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• New Car - Kia Stonic 1.0 2 spec T-gdi 6 speed white 13 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    I wasn't really intending to change, Sportage has been superb,  and net cost to change was pocket money. but, as said in another thread, all new tyres, brakes, etc etc, free mats, 2 years free servicing, and a FULL size steel wheel and correct tyre thrown in. plus rac + cover inc europe.   I'll report later. ORB
• Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 - Recommissioning a car 28 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Are these good cars and what problems should I be looking for on this model? I am expecting that it would need a complete service, new brake discs and pads, a battery and possibly a set of tyres. I could do most of this myself. Anything I am overlooking?
• Kia Ceed 1.6 2014 reg - Tyre losing pressure but no obvious damage 16 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  I had a front tyre (alloy) making a tinny whirring noise and the tyre losing pressure. Eventually this stopped after the brakes were replaced (and after 7 separate visits to Parks Kia who have been a nightmare) but a year later I'm still getting low tyre pressure.   I've had 2 different Parks Kia dealerships check the tyre and both can't find anything wrong.
• Clio 1.2 2007 - Clio 1.2 2007 high revs - advice needed 11 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Engine still revving between 100 & 2000 RPM with no throttle pedal movement. Diagnostics showing weird errors such as ABS fault, brake light fault. Auto electrician suggest that faulty throttle body unit may have damaged ECU or Body control module. He suggests couple of companies local to me that may be able to reprogram these units to clear issues?
• ANY - RIP DOT3? 10 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Here in Taiwan anyway. IIRC I bought this (just emptied) bottle at RT-Mart. Supermarkets don’t sell brake fluid any more AFAIK, and its a bit surprising they ever did, since there is no Taiwanese DIY. https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/uploads/default/optimized/3X/4/3/4326d15908b29ff9 eac09d103db0ef780e3fe176_2_666x500.jpeg Anyway, since I never learn, I was quietly confident of getting it at a CPC filling station.
• Jaguar XK - Cranks but won't start after a stormy night 23 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Next morning it cranks but won't start. Recharged the battery as the first suspect - no luck. Tried hacks with brake pedal and start button - same. Attached you will find videos of the car starting and readings from the OBD port with OBD Fusion app. Have some ideas what to do next, but would love to get your input first.
• Renault Captur - Knocking/rattling noise 7 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Just bought a used car which passed its mot with flying colours, but have noticed a knocking/rattling noise coming from the front end, it’s mainly when driving at 40-50 mph and taking foot off accelerator that I hear it although sometimes when braking too. I took the car back to garage where their mechanics put it up on ramps and couldn’t find any issues but I said it’s when the car is being driven that it occurs so I’ve to take it in tomorrow and leave with them.
• N/a - Aggressive Driving 31 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  When he finally joins the road he is behind her and forces his way in front and slams on his brakes, speeds up and does this several times. Daughter, who is a novice driver was distraught - and she is not one to flinch much and her job involves clearing up the mess from RTAs. She wants to report the driver to the police on 101.
• Toyota MR2 - MOT failed twice on different issues!? 19 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  They took the failure printout and my £35 and I waited whilst they did another full MOT. This time it failed on a brake caliper. I want to know if this can be correct? Should they only have retested the failure items? Can a caliper even go from pass to fail in 19 days? Also the advisories on both failure printouts are different!
• Honda Jazz - First Car - MOT History Advice - Unsure 17 May 2018 (Forum)
  I know it's not much but it's all I've got. It's got a great MOT history with only one considerable fail for the brake pipe corroding. This is just my opinion, the other fails were for windscreen wipers, lights, etc.  The car has about 100,000 miles on the clock and there seems to be no problems with it.
• Ford focus 1.6tdci 2008 - Engine vibration and rough running 13 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I have however noticed that there seems to be oil in and around the electrical connections for the injectors I'm not getting any warning lights on the dash so I'm a bit baffled..when it comes to cars I'm ok with suspension, brakes and general wear and tear but have limited knowledge when it comes to engines. The car just seems very rough and lumpy..I have checked all air hoses and connections and all seems fine the car has also recently been serviced and gear oil changed.
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Tyre advice etc. 19 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  4. engine oil leaf, steering box leak, fuel filter head leak, left hand rear chasis leg rotten, need just about every brake pipe replaced, ACE system still fitted and needs deactivated, air removed and on rear shocks. Inherited this from Mother in law would love to scrap, that would cause uproar so need to try to fix.Good looking top of the range model rust free body nice alloys, can anyone advise on the above?
• General topic. - protection from flying luggage 26 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  I need to carry a lot of stuff from one country to another in the back of my Rapid with the back seats flattened and the space filled to the roof lining. And I know this is very dangerous if I hit someone or something or even brake sharply.  I have thought about this safety aspect a lot and may get some scaffolders in to make a cage, (Joke)  I've looked for commercially available cages.  Maybe my wife could do the journey kneeling in her seat and holding everything in place.
• Suzuki swift - Revs drop when clutch pressed 20 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Need some help/advice had a suzuki swift 1.3 since Jan, had a new clutch fitted last week due to slipping just before that I had been having a problem when coming to a stop once i pressed the cluth the revs dropped to 200 and the car shook, was hoping the new clutch would fix the problem but its still there, the garage that did the cluth said there were no vacumm leaks, and could not fin any other problems I am stuck what to do next, when looking under the bonnet tonight on the left side of the engine below the brake servo I noticed in the wiring there was a connector that was not connected to anything it has 3 wires a peach one a red one and grey/red one I can not see anywhere this could of come from does anyone have any ideas on what to try next?
• Renault Clio II - MOT failures estimates? 14 May 2016 (Forum)
  The following are teh MOT failures: MOT failures: 1) Registration plate lamp not working rear 2) Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offisde front 3) coil spring broken nearside front 4)Rear wheel bearing rough when rotate nearside rear 5) Suspension arm has excessive play in ball joint nearside front 6) Suspension has excessive play in ball joint offside front 7) Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear  I was wondering if anybody had any slight incling what the damage could be as I'm a numpty when it comes to cars. Sounds like a hefty bill? Carl 
• Daewoo Lanos - Wheel bearing warrenty 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I feel very aggrieved since in the summer the car was back and forth to the garage half a dozen times as they couldn't diagnose why the handbrake was heating up after they had fixed it following the MOT (this caused me to lose all braking a few times whilst driving - as it happens they had tighten it too tight on the nearside and they only discovered this after replacing the cable and it still happening) and the bearing is five months old.
• Ford Fiesta - MOT test on Ford Fiesta Finesse 2004 30 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  He come up with below problems - Rear exhaust needs to be replaced (Last year Advisory is " Exhaust back box has slight leak of gases &  Rear exhaust clamp broken " ) - Front and Rear brake pipes needs to replaced - Few lights need to change ( Last year Adviosry is "Offside& Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured" ) - MOT test £50 He gave me a quote of £240 ( including VAT), he did not mentioned the seperate quotes for the above jobs, is it reasonable?
• Hyundai Coupe Siii - Handbrake slipping, changed calipers and cables 4 Nov 2014 (Forum)
   Now in Octoer 2014 and approximately 4000 miles later, warranty expired I am encountering the same problem.  On an incline with the handbrake engaged the car slip.  Brakes are absolutely fine.  They have found fault with the rear callipers and would like £750 to change them with genuine Hyundai parts.   I have raised the issue that I suspect that in May 2014 the garage did not fully correct the problem and I should not have to pay, they are offering me a 15% discount.
• Toyota yaris - Starting the car 16 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have got my toyota yaris hybrid plate 2012 a couple of months ago. Every morning when I started my car to go to work, there is always a harsh sound from the brake when I lifted my foot from it as if the car is trying so hard to move. This only happens in the morning generally when it hasn't been driven for many hours or left overnight. A couple of times , it actually didn't move on the first time I started my car.
• Yaris hybrid - Starting car 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have got my toyota yaris hybrid plate 2012 a couple of months ago. Every morning when I started my car to go to work, there is always a harsh sound from the brake when I lifted my foot from it as if the car is trying so hard to move. This only happens in the morning generally when it hasn't been driven for many hours or left overnight. A couple of times , it actually didn't move on the first time I started my car.