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• Nearly new car running very badly 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  I've posted elsewhere in the past, but the topic always seems to move on to 'don't put up with it' support and away from the actual problem, and while I'm grateful, believe me if there is any way I can get this sorted, I will! If I had cast-iron, 'always there' problems I'd be fine, but its s**'s law that the car always works when in the garage! Many thanks for your time.
• Discovering the joys of diesel 14 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Deciding to go from one end of the spectrum to the other (and the car I had before the 528 was a Jap import 220bhp Prelude Type-S) - I traded the 528 in against a '99 Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel, well, I say traded in, it was a straight swap. The 106 was up at £3795, included in the swap was a full service (which I got a new power steering pump out of) and 6 months warranty (music to my ears).
• A dilemma 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  She is absolutely revving the nuts of the thing, probably driving forward in 3rd or 5th gear. She starts to reverse into the space behind me. I say to my wife, quick, let?s get out of here before she hits us - but I can't go forward because of the car parked in front of me. And the old dear is getting closer and closer behind! I hop out of the car to see if I can prevent her getting any closer....but too late.
• Doing it yourself!! 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Whatever the case, I can say in all honesty that I would never, ever have got to the root cause of the VW?s loss of power. Not with a diagnostic machine, not with a crystal ball and not with the help of Merlin. Would you?
• Times report - speed cameras leading to higher ac 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  In January the Metropolitan Police switched more than 300 traffic officers to tackling street crime. Edmund King, the RAC Foundation?s executive director, said: ?Speed cameras will not catch drivers who tailgate, overtake dangerously, talk on mobile phones and many other potentially fatal actions. In many areas the number of police on duty keeping the roads safe is almost zero.?
• 16 important OIL questions answered! 8 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  So an engine filled with 10W/40 will be running on a viscosity of 14 at 100C, but with a sump temperature of 90C its seeing a viscosity of 18, so as far as the engine is concerned it?s running on SAE 50. Likewise, at 110C, it?s down to 11 Centistokes so it ?thinks? it?s on a SAE 30! (Which is preferable.) The lesson is, do not use power and fuel-wasting thick oils in cool climates.
• Suzuki Swift - Gear selection problems. Oil light on 20 Aug 2025 (Forum)
     He had the sense to check the oil level and this was to just under the max level on the dipstick. Following a weekend of partying in Kent he raced back to S Wales and left the car with me   I have today dropped the car off with our trusted local tech who is going to have a look at it tomorrow. Driving it to the garage the engine was nice and smooth ( very good news).
• Jap imports 8 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    The other question I had was to do with paperwork, I can't do VIN/registration checks to see their full history, so I am concerned that if one has been in a crash however minor or severe will this appear on my log book as a CAT S/N?   Also once the IVA test has been completed does this note onto the new UK logbook that the car is now an import?   Do these cars loose much value as they are imported?
• Hmmmm 26 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I’ve seen a 66 plate 30kw Mk I Nissan Leaf for sale locally(ish) for £8,200 - before I kick him with my size 9’s. Say I get it for £8,000 tops (I’d be aiming for £7,700) that works out at around £150 a month for a bank loan. Now, currently I spend around £160 a month on fuel for old Terrance the Toyota plus £250 a year to tax him and he’s getting old and probably will need some money spending over the next 4/5yrs.
• Skoda Fabia Mk III Estate - Screenwashers Not Working 21 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  One or two other bits of the handbook are poorly translated, maybe this is another example. The fuse is a tiny little 7.5amp job and nothing in my kit(s) matches however there was a 10amp in the Berlingo's spare bulb etc kit of the same profile. Pushed that in and all is good. It will do as a temporary measure and Mrs B will pop into Halfords for a 7.5 amp one later - we cannot both be out as a delivery is expected.
• Ford Galaxy - Ford Powershift Class Action in the UK? 10 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Led me to finding lots of complaints and issues about this gearbox and finding out about the successful class actions in USA, Australia and Canada. Ford wanted to replace my gearbox for big £'s but I have found someone, who more or less makes a living off fixing powershifts, who will repair it for a lot less than Ford wants... (he also told me he thinks there are two design faults in the gearbox... so he thinks my gearbox will break again, in time...
• Citroen Relay 2013 - Breaks and Front Suspension arm pin repair cost 6 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  This is 2013 Citroen Relay L3H2 Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) bonnet wont open
• Dacia Logan MCV - Need new tyres for a boring car? 1 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    Something decent it the wet, dry (don't get much snow here), something that's fuel efficient and will not wear out fast. So far I've been looking at Bridgestone T500's. Which works out at £54 per tyre fitted, my only concern is I've read of reviews of these wearing out fast?  Any decent cheap recommendations please? 
• Ford Transit - Inspection for V778 for old van before scrapping? 2 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  If so, do they keep my £80 I pay for the V788 too? I'm sorry if my issue is a bit complicated :-s but any advice would be most welcome :-)  Thanks in advice.  John
• Skoda Fabia 1,2 1964 - Windows opening themselves and clicking central lo 16 Jan 2021 (Forum)
    I disconnected the battery and took the car to Skoda the next morning - the windows kept shut for this. Skoda did a test, found no fault, but changed the door switch on the o/s, just in case. The switch was only £27.00, so I don't think it was a module? On the way home the central locking started to click about ten times again  in succession,whilst driving, but the windows did not open.
• Ford Fiesta - 1999 fiesta not idling properly and Misfiring too 14 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Hi I’m in need Of some help/advice please!! I have a T-Reg 1999 mk4 ford fiesta Zetec-S 1.25 16v At the moment my car is not idling very well and it also has a misfiring problem???? I have changed all the spark plugs and I have also put a new set of ignition leads(HT leads)on too!! Although this unfortunately has not made any change to the performance of my vehicle with regards to the idling situation nor has it had any effect to the misfiring situation either????
• car under £1000 / £1500 Thought I would give you a 17 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Got this as my shortlist is no particular order Hatches/Saloons Mazda3 1.6 Peugeot 206  Mercedes C CLASS Vauxhall Astra  Renault Clio Vauxhall Tigra Lexus IS 200 Sports BMW Z3 MX-5 Small 4x4's Toyota RAV4 Suzuki Jimny   Please not too many hilarious digs...although I do understand I'm going to get a lot of negatives Thanks
• ANY (run on a shoestring) - Best tyres on the back, but.... 6 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Thats a better tyre, but its a mismatch, and I might not get it through even a Taiwan inspection like that. The Bridgestone tread is probably 3-4 mm. I have three "ditchfinder" SONAR 165/70 R13's with about 6-7 mm tread which, if I can revive my lost tyre mounting skills, should fit my rims. I'm fairly sure the Bridgestones qualify as my "best" tyres in the dry season, so should  go on the back, but this may not be true in the wet season.
• Volkswagen Passat Estate - '04 VW Passat Highline 1.9 TDi Auto Buying advice 26 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  He's looking for £500, it's just passed the MOT so I'll hopefully get at least 12 months out of it and I'm just looking for something to get me to work when the weather is s*** as riding can be a chore this time of year when it's p***ing down and blowing a gale. So any advice you can give for things to look out for would be really appreciated. 
• SUV or MPV - Cheap car/van, SUV or MPV 17 May 2019 (Forum)
  And if so what of each category?? A mate advised me on old Honda HRV 3 door, or Nissan X-trail for SUV. And Ford Galaxy or S-Max for MPV. Any others I should look at? What’s reliable etc? My budget is small at £2k - £3k Many thanks Matt