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• Peugeot 3008 - Fuel Consumption and Performance: 150 vs.163 28 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  the Auto/163 but cannot justify the hit that I'd take with the fuel consumption. Unless I'm missing something? S/H prices seem to indicate that the 163 is not so popular. I can understand why! Can anyone shed any light on this please? Really sorry if this is a stupid question
• Suzuki Splash - drive shaft seal leaking 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, posted this in the technical section but thinking about it I'm not sure if it's really a technical enough question - oh well! Took my wife's splash for the annual service and was advised rear shock absorber requires replacement but also that the o/s drive shaft seal is leaking
• Audi A2 - Car with zero depreciation 15 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  engine which feels lumpy after my PD Tdi. Do the petrol S have a four cylinder engine ? And how does the 1.6 FSI. Compare with the 1.4 The panoramic roof seems a no go on replacement costs, but apart from bodywork repairs to the aluminium panels what are the other potential pitfalls ?
• Alloy wheel offsets from rims 22 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  they were intended for. They are labelled excite wheels on the centre cap. My existing wheels are 47.5mm so if 40 will be seven out and by my measurement they will need spigots. Links to pics here https://1drv.ms/f/s!AojzKTJd8OO4jDF_u-pgQGApsi5e   Hope someone
• Dangerous HGV Drivers 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I try and be as understanding as possible with HGV drivers due to their busy schedule and deadlines on the U.K.'s chaotic road network but I have noticed a more dangerous habit developing that I find unacceptable. This is on particularly large islands (I noticed it on the A50 & A38 island
• Austin Seven - Bringing a car in from USA 26 May 2016 (Forum)
  I am considering repatriating a 1930's Austin Seven from Nevada(!) Any ideas on how to avoid being ripped off? How to pay? Does the advertiser have title to the car? Does it exist? Reliable shipper to collect from owner & deliver to UK Docks? Car
• Pushrod design 15 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I am completely disillusioned with modern belt and chain driven overhead camshaft designs. Motor manufacturers just cannot seem to design a maintenance free system and often end up designing in disastrous weaknesses, e.g. VAG. Old pushrod ohv designs were supposedly superseded in the 70's
• Renault megane grand scenic. 2003 1.9 diesel .7str - fuse box. 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to help a mate who,s meganne shows electrical fault after heavy rain. I can not get the upper
• Maybe why caravans dont overtake 10 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  than the basic 1960's design?   Dashcams are remarkably useful devices, I must get myself one....
• nissan march 2010 - Idling stop system on my nissan march(2010) it is 16 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi.I just bought a nissan march ,made in japan 2010.The only problem i seem to have is with the idling stop system.....let s say i start the car and the buutton is off.while i drive out of the blue goes on....whithout me to put it on.i have been today at my mechanic and we checked everything
• Porsche Cayenne - Legal position 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Purchased (S/H 77000 miles) in September, in Worcester. During drive to Scotland, warning lights on dash. Stopped to investigate. Nothing seen. Started car, no warning lights. Since then, warning lights (spurious) several times. Taken to Porsche dealer. Oil press sensor needs replacing but must
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.2 easytronic gear box fault 22 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  hi all have a prob with my corsa easytronic gear box the clutch fuild had turned a darl colour and have wot looks like melted rubber bits in it suspect the seals in the acuator are u/s does that sound rite ?? bangs into first gear gets into second gear then crunches and drops into neutral no better
• Audi A4 - Tyres (Manufacturer rated or not ?) 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I was thinking of putting a nice new set of Avon ZZ5's on my A4. Having looked on P/h and reviews elsewhere they seem to be well thought of and good value for money (An important consideration these days with the costs of everything rising !!) Evo seem to rate them highly on an S4
• vw polo - vw polo bnv engine failure due to tandam pump 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  We had this polo in 2010. It wa serviced at VW main dealer in Merthyr and is still under this service schedule. At 50000 miles a puff of white smoke came out of the exhaust the car lost power and stopped. we were advised by vw that the engine was u/s and we had another
• Suggestions for car for a few months car hire/buy 17 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Anyone offer any other options and what type of car should I be looking at, If I decide to buy a cheap S/H car
• Volvo V70 D5 2002 - Volvo V70 D5 2002 cold starting problem 5 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  . When the car has been garaged and the overnight air temperature falls to below freezing, the engine fires up OK. Thoughts as to possible cause(s):- a sticky relay ?  and ECU defect ?  A short or problem with the immobilser electrics ?
• Toyota Yaris - ABS sensor replacement 10 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I am buying an 02 Yaris 1.0 S from a (Mitsubishi) dealer. The dealer agreed to put the car through the MOT before hand over. Any MOT faults will be rectified by the dealer. Last week,the dealer phoned me. The car failed the MOT due to an ABS warning light coming on during the test
• Citroen C4 2007 1.6 diesel or honda civic? 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  car?Whilst waiting my car was a citroen and I've just seen a citroen c4 automatic 1.6 2007 with 120000 but it's diesel and has amazing fuel rates, it's around £3200. Any experience with the c4's? Thanks :)
• Volkswagen Passat - Difficult Valuation 27 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a pricing dilemma on my hands. I need to sell my fathers Feb 2003/03 Passat S diesel 105BHP after his recent sudden death. Normally pricing such a car would be easy, but this car is still showroom fresh with only 32K miles on it an absolutely full SH, cambelt and water pump
• Chrysler Voyager SE - Engine losing power while driving 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Car is dated 1997.  In 2010 it had a tendency suddenly to lose power while driving.  Could keep going short distances but then lost power...