August 2012
hi there please say, if i have a skoda fabia with 1.4mpi engine can i change it to 1.4 16v engine and leave the same gearbox and all other things or i need to change everithing??? Read more
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Wondering if anyone knows if my car will pass its MOT, if my power steering has gone. Only had the car 7 months before it happened and this is the second problem.... Read more
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Is it legal to store diesel in a 5 litre can marked petrol?
I'd never store petrol in a diesel can as the flammable vapours might catch out the unwary, or even me if I forget it's there - but I need to take 2x 5 litre diesel on a long journey for reserve purposes but only have petrol containers to hand. Read more
A quick google suggests you can store up to two ten litre metal or two five litre plastic containers of petrol and 100 litres of diesel.
Large letters saying 'DIESEL' should suffice. What's the chance of local plod being au fait with the rules?
I will be leaving my car (06 Colt CZ1) for about ten weeks. Could anyone give me some advice as to diconnecting battery. Read more
Disconnecting the battery will be your best option. Most cars place a small drain on the battery 24hrs a day, so if you disconnect it there will be no drain at all.
It will then be down to how good your battery is at retaining its charge....
so not allowed to name and shame a manufacturer or their main dealer who did not have a filter in stock when i wanted one when the car had been booked in for the service, they knew it needed this bit, and because they hadn't got one didn't fit it, but charged the same labour for the service? Told me i needed new tyres, (not necessary) and new brake pads all round) (another Garage near by told my husband tyres and brakes all ok!) when i complained about the oil on my drive and took the car back they said it was due to a small hole!!! Is it because ima woman? have written a stinking letter to both. Read more
just a little update for all you doubters, I have had a response after 5 weeks that my letter is being looked into, and I have been asked to allow a few days to get to the bottom of this, so I will allow them that courtesy. There has been an acknowledgement that there were issues.
The time has come and it looks like a new small car is required for wife. Must be auto,preferably with low V.E.D. Any suggestions/recommendations. Probably prefer japanese -korean. Also, when I say new I mean newish, or pre reg etc.
Many thanks for any input. Max.... Read more
Whilst on the subject of the VW UP, looking round a new one in a VW showroom, popped my head in the boot and asked "what size is the spare wheel" to be told rhere isn't one it's an extra ! Couldn't believe it.
Cant get the gearshift out of park,anyone had similar problem?Whats the solution?Thanks. Read more
I had one of these and that fault - it was the failure of the electronic module which prevents you shifting without your foot on the brake.
You need it replaced/repaired (I have a feeling it was a known fault at the time), but I'm sure there was a work around by lifting the rubber boot around the shift and prodding it with a biro or similar....
how do you fix above problem can it be done by diyer Read more
Don't know what system your car uses but if it has aircon probably electronic, the most likely cause is a failed servo motor. Whether its a DIY job or not depends how easy it is to get to, easy enough to change, usually a couple of screws and a plug.
If it has a mechanical system probably a broken or disconnected cable.
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I would like some advice regarding a recent accident.... Read more
Took my car to a garage and they recommended the following needed replacing:
a) front shockers... Read more
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Don't bother unless you know a lot about car electronics: the ECU will have to be changed... which means also any security systems etc...