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• 2001 Peugeot 306 2.0l hdi - Hot starting fault 17 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  When it is hot it is much worse some times not starting at all. I can get it to start with a little squirt of brake cleaner and then it runs with no problem untill i try to start it again. What is really strange is that I changed the fuel filter housing and it was fine for a few days then slowly developed the fault again.
• Qashai 2010 - Small nut fallen down from Qashqai pedal area 7 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Any idea what this is? I've taken a picture showing the bolt/nut in question - it's high up above the brake pedal area. You can see it at  http://img1.jpegbay.com/gallery/001870822/1_f.jpg
• Interesting articles 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  The chap in the Fiesta today who caused several of us to enter a motorway at 30mph because there was no way round you and you braked as you reached the end of the slip road!!!)
• Ford Focus Saloon 1.8i 02 reg - car cutting out and steering locking 13 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I seem to be having a problem with my car , when i turn a corner the car cuts out, the steering locks and the brakes fail, it only seems to happen when making left turns, a couple of times i've gone across the road luckily there has'nt been any cars coming the other way, i have to turn the key to off to get the steering to work, also when it happens the battery light comes on.
• Audi A4 2009 - ABS and tyre flat spots 28 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  After recent accident (40mph, slammed brakes on) I noticed a vibration from the rear.  It turns out that both rear tyres are flat spotted. Insurance company said its impossible to flat spot tyres with ABS and implied that I'd done it doing a handbrake turn (I'm 46 and drive an Audi A4 TDI for heavens sake!)
• FIAT Punto 1.2 dualogic 54 plate - Dualogic gearbox diplaying fault 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Just after buying (3 weeks) problems started with GEARBOX FAIL coming on in display. Also gearbox warning light. Also when putting foot on brake pedal, display  goes from D to R for a second but gives 3 beeps as if in reverse. Car drives OK and neither dealer or autobox specialist can find a fault, as it wasn't showing when they had it back  for a full week.
• Peugeot 306 hdi - Diagnostic light advice 13 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Im not sure but was thinking it might be a stop solenoid or something? The other point which may or may not be a seperate problem is that sometimes when braking to a stop with the foot on the pedal the engine revs drop 200-300 less than idle speed. I was wondering if this was related in any way? When driving today the diagnostic light went off and the engine doesnt overun now, is it worth still getting it in the garage for the diagnostic?
• Support your small garage 19 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Car well out of warranty, main dealer quoted £ 80 for an oil and filter change( basic service), I am distrustful of these chains of tyre centres that now do servicing( not mentioning any names but have been ripped off in the past), so decided to take my car to a local family garage who quoted £ 35 inc VAT. Turned up at 8.50, car was ready at 9.20 and none of this, " by the way, sir, I believe your brake discs and pads are on their last legs", as happened last year when I left my car to be serviced at a chain that did " cheap" servicing.
• Toyota Corolla Verso - Low mileage - bearing gone 5 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Straight away I heard a noise like a wheel bearing along with the car stalling once and nearly stalling when coming up to lights, i.e. braking from 40 or 50 and then coasting in neutral from 5 or 10 mph. Found out today that it was a wheel bearing - the stalling problem yet to be looked at. Am I right in thinking that it is odd for a car with such a low mileage should have a bearing go?
• Megane moans 21 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I have a close relative whom sells Renaults for a living. He currently drives a two week old 'new shape' Megane. In those two weeks the hand brake has failed, all electrics have ceased to function, car has refused to start twice. He comments that he can mark in his diary when a clio will be returned to the dealer. Four weeks after delivery they will be returned due to an airbag warnng light illuminating.Four out of five Lagunas will be returned at some stage ddue to electric problems.
• Nationwide AC - Servicing 29 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have looked at there website and looked over what they do for a 'major service' and for the price of £260 (with AA discount) they will do the following - Oil and Filter change Plugs Fuel filter air filter Replace brake fluid and bleed system Drain cooling and replace coolant Plus all the checks. My car is a 98 Mercedes c240 sport. Do you think thats a good price? Would a indy do a major service for that or a cheaper price?
• Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - 03 1.6 Wishbone bushes 5 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  The lower end of the strut on this car is tied to the frame with a wishbone. At the inner end the wishbone is carried on two rubber bushes. I noticed when changing the brakes last week that the rubber bushes appear to have been bonded to the wishbone, but the rubber now seems to be splitting away. Is this common and will it need new wishbones? Car is just 4 years old, has 29k on the clock and light use only (one lady owner etc etc).
• How To get a cheap new motor & go green 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I feel it's not in the interest of motor manufacturers! Imagine a Ford Ka or similar but no: PAS. Anti lock brakes. Elec windows Radio Central locking Rear seats Reduce ir bags carpets and rear ad rear side windows made out of plastic. This would cut the cost of the car, make it lighter, thus more mpg, less ivsurance, poss less road tax, less to go wrong - so why do the major manfactueres do not do this as some pple just ant a reliable, trouble free, cheap car?
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 04 1.7 vibration in car whilst driving 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  hi, this has just began to happen recently but as i drive my car around, the car vibrates intermittently for around 30 seconds. i have not had the chance to take it to a garage as yet but its happend for around a week.has anyone else had this problem or does anyone know what i should look out for?the oil and coolant and brake fluid all seems to be fine.the car steers ok, i think it may have something to do with the engine.please help
• MG MG ZS (2001 - 2005) - 04 1600 Snaking at 80 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Travelling on motorway at around 80, car started snaking, no trailer, lasted around 3 or 4 seconds, braked gently, and slowed to 60, all ok. This was at the end of a long run 400 miles, previously car had been wandering slightly. Turns out there was too much pressure in front drivers side tyre 35 pounds when should have been 30.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Hissing noise from front wheel 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Recently noticed a hissing noise coming under the front drivers side wheel arch after driving the car, which stops about 15 seconds after parking the car. Sounds like its coming from the wheel/brake on that side. Tyre pressures are fine and no obvious problems on tyre so don't think its air leaking from there, but the noise is just like the noise of a puncture. Any ideas what might be causing it?
• Subaru Forester II (2002 - ) - 07 2.0 Strange noise when slowing (intermittently) 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  It doesn't always do it and only does after a while, when slowing, or having slowed. I haven't detected it during braking yet but it does make the noise when not breaking. The noise is quiet and COULD be something rubbing (friction). It is a single, medium high pitched tone whine that lasts between one and several seconds and is not the powered steering as it does it whilst on a straight, I assume.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 drivetrain/transmission 18 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I recently had a problem with nearside front brake binding which caused overheating of hub/wheel.I changed calliper with front of car up on axle stands,the car was left on stands for about a week without use .After the work was done i started car(still on stands)and found that front wheels were driving although car was in neutral ,i hadn't had any problems with clutch or gearbox before car was off road and can still change gears ok can anyone help diagnose this problem .thanks
• What's the point of driving a quick car slowly? 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I couldn't keep up in the 30's (since it was doing a steady 45ish) and then when we got to derestricted roads we managed a steady 40 but braked at the merest hint of any curve, whether we needed to or not. Any overtaking opportunities were thwarted by oncoming traffic. I'd be the first to defend anyone's choice of vehicle and their decision to drive er, carefully, but honestly, what's the point in bringing such a car out if it's to be driven so??
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus 14 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Doesn't run very smoothly and lots of condensation from exhaust. 2. Original tyres (2000 manufacture), too old? 3. It's on its original cam belt. 4. Brake discs are rusty & fluid was last changed in 2005. Any other potential causes for concern on such a low-mileage car?