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• Toyota Rav 4 2003 - Heated rear window not working 28 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  First time I’ve had to use the HRW to find it doesn’t work. Checked the fuse which is ok but there is a relay in the system and a cable leading from the main body to the rear door which gets a lot of pulling. The cable is contained within a rubber tube. Is there any common design faults on this car which may help me to isolate the fault please ?
• Any - the ugly stick 9 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Noticed how well received the latest Suzuki Swift has been among a few of us here, not exactly enthralled by its looks, someone mentioned the Renault Laguna and how facelifts can sometimes be to a model's detriment. Taken to extremes these facelifts can lead to the ending of what where up to then well loved long lived cars, the one that springs immediately to mind is Granada morphing into Scorpio, looks only a mother could love. Any others where the facelift did the model no favours?
• Ford Fiesta 2014 1.2 Petrol - P0303 Code 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi,  Had a mis-fire on cylinder 3 a while ago, changed the spark plugs and HT leads, went for a while then EML came on. Fault Code above same fault. I have ordered a new ignition coil pack as next cheapest solution. If this doesn't work, is there anything else I can try before I take it further with a garage?
• FILMING OPPORTUNITY WITH ITV TONIGHT FOR DRIVERS 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  We are looking for people who are looking to buy a new car but are not sure what to go for. This is an opportunity to film with a leading current affairs programme and get advice from our team of experts. If you’re interested, please email  tonight@itv.com  with your car buying dilemma.
• Any - Wife pillars and blind spots 6 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I realise it is an individual judgement however I am interested in collective wisdom.  I have read in too many car reviews that wide pillars lead to worrying blindspots. Is there any data on collisions caused by blind spots ? I am also interested in hearing of any anecdotal evidence on blind spots. Are any manufacturers /models which are particularly bad ?
• Willys Jeep MB 1943 - Optimum fuel for 1943 Willys Jeep 18 May 2016 (Forum)
  Last October the engine was re-built and fitted with new pistons, new valve seats, and new valve guides. Is it better to use normal unleaded with Lucas lead replacement additive, super unleaded with the additive, super unleaded by itself, or what? I seem to be getting a lot of contradictory advice from friends!
• Ford Mondeo - How can 8 injectors on mondeo fail to inject at th 6 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Anybody had the same problme before? Please reply even if you think it maybe stupit, usealy leads to a result. Wat are the electrical arangement on power to the nijectors.  
• Mercedes C 200 Classic (w202) V registration - Battery 19 May 2015 (Forum)
  Car would not start earlier , plenty of warning lights on the dash and i could hear the battery in the rear boot making some drained noises. I can see the usual leads plus 2 smaller connections so i am hesitant to remove it for recharging or replacing . until i understand the implications . Anyone got any suggestions as it cant move in its present state , Many thanks , Brian.
• Ford Mondeo MK2 - Hot Starting Problem 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The vehicle has an intermittent hot start problem and when it occurs it will not start until the car has cooled down for approx 30 mins. Spark plugs are Ford OEM and been changed recently, HT leads are in good condition and battery tests show it fine and healthy. Engine is the 1.8 Petrol Zetec-e    Not sure what to look for next?
• Any - Red diesel usage - who monitors it? 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Even if it is the police's job to do this, is it actually worth their while to do it, given that it would probably lead to a lengthy investigation?
• price of scrap 30 May 2013 (Forum)
  As the title says, Ive just had a very nice itinerant person in and he offered me £2 for every scrap battery i had,i told him i would settle for a plate or a balloon only,but what a sign of the times being offered money for them,it looks like as everyone now knows the true value of old cataclysmic converters the new word is lead £200 a tonne now scrap batteries but how many batteries would make that tonne? anyone.
• MINI Convertible 2010 - clutch/flywheel 4 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I contacted you before but failed to make clear that the car is less than 3 years old and owned from new. I would be grateful to know what sort of driving style could lead to catastriphic clutch failure after only 11300 miles. The pattern of driving is no different from previous cars with similar annual low mileage. I always thought that low mileage was a selling point for used cars Minimugged 
• 1998 2.0 petrol Rav 4 - Rough running 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  It's fine when accelerating - no lack of power and ticks over very steady too. I've changed the coil packs and leads and plugs, as well as the fuel filter but with no difference. Toyota main dealer couldn't find anything on the diagnostic check - any ideas? Could it be the injectors? It's only done 94k miles. Thanks.
• Vauxhall Astra H Estate 53 Plate - Steel Wheel Flaw 12 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Anybody had a problem with small flaw in the body of a steel wheel leading to deflation. I have had 2 in a year. Original GM wheels with a Dunlop stamp in the rim. Both occured after a tyre change. An existing manufacturer defect triggered by the tyre change process was the diagnosis.
• ford fiesta 2006 - air conditioning problem 26 May 2012 (Forum)
  hi i've got a problem with my air conditioning . the air coming out is not very cold , so i thought it might need a top up , however on feeling the pipes leading from the unit one was warm and one was lovely and cold. the fan in the car is going and with the engine going there is a click , a dip in revs and a short whirr then a click and dip in revs and whirr every 3-4 secs , any ideas?
• VW Sharan 1.9TDi 1999/2000 - battery drain 19 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Even with everything switched off there seems to be a small current drain. I know this because when I disconnect and reconnect the positive battery lead to the battery terminal there is a small spark.  Everything is switched off, including courtesy lights. A couple of weeks ago the ECU was replaced (with a second-hand one) by a VW garage.
• 1999 Galaxy V6 (aaa)engine code - misfire 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    It has a random cylinder misfire on all cylinders, no codes or management light, no water loss or h/gasket issues, has had new c/pack leads and plugs , misfire still there, went away for 3 miles once then returned, runs like a dog, Any help greatly appreciated.   Thanks
• mercedes c200 classic - cigar lighters - adaptors 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  can you buy a lead/adaptor that will connect one cars cigar lighter to another? I ask because I have a Blackspur battery charger/booster that connects via clamps, but also has a cigar lighter socket. If I could connect the booster via the 2 cigar lighter sockets I could trickle charge, without having to stand outside to keep the boot open (where the battery is on my model.)
• Vauxhall Vectra B - misfiring v6 vectra 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  i've got a '97 2.5 v6 vectra with a constant misfire.i noticed it wasn't producing a spark on piston 3.so i replaced all HT leads,spark plugs and the coil pack in a bid to fix the problem.but it still remains the same with no spark on piston 3!.i have noticed the misfire seems to get worse when the car gets to normal running temperture.any advise or suggestions would be apprecitated.
• Peugeot 305 estate - Wipers jammed after several months inactivity. 23 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  The wipers are parked a little way up from normal and will not respond to any switch command, apart from a faint initial 'kick'. Battery has just been replaced for new, and wipers have always worked previously. Any leads? I do not have my owner's manual with me to refer and do not even know where to begin, eg. where are the fuses?