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• Mx5 mk3 2.0 roadster - Engine failure after90k miles 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My mx5 has just suffered connecting rod failure. It's done 90k miles and is 7 years old. It has a full Mazda service history. It has never been on a track day or anything like that. This seems an unusually catastrophic failure for a car of this age. I have no idea what my options are and also whether I should have any expectation of Mazda looking into this further.
• Jaguar X-Type 2006 Auto 2.0L petrol - Owners manual 10 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Is there anywhere that I can download the owners manual from online? I know I managed to find one for one of my old Motorbikes online a few years ago.
• Vauxhall Meriva - Meriva P113 error code 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi,Vauxhall 10 plate old shape has developed an engine judder and has code P113 error code,local garage tells me is maifold problem and is common fault.He advised me to contact dealer that I bought it from as is common fault,car has gone 2 months over its 12 months warranty.Dealer has said if common fault we will fix it if not you will have to pay (won't be cheap!).
• Ford Fiesta 1,4TDCI - Bad Fuel Leak 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Bad Leak from fuel pipes feeding injectors.  3 year old car 26,000 mls only full Ford Main dealer service from new.  One lady owner from new. Bad fault on banana branch feed pipes, getting common fault diagnosis from trade. Any recalls from Ford that we should have seen ?
• Toyota Yaris - Orange engine light on dash intermittently on 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  But then after a couple more times driving it would go off by itself. Not sure what it means and trying not to spend more money this year. My car is quite old, 2002 model. Any ideas or advice anyone?
• BMW 5 Series E39 - BMW E39 520 Auto Selection Problem 3 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Previously I could pull the selector back in a straight line but now it won't budge past N and I have to move it in a slight dog leg to get it into Drive. The car drives fine once I have overcome this and I can select P,R & N in a straight line. is this an early indication of something terminal or just "old age" Any advice gratefully received TIA
• C Max 1.8 Petrol - Calcium Batteries 5 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  The battery on my CMax appears to have died - it's 8 years old, so not too bad. It's of the calcium variety, so from previous advice on here, I intend replacing like for like. The Bosch website lists the S4 (Silver) as the direct replacement, but it doesn't mention 'calcium'.
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Buying new, model change later in the year 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  It is due late this year I believe, although the IX35 launch is not a good omen when considering waiting to buy one - I might get it in 2014!!! I have a 4 year old Santa, am due to change, and will undoubtedly have another Hyundai, but the question is to do it now or wait for the new model? If I keep ithe 'new' car also for 4 years will the residual be much different by that stage of its life?
• Toyota Carina e 1996 - What Coolant Colour? 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I went to halfords and they had red or blue coolant. The red seemed to be post 1997 and blue for older cars. Am I ok to use this blue coolant to top up my current green coolant? Should I siphon out as much of the old stuff as I can? Also the Haynes manual talks about the level being in the middle of min and max when cold?
• VW golf Mk6 GT 160 DSG - Shocking warranty 17 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  No, that is not a typo that is genuinely a tenth of the normal mileage warranty. Needless to say both my front shockers are leaking at 51K miles and 2.5 years old and VW have refused to replace them under warranty. This is the first car I have ever owned where the shock absorbers have failed so quickly. Is this a VW problem? Are all other manufacturers the same?
• N/A - All the toys? 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  AS I am coming back to the UK from the USA next month, looking to buy a 2/3 yr old car with great MPG and compact/mid sized 15k. Have looked at the 320d, a4, merc 220 cdi, golf tdi, passat tdi and mondeo tdci BUT My ? is....what toys are must haves to you.  ie traction control ESP,   electric everytthing, cruise   etc etc.
• 52 TDCi Mondeo Auto (Ghia) - New fuel pump - TDCi Mondeo 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Exactly which should be bought? Not going to pay Vospers' rate for what is a nearly 10 year old car but seems worth it getting a reconditioned one. Recommendations?
• VW Golf GTI - Golf GTI timing belt 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Is the engine removed from the car when the timing belt is changed? If this is the case I think there is a strong possibility they have over tightened the bolt which has lead to it shearing off. Your help please.
• FIAT Panda - General - Oil, does it have a used by date ? 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  Shocked by the £296 that Fiat think I'll pay to service wifeys 3 year old Panda, I'll do the job myself. One question. I've not serviced a car for years, and have some Millers XFD full synthetic diesel oil in the garage, where its been for at least six years. Its sealed in its unopened container.
• Internet Brokers/Buying Online 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I am looking at buying my first brand new car, as opposed to the old bangers I usually buy, and as I have cash and no part exchange I have taken Honest John's advice and am looking at buying from an Internet Broker. There are so many to choose from I am hoping for some advice or details of recent personal experiences from other forum users to assist me.
• Mazda 6 - Demonstrator, What discount to expect? 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Any advice. Local garage has a 2.2d TS2 that has been used as a demonstrator. Three months old. List price £20900, What Car target price £19060 .
• Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 140 SE DSG - Radiator fan 26 May 2010 (Forum)
    However, on other ocasions there is no problem whatsoever.  Last month I had a new cambelt fitted (at 21,825 miles) when the car became 5 years old, and also the air conditioning unit was re-gassed.  Could there be any association with this work and the problem I am now experiencing, or is it perhaps due to a fault which lies somewhere else?
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - How to make an engine last: advice sought. 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Fiesta 1.6 diesel, 2 years old. Had it from new, and is a fantastic car. I would like to see it last 200k+ miles. I don't know whether to: a) Increase oil changes to 6k using Ford (or equiv) 5w-30 semi b) Use fully synth oil for 12k service. c) Carry on with 5W-30 semi at 12k d) None of the above I'm playing it 'by the book' till the warranty expires.
• Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - Mazda3 vs Focus 2 S/H ... 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  OK, quick question - looking at a 3-4 year old Focus 2 1.6 diesel. The same engine is in the Mazda3, and the cars are a similar price s/h. So, is the Mazda more reliable than the Focus? If you do a search for problems in the Backroom for Focus, and 3, you get far more Focus ones!
• Vauxhall Signum (2003 - ) - 04 1.9 Induction Manifold and Actuator 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me please. Have a 4 year old Signum that is out of warranty and I am very upset that the Induction Manifold and Actuator now needs to be replaced. Not a technical car person myself and wondered if this was the normal life span of an Induction Manifold and Actuator as Vauxhall have quoted over £700 to replace.