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• 1.4 - megane misfire 54 plate 6 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  car started to misfire the other day after running on fumes. ive cecked the coils and it stall no matter which one i dettach. it misfires all the time but is still driveable and then the service light comes on and off. you can feel the difference as if the clog clears then blocks again.
• Skoda Citigo - Which Skoda: citigo or fabia 10 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  S I made my decision. Citigo it was going to be....until I went to the dealer. Apparently they're running a special offer and the two models are the same price. Any suggestions? I will be using the vehicle for city driving and want something with a high MPG. Thanks!
• Modern cars! 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Locks it up and goes into the store. Lovely quiet engine. He didn't notice but people walking past noticed.. The engine was still running! Who (apart from the French) could design a car that'll do that?
• 2009 bmw 320d touring - shuddering 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  my  2009 bmw 320d  starts ,runs ,drives fine but occasionally a shudder seems to start at the back then slowly goes !  iv been told could be a bush ! but this seems very unlikely  i wondered if could be the traction control acting up ?
• bmw 316 - vacuum pipe 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi lads I am looking for your help with my 316 pierburg carb the thing is that I have a small vacuum pipe that goes through the bulk head but after that i dont know where it goes, the car is running lumpy so help needed cheers bryer.
• nissan x trail 2.2 dci 2004 - Nissan xtrail fuel problemn 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  When vehicle is stood ticking over, it looses all power and wont rev at all. Once turned of and started again it runs fine! Does anybody have an idea what the problem could be?
• MINI Cooper D - knocking engine 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  2007 mini cooper d, oil pressur light on, runs ok when cold no light on, heats up and of course light on and starts knocking, no oil getting to the top?? is it worth putting a new oil pump in and seeing if it will sort it long enough to sell?? or is it shagged??
• Renault Scenic - Renault Scenic DCI engines 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  I'm looking at getting an older Scenic, and don't want the particulate filter as it'll mostly be used for shorter journeys with the occasional motorway run. Any comments on the reliability of the DCi engines?
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Vauxhall Vectra C/Signum 3.2 question 29 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Please can anyone who has a 3.2 V6 advise what their normal operating temp is please. Mine seldom gets above 80c, where my Omega 3.0 runs at 92c. Thanks - Robert
• mk4 fiesta - heater 14 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  The heater control  in my 98 fiesta keeps mucking about , you put it about half way but the heat just gets hotter. So you turn it down but it stays hot. Is the control unit electrical? or run off cables? Any help much appreciated..
• polo 1.2 - vw 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  my wifes polo has got 60000 on the clock well serviced all ok untill this morning,she put the wipers on and it was like she had a flat battery.they intermittently got across the windscreen,the engine was running and eveything else was ok,the washer worked fine any ideas,many thanks
• ford cougar 2.5 v6 - egr valve 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  car running lumpy and jerking more at slow speeds.......egr valve fitted and drives really  smooth now....just like a new motor   2001 Y. This problem showed on the faults when plugged in...all fault codes now erased.
• ford fusion - engine warning light ? 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  Mrs has got a 1.4 54 plate fusion she filled it up tonight and the engine warning light has come on and stayed on? its all running fine oil ok and water any one any ideas i`ve not got a clue ????? cheers      
• Ford Galaxy - smoking and misfire 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  i have a galaxy 1.9tdi on a 1998  reg when i start the car from cold it misfires and chucks out loads of smoke as soon as the car  has warmed it runs fine  no loss of power etc  i have changed the glow plugs  maf sensor   and it is still the same
• peugeot406 hdi 1999 - egr blocked valave 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  can not fing haines manual anywhere, does anyone know how to clean or change valve please was running fine yesterday come to go out today and lack of power rac says egr valve needs cleaning  need urgent help please
• Various - Moscow Car Crashes 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  What struck me is that most of the accidents were clearly caused by excessive speed. I suppose if you're going to run a red light on a busy urban route, you might as well do it at 60 mph!  
• Jaguar S-Type - Mis-fuel 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I managed to put 2 litres of petrol into the tank of my diesel Jag before realising. After some hesitation, I then put 40 litres of diesel in. it seems to be running OK. Should I get the tank drained and flushed out or will I get away with it?
• Sub £3000 used car - Best Sub £3000 Used Car 26 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi my partner and i are looking to purchase a ecomonical second car that is below £3000. We want to car to be as cheap as possible to run, with low repair costs etc   Any suggestions?   many thanks  
• Vauxhall Vectra B - 1.6 vectra limp mode 9 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  my 1.6 vectra runs fine untill it hit 90 in temp then it loses power in the throttle and the gears . ive tryed cleaning the throttle body and the erg valve and replaced the plugs but still no joy . what new part do i need
• Renault Scenic 1.4 Petrol - Renault Scenic - 1.4 petrol - 'S' reg 135k Cmbelt 1 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Cambelt snapped - good condition apart from the fact it doesn't run.....do I sc*** it or any takers - or worth fixing? Thanks Carmarthen area!