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  New or used? 12 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You kindly gave me the make and models of cars that are cheap to run and in the lowest insurance group but I am trying to work out if it is better to buy...
• classic - Durable car ownership 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I am interested in whether durable car ownership can be a reality.  The blurb from some car restoration retailers would have you believe that running an infinitely repairable car is much cheaper in the long run than any new eurobox. The problem is that such refurbished cars start at £7K plus. Is there any web site/ book / review that can give a balanced opinion so that I can judge whether going the sustainable route is an option for me?
• Seat Ibiza new shape 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Another advantage is the dealer is just down the road and has won SEAT dealer of the year awards several years running.
• Peugeot 806 1.9td 1996 - Engine still runs after switching off key 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I have just changed the alternator on my 806, after refitting and charging the battery I managed to get the car started [after a few alarm/immob issues!]...
• VW any - VW VCDS what is different to VW own diag? 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I think my 130PD PAssat is running a bit rough (as per other thread) and it has been suggested I get diagnostics run. However someone has told me that I should get a vcds rather than VW diag. Can someone explain to me the difference, why is one better than the other (surely VW should know how to diagnose their own faults).
• Citroen C5 2.0 petrol - Citroen C5 wont stay running! 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a c5 2001 saloon the other day it died and would not start again, after a tow back home and quick look i noticed a broken air pipe on the ...
• citreon c5 2lt hdi diesel - engine power 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  hi i am having problems with my car from startup.it takes about 5mins to get to full power from start up.when you start initialy it feels like the car is draging back limited power once running it is ok .however i can run it for hours switch it off for 2mins and it is the same  problem for a few minutes.i have had it serviced all filters changed and oil.i have also had a deisel addidive added but it is still the same any ideas anyone plse
• Citroen Synergie - Synergie blower won't turn off?? 20 May 2010 (Forum)
    When turned on the climate control works fine, can change the blower speed, direction settings etc. Turn it off though and the 'off' button lights up but the blower keeps running blowing air out of the vents.   The blower shouldn't run at all though should it when I press the OFF button?? Anyone had this issue before?
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 02 2.0dti hard to start with new glow plugs 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  hi ive got a zafira 2.dti 52 reg run realy well easy to start but garage told me it needed new glow plus so let them fit them now car is hard to start in the morning and run lumpy for a few minuits can any one help have had codes read and it comes up with no faults have taken back to garage and was told there nothing wrong and that all zafiras are like this
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.2L Engine stopped won't re-start. 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, My daughter recently bought one of these and it was running fine then suddenly the engine stopped running as she was driving along the road and now wont even turn over. She stopped and as she did there was a bit of smoke from the engine and a smell of burning electrical.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 - HDI Diesel that kangeroos in the wet 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Surely if the sensor was faulty it would do it ALL the time not just when it's wet. The dealer re-sets the management light and the engine runs fine again.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - (98-04) - 1.8 petrol, engine running strangely ? 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I am currently experiencing some engine hesitancy with my Ford Focus 1.8 petrol. When accelerating in 2nd gear, for example, the engine seems reluctant...
• speed camera warning signs 31 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  do speed cameras still have to have the warning signs on the approach , i went past one today ( it was all grey and hard to notice until i was basically level with it) and i didnt see any camera warning signs as i approached, in fact there arent any cause i went by again to check, IIRC from speed awareness course the chap running it said they have to provide camera warning signs AND the speed limit on the particular road concerned displayed on the run up to the scamera is that still the case or have i been had?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Road noise 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Astra 2001 1.6 16v estate fitted with cheap tyres produces road noise and a 'drumming' when run over 'town' viz., urban roads. It has been found that this increases a lot with relativity small increases tyre temperature (say atfer a 40 mile hispeed motorway run @70/80mph or even being in hot sun or several hours)?
• Appreciation to Honest John 4 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  THANKS AND HOPE TO SEE THIS FORUM RUNNING FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. GARY
• running with low gearbox oil 4 May 2007 (Forum)
  My car has been making a scraping noise when starting from cold ever since I had it serviced at a main dealer about 1 month/1500miles ago. Took it to another...
• 99 1.8 td mondeo no power 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  just looking for some info here my brothers mondeo is really lacking in power struggles to get 80mph, ive checked the timing got the injectors tested checked all the turbo hoses and everthing looks fine, the car is running perfect but just seems far too slow im going to look at it this weekend so if any one has any info or has seen this problem before id be glad to get any information on where to start. can the turbo stop working and allow the car to run so well with out it?
• C230 Central Locking 1 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The doors always open succesfully from the remote and the alarm will also activate and de-activate so there is no problem with the infra-red detection, The boot pump does not run during locking but always runs on opening so something is lost between the infra-red and the pump. This fault sometimes clears during Hot weather so I suspect it's damp related, also the auto window close fails if the locking does not work.
• Ford friendly independant Woking area? 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My gf's Fiesta Zetec was just out of warranty when the car started running badly and the engine management light came on. Had it towed to Dagenham Motors in Byfleet who did a reasonable job and changed the coil. Today, a couple of months later, the light is back on but no apparent misfiring or poor running this time.
• seat altea 2.0tdi dsg fuel consumption 10 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Had mine 3 months and 3000 miles now - doing 39 mpg overall, bit lower per gallon than I had hoped for. Mixed usage so far, average run is over 9 miles minimum with some longer journeys. It may loosen up a bit more yet, but does anyone else run one and know what mpg they're getting? DSG box is great, little bit lumpy at low speeds but great to live with.