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• I have a 1999 vauxhall omega 2.0 automatic. - Wrong tyre size 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I took it in to have the brake pads replaced. while I was there I metioned that I have not got a spare tyre and I could do with a second hand one just in caes of a puncture. He sold me one with a good tread and good walls on it When I got home I noticed that the tyre size was 205/60 R15 instead of 195/65 R15 will this be OK to use or should I take it back Thanks for any help :-)
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.6l Central locking problem 22 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I can hear the mechanism working when I press the key card but no joy. The central locking button by the hand brake does'nt unlock it either. Could it be a case of a WD40 injection or should I go to my Bank manager for a loan to get a Renault garage to sort it out?? Any help is greatly appreciated.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 1999. Vibrating steering wheel & noise from wheels 11 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Just recently i have noticed that when driving at high speeds there is excessive noise from the front left wheel and passengers have said it vibrates? Also when i brake from high speeds the steering wheel begins to shudder. I think this is do with wheel alignment and possibly wheel bearing problems. Can anyone shed any light? thanks
• Why do we have indicators on cars now!! 13 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i drive for Royal Mail, have noticed in last 6months or so that at least 70% of  all drivers (from HGV to cars) do not bother to indicat, does not matter if they are changing lanes on motorway, driving round or leaving a roundabout etc, my fav is when im driving along a main road in a town and the car in front puts its brakes on stops then turns right into a side street!! If you are a driver who does not use your indicators is it cause you are thick or bone lazy!!
• seat ibiza 2005 reg. - Stiff steering 14 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  it seems to be fine doing light steering - but when i slow down into 2nd for example to right a 90 degree turn - the steering becomes increadibly tight - almost like i have my foot firm on the brake. is this simply to do with the power steering fluid levels which i could do myself or is it likely to be something deeper rooted?   Thanks  
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - throttle valve adaptation spring test fail 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, My 2003 3I8ISE car went into limp mode showing EML DSC, BRAKE lights. When I restarted the car It would not to idle ok, it revs itself. I used an OBDII reader and got the following: P1634 :Throttle Valve Adaptation; Spring Test Failed what's involved Am scared of being ripped off.
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 01 1.3 car pulling to the right 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone help me with this problem? My car is pulling to the right, only on acceleration. Braking and at constant speed it is fine. I took it the the garage and they said the front bushes need replacing. The car is still pulling to the right after these were replaced. Today, the back right suspesion snaped when i was driving it.
• Pictorial quiz, rust, grease and not bothered.... 12 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  . ;-) Cars two and three have had the same subframe treatment - how long before car three looks like car two? (apart from the brake lines) http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rusty2.jpg Regards (tyres degreased)
• Average speed cameras. good or bad? 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  i have noticed a lot of motorway roadworks now have the temporary speed limits. i prefer these to the single fixed point camera as they seem to slow down the traffic for a greater distance and you don't get the person stamping on their brakes because they have seen a 'gatso'. what i want to ask is are they a legal limit? i'm repeatedly overtaken by people doing atleast 10 mph more than my callibrated spedo shows. do you know anyone who has got a ticket from an average speed camera?
• Mazda 626 (2000 - 2002) - 00 2.0 How does my handbrake work??? 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I can see the usual cable pulls a short lever in an arc. Does this then operate a cam onto a reversed hydraulic piston which pushes the brake fluid trapped by a valve and forces the slave piston out? Or is there a physical metal link between the two? It has the wind-in piston return if that is relevant.
• B/Hol quiz - `Virtual motoring tour` 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  A descriptive motoring tour then. Anyone who names it outright steps on a snake and goes to grease Rattles brake pipes. As that would ruin the `virtual motoring tour` http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sglass.jpg Pic up for a week or so.. regards
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 02 1.2 Changing light bulbs and plugs 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  Mines a MK2 Golf .... much simpler :-)) Any gotchas to be aware of when changing main head light bulb, small light bulbs, parking light bulbs, brake light bulbs ? How do I change the plugs ? How od I access the plugs ? I cannot see how the plastic engine cover is removed ? Thanks Peter
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 2.0 poor fuel economy 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Please anyone any ideas why my mondy is doing so bad on fuel,I used to get just over 300 mls out of a tank while pottering about but a lately its been more like 220ish. i`ve checked brakes not binding/replaced lamda sensor/cleaned the idle speed control valve.changed all the filters air/fuel/oil and changed the oil and plugs but i`m stumped now any ideas would be greatfull ...
• Handbrakes 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I'm having a discussion at the moment, I'll be honest it's one of my pet hates people sat for long periods, say in standing traffic on a motorway with brake lights on. The general concensus seems to be, it's ok why worry about it? I have on occasions thought, after say 10 mins, of this to tap on the window and say 'You do know the handbrake is free?'
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8d constant squealing noise and poor starting 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 52 reg 1.8 Focus TDCI 100, had number of problems including new brakes new turbo etc in last few months, however recently the engine makes a constant squealing noise. This lasts the entire journey no matter of length and is very noticeable. I don't know whether it is tied in but it very poor starting in the morning the engine turns over for a period of time before kicking in.
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.25 Rear Wheel Noise 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, my Fiesta has recently started making a creaking type noise that seems to be coming from the rear wheels when braking. The noise only happens when stopping from low speeds (eg pulling up on the drive) or when stationary. When the handbrake is applied no noise is made. A couple of weeks previous I changed the front disks and pads.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1998 2.0 abs unit 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Please help! My car ford mondeo won't pass the MOT, because the ABS anti braking light doesn't work. According to the mechanics, the cables were cut (I bought this car in May of this year), they said they tried reconnecting the cables, and then changing the light bulb, but it still doesn't work.
• Stopping at Giveways 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  We now have a culture whereby drivers are actually in such a hurry that they do not stop at giveways unless they really have to by braking at the last minute. Why? Do they always anticipate there is no traffic in the road they are turning into? This is so bad that I now have to anticipate a car always nudging out when I pass a junction.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 needs new clutch cylinder 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have just been told the cause of a severe brake fluid leak is the clutch master cylinder. I have been quoted £100 labour plus parts and possibly a new clutch to repair. However the MOT is also due soon, my machanic reckons we should take it for the MOT and see what happens.
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - 97 1.4 clutch wear in general 27 May 2008 (Forum)
  pedal travel (bite) or is it just luck taking into factors like how many miles the car has done , would 70k be about normal for a medium car ? i once saw a car program that suggested putting the car in 4th or 5th gear with the hand brake on and dropping the clutch with a bit of welly and if the engine died the clutch was ok.... sounds a bit drastic when the potential seller is watching you?.. thanks