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  Where can I get a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have tried for three weeks at Mercedes-Benz local dealerships to obtain a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E Avantgarde turbodiesel. Where can...
• Skoda Octavia - Variable Servicing / Oil change 6 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  annual service. Last service was April 09, next one due April 11 - we have a long trip to S of France this August. Q: Would it be wise to do a  National Tyres Castrol Edge oil change now (£31.50 and 507.00 spec) or would it void my Approved Used Skoda warranty? Or is it  really
• VW Transporter - Buying advice (again) 5 May 2010 (Forum)
  and colour, but I beleive there is finance o/s, so how would I go about making sure I do a safe deal and not left hung out to dry so to speak, (apart from buying from the dealer)?
• free virtual beer! A new puzzle ;-) 22 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I thought, let`s try a puzzle for a change - so here goes. A single photograph will identfy the object in question and two of the clues below are in the photo. Most clues - plus identification wins. For decades `they` (in the generic sense) had their own way (and at at one time
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 TS EGR System 18 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  the problem is and have given up on it.  So I am at the stage where I take the chance and run the car with the light on or sc***e it.  Mazda Customer Service (when they eventually answered the phone) were dismissive and unsympathetic saying the car is outside it;s warranty and so they don't want
• Audi TT Coupe - Crankcase gas recirculation 4 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  A number of motoring forums seem to be catching on to problems with recirculation of crankcase gasses into the inlet manifold to be burnt as part of the...
• Tyre sidewall damage - repairable? 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Last week during servicing, dealer told me one of my tyres (front n/s) got a nail in tyres sidewall which was unrepairable [and I changed all tyres just 3 months back!] Since I had a full size spare wheel, I asked them to fit that as a replacement. Now my question is, can I
• Ice Road Truckers - Ask Hugh Anything 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . We also have a great chance for all fans of the show! We want you guys to submit your questions to Hugh from the show, we will put the best ones to him in an interview later this month? So, ever wondered how cold it gets, how treacherous it is, and what it?s really like to be trucking out on the Ice
• The bus as an alternative to the car -- pah! 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  , £ 3-80 each was higher than I though it would be. > The driver(s) seemed to be a surly type, barely a nod as you pay etc. > The bus was very jerky, both stopping & starting, though this could be the driver. > The driver appeared to corner as fast as possible. > Your fellow passengers include drunks
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Recalls and insurance 12 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  issued a press release confirming along with the ABI that cover on their affected vehicles would not be affected. Does this set a precident and can we assume all cars from all makers subject to recall will not have their cover affected. The subject is being raised as a result of Mrs C`s Grande Punto
• Giving youngsters a shove... 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  in the passenger seat had an absolutely incredulous look on her face as I waved them off. That`s what you get I suppose when you are quite old and frail looking, even to yourself, with a long white beard. A nice `comeback` though, from when that young bloke a couple of years ago offered to help me change
• During and after the airbags go bang ? 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  with umbrella and setting off airbags, what happens to the car in a SLIGHT BUMP with all airbags used ? Having been a fan of bangernomics in the past ( last uk transport 1964 herald and 1980's 205 diesel together made excellent and fun transport) a slight bump and a weekends work good as new. Is the car
• Are you `overtooled` or still aspiring? 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  are so good and you can buy things that never seemed available on accessory shop shelves in the 60`s. Are you still adding or replacing tools, on a job by job basis like me? If so what are your latest acquisitions?
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 99 1.4 noise under trailing throttle 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  affected by steering. engine speed does not affect the noise. It is only present above about 35mph. The noise is a fixed frequency, i.e. it doesn't vary with speed changes. There is very slight play in the inner n/s cv joint, and the boot has a pin prick leak of oil. Is this joint lubed from the box
• Renault Laguna III (2007 - ) - Considering new Laguna Tourer - Am I mad? 6 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  ) and was astounded to be a offered a brand new Laguna Tourer estate 1.9 DCi Dynamic S (17" alloys part leather and reverse sensors) in a lovely metallic blue for £12995!. Its a lovely car and the saleman will consider the Mazda 'at a fair price'. Given past posts about the last Laguna I am anxious about spending my
• 'invited' to a second speed awareness course 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  through s london too fast at 7:00 AM sunday morning anyway, this London one are now offering me a course. I have already done one. It says on the form that you cant do more than one in 3 years So, what are my chances of getting away with it? I have the sort of job it wouldn't go down too well if I
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 04 1.0 PAS- very light and won't self-centre 27 May 2009 (Forum)
  I am not sure if it?s a characteristic of the power steering on this car but the steering wheel doesn?t ?self-correct? all the way back to the straight ahead position when you turn a corner. At low speeds if I turn the wheel a little left or right and let go ? the car will continue to turn, even
• Renault poised to scrap Laguna model 13 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  then won't it mean a disastrous drop in residual values for the existing model(s) ?
• Good old foaming at the mouth Derv 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  using Shell none foaming fuel which gives a clear fuel `surface` in the filler neck. So what`s the score on foaming - for those who fill up with differing brands - perhaps this was a one off?
• Small(-ish), Jap(ish), used chain-cam diesel auto? 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  escape, my thanks to the person who posted that. However, I'm still no nearer my small(ish) chain-cam diesel auto'. It has to have been made for quite some time so is available in sufficient quantities for its price secondhand not to be unreasonable. (I am, of course, aware that prices for good s/hand