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• citroen saxo vtr - battery light 4 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  i have a 2000 saxo vtr and the battery light keeps coming on have had the alternator and the battery checked and they are ok have done ignintion bypass as the power steering heater and rear window dimister stopped working you can hear the power steering motor still working when the engine isn't running have also changed the relay by the pump is there an other relay for these in the fuse box need help with this please  
• Ford Mondeo Titanium X 163 5dr - Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 sluggish 19 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  I've had my car for 5 months now and have never been happy that its running correctly. I occasionally have trouble starting the car, but my main gripe is it feels down on power and very sluggish particularly pulling away in traffic and around town. P.s. There are no warning lights on  
• VAUXHALL CORSA DIESEL 1.3 2005 - BIG BLUE SMOKE ON START UP 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  HI HAVE CORSA DIESEL 2005  1.3,  STARTS PRETTY WELL , BUT AFER 2 MINS OR SO STARTS SMOKING BADLY ON ACCELERATION (BLUE) . CAR RUNS VERY WELL AND TURBO WORKS FINE ON DRIVING. AFTER WARM UP SMOKE CLEARS AND VERY LITTLE COMES OUT  INJECTORS TESTED OK. ANY IDEAS?
• Renault Laguna Dynamique Nav DCI 2006 - Heater problem 20 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  The fan to the passenger side blows only cold air out, no matter what setting I have on that side, even when set to 26. The heater on the drivers side blows out heat correctly, although the fan runs constantly, possibly trying to compensate for the passenger side. Any help would be appeciated. Regards Osborne11 
• all - New road tax changes - a possible problem? 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I was reading the HJ article on the new road tax (VED) system and it said that it remains valid until it runs out or the vehicles MOT expires. Can anyone confirm and expand on this? As I can imagine a situation where you could be in the middle of the month and the car fails the MOT, Does this mean your going to have to retax the car and end up possibly losing a months tax?
• Mazda 6 2005 2.0 Diesel - Engine oil going down 1 litre every two weeks 25 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Engine oil going down 1 litre every 2 weeks. No leaking of oil. engine runs perfect. No smoke and emissions, perfect just passed MOT.Turbo has been removed and checked out all ok. Can someone help please
• B.M.W 320ci 2.2ltr coupe - oil consumption 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My grandson has recently purchased a 100,000mile b.m.w 320ci2.2 6 cyl he has to top[ the oil up every 4-500 miles by about a litre He does not thrash it at all,it does not throw out any smoke and runs well. Is this normal if not what couldbe the cause i look forward to your help Regards Malcolm Dyke.  Many thanks
• Ford Fiesta - Engine swap 8 May 2014 (Forum)
  Ive and 01 ka with the 1.3 endura would it be possible to put the 1.3 in to the fiesta ? I just wanting to put an engine in to the fiesta so the knocking stops!!! Only use it as a run around so if any could help it would be much appreciated !!
• £5k to spend on a new car. Recommendations please. 10 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Our criteia is * a large family car (estate probably but not essential)  * low running costs * good mpg  * average mileage for age  Recommendations gratefully received.  Dai 
• Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My sons Corsa 1.2 16v T reg has just started to shred its fanbelt. I hope to change it this weekend. it still runs but only has 3 quarters of belt width left :-( 1. is it easy for a reasonable competent dad to do and are special tools req'd 2. what would cause the shredding? wear of fault Cheers this is my first post be gentle
• SEAT Alhambra - Long life servicing - switch to fixed intervals? 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Should I give it an oil change immediately and move onto fixed servicing intervals, or let it run in for a bit more? We won't be doing many miles over the next few months, as we do the bulk of our mileage in summer.   
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Changed engine got a spair connection over 14 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Just changed the engine on my ford fiesta 2004 1.4 petrol and I have a spare connector left over and can not find we're it goes it is on the feed that goes to the reverse switch and is about 2 ft long it is a biggish black one that has 2 pins in it the car runs perfect without it being connected any ideas thanks
• Opel Astra G - Trouble with valv to heater matrix 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  The sound remains when the engine runs, and stop first when ingnition is turnd off. Some days ago noise disappered, and so the heating. Today the sound come back, and also the heating in the car.
• Honda Jazz vs VW Polo 3 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  A friend is looking at both these cars (s/h about three years old). My inclination is towards the Jazz as another friend has run one for years - it has been 100% reliable and he finds the dealer service excellent. By comparision I feel VW became just another car years ago and neither are especially reliable nor enjoy good dealer service.
• Citroen Xsara - overheating 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Today when i got home to my amazement there was a puddle on the passengers side of the car it had coolant in it. The car is a 2001 reg and a clean car. Has anyone got any ideas the engine is running perfect, perhaps its time to lay it to rest.
• Ford Fiesta Mk4 - How to replace power steering rack 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Is just 2 bolts holding it in place and 1 more connecting the UJ to the steering column aside from the steering rods? Is it worthwhile replacing the pump too as it's run dry of fluid. Replies greatly appreciated or if there's a thread you can point me to that'll be great. Best Regards Midge    
• VW Polo 1.4 1996 - Starting Problems 27 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  This car occasionally fails to start first time. Engine catches and immediately dies. Occasionally needs 2 or 3 goes, then runs no problem. Does this sound like the immobiliser not reading the key transponder? Had similar symptoms on a Golf (same engine) using a key that was a cheap copy with NO transponder. Of course that key never started it!
• 96 Triumph Adventurer - Mikuni carbs 29 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a 96 adventurer and have noticed that on the offside (right) carb the copper pipe running from the top to the bottom of the carb is damaged and I am having trouble starting the bike. I know it is linked to the choke but cannot find a company offering a replacement for this (load showing jets etc).
• nissan primera 1.8 petrol 05 - loss of memory on radio 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I turned off my sat nav whilst engine was off When i tured sat nav back on the radio has lost the restore to new stations. Also after a long run battery reads 12.7 but after 1 hour this is down to 12.2 Ihave checked removing all fuses but cannot find discharge. I gather american cars do this
• renault megane coupe cab - not starting 1 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    All the lights come on then battery light stays on.  I'm putting roof down when engine is running.  The car starts with bump and then starts the following day and thereafter as normal!!  If its battery surely that would stay flat and car wouldn't start next day?