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• Peugeot 207 CC - Engine overheating. 4 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  My Peugeot 207cc has an intermittent overheating problem. After about a 20 minute warm up on a motorway, the fan comes on and the temp gauge heads up to the boiling point. After about a  1to 2 hour cooling period. Then it`s fine for a week or two of regular trips. The garage computer could
• Hyundai ix35 - Spare Wheel - Where to Buy? 10 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Brother and I both have ix35 and now looking for spare wheel(s) to replace can of gunk which comes with new. 63 and 14 plates so new model. Both looking for wheels so hoping to save by buying qty 2 rather than single wheel each. Any advise or links to where to buy appreciated.
• For all-Thanks - Something I would like to say 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Having enjoyed the forum for some time, I am very pleased that I have been reading it. Many many of the comments are helping me to shape my future choices, and those comments a few years ago abou DPf''S and other "pollution devices and DMF's etx have been really useful.
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe - automatic transmission oil & filter change 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  (s) for this?
• any - service record/handbook 10 May 2012 (Forum)
  CDTI. Any advice will be gratefully received. Colin S
• Citroen C5 - Clutch slip 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  This may sound really stupid but I would like to hear from anybody with a premature clutch failure on Citroen/Peugeot, I am only interested in 2.0 HDI (138) on a six speed gearbox. My family owns four C5's and we have had to replace three of these due to weak diaphragm springs NOT due to wear
• Volvo XC90 - Tyre choice 26 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  About to replace 4 tyres on our XC90. At tyreshopper there is the choice of two different premium brands at only £1 price difference. So which would be better.... Continental Cross Contact UHP (CT CR/Cont UHP) or Bridgestone BR D33's. Retailing at £662 for x4..... or any other
• Citroen xsara 1998 1.4 - Scary Steering Problem 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  My old nieghbour`s xsara has devolped a strange steering problem I have never come across. Driving in a straight line the car will suddenly turn to the right or left even though the steering wheel is central. After correcting the direction it continues to drive straight
• Route guidance advice please.... 14 Apr 2010 (Forum)
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• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - Bridgestone Tyres 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Boring subject I know,sorry!. I have the original tyres all round,Turanza's,and the fronts are down to about 3mm,after 28,000 miles. I am thinking of replacing them with ER300's,same make,but would much appreciate any alternative suggestions,particularly any quieter tyres. Cheers....Phil.
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - Door mirror/indication unit 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I had a small accident with a tree falling on my car and subsequently have a broken lens cover on the n/s door mirror indication unit. Will I have to replace the whole unit or can the window/lens be replaced. If replacing the whole door mirror is this a straightforward job?
• Used car values in 6 months? time? 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I was thinking of changing car next spring, but I?m having second thoughts after yesterday?s CAP report saying that prices have been rising. Are present values likely to hold, or could there be significant movement either way over the next 6 months? Current car is a 2005 Seat Altea TDi. Thanks.
• Holiday weekend. What doing, or going with the car 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  An oil change perhaps? Maybe you`re going on a motoring holiday? What`s in store for your car then? A shock for it perhaps? washing last winters salt of the nether regions.. What salt? ;-) Tell us about it, in a lighthearted way that lifts the human thingy, above all nastiness - which may
• British Motor show cancelled 22 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  The 2010 British International Motor Show has been cancelled due to the global economic crisis, the organisers have announced. Organisers claim the event could return when the economy picks up, but that?s unlikely. The SMMT recently closed its exhibitions department and industry sources say now
• Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - Insurance question 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying an early 90's MX5 as a weekend toy (though might use it for commmuting to work sometimes). It will be garaged, be a 2nd car and only cover about 3000 miles a year, so will it quallify for classic car insurance ? Also, any advice on what to look out for on an early MX5
• Main dealer advises not to buy their new cars 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Enquiring about the whole range of diesels - advised best not to buy any of them due to DPF`s and wifes ultra short journey use. Top marks for honesty from the sales guy - who consulted the service manager while I was on the phone. But what a choker for a desperate industry that needs to sell new
• Turbo diesel or not 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a s/h diesel, I see a lot of turbo versions and I'm giving them a miss as I have the idea that they are not as economical. Given the equivalent engine size and car is this correct? As far as I'm concerned the whole idea of owning a diesel is for economy bearing in mind
• driving habits 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  call me old fashioned if you must, but there`s a growing number of drivers not bothering to indicate their intentions, especially at roundabouts. not so bad when i`m in my car, but when i`m in my lorry i can`t pull away sharpish when some clown leaves his right hand indicator on when exiting
• Breath tests, settling a bet 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  To settle a bet with regard to less enlightened times. My recollection concerning breath tests for alcohol whilst driving in the 1970's is that there was a sort of informal practise whereby they were not used for accidents that occurred in the morning as they might catch someone who had been
• FIAT Marea (1997 - 2002) - Marea Weekend - Are they really that bad? 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  Circumstances have forced me into buying a cheap car quickly. After splashing out £700 on a 'S' plate Fiat Marea Weekend HLX, fully-loaded, which looks and goes well. Apart from the hideous name, do they really deserve the bad write-up that HJ has given it?