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• Fiat Punto CVT servicing 15 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Currently run a 1.2 16V Fiat Punto CVT (Speedgear). It runs as sweet as the proverbial nut but at 10,000 miles I've noticed a grinding noise coming from the front brakes. I'm guessing that the pads need to be replaced; although it's an auto and the brakes need to be used more, would this be 'average' mileage as it seems a bit early???
• Blank radiator on diesel Berlingo 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Generally speaking this gives an indicated water temperature of 90-100 degress with a pressurised system. Now I know diesel engines naturally run cooler. The 2.0HDi turbo-diesel in my Berlingo Multispace runs at 80 degrees, and never goes above this. Is there anything to be gained by blanking off part of the radiator to raise the water temperature, or is there no benefit on a diesel?
• travelling in europe questions ? 7 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  hi all recieved a contract this morning starting soon for a run from bradford to lecce italy to pick up some goods, i will be doing this run weekly and hopefully if business goes well twice weekly i thought i would post on here for travelling in europe:- rules etc, like i have a citroen c15 van so am i correct in saying that i have to have yellow lights in france but what about switerland, italy. speed limits , camera, good laybys, cafes, routes to avoid , traffic problems etc many thanks in advance
• when to dispose of a car ? 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  No doubt the car is worth very little. It runs well but looks shabby. He doesn't have much cash to spare, having young children, but I wonder if it is worth keeping any longer. Any thoughts ?
• Ford Ka (2005) fuel consumption 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I worked out my last tanks' mpg and it worked out at 45mpg, but that was pretty much half town driving and half doing long runs. I suppose if i went on a long run i could easily get 50mpg or poss even a little more! What mpg are other Ka owners getting? Both endura 'e' and duratec owners, I would be interested to hear your experiences.
• Dash lights - '93 405 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hello all I've been registered for a while now and have been watching the goings-on with awe. And now I'd like a little advice please. I've got a '93 L Peugeot 405 1.6 that runs fine but recently the dash warning lights (oil, battery, STOP, temp, fuel) all come on together occasionally if I brake hard or corner enthusiastically (not that I do that m'lud). The car shows no sign of being about to stall and carries on running ok.
• Berlingo Problems.. 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Driving home tonight, sudden loss of power and a knocking sound from the drivers side of the engine (Near the top). Car starts OK (ish) and will run but continues to knock runs rough and has low power. All sorts of horrible things went through my mind from a disintegrating cam belt to broken pistons or cam shafts! As the knocking isn't regular it seems that maybe it isn't the failure of a major mechanical part.
• Petrol grades and unleaded 4 star 22 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  My BMW 530 handbook recommends 98 octane. I only recently noticed this weeks after buying the car and running it on 95 octane. The Sainsbury's unleaded 4 star is 97 octane. Is this a poor man's Optimax? Incidently my 3 year old 530 runs well on 95 but I must try Optimax soon and compare it.
• Citroen Xsara Diesel Revs 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  In the FAQ section, it says you should run a diesel to 4,500rpm a couple of times a week. Is this true for all cars? I have a S-reg Xsara and the red section on the rev counter starts at 4,750rpm. It's not often I get above 3,000rpm in normal driving.
• astra 1.7td 1995 running problem 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  hi all my astra 1.7td vauxhall engine seams to be a little bit jerky when driven at low revs in traffic you can feel it wanting to hold back but when you...
• 'clicking noise' 405 1 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, maybe someone could help with a problem l have with a 405 l've just bought, theres an annoying clicking sound coming from under the glove box, under the glovebox is the heater fan which l removed to find it continues to run slowly, even though the switch is in the off position! the clicking noise is coming from the unit that opens and closes the vent flap, it sounds like the unit is also continuously running, the car is fitted with air conditioning, is there any sensors that control this unit?
• Buying unchipped used diesels 2 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  For anybody in the market for a second hand diesel, it seems unfair that the buyer has no way of knowing that the vehicle has been running in a boosted or chipped state of tune. This is not helped by the fact that tuning box units and their ilk are being removed prior to main dealer servicing, so even they have no knowledge that the vehicle has been running under more stressed conditions than the manufacturer intended and must have some bearing on the long term durability of the engine/transmission.
• Powerplus fuel filter 27 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  My revived Capri 2.8i is running happily on unleaded fuel with a lead additive. However, I saw in the Mercedes-Benz Club magazine this morning favourable mention of someone running an old unconverted Merc on unleaded with the Powerplus fuel filter.
• Lumpy Mondeo + Indepenedent Ford Garage 16 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Ford dealer wants 92 quid to hook up to diagnostic machine. Anyone know a good independent Ford Garage who can run the diagnostics cheap or free!? Many thanks.
• Ford Fiesta 1991 XR2i stalling 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I have an Fiesta XR2i that stalls intermittently. The stalling occurs when idling, when the engine is warm after about 20 minutes running. The car will not restart then for up to one minute. When it does start it runs fine but the failure may re-occur. The idle speed control valve has been replaced but the problem has not been rectified.
• Diesel starting (White Smoke) 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, My vehicle is a 1998 Motorcaravan based on a Fiat Ducato 1.9td (i think it is a Peugeot engine) The problem started Just recently and appears to be getting worse, when starting from cold, although it starts easily it runs rough for about 30 seconds with white smoke from the exhaust. after this it runs perfectly.(passed the MOT smoke test yesterday at a reading of 1.21) The fuel and air filters have been Changed (after the problem first appeared),also oil and filter,it has a low mileage (13000mls) Any suggestions much appreciated.
• coke in turbo bearings 25 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  - should engine be idling (after long run) to avoid problems described ??
• New Passat nice... 11 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Had a run in a friends new Passat today. Beautiful car, beautiful...
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  Need a used exec car with low running costs 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Lexus IS220d (08 plate) four years ago with 40k miles on it and have now added 100k miles without much going wrong, Lexus customer services...
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  Comfortable family cars ... can you recommend something, please? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally...