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• Nissan Micra K11 - Engine misfire: new plugs? 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  2001, 100k Suddenly has trouble getting up hills, OK on the flat. Runs like a tractor. Engine light flashing. Thought it was exhaust problem. Took it to Kwik Fit,they diagnosed an engine misfire. Possible electrical problem. Is this something that can be solved with a new set of plugs.
• vauxhall engine - frozen engine 15 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  my starter motor had packed up so the car was parked up when the weather was really cold i ordered a starter motor but when we tried to bump start it it just seized up and is dead it was parked up for a week it had been running fine up until it not starting and has just been mot,d we think there was no anti freeze in the car any suggestions much appreciated
• Volvo S60 T5 - Smoking Exhaust 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any other problems, and the temp indicator doesnt flicker or move from the middle. Any ideas? Thanks
• volvo s60 t5 - Volvo Smoking Exhaust 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any other problems, and the temp indicator doesnt flicker or move from the middle. Any ideas? Thanks
• Volvo S60 2.0T 2011 model - Emissions warning light on dash just came on 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  This orange light just came on, car is running fine can detect no engine uneveness. Any one any thoughts on how to correct it apart from spending a fortune at Volvo agent? My local mechanic sugested an additivie to the petrol to try and clean the injectors, will of course try this and see what happens thanks JohnB
• Honda Accord - A wheel dilemma 13 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hello to all looking for a bit of advice,i have a Honda accord dtec solid car very happy with it,but one thing annoys me about it there is no spare or space saver which is bad for a car   like this,it comes with the foam which fortunately has not been needed in 18 months of         ownership.I do around 20k a year including long runs out with the family and would like to  know should i get one or the other or not bother ?
• Skoda Fabia vRS - Shell Fuelsave Diesel-Up to 7% Bio:Problems??? 26 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I have read elsewhere that the above has "up to 7%" Bio in it and this worries me as VAG state they only authorise up to 5% blend. My car runs a a 130 VAG PD engine with no Particulate filters or any of that stuff. I have only used the Shell a few times, should I leave alone?
• which best car to buy for less than £1500 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Here is the context: she just passed her test she drives mainly in town a car for less than £1500 which is reliable, cheap to insure and run a car she can practised her driving in (before she drives my 1.8 ford focus!!) your suggestions will be much appreciated  
• Denied Access to IE8 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    If I try to download Flash player, I can't even open ActiveX to authorise it  (what is ActiveX, by the way?). I have AVG (free) and M/S built in virus checker.  I have run c***Cleaner and Malewarebytes (both free versions) all to no effect.  Any suggestions gratefully received.
• Peugeot 406 1999 hdi 2.9l estate - Will not start after being driven 25 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi guys and Gals I have a pug 406 diesel 1999, it has been sat for a while and starts first time, idles forever on the drive, once you take it on a run (over about 5 miles) and turn off the engine, it will not start again for about 30 minutes, really odd, any ideas??
• Ford Focus 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  Been checking on my local Ford dealers site and there are quite a few 57 plate 1.6 Focuses for sale for £ 6995. What are running costs like for this and are they reliable? My old man hated Fords and always told me to avoid them and some of this prejudice has carried on for me as I was always told they were a lottery to buy.
• Porsche 924S - Simple, if you know the answer 24 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  The control box has been returned for checking twice without result, and finally, it will start if a 944 box is installed but wont run properly. I am sure it is simple, if you know the answer
• Peugeot 205 diesel hatch - N/S front wheel no drive 8 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  How difficult is this to replace DIY or garage.  The car now has 250,000 on the clock but still runs well and is in great condition for L reg.
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - 08 1.4 resetting ECU 12 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  ive seen on other motoring fora a tendency to reset the cars ECU when rough running is present....i think the proceedure is to disconnect the battery for 5 mins put the ignition in the on position,then off and then re connect the battery...then the ECU re learns all the settings and timing etc etc........does it actually work?
• NSN Servicing 11 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Note they state that using them will not vaildate your warranty. Am wondering if this would still apply to my Honda used warranty which still has a few months to run.
• Why no one seater car? 22 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  During peak hours, 90% of cars on road are just occupied by driver alone. Why manufacturers are not bringing out one seater cars? It should cost pennies to run and should be environmentally friendly as well :) Hope you don't suggest using motorcycles - a car is a car, even if it has just one seat. Surprisingly, 2-seater cars usually cost more than family cars!
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 03 1.9D headlight motor 5 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Can anyone help me with a headlamp motor running and clicking continuosly as if its siezed when the headlights are swithced on to dipped beam. i have found out that my model has integral headlamp motors and new citroen headlamps are £186 each.....can the motors be incapacitataed by removing a fuse or motor plug.
• Toyota MR2 (1990 to 2000) - 91 Strange banging noises 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Question for the more technically minded amongst you: my J reg MR2, which is running otherwise smoothly with 125K on the clock, is making a song and dance about road surfaces that are less than billiard smooth. It "pitter patters" and bangs on the smallest of bumps. The ride quality was always fairly dreadful, so I haven't really noticed a deterioration... any ideas?
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - Engine loosening up? 27 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Its now got about 26,000 on the clock and I've noticed over the last few weeks a quite considerable increase in go in it,almost if a fault had suddenly cleared! I thought running in/loosening up periods were a thing of the past now? Phil.
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 98 1.6 temperature issues 23 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  what it the normal temperature for a cooling fan to switch on, on an 1998 1.6 8v vauxhall astra? mine switches on at 100, is this normal, also my normal running temp is about 94-95 degrees but if i sit in traffic for 2 or 3 mins it quickly rises to 100 i dont know if this is normal for these cars.