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• Non-stick car 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Whilst washing a non-stick pan and noticing the water run off as if it had been waxed the thought came to me why not apply the finish to cars,imagine just having to hose the dirt off and never needing to wax it ever. There must be a reason why this process has not been applied before... cost, durability, anybody know the why.
• oil consumption 12 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  l have recently bought a peugeot 405 2ltr petrol, l've had to top-up the oil roughly every 3 weeks, each time the oil level drops half way between the high and low marks on the dipstick (about 3/4 of a litre), the car runs fine does not smoke and there appears to be no external leaks, is this oil consumption normal for this model? Duggie
• Alfa Romeo 156 Sunroof water leak 10 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone had experience of this? Water seems to have run down the a-pillar (cloth lining on a-pillar and around sunroof is soaked) and then soaked the front passenger footwell. I've heard the drain holes might be blocked but when I push a wire down them, it stops after about 2 feet.
• citroen C3 1.4i SX 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  bought new silver C3, nice car to drive but citroen must have run out of paint, brown undercoat in engine compartment and on underside of bonnet, looks like it has been repaired after an accident, this is what someone would think looking at it. dealer told me all C3s are like it, do anyone know if this is correct?.
• citroen C3 1.4i SX 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  bought new silver C3, nice car to drive but citroen must have run out of paint, brown undercoat in engine compartment and on underside of bonnet, looks like it has been repaired after an accident, this is what someone would think looking at it. dealer told me all C3s are like it, do anyone know if this is correct?.
• Fuel Filter Change Mk2 Golf GTI 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I've temporarily lost my Haynes manual and its been a LONG time since I last changed it!! Also is it still best practise to remove the fuse of the fuel pump and run the car till it stops? Many Thanks Tim
• Leather seats 5 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I was wondering what leather seats on an Audi A4 or A6 did for the resale. I do like the comfort of leather ( easy to fidget in on a long run - the synthetic cloth seats grip like velcro). However it costs £1500 extra. Any thoughts? Peter
• Faint smell of fumes in car 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Got a 1992 Citroen ZX non-turbo diesel 90,000. Runs well etc. Hardly burns much oil. Checked exhaust system and tailgate and bonnet seals. Checked engine bulkhead for holes etc. but still getting faint fumes through air vents. Engine exterior is clean.
• Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI 2011 - Kinked oil/breather pipe, could this cause issue? 4 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Would this cause any issues? I was concerned about the kink. Not sure how critical this pipe is to the running of the engine overall. https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYMk1uj2pPfPgwoQ9  
• Honda Civic - Honda spares prices? 3 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  On my "to view" list ATM is a 04 Honda Civic with around 80K miles. Good MOT history, but I'm told that running an old Honda can be problematic because of the price of parts compared to something like a Focus. Anyone confirm or deny?
• Peugeot RCZ - Eml on 30 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Looking to see if anyone can shed a light on the above petrol car  it's a GT engine light on and electric cooling fan runs constantly...I'm thinking if buying... Have been told could be carbon on valves causing low power. Is the fix to remove the head and decode everything or is there a chemical procedure?
• Skoda Roomster - Used Skoda purchase advice 19 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  My question is, is this a safe purchase? Will it likely give us the reliable, inexpensive running we need? Also, is there anything I should look out for?
• Daihastsu Skywing - Range on Battery Only? 13 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  In daylight the only electrical load will be the ignition system, brake lights and indicators, but it'll have to be started a couple of times too. Could be good practice for running an electric vehicle. 
• MG3 - Car Suggestions 12 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  This car will primarily used for commuting short distance to work, and taking the dog out walks. Ideally looking for 5dr, petrol, low running costs & reliable. im going to take a look at a MG3 1.5 Form Sport tomorrow, 2017 plate, 42,500. Price £5,995.   Any thoughts would be fully apreciated.
• Jaguar XF Sportbrake - Lorries in outside lanes 1 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Travelling along A14 this week I had to break heavy to avoid running into the rear of an LGV as it pulled into the 3rd(outside) lane. I noted two other trucks do the same. Is this allowed? Also, there are a number of stretches on the two lane locations of the M14 where overtaking is prohibited on up hill gradients but this is blatantly ignored.
• MINI One - Engine management light 24 May 2021 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a mini one with EML on. Seller tells me it was diagnosed as camshaft sensor. It was replaced and car runs fine but light still on.he says it was not cancelled. Would replacing the sensor not self cance the light if that was the genuine fault or would the light need to be extinguished? Any more ideas of this light symptoms appreciated.
• BMW 2 Series Coupe - DASH CAM. 11 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Have fitted Dash Cam to my previous vehicles & connected power via 'Cigarette lighter, now detailed as Power outlet.  Acquired a BMW to find power outlet is permanently live, dash cam fitted may run-down battery.  Remedy - Got a Auto Electrician to do job.  message sent for information.
• Toyota Yaris? - Smallish auto £6k 4 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  We have about£6k to spend on a 5 door petrol auto, used for shopping, school run, occasionally 150 motorway miles. Somewhere in the Fiesta, Yaris, etc market. Considering Yaris, Rio, Note,  ,.... Any thoughts from the collective wisdom? Avoid automated manual systems but is CVT a wise decision?
• 12V Fridge without dual battery? 18 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  We have previously managed for 7 days with only a coolerbox and replacing ice regularly. The fridge would only be running while we drive. Are their any repercussions to this setup?
• V70 T5 petrol - Cold start problem 31 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Engine missing, stuttering and smell of unspent fuel in exhaust when starting from cold especially when damp. Settles down after a minute or two and then runs fine. I have tried Redex fuel system cleaning additive but no improvement. The car is 15 years old with 95K miles on the clock. Suggestions please.