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• Volvo 960 Air Con 8 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone have access to a circuit diagram that shows where all the sensors are located ? Any information would be appreciated. It's been a splendid car, and still is, save the air con problems - which must be fixable, surely ? Thanks, Old Nick
• Two Strokes - the sequel 5 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  The latest edition of Practical Classics has a feature on two-strokes, and also an article about a magnificent vintage style car powered by a Commer opposed-piston two-stroke diesel. One interesting point from the article - apparently the reason the Ford Ka ended up with the old all-iron crossflow motor which dated back to the Ford Anglia was that it was designed around a compact new two-stroke motor.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 engine light on & won't run properly 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  hello ive recently changed a engine on a 1,2 16v corsa.i seen the new engine runnin before i changed it,whilst changing it i noticed a plastic connector was broken on the fuel injection system so i took the old one off the old engine and put it onto the new engine.included injectors,carb,other parts with it.all cos scrapyard were animals taken it out!!anyway i started the engine and its hard to start idles very low to start with n like its choking when u press throtle no respsonse n wonts to stall.if u let it warm for a minute it will tick over o.k but when reved it very splutery but will go through the revs.the engine light is on but havent had time yet or money to find out what for.ive changed the sparks and done full service on the car,tried changing the coil packs over from new engine from old and had no effect.anyone help????
• 16 year old dies in collision with 4X4 [Read Only] 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/y8qdebr "Most, 4 x 4 owners that I see are pretentious arrogant idiots, whose only experience of off - roading is when they accidentally mount the kerb at our local school car park scattering six year olds like ten pins". That is just one of the comments in reply to this tragic and very sad loss. I live in a rural area and have witnessed these 'off road' vehicles complete with bull bars driving at speed down narrow country lanes whilst secure in their large 4X4's.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 2005 1.6 Exhaust System Warning Light 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  e.g. faulty Lambda probe. 3) Can the Warning Light only be reset electronically (garage/dealer) or would it go out if (only) the problem itself is rectified? I can't think of any related problems with the car. I've had it from 6 months old with 5,000 on the clock and am at 58,889 and nearly 3 years old. Previous service dealer as always and 'Long Life' last October at 41,255 miles. Cheers, Matt.
• New MOT - interesting quirks 17 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I'm not sure how precisely he achieved this, but he said he could do any of the old tricks if he wanted, for favoured customers, and the new system was as wide open to abuse as the old. He could even fool the emissions section, simply by sticking the probe up the exhaust pipe of a known passable car rather than the one on test.
• Toyota Auris - Old Corolla or Auris - such a dilemma!!! 7 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Hey all! I’m calling all first generation Auris owners out there, please!!! (Past and present) My poor old Avensis is dying and it’s time to replace him. I’m looking into either a 2006 Corolla or a 2007+ Auris. My budget is less than £2,000 thanks to Covid decimating my finances. According to reviews, both motoring writers and users, the Auris is a potentially problematic car ... oil guzzling, parts failing catastrophes.
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  I'm 58 years old and taking driving lessons - when I pass the test, will insurance be the same as if I was a young driver? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 58 years old and currently taking driving lessons. On the basis that I pass my test at some point and want to buy a car, would I be expected to pay...
• any - Taxi Drivers 7 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Local facebook (where the cctv was uploaded) identified the taxi firm - and within a few hours the firm's proprietors had contacted the victim.  After a bit of shenanigans, the firm paid for the repairs, courtesy car, etc.  Old Bill were not in the slightest bit interested in this (seems clear to me) offence. 2. Driver of liveried taxi minibus. tailgating, wrong lane at roundabouts (dangerously undercutting), on hand-held phone and at some points on TWO phones (one in each hand) and steering with knees.
• Oops,I think that I've used an old V5 form! Help! 12 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I've just sold my car for scrap on the Friday just gone. I found the V5 form beforehand in my car file, so filled out the relevant section, gave it to the scrap dealer, who filled out his section. He took his bit away and left me my section so I can send it to the DVLA, which I was planning on sending to them first thing on Monday to notify them on the change of ownership.
• Ford Mondeo estate 2006 Tdci 130 - Mondeo diesel - smoke on startup 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  2-litre Tdci, 47k miles, mixed use including local, long motorway trips and towing. The car was serviced by the book until about 4 years old, and annually since then. All done by local Ford dealer. Last service a month ago. Car starts first time and runs well, with plenty of power and nicely smooth.
• Pls help girlie find new car 19 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all Have enjoyed reading the site for a while but never posted before. Need to replace my Golf GTi with an estate or low backed 4x4. The most...
• The Citroen 2CV limo 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  A car crazy motor fanatic has converted his crusty old Citroen 2CV into a stretch Limousine - to make room for his seven-strong family. http://tinyurl.com/2z57ty (shortened link to www.dailymail.co.uk)
• Rover 216 ign module 13 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Is it difficult to change the ign module on this car?? We had a new one fitted 18mths ago but it's failing the same as the old one and if I can fit it myself it will save a few bob.
• What happens to the rejected lemons? 17 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  What happens to those new cars that customers successfully reject under warranty because of persistent faults etc? If they are re-sold does poor old Joe Public get to know the antecedents?
• Cataclysmic converter 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  My 10yr old car needed a new cat recently, though interestingly it wasn't because the matrix had collapsed or become contaminated but because the can had rotted through -- a good reason for cleaning the underbody during the winter !
• PUG 06 Radiator 6 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I have a 97 R 106 Diesel, the radiator is now leaking. Is this a regular problem with 3 - 4 yr old cars, is this a 106 problem? Would it be difficult to change myself? Should I use Radweld?
• seized clutch 29 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  The clutch on my old triumph is stuck.The pedal moves as normal., yet when the engine is running I fail to get it into gear .IF i try and start the car in gear with the clutch depressed it lurches forwards Will towing it free it?
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  Old RAV4 with a stuck throttle 10 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had to crash my beloved RAV4 into a steel supporting pillar in a multi-storey car park to avoid pedestrians, when my throttle jammed on and...
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  Oldmobile? 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am hopefully about to get my licence back after a 3-year medical layoff. I could get a new car on the Motability Scheme which would cost approx £7,500...