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  • Environmental Protection Act (Section 82) and leasehold flats 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    The roof above my leasehold flat leaks after heavy rain. The large resulting damp patches are a health hazard and, because of their proximity to electrical...
  • Need advice on choosing new car... 13 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Hi Folks, finding it difficult selecting a new car on a limited budget and Wife expecting twins. Cheap-cars-onle are offering pre-reg 58 plate Mazda 6 2.0 diesel S model for £11995 + paint (£375 solid/met/mica). It's a pity it doesn't have a few more toys but the next model up is adds about £1600
  • vauxhall vectra 1.8 sri 120 - abs not working properly 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    hi guys, my vectra has an abs fault, when i start the car and set off there is a noise comimg from the abs pump, after driving a short while the yellow warning light comes on.   during the mot a broken abs sensor on n/s/f was detected i changed this but the problem is still there. can
  • Willys Jeep WW2 era - WW2 Willys jeep for Hire? 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    to is not one of the modern ones but the original one from the 1940's.    
  • Riley Lynx 12/4 1936 - Oil Filters 13 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    I bought this car last year and now doing my first oil/filter change.  The oil filter system has been modified to accept a more modern filter - probably around 1970's and I think fitted to British Leyland cars of that era.  The filter I have removed is a "Halfords HOF209
  • Renault Espace 1.9 dci - espace 1.9 diesel 2004 non runner 3 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    The above vehicle requires a high pressure diesel pump as the drive for the transfer pump on the rear of the h/p pump has sheared. Ican source a second hand one from breakers. Does anyone know if a s/hand one can be re-programmed to this vehicle any feedback greatly accepted
  • FIAT Multipla 2004 100elx - Fiat Multipla Airbag light on. 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Red Airbag light is on, I need it checking out. I think it may just need resetting as it came on after I replaced a bulb in the dash. I have checked conections under seat etc. Does anyone know of a good cheap place in the Birmingham area as I dont want to take it to the Fiat s******ship. Thanks
  • Nissan Micra (X reg) - Headlamp stops working randomly 30 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    This seems to happen at random: The main beam warning light will come on and the driver's side headlamp (main and dipped beam) will stop working....
  • Vauxhall "Lifetime" Warranty 31 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Anyone tempted to buy Vauxhall. The bumph in the paper said you only need to take for an annual inpection. Not true. You need to service it every year. Thats ££££s. The dealership were surprised Vauxhall came out with this. He said they are confident in the product
  • Peugeot 206 CC - Punctures 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    of 15'' wheels from 206's Can I use one of these with a higher profile tyre in an emergency.   Thanks
  • Denied Access to IE8 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    While OE is OK, I keep getitng cut off IE webistes at random with a message saying there may be a malware threat.  If I try to download Flash player, I can't even open ActiveX to authorise it  (what is ActiveX, by the way?). I have AVG (free) and M/S built in virus checker.  I
  • VW Corrado - Driving without indicators 20 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Hi - A low-life  stole my front foglights and indicators during the week and I am having problems replacing them. (VW can only supply the N/S set).   I am reduced to trawling ebay and various forums for replacements, however the question is : can I drive the car legally
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 03 1.5 appears to have a whine in 2nd and 3rd gear 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Have had me 2003 secnic 2 now for 3 years and recently have noticed that in 2nd and 3rd especially when going over 2000rpm a whine is coming from the gearbox ? yet when flooring it it doesnt appear noticable..... im starting to think £££'s with it. Ideas please......
  • Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 01 2.0 temp gauge giving false reading-overheating 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    my 307 keeps flashing up on the dashboard that it is over heating. temp gauge goes to the top and starts flashing. the car is not over heating, shows no signs of being hot and if i turn off the ignition for a short while and turn it back on again it resets itself. any idea,s please.
  • MINI Cooper R50 (2001 - 2007) - 03 1.6 Alarm goes off a few minutes after locking 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    After switching alarm on and leaving car, the alarm comes on after a few minutes and the interior light also comes on. After the alarm is turned off you...
  • Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - ) - 06 1.9 noise from steering 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    i have a groaning noise from the front of my touran. it sounds like springs turning on the spring mounts. none of them are broken. when the car is jacked up the sound goes away. none of the ball joints look to be worn. the link arms seem ok. any idea,s would be greatly appreciated. cheers rich
  • Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 98 1275 High HC PPM at MOT 7 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    I've just put my Micra through the MOT - the HC was near the 200 PPM limit. All the other emissions figures were well withing limits. Does anyone know...
  • Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 04 xxx front driveshaft noise 5 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    my 04 x-trail makes a humming noise from the front o/s only when steering left everything looks ok under neath but i suspect it may be the drive shaft support bearing making the noise has anyone had a similar problem or can offer any advice - cheers
  • Prolong oil - Just another snake thing? 12 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    an american snake oil add from the 1970's :(.
  • Mercedes Benz CLK W208 (1997 - 2002) - 98 3.2 starter motor removal 11 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    hi all, my 98/s clk 320 needs a new starter, but th job looks very tricky. Apparently its not a straightforward swap, and a 4 hr job according to my mechanic, as engine bits need to be moved out of the way. Can anyone shed some light on this job? cheers jeremy
 

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