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• Mazda 6 - Sluggish performance 24 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I have used 'redex fuel injector' in my last 4 tankfuls - hasnt made a single difference I give my car an 'italian tuneup' once a fortnight or so involving 5-10 minutes of around 4k rpm on the motorway Could it just be that the engine it getting old now?  It's on 98k.  It's an auto if that makes a difference.
• Volvo V70 - Dual Mass flywheel 28 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I have read a lot recently about dual mass flywheels failing and wondered if I should get it replaced at the same time as the car has done 102k miles. Suggestions would be welcome. I do intend to keep the car for a good few years yet. It is an 07 model 2.4 the last of the old shape.                                    Thanks
• Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec Petrol Manua - Sep 2010 Model - Ford Focus Starting Engine Not Starting 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  When I try to restart my car after a short journey and stop (after visiting shops, say), the ignition lights come on, low noise, no engine sound, and no power. I have to then press the accelerator hard and the engine bursts into life Car is one year old, bought from new and recently serviced by a Ford dealer.
• CRV 2007 - Battery, it would seem! 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I measured the charging voltage at just over 14volts, so I think that should be OK. The car was serviced by Honda 4 months ago and the battery was checked. The car has only done 30,000 miles ..... Is it me or do I need a new battery? Thank you all for looking.
• Ford Focus - 2010 Focus New or Used 29 May 2011 (Forum)
  After much deliberation about what car to get i reckon i want a ford focus but can't decide whether to buy new or old. I have been to a couiple of garages and seen new 2010 1.6 zetecs for around £13k with 3 yr warranty, first year tax and roadside assistance included along with 0% finance with a 40% deposit.
• Mercedes-Benz ML-Class - Headlight misting 14 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I removed the units sealed the edges with silicone sealant dried them out again and it returned once more. My local garage said run the car with main beams on for 1/2 an hour but that did not remove all of the moisture, only in the area of the main beam bulb. have you any suggestions I do not want to pay £400 for new units there must be an easier way the car is 6 years old and apart from this problem the lights are pristine.
• Toyota Auris - Handbrake problems 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Anyone heard of problems with Auris handbrakes? My sister in law parked her Year old Auris on a slope yesterday (in neutral. Yes we all know it should be left in gear). returned to her car to find it had rolled into a gate and stoved in the front wing. She has no problem putting the brake on.
• Honda Accord Tourer - Changing ATF 10 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hello Everybody, I have just agreed to purchase a Honda Accord Tourer diesel automatic from a Honda dealer (13 months old & 8,800 miles) - as this will be my first ever automatic car can any auto experts advise on how often the ATF should be changed ? I wish to keep the car for as long as possible so am wondering if changing the ATF every 2 years is ok (my annual milage is circa 15,000).
• 2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI - Replacement Aerial 4 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, my radio reception has been dodgy at best for quite a while and the other day I went through one of those automated car washes (silly I know as they are c***). Anyway, it broke my aerial and need a replacement. The bottom part of the old one is still intact and unscrews easily so was wondering if any of you can tell me is either of these a suitable replacement: http://www.carstereos4u.co.uk/volkswagen-aerial-antennas-and-mast/vw-volkswagen-oe-original-car-aerial-replacement-mast-2096318-394207-.php http://www.meanmachines.biz/store/vw-volkswagen-passat-phaeton-polo-aerial-antenna-mast.html?
• Very high profile tyres 30 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Brand new Corsa today, looked different, slightly better IMO, and i realised what the difference was, it was on proper old fashioned high profile tyres with steel wheels...haven't seen 70 aspect tyres on a new car for ages. These were 185/70 x 14 Continentals, really high sidewalls that must have plenty of give for coping the third world bodged up roads increasingly common here, certainly rode up the decks smoothly where some cars will shake your fillings out.
• Pressure washers 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I've had my first brand new car for 2 weeks now and as the weather has improved it's time to wash it. And boy am I anxious as I don't want to scratch the paintwork. Does everybody go through this with their first new car?! I think it's now time to ditch the old bucket and sponge and get a pressure washer instead.
• Good all round car country/town use, economical? 22 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, first post - so hello! Just moved to the country and quickly realised the need for a vehicle more rugged than what we've got at the mo' (Jazz 1.4 SE...
• How busy are the mechanics in your area? 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Cos I just left our old girl into the usually very busy local reputable independent I use. Employes a recptionist & 3 or 4 mechanics plus still on the tools himself. It was EMPTY, except for our car So I asked, yes virtually no work on, he considers himself lucky that he has a paint oven because bodywork is all he is getting.
• Hyundai - considering a new car 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Been seriously considering a Hyundai i30 estate to replace my 8 yr old Pug 406 diesel estate. The long warranty sounds enticing and the brand gets good...
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 1.8 - Lacks Power 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  (Thashing it to get very little acceleration) Any reccomendations as to get the old gal running abit better? Tuning maybe? Rich
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Cam belt change?? 24 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  also is this a major change? big labour cost and parts cost? 3. Is there a way i can notice it in the car? acceleration, speed etc? i guess does a old one change any charactieristics in the car??? please anyone who can help be much appreciated :-)
• Hyundai i10 (2008 - ) - 09 1.2 ABS Warning Light 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Advice needed. The car is barely 6 months old, but in the past 2 months the ABS warning light has come on 3 times, most recently today. In all 3 instances, it has been a case of the light not going out after the car has been started.
• MINI - Disposing of a Brand New Mini 13 May 2009 (Forum)
  Several months ago my sons g/f crashed her 2 months old Mini and wrote it off. Her fault no third party involved. Insured fully comp. so not a problem. A week after the crash she got offered a new job with a company car. The insurance company have said that they will replace the crashed Mini with a brand new Mini, no cash settlement instead.
• Child seat mandatory? 6 May 2009 (Forum)
  Some of my friends have children of varying ages from 1 to 8 years old. Some of them do not own a car and sometimes I do carry their children in my car without any child seat (short distances within town, not on motorways) [1] Am I breaking the law? Can I be prosecuted?
• Abandoned vehicles in Calais Ferry car park 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Having just spent a couple of nights in the Ferry Terminal carpark at Calais it is apparent that quite a few vehicles have been abandoned there, some in...