February 2017
Hello folks
The wife has a2006 Citroen C2 1.1 petrol and for a while it has I've thought it a bit underpowered on the odd occaision I've driven it. I thought it might just be the contrast with my own car. On a couple of longer journeys recently the "stop, engine overheat" light has come on. It normally does about 10 miles a day and doesn't show then.... Read more
Somehow I've managed to discover an Australian motoring 'expert', John Cadogan, on youtube, who has quite a lot - sometimes Aussie not quite politically correct - of opinions, of cars and the brands.
Recently, as part of my midlife crisis, in considering a soft top, I looked at Mustang (not bought yet, but will probably be Audi A5), his regarss and detailing crash testing, makes potentially worrying reading, should you own one and ever have a nasty bump in it.... Read more
Dear Lord, 5 minutes of Mr Wombat was more than enough and 5 mins if my life i can't get back, shan't be watching any more of him.
Shock horror Ford didn't fit lane assist or automatic emergency braking, well that's two plus points in the cars favour far as i'm concerned, why on earth would anyone buy a car like a Mustang unless they had some confidence in their abilities to drive the thing, if someone want a nanny knows best shopping trolley come family transport cloned eurobox there are plenty to choose from, Mustang was never intended to compete with such and i hope it never is....
I recently had a misfire on my fusion 2 1.6 petrol 2004. I have checked plugs and taken ht leads off 1 by 1 but there doesnt seem to be a misfire when i do this, but the car seems to run ok. Please help Read more
I had a similar problem. Whole series of misfies while on the road. 1st gear all the way to the nearest garage with every light flashing on the dashboard. New coil pack, new spark plug leads, new spark plugs. Damaged coil pack due to leaking back seals of windscreen washers underneath the bonnet. That was found after the new coil pack also got damaged.
Looking at used cars at present and how to check the history, I came across the Government website that shows you the MOT history with the reasons for fail and advisory notes. It also shows the mileage and date.
Fat fingered Mot tester 9/3/2014 has put a 9 instead of an 8. Likely should read 88,860. Does happen so it pays to check your Mot printout when you get it.
Apologies if this has been asked before but cars today and from many years back all seem to have some type of insulation jacket on their 12v batteries under the bonnet.
Why is this ?
Is it to keep it warm, insulate it from the engine bay heat or a bit of both and just maintain it at a constant temp ?
Cheers Read more
It will also prevent accidental shorting of the terminals by metal objects ....
Hi,
A fault with the normally reliable c30. It started but no electrical power, lights, indicators not working. Driven back home, then started it again with same key and all appears okay.
Do I have a faulty ignition lock or failing relay somewhere? Car battery is original 8.5 yrs old.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Ron Read more
Hi Sailor , I have similar problems with Volvo C30 , it engine shuts down while driving and I can start it after 2 minutes . Did you solve your car problem.
Thanks
Hi I have recently noticed water in the back on the passenger side. Any help as to what is causing this and how to fix the problem would be appreciated. Read more
First post here and it's complicated- Sorry!
For a month or so, the radio has been switching itsel off and then back on at irregular intervals. Then passenger door will lock from the remote but will not unlock and you have to climb over from the driver's side to unlock it with the handle.... Read more
Hi skidpan,
I have been driving for 30 years and never had to deal with this warning light before. I thought putting oil in would solve the problem. Now I know that is not the case.
My soft top hood will not pop up to grab, when the release lever is pulled, making closing the hood difficult. Any suggestions please? Read more
I have a 2001 Y reg MX5 (mk2)
I am trying to get hold of a hard top... Read more
That is a wonderfully helpful message. Thank you. I am far better informed now. Thanks again.
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WELL! What a plonker, top tip here, put your specs on... I thought it said 36 miles, but it was reading an entirely accurate 3.6 miles... doh! Have reset the ECU, had it out for a spin to do the re learning thing, and seems to be OK. Still feels underpowered, but running fine. Maybe I'm just too used to 160BHP...