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• KIA Cee'd (2007 - 2010) - Checking oil 26 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  For the last 30 + years i have checked the oil level on the 20 + cars i have owned with the car on level ground and with the engine cold, ie in the morning before its been started. However the handbook for my Ceed states that you should run the engine to normal working temperature, switch it off, wait 5 minutes then check the oil level on the dipstick. Anyone got ideas why they say to do it that way ?
• Backwards Technology Please 31 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a cheap new (or newish) run-around. However, I'd like something which has more in common with cars from the nineties than the noughties. I like to open up the bonnet and not be blinded with science. So what, if anything, is still being sold as new, but has its roots firmly in another era.
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - Punto Head Gasket 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I recently bought a FIAT Punto with a broken head gasket and will be getting this looked at. However, I have been told there is a chance that the cylinder head may be cracked too. :( When running, the car gives out a lot of white smoke from the exhaust, and the temperature gauge fluctates wildly, and after a while the red overheating light comes on. How much would I be looking at if the head is cracked?
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - 07 2.0 low battery warning 3 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi i have a niggeling problem on my 07 plate galaxy ghia tdci,after a short period of time with the tailgate or a door open, when the vehicle is stationary without engine running the low battery warning comes on, time scale is approxamatly 5mins. the car has been back to the dealer twice and both occasions no fault found has any body any ideas cheers simon
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 TDI Belt or chain. 28 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  This weeks Beano (sorry, I mean Auto Express, though the former is probably more factual) has a Used Car test on the mk5 Golf. It says when talking about servicing and running costs "while all diesels and most petrol engines are chain driven so there's no need for a fresh cambelt" Is this correct? I thought they were all on a belt, and a 40k change interval at that!
• Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - Replace or keep 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I have a R reg/1997 Laguna 1.9 turbo diesel.It has done nearly 130000 miles so the cambelt will need replacing soon for the second time.It still is a nice car to drive,very economical and,touch wood hasn't cost us a lot in repairs.Do I have the cambelt done and keep it or not have it done and just drive it till it goes or replace the car while it is still running well?
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - 2006 2.5 Spurious alarms 9 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Is anybody else experiencing a spurious alarm where the engine warning symbol on the dashboard lights up and the Cruise Control legend flashes without seemingly affecting the running? The episodes generally last one or two days at a time and then cease. This occurs periodically on my 56 reg Legacy and the garage has made huge efforts over 18 months into trying to find the cause.
• Negotiating on a used car 3 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Seen a used car we like on sale at £3,194. Its only a run around for the wife. We have a car to part ex and am bringing it down tomorrow for them to give a part ex price. They say the price is £3,194 incl Vat but excludes road tax and a £49 admin charge.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1996 1.2 Wont start first thing in the morning 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have a P reg corsa vegas 1.2 and it will not start there is spark and fuel i called out the breakdown and they eventually got it going but could not tell me why it did not start ..once it is running it will be fine all day no misfires or anything its just first thing in the morning it will not go please help Thanks
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 94 1.1 Erratic idling 27 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  single point injecting system, 8 valve (fire engine), car starts & drives very well, replaced vaccum pipe which had air leak, possibly since then engine idles likes its running a bit rick or weak, injection light came on dash, fault code oxygen sensor fault - replaced, clear fault code. Replaced coolant sensor & still problem is still there
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 01 2.0 Will an incorrect battery cause problems? 23 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Unipart say that plumbing in my car details with registration number, this battery is not the correct one for the vehicle and an 075 should have been fitted. Please, is there any consequence of running the car with this 096 other than the extra cost which I have now incurred in the purchase?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0 HDi Cold start issues. 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i need some advice. Recently my peugeot 306 HDi has had an odd issue on cold starts. It starts fine, but it runs very rough for a couple of seconds before settling on a normal idle. I'm not sure what could causing this, glow plugs, air in fuel system, battery? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks, Craig.
• Volvo V70/XC70 (2000 - 2007) - 02 D5 - engine cuts out. 30 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  i have a 2002 v70d5 with a good service history by a main dealer volvo agent the problem is when driven normally it cuts out after about 6/10 miles. It runs very well with no smoke and starts well, however if driven hard it gives no problems. many thanks portacabin1 moved over from Discussion
• If I sell my car do I have to cancel the insurance 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  My current insurer will not insure me on any of the cars im looking to buy. My cover with my current insurer runs out end of Jan. I obviously dont want to cancel and lose that extra year of no claims. Can i do this then tell my new insurance company when the year is complete and receive the No claims? As ever thanks for your advice.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - DSG Gearbox - Maintenance costs? 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know what the additional running costs are for a DSG gearbox over a manual equivalent? I've read that the gearbox needs a fluid top-up at 40k miles which is quite dear, but this wasn't substantiated. I'm thinking of buying a 2.0 GT FSI DSG as they seem good value, but don't want to be hit with huge maintenance costs.
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - 06 rattling diesel starting engine in wet 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I run a Yaris diesel (from new for 2 years) and have noticed a loud rattling sound from the engine compartment when starting the car in wet weather. I stress this only happens in wet weather and this has happened from when I first purchased the car.
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 2000 1.8 Rev counter playing up 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hello My Primera is encountering a problem but only when it is up to running temperature. When I've been driving for about 10 mins the rev counter starts to jump around and if I put my foot down the performance is affected. When I have finished the journey and get out of the car there is a burning smell.
• Where is the car market going? 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The question is what will the car market do over the next six months. Since we will be buying something that will be a bit thirsty costly to run I am thinking of buying something for £1000-1500 to keep her mobile until early next years and then spending real money (£10k or more) when hopefully prices have dropped more. What do people think?
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - MOT Advice 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Last year it passed no problems. It has 42,000 miles on the clock and she only uses it for school run a pootling around town. Just wanted to know if there is anything specific I should be checking for before I take it. I am taking it to local garage - not dealer and they have always been straight with us before and never ripped us off.
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 01 2.0 EML Intermittent 12 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have a Vectra 2ltr tdi on a 51 plate, thing is if i gun it the engine management light comes on and revs wont go over 2500rpm. If i stop turn the engine off and then restart it then it runs fine, it will go up to a ton no probs. this only happens if i gun the engine over say 3500-4000rpm. Anyone got any ideas plaease