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• Diesel Engine Noise 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  such as other A4's or Passats etc. Why does the readership think this is ? Are diesel cars driven very gently less noisy ? I would have thought it would have been the other way round. Views please.
• Toyota - You ARE joking! 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter has just had her Yaris serviced by a main dealer. A special price for older vehicles £140. No complaints at that. Plus coolant change & brake fluid change. More ££s than expected but convenience etc. etc. OK Centre exaust box rotting so best to have all replaced Sir, as it may
• Buying a car with High Mileage 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  an S Plate. Can anyone give me some good advice as I dont really trust the fellas in the actual garages..... Cheers
• Cheap Channel Crossings 30 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, thinking of booking a week over in the continent, taking a short driving holiday so taking the car. What's the cheapest way to get from Blighty to Euroland? I really like the tunnel, don't know much about deals on ferries but am very flexible if it'll save me £££s And what about booking
• Rover 114 gsi - Knocking sound? 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all I have myself a Rover 114 gsi Nreg. had it for two months now. Came with a full MOT that was done at a reputable garage,. Ever since ive had it, i get with certain bumps in the road, a knocking sound around the n/s rear of car. It sounds like the exhaust, but, ive looked all all over
• Top Gear AM Vantage video 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I was looking on Youtube for a test the TG team did, as part of series of supercars, a few years ago, where they proclaimed the 80's Vantage the best supercar ever made. Couldn't find it, but did find this one which is also quite good: ://youtube.com/watch?v=P9-S1E2kguM (I seem to remember
• Medical advice from net 28 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  This is a medical / car question. Basically, I understand following car accidents people can get what is known as DVT- deep vein thrombosis. Anyway, which sites would be able to give me advice about this in medical terms, in addition to protein c+s deficiency which my sister has. I would like
• Yaris rear wiper 13 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Mrs. S6's Yaris needs a new rear wiper blade. Both a branch of a national chain, and local 'corner shop' motor factor tell me it's a dealer only supply. The problem is the local Toyota dealer - we had a long running dispute with them, and I'm reluctant to let them have a penny of my money. Does
• A little bit of rain 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  . Yet visibility, despite an overcast sky, is probably miles and the air is as clean as you could wish. Why do these morans use any excuse to have the halogen bulbs aglow? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Glow plugs Mondeo 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 01 Mondeo TDDI and i think one or more glow plugs are not working properly. On starting from cold the engine seems lumpy for 5-10 secs and there seems more smoke than usual. On starting from warm there is no problem. At all other times the engine runs fine. How do I determine which plug(s
• Damage in supermarket car park 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My n/s/r door on the 406 has been damaged by a "runaway" supermarket trolley at a high profile supermarket. The incident was witnessed by three independant witnesses, and all was reported correctly to powers that be. Conclusion today came in a letter saying that "vehicles and property are brought
• Passat alarm 12 May 2006 (Forum)
  Morning all Dont know if anyone can help. My VW Passat 130bhp 2.0L S alarm works fine in all respects, however when I sent the alarm there is no audable warning that the alarm has been activated, can this be changed or is the alarm set up this way in the factory, the reason I ask is that I just
• Renault Laguna -help please 8 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi. I'm thinking of buying a Renault Laguna. It will be around the R or S reg. Is there any bad points I should know about this car? I've not owned one before so I dont know what to look out for. I've been told they can have electical problems, but is that on the newer shape one's
• 1994 Audi 80 TDI Erratic Running 12 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Here`s the scenario..... Within 30 sec of start the Engine Oil Pressure Light illuminates and remains on. 30 Secs later the Engine Management Light (Orange) illuminates and remains on. The Rev Counter ceases to work and the power falls away rapidly as if the Turbo has shut down. The tickover raises
• What's this Lucas Alternator from pleas? 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  to tell me what vehicle(s) it might have been made for, or perhaps in the spirit of teaching a man to fish, how I could go about finding out myself please? Many Thanks. -- http://www.bayingbasset.com
• Subaru Legacy and Outback (1990 - 2004) - 06 2.0 RE - Cam belt or chain 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I know the earlier boxer engines fitted to the Legacy were belt cam driven, but does anybody know if the 2006 165 bhp 2 litre quad cam motor uses a belt or chain driven cam?? I have checked out Subarus website and H.J`s FAQ on this subject, where there is no reference at all for Subaru, so I am
• 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.0R 5 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Have checked H.J`s car x car details of the above model, but not too much info given. Has anybody on the forum any experience or better still own a 2006 2.0R with the 160 bhp engine. How reliable are these vehicles and are they really so bad on fuel economy????? I have checked J D Power survey
• Audi A4 Starting problems!!!!! 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 98(s) Reg Audi A4 1.8 se. From cold the engine starts up fine but if its still warm when you start it up it can take up to 10 seconds to start.when it does eventually start it usually revs to high when idel around 2000 rpm instead of 800rpm.Also when you put your foot on the accelorator
• UK Car Broker 4 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Am wanting to buy a new Fiesta - 2006 model Zetec S TDCi with Metallic Paint, Visibility Pack, Climate Control, Leather Trim, Extra Key, Privacy Glass. The list price for this is £14235, Uk Car broker are quoting £11150 for a pre registered car, Drive the Deal are quoting £11650 for a new one
• 2000 Volvo s80 jump starting 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  knows where this terminal is could u please kindly describe how it looks and where exactly it is.please try to simplify it as much s possible coz am not a car buff.. or if one has a diagram can send to lightshade99@yahoo.com cheers