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• Small secondhand automatic? 6 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Have spotted a few 1990-92 Renault Clio autos within price band, but the guides warn against old Renault autos for poor reliability. Most important factor is reliability. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who runs a Micra or Punto CVT auto. Thanks in anticipation.
• HT leads 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Had the Mondeo (1999, 50k miles) serviced on Saturday and mentioned to the man at the garage that starting on wet, cold mornings has been a bit hesitant. He changed the leads and it's different altogether. Runs smoother and picks up better as well. They were obviously well due for a change, so why aren't they scheduled for, say, 40k miles or 3 years? Any thoughts? Andy
• saab cutting out 2 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Engine will restart (management light still on) but when throttle opened dies away. Leave for approx 10 mins then will restart ok and management light goes out and vehicle then runs fine until next time. Any ideas gents? All help appreciated. Peter Leech
• toyota celica 26 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  my goals were relibility looks good (sporty) good performance probably german or japanese not to pricey insurance or to run for about £10,000 hence toyota celica (new model) maybe 2 years old with about 30k on clock so i've read all the reviews, but has anyone owned one, if so what are your views?
• Anti-freeze 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just tried to scape the ice off my car windscreen.......hopeless then got my old halfords spray that your just spray on it "melts" the ice away, brilliant but its run out. Me being tight was wondering if just some anti freeze (coolant) with water would have the same affect., and put that in the spray dispenser. Don't want to mess about will boiling hot water from a kettle either before someone suggests it.
• Seat Leon 24 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Having run a Leon for 12 months and seen many a positive comment about them on this website, why is it any Leon apart from the Cupra is virtually invisible in most car mag comparisons and tests? In lease car terms, the Leon ends up way ahead of the Golf and A3 and yet trying to find a review of models other than Cupra and Cupra R is left to trawling through the darkest reaches of the web.
• C Reg Carlton 1.8 loses power under load 7 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all, A friend has an old Vauxhall Carlton 1.8 and when under load (eg going up a hill) the engine just starts to die. If he lets off the accellorator the engine picks back up and runs ok again. Any Ideas? I was thinking maybe carburettor or timing? Regards Graham
• Galaxy Cambelt Change 17 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  If that is the case then should his Ford dealership have agreed to book it in for a change when there are no rattles and the car is running well? Thanks, Paul.
• Trade Car Concerns 1 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  The cars generally have the advantage of being one owner and well maintained, but my concern is the inevitable lack of care for cars not your own. How relevant are acknowledgment of running in periods and general abuse in terms of long term reliability in modern cars. All comments very much appreciated! Cheers
• Is it possible? 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  ...to buy and run a reliable car for less than £100 a month? This to include depreciating the purchase price over 12 months and one tank of petrol a month. (obviously talking old banger for occasional 2nd car use here) Two 30-something drivers, both max no claims, car garaged overnight, good area, no DIY servicing....
• Not motors! 1 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I want 2 lines in and 8 extensions, nothing fancy and I dont want to spend 100s on it. I know many of you run your own small businessess and you may be able to point me in a direction. Thanks in advance, Bill Doodson
• BMW 320Ci Tyres 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Has anybody got any first hand experience of the most suitable tyres for the above. I have been running on Goodyear Eagle NCT 5`s(205 50 17W), but have been most unhappy with the handling- above 90 m.p.h. the steering becomes very light, vague and lacking grip, which has spoilt my enjoyment of the vehicle.
• The Phorum 23 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I'm really impressed with the phorum and by the looks of their website its free. My questions are: 1. Is it free? 2. Will it run on win2k? 2. How do I install it? Has anybody else had experience with the phorum or any other good forum software? I'll email direct if this post is a problem, and someones willing to help! Cheers guys, Mark.
• Volvo V70 12 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Can somebody help me, please My 1999 V70 eats dip beam headlight bulbs (10 in 18 months). I use the daylight running mode (my previous S40 ran 3 years with them on without a single failure) Also, quite often the ABS cuts in, on light pedal pressures, at about 30 MPH. I've read somewhere that this is a self-test routine.
• police radios 24 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  so if you get knicked for drunk driving make sure you get a proper blood test done... it would be interesting to run some tests and see if they also interfere with speed entrapment kit...
• Hyundai 29 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Had a close look at new the Hyundai Sante Fe 2Ltr Diesel which quite impressed me and seemed good value. Vehicle would be used for occasionally towing the caravan as well as normal day to day running. Can anyone advise re Hyundai quality, parts prices and availability any horror stories , any good stories. real feedback would be much appreciated before going any further on this one. Andrew.
• opinions on Porsche 911 E Targa 10 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  As my knowlege of all things technical is fairly limited, I would like to hear the Backroom's opnions about this car. What are the things that I should watch out for? What kind of running costs should I expect? regards Yasin Soofi Oslo, Norway
• Scorpio surging 1 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  The engine does not increase revs at first but then takes off and is difficult to stop. I have also experienced surging on a high speed motorway run. Also the cruise control will turn itself on at will. Are the two connected or not and has anyone any ideas what the problem may be. The local dealer didn't. Thanks
• Ford Focus Estate - 1.0 Ecoboost vs 1.6 TDCI 29 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  The normal petrols will cost me about £360-400 per year more to run based on tax and mileage than an ecoboost or diesel. I intend to keep the car for at least 3 years, so the lower running costs would save me over a grand by year 3. However, the ecoboost and diesels introduce complications that are more likely to affect cars at the age and mileage I'm looking at.
• TUD5 VZJ problem with CAV pump ?? - Toro mower with TUD5 ( saxo \ 106 ) low torque 29 May 2021 (Forum)
  I have a diesel mower with a simple, old diesel motor, TUD5. I bought the machine not running. I have changed out the motor as old one had no compression. ( 4000hrs ) The new motor has 66000km and is as should be. Compression.400+ on all cylinders. The timing belt,water pump ,shims fluids etc all new.