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• squirrels! 2 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have a constant problem with squirrels running all over my car and leaving their dirty footprints on the paint work. It wouldn't be such a problem if there wasn't a hosepipe ban and that I am trying to sell the car and so want it to look as good as possible for prospective buyers.
• 2006 Ford Focus TDCi 1.6 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Engine pulls well although sounds a bit "grough". Engine only had 5000 mile on the clock so not really run in. Is this about right? Any thoughts or comments....
• Opinions on BMW 635 CSi (Classic Shape) 2 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Is that enough. Is this a good car to buy? How reliable are they for day to day use? What would genral running costs be like? Any opinions appreciated.
• Hyundai Accent 13 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I'm planning to buy a 1.3 96/97 Hyndai Accent as a second car which would mainly be used at my part-time job (take-away deliveries). I would like to know how reliable they are and if they're cheap to run (MPG, insurance etc..). Are there any common faults which I should be aware of and if there's any more info you would like to add please do so. Thanks!
• Poor tickover-new battery Mazda 626 1 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  The battery failed on my Mazda 626 the other day, I replaced it and now she starts and runs well apart from tickover which seems to be lower, you can come upto a junction and the engine will die, shell starts up straight away , but the tickover is now lumpier since the battery change . I can live with it but its just annoying .Any ideas?
• AA Vw transporters any good ? 27 May 2006 (Forum)
  Been looking at these Vw t4 transporter vans offered by the AA at auctions,they seem very clean and tidy but are they any good? Had a T4 before i gather these have 102bhp and rear air assisted suspension etc Anyone got one or run one ?
• Fully synth oil... worth it? 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Is it worth spending 20 quid on the fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1 and so on? They promise improved fuel economy and quieter running. Worth spending the extra or just going for Halfords cheapest diesel oil?
• Noisy Omega 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  98 2.5 V6, runs great, tick over is fine but when I first start the engine there is a loud 'clacking' noise which could be a very, very noisy tappet! Speeds up with the engine as it is revved. The noise disappears after 5 minutes or so - when the engine is warmed up?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1.6 Zetec creaking front suspension 10 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  i have a 2002 1.6 zetec,yesterday after a four hour moterway run my front suspension is making a horrible creaking noise.went out this morning not a sound.a friend at work thinks it is anti roll bar linkages or suspension bushes.if this is the problem is it best to change both sides,or just the offending one.any thoughts.
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - air in diesel fuel lines. 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  my girlfriend's p reg polo is sucking air in somewhere,i can see it in the fuel lines near the fuel filter but cant find where its coming from,ive changed the fuel filter and all the connections on it but its still doing it,please help as the car is running rough and sounds like a tank.
• vectra diagnostic point help 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  hi all i have a 99 vectra 1.8 gls and my management light comes on now and then but its running ok ,any way my friend has borrowed a diagnostic machine from his work .he says this will point any probs out when pluged in .but we are unable to find the point to plug it in .we are baffeld can some one please help. thanks dave
• intermittant hic on tickover - Espace td 20 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  i have a renault espace 2.1 td 1994 and ever since i got it it has had an odd miss or hic on tickover.ive tried the usual stuff-fuel and air filter changed the oil, flushed with redex. could it be the glow plugs? as it seems worse when cold.at other revs it is fine and runs smoothly even at the 99 thousand miles it has on the clock...
• Land Rover Competition - Help 6 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Also to note, they have closed their forum. A new address will be announced on the Web Site, when up and running. Thanks
• Anyone know anything about vans? 25 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me of known faults/issues with the Vauxhall Vivaro and the Ford SWB Transit Van, as well as running costs and likely off-road time/maintenance? These are things that do not seem to be covered by sites like WhatVan etc Many Thanks
• Almera head gasket? 1 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Am i right in assuming that it is the head gasket going? If so would using radweld or something similar sort out the problem? I am only looking to run the car for about 3-4 months so not wanting to spend pounds!
• Scenic, CMax, or other? 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  we have a 99 Scenic and are considering trading it in for a newer model. We would like an automatic, as the wife does a massive school run each day through London traffic. I quite fancy the 1.9 diesel Scenic, but of course, no auto option. The Cmax looks promising, I drove a TDi Focus & loved it. But it doesn't have quite the flexi seat capacity of a Scenic.
• Audi A4 TDi starts then stops 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Intermittantly, when starting my A4 TDi, the engine starts then immediately stops. Eventually, after 4/5 goes, it will remain running. I have tried all the keys (thus ruling out a transponder issue) The car is fully serviced and is in a standard condition. Has anyone any ideas? -- http://groups.msn.com/honestjohn/problems.msnw?
• bmw 325td 1994 warm start problems 2 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  However when hot/warm need to crank the engine for ages and eventually it will start, blowing lots of white smoke out of the exhaust. Once going the engine runs OK. Anyone any idea whats wrong? Water temperature reads OK so maybe its some other sensor??
• Clio wash/wipe problem 6 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The rear wash and wipe and front wash have both packed in, the front wipe works ok. all fuses are ok replaced switch with no joy both wash pumps work ok when I run a live direct, at a loss with this one and the MOT is due soon so any help would be great thanks in advance
• Playtime 28 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  For the sake of argument, I will say up to £5k, must be reasonably easy to work on/maintain. Shouldnt cost too much to run, but should still be reliable enough for a long weekend away without fear. Any comments re: 944, Excel, mx5 or what else ?