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• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - Battery runs flat whilst car running? 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Apparently, whilst my car was being defrosted this morning - engine running, heater blowing on full, the battery ran flat and the car stopped. Jump started, and now running. Anybody ever heard of this happening before?
• vauxhall vivaro 2004.1.9dti - breaking down when run hard 31 May 2014 (Forum)
  hi guys having trouble with the van,runs very well locally but when i go for along trip and run her a bit harder she will break down,usually after 2 hours of motorway running,leave her for an hour she will run again for 30 or so miles then stop again,,
• 18petrol - mondeo 02 running 3 cylinders 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  running on 3 cylinders garage changed coil pack plugs leads done compression test changed injectors and rail still running on 3cylinders with same one still not running before all this done
• BMW 3 Series Touring E91 - Run Flat Tyres 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Is it true that run-flat tyres cannot be repaired if punctured ? I have had quite a few beemers prior to this run-flat obsession, and was thinking of going back to BMW but the run-flats still put me right off.
• Turn your engine off or leave it running? 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Whats the best thing to do, leave the engine running or turn it off. I saw the following on the web (US based) and wondered what backroomers thought. I run a TDCI mondeo, is it best to leave it running or switch off? http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/
• running in 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Do new cars need to be run in these days?
• Running a new car in 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, i,ve bought a brand new Ford Galaxy and was wondering what needs to be done regarding running in the engine. Or do new engines need running in? thanks
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 Intermitant running problem 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  my car seems to run fine if left overnight but on occasions when when left for a few hours after my first trip the engine will start running idling rough . Almost feels like the ECU may be running in limp mode . I kinda ruled out HT leads and plugs because it starts ok and runs ok first thing
• New Car - Run in period. Ford Mondeo. 5 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I\'m about to take delivery of my new Mondeo ST220 and wondered if it will require a \"run in\" period or are modern cars already \"run in\"? Shakeel
• Vauxhall Astra est 1.6 2003 - ruff running when on lpg 24 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  this car runs brillent on petrol, when you switch to lpg,seems as it runs on 3 cylinders any help please
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Cooling fan running constantly 7 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Problem with my 406 2.0 HDi. The cooling fan runs as soon as the key is turned, regardless of engine temp. Is it likely to be a sensor which is faulty, and where would i find it? If I keep an eye on the temp guage would it be ok to run the car with the fan disconnected for short journeys
• Running cold - Mondeo 97 TD 23 May 2005 (Forum)
  Problem: Mondeo 97 TD runs cool when warmed up, i.e It warms up to a given indication but then if driven on a light/steady throttle sees the indication drop to just in the "normal" zone. However if driven hard, post the temp indication dropping,then the indication rises. I've since changed
• mini one 2006-2013 - run flat tyres 5 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, Do all minis come with run flat tyres. I have a mini one 2012 and a couple of years ago when the tyres were changed a mini dealer told me they were run flat tyres. However i went to Kwik fit recently and was told they were not run flat tyres. The tyres are Contipremium contact 2 175
• peugeot expert 2.0 hdi 2002 - peugeot expert running good and bad 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  right when i start van it run fine and after a while it starts to run rough .when ticking over and i rev it up it runs rough but when i depress the clutch it revs out fine .changed maf sensor and still does it .any ideas anyone? cheers ady
• ford transit tdci - diesels that run well one day and not the next 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  the title is a bit confusing but I know what I want to ask! I've owned a few diesels over the years and most have been afflicted by the same issue. One minute they run really well and are flying machines then you take them out anoither time and they run slightly off. The vehicles in question
• Normal running temp Pug 406 22 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Whats the correct operating temperature for Pug 406 1.8? I changed the thermostat as I thought it was running a bit cool at 75 degrees. Now it runs bang on 70 degrees. I thought the ideal temp is about 85 degrees.
• Run Flat tyres 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I run a BMW 530d, fitted with 18 inch rims and Dunlop Sport 245/40 run flat tyres. Any one had any experience of replacing these tyres? I'm looking for the lowest noise / best ride in spite of the tyres giving a hard ride.
• Hit and Run 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hit and Run incidents are up - mostly in london http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6102520.stm
• Diesels Running In 9 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am about to buy a VW Passat 130 bhp Tdi. Any advice on the running in of this engine.
• Daytime running lights 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Is it true that all cars next year should have daytime running lights? If so when are they to be phased in?