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• Mazda cx3 - Third Mazda service and MOT 10 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Another thought--perhaps I should just forget about the idea of the paid for third service in my current location, just have an MOT done--then have a short "3rd" ( oil change essential) service done by a specialist non dealer in my new location-who naturally won't do it for free.Even if I postponed a 3rd service till the summer /early autumn--I doubt if i would have covered more than 5000 miles since march 2020.
• VW Polo 1.2 - 2016 VW Polo 1.2 TSI fails first MOT on CO2 emissi 3 May 2019 (Forum)
  Seems to drive smoother/quieter after the service so I wonder if they did something in addition to the oil change. Firmware of somesuch? So, back to independent for re-test of emissions. Still high. See attached. So my question here is what to do? - take to another independent for 3rd opinion - are VW trying to avoid having to contribute goodwill for anything that really needs fixing - as said it's just out of warranty?
• Toyota Yaris - Stick or twist 23 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Oh and they say petrol tank is seeping which could explain smell. So my questions are.  1.How long should an engine last? I change oil and filter twice a year. 2 . how much do cars cost to maintain? I've always run cars into the ground but am trying hard to look after. Needs must.  3. I'll see what happens in mot, but should I save the repairs for a new car?
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Fair price for in-family purchase 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Fortuitously our son is getting a company car so needs to sell his 10-reg, 1.2S 3- door Corsa. its got full dealer service history but has done 85,000 miles. Its an ex driving school car which he bought when it was 20 months old. The gear box oil was changed then as a precaution. Its been reliable but needs a couple of dents knocked out (hit and run), he thinks the clutch is on the way out and front brake pads are likely to be needed soon.
• Ford Focus - Rattling noise 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  So far I have changed: Engine (the old one was using a lot of oil so I replaced it for a well maintained low mileage unit) CAT (had the original fitted so thought I would replace this) Up-stream (pre-cat) lambda sensor Spark plugs, leads and Coil pack (all genuine Ford) MAP sensor CHT sensor Knock sensor Fuel vaporizer ECU Fuel Filter Fuel pressure regulator PCV valve and breather pipes I have tried running the car on higher octane fuel and it made no difference.
• Honda Civic 1.6 Sport ('04) - Head gasket failure symptoms 17 Mar 2015 (Forum)
   So, it then had... new gasket and associated bits, cam belt kit, new radiator (since they weren't certin if the original cause might be a blockage in the rad, plus it has a very slight leak), oil and filter change, and new coolant. I drove about 30 miles and the engine light came back on again.  Called Green Flag out to my house and the guy did many of the same checks as the garage before the work - he diagnosed the HG failure.
• Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 2.7 CDX Petrol Auto - Running a used Santa Fe 2.7 petrol auto 27 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  It has leather seats but otherwise is a basic CDX petrol auto with full service history from the first owner but virtually none from the second owner who had run it for the last 3/4 years. I had the cam belt changed as it had never been done,had to sort out an oil leak from the sump, plus a noisy rear wheel bearing was replaced. Its now done 93,000 and had a pair of rear springs for its last MoT. We did not expect it to be very economical so its average on local short journey work of 21-22 mpg came as no surprise it was about the same as the old Nissan.
• Renault Master 1998 2.8td - Diesel not starting 15 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have had to adjust the idle screw as it started cutting out when I put the clutch in at junctions as the revs would drop rigt down till it cuts out. I have changed oil and all filters recently. I have checked the electrics to the pump. I have cracked the injector nuts while cranking and there is fuel going to all 4.  Am I right in assuming that this rules out the immobiliser and stop solenoid being a fault?
• Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSi S - Replacing my Mondeo 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    The 1.2TSi has better mpg and half the Excise Duty of my Mondeo but still has the same size boot.. Seems good. Getting a 9 month old example I could ensure regular oil changes so hopefully reduce the chance of turbo problems. Any reason not to buy it assuming I like the driving position and the test drive?        
• Replacing 2002 Mondeo - Still Looking 24 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    I'm still considering an Octavia 1.4 TSE when I can find one to test drive but I'm a bit concerned by various reports of camchain issues.  Would a low mileage 1.4 TSi  and subsequent annual oil changes at my 8k miles per year reduce the chance of problems.     
• Ford Ka - Ford Experts? KA 2003 OBD Code P0030 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Car Ka 2003, Dura Tec (Lambda sensor with grey plug)   Hello I have a Ford KA that was running fine, I thought I would change the plugs, oil and air filter as part of a service.   Its really puzzling me as the car was running fine before and never had any issues.   Since I have done this, right away on the second start up the engine check light has come on, I just though I may have knocked a multi plug or something, when removing the spark plugs or the air box.
• Mondeo III 2.0 tdci (04) - Grumbling Noise coming from rear 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  At this point I expected everything to running smoothly, however the grumbling is still there at around 45mph onwards, only it is not as bad since the wheel bearing changed. The grumbling seems to have started when the loose nut was tightened still attached to the car on 20/7/11.   Any ideas ?
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 1.8T AGU violent judder/lurch under accele 22 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have tried various things to sort it, Maf sensor, Lambda sensor, Ignition amplifier module and tested the coil packs but have had no joy! The car is regularly serviced and was serviced approx 6 months ago which included oil, all filters and spark plugs etc. Any help would be MUCH appreciated! Thanks Nick
• Ford Focus - 2000 Ford Focus 1.4 stalls at idle, dial probs 11 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  The car has recently been serviced with new brakes, spark plugs, oil change, air filter blah blah. I've just had the idle control valve cleaned, a new clutch has been put in (after 150k it needed one!) and the speed sensor has been replaced.
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - Octavia at 50 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Variable servicing so had two services, another should be due shortly (around 18k between services) and only had to put oil in once between services. Just had a full set of tyres, first set of fronts lasted 18k(Bridgestone) Dunlops took it to 49500 when all four were changed to Dunlops (SP Sport Fast response) last week.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.25 cooling problems 6 May 2008 (Forum)
  another problem im having is that when i put my foot down from under 2000 rpm there is a rattling noise when the engine is under load and the last few days its happening all thro the rev range when i accelerate , its not a knocking noise but i cant explain it , i recently changed the oil and put 10w30 in there and that aint made any difference , any advice ? thanks in advance Darren
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.25 Zetec Smoky engine 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Don't think its blowing but it's a bit loose and needs mounting correctly - It's not used any noticable amount of oil in the 200 or so miles I've driven - It's been filled with fully synthetic 5W/40 for the last few years - Car is a mid-1998 1.25 16v Fiesta Zetec - I've got another 1997 1.25 Fiesta LX that runs perfect I could swap parts from to try Cheers, it's cold so I'll stay inside and plan my next move...
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - Rear wheel bearing - lose hub 14 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  For the past week or two I have become aware of a droning noise which I took to be possibly a wheel bearing on it's way out. I took the opportunity today (whilst performing an oil change) to jack the rear of the car up and examine each wheel for any play or 'grumbling' and was shocked to find that the drivers side rear had massive play e.g. I could rock it quite far - approx 1 or 2 cms - more than just slight movement.
• 96(N) Escort 1.8 Zetec Idle Speed 29 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The guy i bought it off (workmate) did say he thought it was holding back a little so i don't think this problem has always been there. I had it serviced when i got it (approx 18 months ago) including cambelt, oil change, plugs, fuel filter, air filter but it made no difference. It's done 117,000 miles, and i don't really want to start buying parts to guess what the problem may be. Does anyone know if replacing any of the following might cure the problem?
• Peugeot 306 1.8 XT Juddering/idle probs 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Once I start driving away I find the engine to be noisy, a slight knocking sound (nothing major). When I sit at a traffic light for example the car judders and idle really bad. I have changed all the sparkplugs, oil etc. Once thing I have noticed is when i turn the engine off the rev counters goes down to about 200-400 revs and not zero. When you turn he engine on it goes upto the correct revs about 1000.