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• Toyota RAV4 D-4D - Catalytic Converter 12 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Bit of corrosion underneath, massively improved by the local mechanic putting in some elbow grease & spraying with his own oil concoction.  So what to do..............change to something else, have it done & keep it going for a few more years? Cheapest quote (including water pump) was £430 odd, though local independent specialist, who l've used before; was £470.
• Ford Ranger 2.5wlt diesel 2005 - Engine revving to 2000rpm in traffic 5 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  It does settle down after about a minute Checked all the small hoses air filter clean ish. Fuel filter changes at usual service interval running with synthetic oil. Returning about 25mpg Any ideas appreciated I also have a couple of copies of the UK workshop manual on CD as PDF files. Full specification inc tools needed for specific jobs thebeeches1@talktalk.net PayPal £9.00 Help identifying the fault with the vehicle much appreciated Thanks
• Peugeot 206 - Temperature gauge issues 2 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Second, we have changed the temperature sensor 3x and not solved it! Thirdly, it only ever happens when plodding along at 50mph plus.  Anyone any ideas what might be the issue here? Thanks - it's going to drive me nuts again this winter.....
• The cheapest way to own and run a family car 24 May 2017 (Forum)
  ., He says he stops servicing it after 5 years of his ownerwship,  years ,( apart from MOT,  annual  oil change and anything essential). He then buys another three year year old car etc etc  . He averages 10K a year and doesn't mind buying something hi spec  with a high mileage, usually an SUV or equivilant He claims he saves stacks in depreciation and has been lucky in always getting something reliable.
• Mazda 6 Estate - Mazda 6 DPF light Flashing 21 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I have a mazda 6 diesel estate 2.0 and the other week the DPF light started flashing. drove it down the motorway as it says to burn off the diesel soot, still flashing. put some diesel partical filter cleaner in with diesel took it for a run, still flashing. took car to my local garage he changed oil, filter and fuel filter and plugged into computer not showing anything wrong. Drove to reading from leeds over 250 miles down the M1 no problems at all and drove back again no problems  It doesnt go into limp mode or anything so wondering whether its just a sensor.
• Ford Ka - Jack Collapse 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  While changing the front left wheel on a Ford Ka, the screw jack supplied with the car suddenly collapsed without warning. The screw thread was in good condition, lightly oiled over paint indicating the first use of the jack.
• fiesta zetec 1.2 16v 1999 - power loss under acceleration 11 May 2015 (Forum)
  I'm not 100% but my impression is that it only starts happening after the car's warmed up, and not when it's cold just after starting. Could it be something with the fuel mix that gets hidden by the auto choke? i have changed plugs, oil and air filter but that didnt fix the problem. help please!!? thanks in advance
• Citroen Xzara 2001 1.4 petrol - Citroen Xzara 2001 1.4 petrol - knocking noise 21 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  The knocking is from the front or underneath, its heard for me to tell as I've only partially hearing.  The car past its annual road test, the oil is good and a bush in the front left wheel was replaced - I hoped this was the problem but it wasn't.  Timing belt was changed last year and I don't recall the knocking then. I did overload the car and drove about 250 metres before emptying it out, I think that the noise started then.
• 2013 Ford Fiesta1.6 Zetec Powershift - Ford Powershift Gearbox Noises 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I get the feeling that Ford knows of these issues with its Powershift dual clutch mechanism (not only in UK) but is unwilling to acknowledge let alone resolve the problem.  At least VAG had the "good grace" (eventually) to extend warrantees and change type of oil with its DSG complaints.  Anyone else with similar problems?  Any solutions?
• Mercedes E320CDI - 163000 miles and No Problems Is this a record? 3 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have owned a May 2005 Merc E320 CDI inline 6 for 6 years and 100000 mainly motorway miles. It has now done 163000 miles with oil and filter change every 10000 miles plus air filter every 20000. In the time I have owned the car it has never required anything other than routine maintenance from my local independent garage at half MB cost.
• Honda CR-V - Honda CR-V II - 2005 / 2.2 Transmission Vibration 11 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  My local garage says there is no play in any part of the propshaft. Rear driveshafts are in good condition, Rear differential has had regular oil changes. The car has done 149,000 miles. I have not taken the car to Honda - yet. Can anyone suggest where the vibration/shake could be coming from? Thank you.
• vauxhall astra club 16v 1.6 w (2000) - misfire in 4th gear 14 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I,m no expert but if it was a gear linkage the gears would  be difficult to engage but they are not  i,m not losing oil or water . any suggestions.     
• Peugeot 307 XSI - Fuel System Monitor "Not Ready" 25 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have checked it with a small scanner and there are no fault code but the Fuel system monitor reports "Not Ready" all other sensors are reporting "Ready" Any ideas, tips, suggestions would be helpful. i have had a mobile mechanic look at it, he said its running ok, but wants to give it an oil change etc?......... Could this be right? Cheers
• Toyota Yaris d4d t3 2004 - Powe loss, then ok for 300 miles, now not start 24 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    I did notice couple of days before problem engine sounded really boomy/loud for a few miles but this disappeared. Car has been serviced at recommended intervals and done 80,000 trouble free miles. had oil and filters changed just before breakdown,   Any suggestions gratefully received.   Thanks   hagrid1
• Renault laguna 1.9 DCI - Tapping noise when engine turned off 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The cars starts fine and the only problem it has that I know of is it is due an engine service (booked in for tomorrow) and the check emissions light intermittently coming on.........which I believe to be linked to the oil change being due. Does anyone know what the tapping noise may be,or had a similar problem? The only thing I can think of is the starter motor, but the car works fine and I'm not mechanically minded!
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Power loss 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I posted ages back about a silly friend of mine who owns the new shape Corsa. It's an '08 1.3 CDTi. 75000 miles now. At the time she'd done 60,000 and it hadn't even seen an oil change - she just "gave it a drink whenever the red light came on"   Anyway, its now refusing to rev beyond 3,000 unless dropped down a couple of gears to force it. Power is cut a few seconds after.
• ford mondeo 1998 model - gear problem 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  And when it picks up it suddenly jack back, and sometimes either when in speed or slow movement, it  surges forward that you hear the noise. My mechanic changed the oil, but did not abate. Last week the mechanic worked on the gear, cleaning some place with fuel, after that, the reverse mode completely faiied while it also fails to select gear mainting only gear one.
• Vauxhall Cavalier SRi - Where is the 16 point pin / block?? 22 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    A friend (part time mechanic) has offered to have a look but he's not sure where the block is - any ideas folks?? As an aside she's had a full oil change, new filter and new plugs just this week. Thanks  :-)
• peugeot 406 hdi - 406 ...did i wreck it? 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  The car starts fine and idles at a steady 800 rpm....prior to me cleaning the "dozier" valve car ran sweet returning 50 plus mpg....oil was always changed at 5000 miles. It is like the car has gone into limp mode and is undriveable at the moment.....how would removing the said valve cause this or was it just a coincidence ...?
• Peugeot 406 - Peugeot 406 2.0 HDi - Loss of power / warning 9 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    I have just had the Alternator changed at a local garage, but it's happning again (the same day).   I am not very technically minded so in desperate need of help!!!!