November 2012
Can anyone tell me when one would have first seen a plastic L-plate on the front of a motorcycle in the UK.What year were L-plates compulsory fitment on learner bikes?I am trying to date an old photo.Plate looks same type as they use today but pic looks ancient.Thanks. Read more
The symptoms are similar to others on the forum, but not exactly the same.
The car runs fine around town, no problems.... Read more
Could well be fuel starvation.I would start by replacing the fuel filter.Not uncommon for these to reduce fuel flow.hth
Your advice spot on. I asked dealer to comment and he agreed. He replaced the filter and all is well - brilliant! Top marks to Fred Coupe of Preston - honest advice, changed filter while I waited. Many thanks!
I have recently had the car serviced and a new timing belt fitted.
Aftter a short journey or when hot car refused to start. It will fire/turn over but will not pick up. An orange light was showing which suggested a coolant sensor was causing the problem but the garage have told me it has been tedted but not replaces. Would appreciate some advice, thanks Read more
coolant sensors very prone to failing but often just default to a generic setting as a way of getting you home !
So if the garage read live data for coolant sensor it may appear tpo give a reading....
Hi all,
I bought a second hand Focus and it's been okay, a few niggles (squeaking on start, etc) but nothing major so far - however, I have noticed the door interior on the two rear doors is coming away (it seems to bow outwards) - I took some snaps (plus.google.com/photos/116140117376556730862/album...E) apologies for quality, but wondered if there was a quick fix or this was a known problem? ... Read more
We are looking for a second hand family car which will suit us as our family (hopefully) grows in future from our current one baby to two! Our car has been written off after an accident so we don't have the luxury of a lot of time to shop around and we don't really know anything about cars unfortunately so I hope someone can advise please!
Our Requirements would be:... Read more
Thanks everyone so much for your comments. We looked at a lot of these options and are slowly narrowing down options. We loved a 2008 Berlingo multispace (after I vowed I'd never like it!) but just too far out of price range. I'm now swayed by a Honda FR V. I think I will start a new thread with some specific questions on the Honda. Of course I may be back - this search could run and run unfortunately as we have a small baby and my husband works late so only getting the chance to look on weekends! Thanks again.
In today's Telegraph OnLine is a thought provoking article :
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9683206/Young-dr...l... Read more
Within 10 years, in car cameras will be common. Have a website where people can upload any instances of bad/dangerous driving. The police could then study them at a desk and take action if it was required. I know there may be issues with proving who was driving, however, those issues exist now so the law needs to change in that respect.
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Is it necessary (to keep the cooling system in good nick) to bleed the engine block on a Carisma - if so, how do you do it?... Read more
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Hi , I think i have a boost leak , the kick off the turbo is less pronounced than it used to be and when running at around 3000rpm with foot down , i`m getting a hissing noise with engine slowly increasing revs, at 2200 - 2500 when the turbo kicks you can feel it but it seems to lose what boost it had up to 3000 when the hissing noise becomes very much noticeable, i have a feeling it is the turbo to intercooler hose that is the suspect and would like to replace it soon but cannot find anywhere who may be able to supply a replacement, rubber or sillicone , if anyone knows where i may obtain one or for the time being repair it all advice would be appreciated , i am unable to get to the back of the engine or under the car at the mo as i`m waiting for my axle stands to be returned , thanks in advance , simon Read more
Hi peter , thanks for getting back to me , most of the garages around here wont do anything for you unless they personally look themselves and then come back with silly quotes on things it may or not be, would the kick still be there if its separated as like i said you can feel it kick then as the revs get higher this hissing noise or sound of air escaping at pressure becomes apparent , if it was the pipe that needed replacing , is there anywhere i may obtain a replacement or would i be able to repair it , its a shame i dont have anyone in my area that knows about these cars as this is one area am not knowledgeable about and from the past probs i have had its been with the turbo boost system, thanks again peter, simon
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Suggest you find a diesel specialist garage, e.g: a Bosch-certified garage, as they might have knowledge of model-specific issues.
www.boschautoparts.co.uk/bdl/loc_search.asp?strLoc...e...