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  Rider haggard 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for advice please. My 2007 BMW 120d currently runs on 17" wheels with runflat tyres. The ride is ok, but a bit firmer than I like. I can get 16"...
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 00 1.9 Cooling system problems, bleeding, heater 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  This results in the matrix working for a period but will then become 'air locked' again. Also the bleed point on the thermostat housing, when opened after the engine has been running releases a fair amount of hot air and steam before water appears. The level in the header tank drops simultaneously as the air is released. I have bled the system numerous times..both with the engine running and not running.
• SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 02 1.9 AirCon stops on long runs. 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Its on an Alhambra 1.9 TDi (115 bhp) SE with climate control. Few months ago i noticed that although around town the aircon works fine, at some point on a long run (ie 90 miles) it stops working. So as a starting point decided to have the aircon serviced as it was due - about 3 years. Anyway no problems reported. Garage looked at the diagnostics too and no faults found.
• Alfa Romeo 166 (1999 - 2005) - TS rough running 15 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  in a previous post I asked about vibration from the clutch, but now that I have had chance to take the newly aquired 166 TS for a long run of 200 miles I have come to the conclusion that what I thought was some low end vibration from the clutch or drive train is in-fact rough running. The exhaust is particularly throaty/bordering on excessively noisy (well in comparison with my old 164), especially under hard acceleration or when pulling up hill etc, it has a slight vibration right through the rev range but again worse under acceleration and worst of all it is only returning 25mpg at a steady 75 (Well according to the trip computer anyway).
• Warm start problem - Renault Megane 1.6e 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Local independent garage replaced coils and the car seemed to work for a week. Then suddenly it started the "coughs" again but could run for several miles to home. We took it for a short test run when it stalled. The garage towed it in again and had been looking at it for a week but could not fix it and gave up. They claim that unlike during the first visit the diagnostic tool did not show any error codes.
• extreme bangernomics 8 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Two blokes I know do nothing to their cars, zilch, nada, a Mazda Mx5 20 years old and a Jag S type pretty old. Jag cost about £800 and has merrily gone on for two years or so. Jag guy just runs them til they break and buys another, how they don't just stop running I don't know.
• Unknown - Part time four wheel drive 17 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Is there much difference now in running costs?
• renault scenic 1.9dci (54) - misfire and loss of power 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  i have a renault scenic 1.9dci (54) plate which is struggling to start, when started will not tick over and seems to be only running on 3 cylinders, at high revs it runs fine but when at low revs it cuts out and struggles to restart, any help would be most appreciated please
• any - daytime running lights 8 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  i have read all the for and against arguments for retro fitting drl's and believe as long as legal lights are used its up to the vehicle owner to decide,what...
• Mondeo tddi - Mondeo tddi wont run help 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
   Can anybody help me? I have a 2001 mondeo tddi when the fuel gets to quarter of a tank of diesel it starts to cut out and the glowplug light flashes...
• SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 08 2.3 Fuel Grade?? 7 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, The dealer says that the SAAb 9-5 HOT will run on 'ordinary' unleaded but the car manual says its requires 98 RON which super unleaded. Obviously I will play safe and go with the book, but is there scope for running 95 RON? Regards. FTF
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 2000 1.5d engine running problems 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  having had a dead battery replaced the car is very noisy and has a distinct lack of power, it is also smoking heavily when trying to accelerate. local...
• '98 Fiat Ducato - no indicators/ hazards 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Indicators and hazards packed up tonight. They are run off seperate fuses so I'm doubting its a fuse problem Does everything point to a flasher unit? Do the hazards and flashers typically run off one flasher unit? I'm trying to get some clues before having a look in the morning.
• Passat diesel glow plug warning light 27 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  My 2002 Passat diesel after about 30 secs after switching on ignition ( engine running or not) flashes the "glow plug " warning light and the message "engine workshop" appears , the glow plug light keeps flashing , the car starts and seems to run as normal except for the flashing light ??
• Omega running costs 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I bought a 1996 V6 Omega (101K miles) 4 months ago and so far it has had the following replaced/ repaired: warped front discs and pads, corroded rear discs...
• Mercedes Benz E350d - Anyone running one of these? 7 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  As above. What are they like to live with? Real life MPG? Are they much better than Audi these days? Would I be better getting the 2 litre C...
• Honda Izy - Honda IZY Mower will not start 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I have a Handa Izy mower that will not start. If I remove the air filter and squirt fuel direct into the carb, it will start and carry on running fine. Aslo after it has run for a few minutes it will start straight away. But each week I go to use it, I have to go thriugh the same procedure. Any ideas?  
• Cheap to run MPV £3000 9 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Need to change from our family sized car to something bigger. A 6 seater would be preferable, petrol. Nothing too powerful 1.6,reliable and cheap to run.We...
• BMW 325i Msport - Run flat tyres 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Just about to change full set of tyres on 2006 BMW 325i M sport for 2nd time. Original & replacement, 4 years ago, Bridgestone Potenza and each time around...
• Best diesel to run privately VAG?CDTI?TDCI?HDI? 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All, Just a quick question, Thinking of escaping the punitive VED charges. Which diesel will be the most reliable/cheapest to operate (based on experiences)...