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  • Audi A3 2 lt S line - Audi A3 servicing 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    Hi looking at buying the above car with 50k miles on it 4 yrs old - 2011 model noticed it's only had 2 services to date ( one Audi dealer the other an...
  • 1998 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec S - Replace Catalytic Converter 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    As the title suggests, I want to replace the cat on my mk4 fiesta myself. I've had a look but i can find anything on google about doing this. I know...
  • Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Sport diesel manual 2004 saloon. - Battery Warning Light permanantly on! 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    For 3 years I have had the battery light on permanantly and no mechanic or specialist has beeen able to explain why or to get it switched off!? I got...
  • Cost of a replacement drive shaft? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have been charged £409 plus labour for a replacement n/s drive shaft in my 2008 Toyota Verso. Is this reasonable?
  • Diesel engine filtering atmosphere at 0.06 28 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Just passed it`s MOT and recorded 0.06 on the fast pass. The limit`s 3.00, I believe for a turbo diesel. I didn`t even bother giving it a good blow out, prior to the test either. But that said, always take it up to 4,000 revs once, on every hot engine trip. Sad that later incarnations are fitted
  • Citreon C3 1.4 52 reg - O/S Coil Spring Snapped 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, my mother in laws C3 has just snapped its drivers side coil spring. After trawling the net I have vound numerous complaints about this. Are they really...
  • x reg vw 1.6 s - alarm key fob 5 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    My key fob failed.New battery no go. Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min. Checked on line and vw do not...
  • Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.4 Cracked windscreen 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    My sons Polo has developed a crack in the windscreen (probably due to the cold weather) It starts at the bottom edge in the centre. It moves up about 50 mm and then curves towards the passenger side about 80mm. Although it,s within the "swept area" it doesn,t impede the driver,s view nor
  • Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 03 1.2 Temperature display gone wrong 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    have a 2003 Renault Clio Dynamique. I have a digital display on the dashboard and the temperature seems to have gone wrong. No matter what the weather is outside cold or warm the temperataures are always in the 20's and 30's. Also the red light indicating that 1 of my doors are open
  • Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - 98 2.5 Coolant level 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    After every 500 miles or so I need to top up the expansion tank with about half a cup full of coolent as the temp guage red light flashes.No increase in...
  • Ambiguous notices 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    In a similar vein to the thread about silly news items, I got to thinking about two signs seen in the past. In the early 70's in London on the Underground: "Dogs must be carried on the Underground" In the mid-late 70's on the counter at the reception desk of Trust-House Fortes hotels: "No smoking
  • Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 1998 2.0 headlight bulb 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    ive got a 1998 vectra. the other day a had to replace the n/s headlight bulb but in the last 4 days its blowen 3 bulbs all the same (n/s headlight) all the wires look fine and ive not messed with any wires. any help would be good as its costing me loads to keep replacing them.
  • Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Gearbox with slight oil leak on diff seals 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Just had the car back from its service and they said that there was a slight oil leak from the gearbox on the n/s and o/s diff seals. Is it a big job and what can i expect to pay ? Its a Xsara 2.0 HDi Many thanks Richard model year corrected
  • SEAT Ibiza II (1999 - 2002) - 2001 1.4 s replace fan belt 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    hello I cant find any information on the internet about how to replace and adjust the fan belt on my seat ibiza. I am hoping someone on this forum knows...
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 smoking 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    hi new to this site but looks good got a 2002 vw passet 130 dev that runs ok drives ok but when you start up from cold no misfire it smoke`s dev smell when warmed up its still smoke`s on tick over and still smells of dev but if you drive it after a min or two it all stops
  • BMC 'A' Series SU carburettor needle 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Could anyone advise what carburettor needle is appropriate for a 998 A series with a single 1 1/2 inch H4 SU? The carb is from a 1275 and has a DZ needle and (amazingly?) appears to run quite well on the 998, but it can't be optimum. I'm sure some 998's used the 1 1/2 inch SU, but I can't find
  • Pro`s and Cons of buying new on the net 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Ok so the pro is cheaper, but are the cons, have you guys got any good/bad experiences that you want to share. Is the timescale quicker than showroom,...
  • Mondeo Mk3 Petrol - why so cheap s/h ? 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    I've narrowed my choice to replace my rather unreliable Octavia (broken air-con after 6 months - not covered under warranty - and an exhaust that rattles...
  • S reg 1.3 Ka - very sluggish 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    Surely should have more go than this?! Was being overtaken uphill by lorries on the A23, having to change down just to make it up some of 'em... Had...
  • Leaking Seat Leon 10 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    I was just wondering if anybody could offer me any help. I have a 00 Seat Leon. I have just noticed a considerable amount of water that has leaked into the car. It stretches from under the carpet of the front left passenger?s seat to the back seat. The door seals seem ok and the sunroofs
 

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