August 2012
I have a Mazda 2 sport which has 22k on the clock. The DSC light has come on and reading various forums, this is likely to be an expensive trip to the garage. The car is obviously out of warranty. Any advice? Read more
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I have a Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo and have a fault which has just started.... Read more
Gearbox out job I'm afraid.
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I took my car into the French equivalent of Kwik Fit (I recenttly moved to France) to get the oil changed and they have told me there is no way they can remove the oil plug to replace the oil because the plug is stuck.... Read more
"Well, an obvious temporary workaround would be to go somewhere that uses one of those suction devices that removes the old oil via the dipstick tube. It's entirely possible that it's been done this way in the past (I believe it's the norm with dealer servicing these days) and that the sump plug has not been removed for some considerable time, which may well be why it's stuck."
Ah - perhaps this why they were telling me to take it to a VW dealer then.
I have a 2004 vectra which keeps cutting out when it's warm. I can drive 50-60 miles without any trouble but if I have to stop it want start again until it cools down. It's been in and out of the garage they can't find any fault. They have changed the fuel regulator sensor (I think that was what it was called) but they hasn't cured it. Yesterday I had the AA to it as I broke down on the way home and he suggested it could be the crank shaft sensor. It's due to go back to the garage tomorrow to have this looked at but it's costing a fortune and nothing is finding the fault. Any ideas anyone ? Read more
Too expensive, too ugly and only average capability. Read more
Headlights on my 08 c3 seem to be set for l/h drive, ie to right of center, has anybody else come across or noticed this, or any info on adjusting lights in horizontal plane only. Read more
To check for pattern drive up to a garage door or similar when dark, the dipped beam cut off should be level for about third to half the spread and then taper upwards from the left side of each beam.
If the beams taper upwards to the right plane then something is amiss....
I am planning to put winter tyres on my car towards the middle/end of October and would just appreciate some advice as to what speed rating I can use for them to make sure I am not falling foul of insurance/law. I plan to order them this week.
My car's regular tyres are 205/50/17 W (Reinforced) and I 'think last year (on a different car so I can't remember for sure) I was able to reduce the speed rating from a then V to an H.... Read more
Kumho are good vauie and have done very well on my old Z3 - although these aren't winter tyres.
I think you meant that your insurance company was uninterested....
on start up and xild cold car goes fine, as it xarms up the eml light comes on,
the coolant light comes on, the rev counter stops xorking... Read more
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Im having a bit of a dilemma, ... Read more
France is reducing the price of fuel by around 10¢ per litre, e.g. statement by Total w.e.f. 29th August 2012.
As for your choice of car, go in the more comfortable, which in my experience will be the Citroën. The Citroën will also be better received in France if you break down - the mechanics will be interested in the RHD version.
hi i had a replacement engine put in my vehicle and its now doing around 15 mpg i took the vehicle back to the local garage and they put my old injectors in it. they had engine had already used my old fuel pump put on it so they said it would be fine now as it would all be the same set up but now when the car is ticking over the car seems to shake the rev counter is showing correct idle limit and its still doing about 15 mpg and seems sluggish still.help Read more
With 15 mpg I would expect to see a lot of black smoke from the exhaust. The pump timing could be retarded, that would make it difficult to start, quieter then usual and probably make it get hot, if it exhibits these symptoms check the cambelt.
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I have a Mazda 2 sport, 12500 miles, 4yrs 5months old (2008) which has the dreaded DSC warning light. Put in for diagnostics, told by dealer needs new ABS pump (error code C0044) at cost of £1800. Mazda and dealer only prepared to offer 10% disc each towards cost of replacement. Looking at option of sending part off to ECU testing for repair as alternative.....would this be a viable solution do you think? Part would be repaired and covered with lifetime guarantee