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• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 04 1.3 Ka servicing 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have patiently been awaiting the issue of a Haynes manual for the Duratec engined Ka to no avail. So, could some kind person please tell me the replacement intervals for: Spark Plugs Coolant Brake fluid Power steering fluid Transmission oil? Should/can level be checked? I assume there are no tappets to adjust? Does air conditioning need routine servicing? Any other replacement stuff I've missed?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - no idea what to do 16 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hello My t reg astra has failed its mot on the cat, rusted exhaust mount and brake pipes, i have been quoted 700 - 900 by 2 garages and dont think the car is worth this.... it has general wear and tear, 78000, not full service history, not had a cambelt change etc. Anyway i've been offered 200 ( by one of the garages) and really dont know what to do.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - very very annoying dash creak 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  ive got a 2003 passat saloon , every time i brake , pull away , go over a bump , or turn the dash creaks from the top in the middle , arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh ! its driving me mad i,m just waiting for it to happen all the time. the dash is black on top and grey below , can the top half be unbolted from the bottom half and does any one know how to do it. this is the last of a few problems ive had to deal with but deary me its small i know , but ooooh so frustrating. cheers richie.
• Stupid kids 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have been told by a very good friend of mine who also happens to be a Traffic Officer that small plastic "coke type" bottle are being filled with harmful and corrosive substances such as paint-stripper, brake fluid and battery acid then left in the road for unsuspecting motorists to run over. The outcome of this will be obvious to any serious motorist. There has been 5 reported cases this week in the area my pal works in and the Police suspect its a bunch of kids who are off school this week.
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 2005 d5 auto, couple of queries 25 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i've just bought a 2005 D5 SE auto, and i've heard that the autos can have problems such as coolant entering and mixing with the ATM and wear because of the going into neutral when foot on the brake thing? does anyone know if the 05 ones were affected or were the problems ironed out, its the facelift model by the way with geartronic, 5 speed i think. Thanks in advance. Just one more thing its got the sports pack with 18" wheels, do you know the original size tyres for for these wheels.
• Ford Designers 9 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Simple technology. The new Focus apparently has a warning for low tyre pressures. More important than brakes then. I have seen many complaints in other forums of the lack of thought in making it nigh on impossible to undertake basic maintainence, like changing bulbs. As has been pointed out it should be made as easy as possible.
• In gear ? 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I suppose it was innately learned on early shoespy transport which didn't always have much in the way of actual brakes ! It seems to annoy the hairspray off the the distaff side of the family when borrowing my car as she usually ends up kangarooing up the drive ! Just can't stop doing it tho' ;-) So who's for it and who's agin' ?
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - 96 Cabriolet, 5 speed auto fuel consumption 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The car is running very well hot and cold but the fuel consumption is always in the low 20s - it is about 5mpg worse than my previous model. Any ideas what to check - all the usual has been done - tyres, brakes, engine has just been serviced. s
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2003 HDi Handbrake 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Simply run (preferably down a steepish hill or two to avoid fuel wastage) with the handbrake firmly on,to bed in the brake linings properly, and the handbrake will subsequently work much better. It might then be worth re-adjusting using a screwdriver through the hole on the drum, to maximise the benefit. s
• Why are they allowed to do it?? 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  i could understand these racks covering the rear windscreen, but surely not be allowed to cover the rear lights and bumper?? And if they cover the lights etc, isnt it bad that most of them had kids in the back?? brake lights covered..rear shunts???
• How do you drive diesels? 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm swapping a 2004 Focus 1.8 Zetec for my first diesel later this week (2004 320d) and going through a few threads on this forum I see some hints that driving diesels might be different from petrol-engined cars - no engine braking etc. So how does it differ? What rpm should I be changing gear etc? I know about the 'surge' from the test drive (gave me a nice grin!) but what are the practical differences in the way you have to drive?
• 106 front wheel nuts shredded 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My sister has a 106 1.1 y reg and i recently took the front road wheels off to check the brakes and had difficulty in taking the wheel nuts out. When they finally came i wasnt pleased to see metal fillings comming out with the nuts. The nuts have completely lost their thread and im sure the hub threads are shot too.
• Your Biggest Repair/service Bill?? 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My mate has a Honda Civic on an X-Plate, done around 55,000 miles. On his last service the garage found a ton of problems, brake discs and pads need replacing, new radiator, new shocks, exhaust had a smallish hole and needed replacing etc etc. anyway by the time he had everything done and paid for the full service he got a bill of just over £1300!!!
• Laying up car for 6 months 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  WIll hook the battery up to a trickle charger and leave the handbrake off so hopefully no battery and brake issues when it is to be used again. Should I change the oil (was done recently) and maybe run it once a week for 10 minutes to keep the engine going or is this doing more harm than good?
• Caravans - Why so expensive? 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Bearing in mind the technology one can buy for that money, or a lot less, plasma TVs, digital cameras, new cars with a/c and so on why are caravans so pricey? I haven't looked round one lately but they seem to be a two wheel welded chassis with brakes, suspension, and lights and a load of Ikea, MFI, Portacabin tat screwed on top. I am asking partly because my daughter bought a 7 berth static home the other day and the price rather flabbered my ghast, if you know what I mean!
• Mk3 golf GTI 96 - ABS light 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone why this light would stay on all of the time. Since I have had the car, which is not long, the red warning light which indicates that the hand brake is applied is also on all of the time, although I have had new pads and dics fitted. Does anyone know if these are conected?? Many Thanks Stef
• VW Touran sticky handbrake 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1.6 petrol Touran, I noticed the backwheels were very hot one day and it appears there's a problem somewhere in the handbrake system. A local garage changed the brake pads but didn't feel there was a problem with the cable - he just made a minor tension adjustment I think. But the problem remains - although admittedly not as bad as it was. Now the wheel and sometimes wheels get quite warm, not hot.
• Creaking Nissan Micra 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I've now noticed louded creaking noises at slow speaks in car parks - especially when turning sharply and braking - such as when swinging into the parking space. Does anyone have an idea what it might be? The car is just approaching 25000 miles, but has been creaking for quite some time now. Any thoughts appreciated!
• Tools!! 15 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi guys, Im going to have a bash at my rear brakes next with my friend who's done it before and is going to show me how to do them. He's got all the tools for the job but has suggested that sometime in the future I purchase my own big tool box with all the bits to go with it.... anyone got any suggestions on complete tool sets, what tool sets do you guys own?
• Renault Grand Espace 3.5 Petrol 13 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Also, a lot of stories about Renault diesel engines packing up after 50,000 {cam bearing failure} etc. Auto parking brake sounds a potential prob too? I only plan to do about 8K miles PA. Wot do peole think plz? Paul Paul {Forest of Bowland}