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• ford fiesta zetec 1.4 2003 petrol - timing belt snapped 5 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi the timing belt snapped on a ford fiesta and the garage said there is a piston down?  i have taken the car to my house and put a new belt on (belt kit) and it will just about run but its lumpy as hell, i didn't want to take the head off if the valves are okay i also put new spark plungs in all 4. there is fual getting there. i do think the valves are bent the car also will not idle on its own thanks
• Volkswagen Bora - Saturated footwell 4 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone offer their kind advice. I drive a 2.0 petrol bora. The drivers footwell is saturated in water. I can see it running in behind the petals but don't know where it is coming in from outside the car. Some forums say the pollen filter can cause this problem but can it come from there and end up in the drivers side??
• Chevrolet S10 - Forget 0-60mph, how about 0-244.43mph in 5.95s? 8 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  5.95 seconds at 244.43mph. http://www.hotrod.com/news/larry-larson-runs-5-95-with-his-s10-first-street-legal-car-in-the-fives-ever/
• Mondeo 2.0 TDCi - Ford Mondeo cutting out 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 2002 Mondeo 2.0TDCi which cuts out once or twice, when cold, within the first few hundred metres The only lights that come up are battery & oil I can then immediately re-start it and it runs fine So far I have put fuel cleaner in, cleaned EGR valve, replaced cam position sensor, replaced fuel filter and cleaned the earth lead under battery Any suggestions would be most welcome Regards Greg
• ALL - Alloy Wheels & Winter Road 17 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I am thinking of a product like this which I have sucessfully used on motorcycle chrome wheels.( easy to apply but can leave run marks - drys to a waxy non shiney finish) http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/d60/Lubricants+Sprays/sd2795/Protection+Wax+400ml/p41925
• VW Passat 1.9 Tdi - Intermittent power loss. 11 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Other owners report the same on a Golf and a Passat and routinely carry out the switch off/ on to correct the issue over the past three years running. What is causing this?
• MG ZR - engine 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I had to bump start it.  Once  done that and it was running the engine is now making a really loud tapping noise.  Ihave up some magnictec 10/30 in it as was thinking it low on oil but the noise is still happening.
• Audi A4 - mechanical failure of car just out of warranty 15 May 2014 (Forum)
  car ten days over 6 month warranty, has engie poblem of running on three cylinders and garage said it may need both camshafts and other parts totallin £2599 in labour and parts. dealer not helpful but i had contacted trading standards who say he should put towards reapirs etc, or replace car or refund. dealer said he look into it and come back to me but hasnt bothered, what rights do i have
• range rover p38 dse,vauxhall omega td & bmw m51 - bmw m51 camshaft 6 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  hi everyone, im bob7, i have a p38 dse range rover 1997 with the bmw m51 engine fitted in it, my question is, is there any difference in the manufacturing proccess in the camshaft between the three cars that run this engine as they all produce very different state of performance, is the camshaft interchangeable in all three car manufacturers, can i put an omega camshaft in my p38 as a straight swap ? thanks bob7.
• Used VW - Option to extend manufacturers warranty? 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi All, I am buying a 6 month old Passat 2L Diesel (140PS) from a VW franchise. Manufacturers warranty runs out in Aug 2016. I have enquired about extending the VW warranty and have been told something like £490 for one year and £890 for 2 years. I do about 15,000 miles a year. Any thoughts on what questions I should be asking and in the absence of a crystal ball whether its worth it?
• Nissan Terrano II - central locking 2 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I manually opened them and that was fine. On one occasion i got out of the car to put the trailer on (engine still running) and when i tried to get back in the doors were locked with key in. I used the spare key to open, and i have to carry it around with me yet to i find out what the problem is. Any ideas?
• Toyota Avensis diesel 2.2 '08 model - oil maintenance required 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Its not done a great deal of mileage since it was changed. Do i need to change it or do i take it for a run to get the oil hot and burn off some crud from it. Suuggestions please These are the views of Robin the Technician - I fix, therefore i am
• Ford Focus - I broke a pipe, but don't know what it is 10 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I was changing the rubber corner part of the intercooler pipe on my 2001 focus tdi and I snapped a thin plastic pipe that runs from the metal bit of the intercooler pipe at the back of the engine up to what looks like some sort of sensor hanging directly below the windscreen at the back of the engine.    I don't know what the pipe is called so am struggling to search for a replacement.
• Small car on a tight budget 16 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I've got  a family car so this car would hardly be used by the whole family. My main requirements are reliability and cheap to run! I'm looking at Mitsubishi Colt. What do you think, is it a good choice? What else would you recommend?
• peugeot 206 1.4hdi - clutch not engaging when engine is warm 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  have an issue with my 206...when the engine has been run for a few minutes with the gearbox left out of gear...select a gear fwd/rev... the clutch does not engage straight away..the car moves very slowly/even stalls ..same as trying to move off in 4th gear...but leave it a minute will move without issue..also if left in gear when the engine is turned off will move without issue..
• Auto for £1000 and under with room for dogs. 30 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I only have a small budget to get the girlfriend a new car. She currently has a Pajero 2.8 SWB but we can't afford to run it as the MPG is awful. I need an automatic for around £800 that has space for her to chuck the 3 dogs in the back. So far I have been looking online at Ford Focus Estate 1.6, Honda CRV, Vitara.
• toyota verso 2.2 auto - gearbox oil change 10 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I am changing the oil on my Verso at 6500 miles prior a run down to Spain. The first service will be done in October. Is it prudent to change the Auto box fluid as well. I used to change my last Verso (Petrol) engine oil every 5-6ooo miles and the auto box oil every 30000 miles, and both were like new after 10 years.
• Vauxhall Corsa - See Video Horrible rattle on startup 5 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  youtu.be/_PiP8HxSUzE That link should take you to it. Note my comedy run too and from the car to turn the camera on/off!  
• Diesel or Petrol? 31 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I drive for work around 50 miles per night, stopping and starting but not long enough for the engine to get really cold. I then drive around 20 miles during the day, school run etc. In September I will be starting Uni, 11 miles each way on the motorway. I've been looking at Diesels for the fuel economy but now I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing. Do I need a Diesel or Petrol?
• £3000 to spend on a car in Birmingham - Help 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  So I now i am after an  hatchback / Small Estate Disel Car  and have around £2500 - £3500 to spend . I need the car for work   so need somthing reliable (and  cheap to run)  as i buy and sell from auction houses around the country Any help would be much appreciated s