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• Can I get an MOT 2 months early? 29 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Question is in the title. At the moment it would be very easy to get my wife's car mot'd. The mot runs out at the end of May. The way things are going nobody can say what the situation will be by then. When I look on line I simply find references stating that you can mot up to 28 days early but I wonder if this is simply to preserve the expiry date.
• 306 leaking boot 13 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Ive tried the obvious of sealing the weather strip with silicone but without success. I get the feeling its comming in when driving as aposed to just 'running in'. The water seems to pool at the very rear of the boot where the jack and wheel brace sit. Just wondered if there are any places I could seal check? Thanks all
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 2014 Petrol or Diesel 2 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I've got about £10k to spend and want an Audi A3, I do about 15k miles PA and want to know, if you take out the running costs which A3 Engine is the most reliable out of the 1.4 TFSI Petrol, 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI?   Also is there anything to look out for when looking at A3 which could be a bad sign?  Thanks
• Mk3 Ford galaxy 2008 2.0tdci - 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 outside air sensor location 5 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I need to replace the 'outside air temperature sensor' on my mk3 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 tdci. Could you tell me where it is located please. Also does it have any bearing on the running of the car or is it simply to tell you the outside temperature. Thanks
• Rover 620 gsi 1994 - rover 620 gsi not starting 28 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Hello,    I recently went to start my rover 620 which has not been started for a while, changed plugs, fuel etc, car turns over fine but will fire briefly then die. The car runs with easy start sprayed into air intake but as soon as this stops the car dies.    Any ideas, their is fuel up to the the bleed valve on the fuel rail,  Any ideas?
• Chevrolet Kalos - Screen Washers 2 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Screen washers stopped working today. Bottle was full and pump running but no water coming out. Disconnected tubing under bonnet and connected a large syringe filled with water and back flushed system. No effect. Blew a syringe full of air through, blockage cleared and washers working as before.
• Nissan Primera 2004 - Nissan Primera 31 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all. Looking at getting a cheap run around that hopefully will last. Got my eye on a 2004 Nissan Primera with 95k on the clock. Anyone have experience with these? Only £1000. Tips to look out for and are they any good? Seem to get more for your money at this price with the Japanese cars.
• Ford Fiesta - Ecboost water reservoir bubbling 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  After returning from a drive in town today I lifted the bonnet and saw that the water in the coolant reservoir was bubbling and the fan was running. After a minute or so the fan stopped and also the bubbling stopped. Is this normal in a turbo engine. I have never had one before.
• Kia venga 2 1.4 petrol manual - 18 months on 28 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Routine servicing with annual oil changes so far and no problems except for one weeping shock absorber, no doubt down to the state of our roads. Fuel consumption mostly around here about 35 is, 40 on a "run". we'll see how it cope with a trip to holland and belgium next week.
• Vauxhall ASTRA 1.4 Petrol - Identify this leaky part?? 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  hi guys, recently noticed a pool underneath my car, it appears to be coming from a sensor, dripping onto a pipe, running along the pipe and pooling under the bottom arm of my wheel then dripping when parked on an angle etc. or dripping through the night. was just wondering if anyone could help identify what part this was.
• Advice for cold mornings 6 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Not sure whether this applies in practice but just thought this might be helpful for those who, like me, run old engines.
• Peugeot 308 GT - 308 air con 11 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I've checked the gas pressure on the low pressure side and it's happily holding a sensible pressure and the relay clicks when you have the engine running and turn the ac on so the pressure switch is working ok too, but it just isn't getting cold Does this suggest it's the compressor knackered or something else on the high pressure side?
• Mistubushi Lancer - Can We Use Solid Tyres In Our Personal Car? 16 May 2016 (Forum)
  As compare to other car tyres Solid tyres have long life. Can anyone suggest me the answer.  Is there any bad consequences on long run after installing solid tyre.  (Link deleted)
• Peugeot 307 HDI -06 - Anti Pollution faulty- flappering sound air intake 15 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My car shows "Anti pollution faulty" and makes a flappering sound from air intake. Sounds like a broken exhaust but it cames from air intake box. It starts but dont run clean.  It is like air sometimes flows in wrong direction from the turbo. What can cause this problem??
• Golf sized auto 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the 2 litre petrol Golf DSG has problems? Don't want to go diesel as the car usually only does runs of about 10 miles
• Is a premium car worth the premium price ? 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Car wise do like smaller mercedes and volvo cars but also find others appealing, e.g. hyundai and kia. First two are obviously more expensive to buy and run.  Is it worth the extra outlay to drive them ?  I am completely open minded on this.
• Peugeot 307 Estate - Water getting in to footwell 26 May 2015 (Forum)
  This has happened twice, first time after washing the car and second time after a heavy downpour.  We have assumed it is running down windscreen and is supposed to drain out.  We cannot find any "drainhole".  It takes weeks to dry out.  Has anyone got any ideas on this?
• citreon c5 hpi two ltr - car drops to 2000 after reving to 3000 and above 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  car starts, will rev up to max revs for aprox. 10 seconds, then revs drop to 2000, turn car off and immidatly start car again and it will rev up again, then again drop down to 2000. if left on tick over car will run all day.Can you help.
• PC files transfer. 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Has anyone transferred files from an old PC running Vista to Windows 8.1 on a new PC? I understand that 8.1 does not support "Easy transfer" Dell want £ 43 for the cable and CD.  I can get the same(?) on the internet for around £ 12.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Second gear 'judder' 29 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  It is possible to drive around it with some gentle accelerator work.  (Back off and gently reapply) It is also noticeable on the over-run sometimes. I've got a feeling it'll be driveshafts as it feels like they are 'winding up' Any info appreciated. (Edit: 138,000 miles, all original transmission/drivetrain AFAIK)