. Its very low milage but as I've said
• Damsel In Distress - Vectra Fumes! 30 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  . It was worse with the windows open. Also a slight rattling but that could be innocent. On inspection the coolant was very low so it's been topped up. I also noticed some liquid spitting out of the exhaust and don't know how normal that is. The garage claimed to have serviced it and replaced the cambelt. I
• Am I neglecting my car? 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  /tyre check and anti-freeze drain/refill. Am I effecting the long term future of my car with this attitude? I check my tyres obviously and would keep the oil/coolant topped up (not that the levels ever seem to change!) Other than the cam-belt (due for replacement soon) is it worth changing any other
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 93 2.0l auto radiator top hose pressure 12 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Vx omega 2.0L 16v ecotec-auto box- 95k L-reg Hi all, lost lots of coolant from radiator top hose last night,where the hose fits onto the rad. The rad is ok & the hose is only 3 months old. It's as if there's too much pressure & that's where it blows. I tested the thermostat 3 months ago
• Reviving a Fiat Punto.... 24 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  my wife's is a slightly older 5 dr SX. I want to help but I'm not sure where I should start; The battery is going to be flat - should I recharge it or would it be less hassle to get a new one (£25-30)? What other things should I look at? - oil/filter/coolant change, brakes, tyres, spark plugs
• BMW 330D E46 Door Leak 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  these out and dried the car out with hairdrier and car heater. The following day i was greeted with the same pool of water. Can anybody help me, it is rainwater and not coolant of any kind i have been assured. I have been trying to get a hold of one of those rare beasts called a BMW SERVICE
• Fiat Punto Overfuelling 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Who knows anything about Fiat Punto engine management? It's a 1.1 litre petrol, 8V on an N plate. It is currently overfuelling on tickover and is difficult to start when warm/hot due to excess fuel. The fuel injection warning light is on. Have looked at coolant temp sensor, inlet air temp
• 309 service 7 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  K93 309 1.4i, 81000 miles For convienience I have just booked my car in at Halfords (AA). £146 covers the following: -Engline flush -Mobil 1 and filter -Air filter -Spark plugs -Coolant change -Fuel filter -'Checks on brake fluid boiling temperature, steering, suspension and so on' (what exactly
• Help! Pug 306 Radiator swap nightmare 27 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  !) Any help/info would be appreciated. /John PS: Previous posts about how to refill & bleed the coolant system on a DTurbo have been already been read and noted.
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  How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months...
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  Volkswagen Golf engine failure - do I have grounds to make a legal claim? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. It has always been serviced at the main dealer (who I also bought it from) and covered 64,000 miles. A coolant leak...
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  Accelerator problems with Toyota Avensis 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had some accelerator problems with my 2002 Toyota Avenis 1.6 petrol. When the car is cold the accelerator jumps massively during gear changes, specifically...
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  Ford Focus Zetec Estate losing power and slight knocking when at standstill. 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Been driving an X Reg Ford Focus Zetec for last five weeks. No problems until now. It seems to be missing or losing power a little and slight knocking...
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  Petrol or diesel - which warms up quickest? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car that will be mainly used for journeys of about 10 miles each way with the occasional longer journey of 150 miles each way. Should...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro won't rev at start up 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Vauxhall Vivaro 06 CDTI will not rev after starting engine for about 5 to 15 seconds after it has stood on the drive. Once it's running properly it is...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Car starting problem 26 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car starts fine in the morning. After a 5/10 minute drive, if I turn the key the car it doesn't start. It cranks fine. If I hold the car key it continues...
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  Head gasket problem 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  While driving in France a couple of weeks ago a warning buzzer sounded together with a STOP command and 'engine overheating' display on the instrument...