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• Chrysler Voyager 2.5crd - Car Loses Power 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Car will normally start again if left for 4 - 5 minutes. We have a problem with the barrel in the car in that you can remove the key from the barrel and the car will continue to run. This can be done at 3 positions on the barrel.
• What do you like to listen to in the car? 18 May 2011 (Forum)
    I had a DAB radio in my old car which I miss very much (Planet Rock fan!!) but I don't want to wreck my fascia by installing it in my current car. What does everyone like to have on the radio when they drive? Or have you got such a stunning car you like to listen to its roars of power LOL?!
• Pressure washer -what to look for when buying one 21 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  With my old car i used to wash it using sponge and water (mixed with car shampoo). Due to my disability this event used to be once every 5 or 6 months. Being a silver car it tend to hide the dirt better. The kids also help out.
• Cheap motoring? 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I\'m wondering what type of cars would be most suitable for this idea. I don\'t like small cars as I need space for a baby so would be looking at mondeo sized cars on the whole. Is the latest mondeo an easy car to find buyers for?
• Life story of a car - Polo C 1985 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  We were lucky with those and it only suffered the repeated driveshaft outer joint boot failures that seemed typical of VW boots at the time. It`s time was up - but the Old Man watched it running around locally for a few months, driven by the lad working at the nearby garage - to whom it had been given. I`ve never serviced one car for longer and can still see, in the minds eye - every detail of the engine bay.
• ford ka2 1.3 99 V reg - ford ka2 power steering rack leaking... 16 May 2022 (Forum)
  Brought my better half a ford ka last year, first car and shes not passed her test yet.a while ago noticed the powersteering fluid was leaking. Had the rack replaced yesterday however new rack is leaking from pipe unions (this is not where the old rack was leaking from, it was the seals on the old rack with the gators filling up) the pipes look to be in realitivily good condisition and even the mechcanic who did the work said he had a really good look at the pipes but couldnt find anything wrong.
• Advice on replacing my car in UK - sellers market? 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
    4 months and a lot of hospital time later I've received 3K for my old car from the insurers and need to replace it as it was written off.  I've had terrible issues with second hand cars in the past and have bought ex demo cars from dealerships to avoid this for the last 20 years with success.
• Have I gone mad? 11 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  As I have stated, I don't know sweet FA about cars, and if I don't go to work, I don't get paid, so I need a decent car. Have I lost it? It would make sense to get out of paying through the nose for a car I don't own, though..........Cheers : )
• The Old uns of today! 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Took a trip around Masham and Thirsk yesterday. Visited Kilburn for a visit to the White Horse and the 'Mouseman' furniture centre. We then decided...
• Battery Reliability 27 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I did a straw poll amongst friends and nobody has had to replace a duff battery recently; some cars over 8 years old still have their original batteries fitted. As far as I am aware battery technology has not changed so why the dramatic improvement in reliability? Or has reliability not improved?
• Toyota Yaris 1.3 - Auto gearbox intermittent no drive 31 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  My daughter in laws 22 year old Yaris has developed a fault with the auto gearbox. On one occasion the car failed to select reverse, then forward and after three attempts she switched the engine off a few times and eventually she was able to get drive.
• Any - Changing cars for the sake of it - advise given 28 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Before the pandemic, many times I was asked to comment about this model or the other by friends/colleagues/family etc', and in many cases it was seeking...
• Nissan Qashqai - Worth paying more for a 2018/19 Qashqui automatic? 29 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a newish second hand qashqui automatic. There's rather a hugh price difference between the pre-2018 models with the old CVT/Xtronic gearboxes and the new DVT gearboxes. I've had a CVT qashqui before and didn't mind it, though I gather its not terribly highly thought of by car enthusiasts. I'm not really an enthusiast, just looking for a reliable, comfortable car that gets me and my kids from A-B.
• Renault Clio - 2015 Renault Clio Tce Water Pump 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  My wife's Clio started to make an engine noise 3 weeks ago which was diagnosed as a water pump. The car is 4.5 years old and done 22000 miles as it is used as a second car. The garage ordered a pump and was promised it 2 days later. However they were then told that there isn't one in the UK. This week they have loaned my wife a demonstrator but still no delivery date.
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 29-12-2018 Part 2 2 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  On the subject of corroded rear disks on a Qashqai my neighbour thought he would change the disks & pads for his daughter. Dealer wanted £300. He bought the Pagid disks & pads for £100 (Pagid are the OEM) - jacked the car up & was snookered by the electronic brake system - you need a electronic diag tool to retract the old pads. He put the wheel on & left the car as was - he is still looking for help on this as far as I know.
• Peugeot 2008 - Main computer gubbins 8 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  As the car came new from this dealer is not 4 years old and has just over 30k registered miles should I be asking for a contribution and if so from whom? Thank you for any advice Colin S
• Toyota Yaris - Are safety recalls mandatory? 1 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Is it legally mandatory to get this work done? Last time I was hanging about at the dealers for half a day, while they tried to sell me a new car! Let's face it, the car is 12 yrs old, with minimal resale value. And the passenger seat is rarely used! The chances of anything dangerous happening are pretty miniscule, I would guess.
• C3 Picasso or Kangoo - Newish diesel for me? 5 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I've been looking to buy a car up to 5 years old .. Diesel (cheaper tax reasons) But I've been told the DPF on diesels isn't for me .. I will literally drive the car for about 10 mins  day (loading up parcels to take to the PO literally 4 minute drive away) ... weekends I would use it for longer trips, days out etc ... and only about 3 times a year to load up with camping stuff and go on long journeys..
• VW Polo - How slow is too slow? 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  David Ross on the site reviews the updated Polo and states that the 1 litre engine that replaces the old 1.2 is actually quicker.   Looking at its stats the 0-62mph is 15.5 seconds. yes I know that this is regarded as largely irrelevant by many these days and in the real world it is the time taken to accelerate in gear and how torquey the car is.
• Ford Fiesta R reg - Immobiliser reset sequence 11 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  R reg without remote keys. I don't have the books for this car I have inherited. Used the second key which I now suspect had not been sync'd and the car won't start. All the lights are on but nothing else. I had this problem before on my old mondeo so I know there is a sequence but without the book I'm stuck.