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• TuningBox for Diesels 21 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  The car also feels much more tractable at low revs. There is no increase in engine noise or exhaust emissions. It is a little early to guage fuel consumption, but early impressions point towards a slight increase, but that is due to my new-found eagerness with my right foot! So I now have a two litre diesel car with nigh-on 130BHP and 330Nm of torque (It's the +60Nm torque that gives the car the performance boost) I just need better brakes now..........
• Discovery 5 - Land Rover engine replacement 20 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Does this mean the engine has been replaced with a new one as I was told? There are other items mainly gaskets (turbocharge), pipes fuel-injection, O- Rings and water pump. I have asked for clarification but had no response as yet. Can any with more knowledge than me confirm this was in-fact a new engine? Thanks
• Mazda 3 - Young Driver's First Speeding Ticket 6 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  How can I handle a speeding ticket I received as a young driver for going 76mph in a 55mph zone, which was later reduced to 65mph on the citation? I made a mistake, fueled by a tiring day at work and being frustrated by a car preventing me from passing. I complied and pulled over immediately when I saw the flashing lights, and I remained respectful and cooperative with the officer.
• 2010 Audi TT TDI - 2010 Audi TT starts, then dies after 1 second, 6 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  I've disconnected the battery for 10 min, no difference! I've used my spare key, no difference, exactly the same thing happens! It has fuel! I last used it 3 days ago! Theres a 1 inch gap by drivers window, no response from switch! The boot spoiler is raised, it never usually does that unless i am driving, at speed!
• Volvo XC90 - Xc90 d5 rough start and weird gurgling sound 25 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  https://jmp.sh/s/0YoLtl5IQO2jNmj6xpXe Would love your thoughts as to whether this is normal. Or what it could be. New fuel filter fitted. Apparently injectors were tested with leak off test. I'm not convinced. Cheers
• SsangYong Korando - Belgium and bit of germany Road trip tomorrow 18 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  So, all is booked, Nice gastropub in the Ardennes south of Dinant, 3 nights, then over to Aachen 1 night, then 3 nights in a lovely B&B 10 miles outsude bruges on the way back so that Blodwen can have her worming pills. Have noted mileage today, on filling up, 5661, so will note fuel added en route and calculate on return. Theoretically DFDS Dover-Dunkirk at 08.00 tomorrow morning, planning to arrive in good time, the Coffee  just outside the port, then Dunkirk Lille mons-Dinant as relaxed as possible.
• vauxhall vivaro desel van 2011 - speedo and rev counter non working 26 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all  I have a vivaro van put fuel in it yesterday all good but started and drove off then noticed no panel lights came up when starting engine also speedo and reve counter not working ? checked out some infor sites and they suggest fuses which I ahve checked and all ok also some connector to dash have took binacle out and has 2 multi pin connectors on it. have taken both of these off and on a couple of times but still nothing.
• Peugeot 107 - Strange one 27 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  He changed the coil pack and plugs last year so I've sort of rulled them out and have suggested possibly a blocked fuel filter? Difficult to diagnosis a fault when I'm so far away but anyone ( Doc) got any thoughts? Just to be clear the cars running as normal now.  
• Honest John car filter 24 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  If you were able to filter through the database much like say autotrader with filters such as make / model / body/ fuel type / MPG / seats /transmission etc etc then it could spit out a selection of cars that suit your needs.   I hope the people behind the Honest John get to see this.   If it's already out there please let me know
• SEAT Ibiza - Returning a car to dealership - legal rights 14 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, Recently I bought a Seat Ibiza (2009) for my first car, in the first 10 days of driving, a fuel injector has gone. I’ve decided to completely return and refund the car which was bought from a family run garage. At first they said there is a 25p charge for every mile I have put on, and then it went up to 45p and now they’re trying 75p.
• Is 55 stil the optimum speed..? 31 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I’m sure some of you remember that driving at a constant 55mph was considered optimum efficiency, is this still the case with modern, fuel injected engines ( I’m talking about petrol cars) , or is there some new more efficient speed, or with computers in cars does this no longer apply, I also remember looking at the tailpipe after a longish run to see if it was a creamy brown colour indicating that the engine was running effectively, as I owned several BL cars, I couldn’t do this as they all seemed to burn a bit of oil, the only one I remember seeing this on was an alfasud I once had, other than that, I can’t remember another car I had that did it...
• Used MX5 vs CRZ vs Sirrocco for under £5k 3 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  I checked the insurance on all the above cars and its fine where we live for all of us as I will be the main driver anyway and I'm mature ( haha ) I like the look of the 1.8 mark 3 mx5 but I've heard it can rust badly, the CRZ in a hybrid so I guess appropriate in this day and age and apparently very reliable, and finally the 1.4TSi scirocco which looks good and fuel efficent Ideas ? thanks a lot  
• Car which ia small and powerful for around £5000 16 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I was wondering what the forum would choose to buy for approximately £5000 that is powerful and fast the lights when required. The car sits in a garage for most of the year and is not used on a regular basis so a fuel guzzler and high road tax aren't an issue. Somewhat reliable would be a bonus Prefer an Auto as the gear shifts are faster but fine with a manual Short list so far -Mazda 3 MPS -Seat Leon FR-but apparently the DSG tends to go "limp" sometimes for a second while starting off.
• Bangernomics/retro bargain! 17 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ab421nh&radius=1500&make=MAZDA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=price-asc&fuel-type=Petrol&transmission=Automatic&page=1 BTW, there is an extensive list of advisories, but still, at that price, if you have a garage and welding equipment.......!
• BMW 3 Series / Mercedes etc - Some "bargain" pre reg cars on autotrader 18 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Quite a few BIG discounts on pre reg 19 cars - all with modest mileage <500miles BMW 320i, saloon msport autos+ xdrive £27K ish, some lesser 320s around £23K BMW 340i saloon msport 3 litre autos £27K to £30K Quite a lot of MBs in similar price range I take it these are cars which are old models & it is a clearout - £16K off list of a 340 - assuming you have the cash spare to buy &can afford to fuel the car - "Ford Focus money"  
• Ford Fiesta V - 12V Car Relays 20amp 5 Pins F57B-146192-AA 13 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I have four of type   F57B-146192-AA  multi purpose 20amp 5 pin relays in my central car fusebox..          I am suspecting one maybe defective ( the fuel pump relay) I have two questions please,     if anyone can advise me 1. can anyone tell me a simple way to test a relay ?  ( I have a basic voltmeter/contiunity tester) 2.
• Corsa D 1.3 ecoflex - Engine issue 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  It turns into a more rough noise and when going up the revs there’s like a squeal noise, when this is happening it’s drinks the fuel.. once I turn the engine off the cooling fans will come on for around 5 minutes then power down, took it to a mechanic and he said it was the temperature control sensor and replaced it. That helped for maybe about a week but the noise returned.
• Skoda Octavia Estate - Buying a 1.6 TDI CR Skoda Octavia. Dpf problems? 29 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Also what is the cost were it needing to be replaced? Does anyone know what this engine is like on fuel consumption? It seems pretty good looking at the HJ real mpg.... Thanks  
• Vauxhall Astra J - astra issues 15 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    Had water pump fail in Jan and took head gasket with it.  Both replaced.  Collected from garage, filled up with fuel, car refused to start and when it finally did the EML light illuminated and the car was hesitant under load.  The garage have had it back and so far have replaced the crankshaft and cam shaft sensor, the vtv and pullies, car was till the same so they replaced a sensor in the gearbox and since then they car now refuses to start, it turns over.
• Honda CR-V - Whether to buy an older diesel SUV 9 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  The issue I have is not knowing whether, with the new diesel MOT regs etc, I would just be wasting £5k as I would need to keep the car for 2-3 years. I think getting a petrol SUV would be too expensive on fuel for not only the trip but my daily commute of 40 miles. What do people think? Thanks