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• astravan 1.7 dti. - astravan 1.7dti. 2003. sudden cut out. 22 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  some stuff in the air filter and it almost started but wouldn't run. No warning light's on dashboard come on. Eventually got towed home. Tried to start again at home and and it nearly started. Just wondered if any one has any other views before i start to investigate the problem. Thank's
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  Accident while reverse parking - who's to blame? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  While reverse parking - facing oncoming traffic - a van hit my protruding passenger side front wheel. My insurance company says fault is 50/50 because...
• VW Passat 2007, 2.0 TDI - Twin Electrics Fuses 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Please help me out... A VW car garage recenty did an electrical job (ignition barrell replacement) in my car and for some unknown reason removed the tow bar 'twin' electric fuses from the fuse box. How do I know where to put them back? Can I put
• Mpv - Any car buying suggestions? 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  be useful for holidays and towing our Dandy. So I've completely confused myself and torn between two options. Does anyone have any recommendations for an economical mpv that's a bit special like the multipla and around that size (I.e not too long)? Budget of around 3k but could stretch this for the right
• Renault Scenic - Fuel injection fault 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi everybody Any help much appriciated I broke down and had the aa tow the car to my local garage On dashboard it said fuel injector fault The garage said he replaced an injector at cost of £495 2 days later same thing happened I broke down and aa took car back to garage he replaced the other 3
• 2002 - Ford Focus ZX3 brakes seizing 17 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Help??? I bought this car two months ago. Daughter was driving, Brakes seized.  I towed it in, had back brakes replaced.  Was fine for two days.  Daughter had it again,,,,seized gain, back bearings and cables replaced.  Fine again for few days.  Seized
• Kangoo van 2001 - Manual and towbar 19 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  to a seller who has an illustration of what they`re actually selling.A good solid make(he will be towing trailer laden to legal max),easy to fit and inline or cheaper than the £63 ones on ebay? He`s also after a manual which will cover the 1.9 diesel engine fitted ,and  claims he can`t find
• Daihatsu Fourtrak - Replacement 4x4 workhorse 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  than the Fourtrak, which is pretty good (2.8tdi). I need something to tow my trailer with 2 largish horses in (c600-700k each) and as good a turning circle as possible. Would want something good off road but doesn't have to be refined on road as I will have a runabout car too. Real shame the Fourtrak
• Honda Jazz - Alternative to a Honda Jazz - suggestions please! 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My mum has been the happy owner of a '05 Honda Jazz 1.4 petrol Sport for the last 5 years. It has now done nearly 80,00 miles and she is looking to replace it. She would like something with similar versatility, economy, and the ability to tow a very small caravan. She loved the way
• VW Passat 2007 2L Diesel - Brake caliper replacement cost for VW Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised dealer in Southampton(Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher the error code using their devices. I could hear the motor rev on one of the sides not on the other. They say that brake
• Ford Fiesta - Duratec 1.25 Auxiliary Belt Tensioner 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had a water pump and thermostat housing failure on my 2006 1.25 Fiesta Style. The RAC towed me to a garage, who replaced the failed parts, plus the auxiliary belt as it was coated with coolant. I've since taken my Fiesta to another garage (who I believe
• Ford Fiesta - Duratec 1.25 Auxiliary Belt Tensione 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had a water pump and thermostat housing failure on my 2006 1.25 Fiesta Style. The RAC towed me to a garage, who replaced the failed parts, plus the auxiliary belt as it was coated with coolant. I've since taken my Fiesta to another garage (who I believe
• Volkswagen Polo 1.9tdi - Diesel into petrol vehicle 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Just want to share. I unfortunately filed up my Polo with unleaded fuel instead of diesel! Luckily I've noticed it before starting up and after towing etc. got it drained and they reasured me there will be no damage. Let's hope! Back at the filling station the manager showed me a New
• Mazda CX-5 - New Mazda CX-5, what do you think. 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I looking to change cars in the next 18 months Ive never had a Mazda before, but the 175bhp engine in the upcoming CX-5 looks really good on paper.The only issue i see is the car may be too light to tow my 1556kg caravan.What do readers think to Mazda reliability and dealers in the S.Yorkshire
• Volkswagen Tiguan - VAG 2.0 TDI -- fanbelt and cambelt problems 17 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, a question on behalf of an office colleague who has a 58-plate Tiguan 2.0 TDI with just over 15K miles up. It's been at a local independent for 3 weeks having a problem diagnosed.  The car cut out and would not restart, so was towed to the garage. They say that diesel has
• 2000 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 1.8 PININ GLS GDI - Shogun Pinin problems 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  and to go to the stables in my nicer, newer car is getting trashed going to the stables everyday. I do not intend to tow with it, I dont really want to spend more than £1k as it really will be a 2nd car. I have also looked at a mid 1990's disco but worried about costs on them
• FIAT Punto - Punto died whilst driving 28 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  than that as in battery, coils etc. Help would be appreciated before I go down the route of trying to fix it myself or having it towed to a garage- depends upon my sense of humour today! By the way, my wife also has a punto which is exhibiting almost demonic behaviour of the windscreen
• FIAT Bravo and Brava - Bravo Starting Problem 26 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  me anymore ideas of what else to try before I tow it to a garage. Thanks
• Vauxhall Vectra B - faulty new parts 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi purchased wheel bearings from a car part seller,lasted 4 months,wheel seized up M25 lucky on inside lane,fortune to put car right,&towing fees,bearings new put on 4 other cars all needed renewing after 8 months.told supplier about my exsperiance said bring old ones in i will replace them
• Honda Accord Tourer - Automatic Transmission Fluid 12 May 2010 (Forum)
  the car for as long as possible so am wondering if changing the ATF every 2 years is ok (my annual milage is circa 15,000). Also I annually tow a camping trailer (weight of 280 kg) to the west coast of France (from West Yorkshire) - is this an issue with this auto box ? Should I go