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• Toyota Prius / Auris HSD / Any Other - Longevity of Hybrid batteries / powetrains 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  The Totota Prius has now been on sale for 17 years. Has anyone owned an older Prius / other hybrid and run into Hybrid batteries / powetrain isssues as yet? Any known cases that you can share or even anecdotal evidence? Any cars wherein the hybrid battery needed to be replaced? And what were the actual costs incurred?
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Auto 2.2 Petrol vs 1.9 Diesel 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  It's interesting that the diesel is so prevelant in the marketplace, but petrols seem somewhat rare. Any advice to help us make up our mind? We typically only use the care for school runs etc. Thanks again :) Jono
• Ford Focus 2009. 1.6 - Air Mass Flow Sensor 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Fuel rail pressure is 1000-1200kpa and every thing else seens o be in order except Air mass flow sensor wich shows about 144g/s wich i think, but am not shure, that it's extremly high for an engine that doesen't run.  The car has no codes stored. Please help!
• Chrysler Voyager 2007 2.8 CRD AUTOMATIC - Diesel Engine Cuting out when Power is applied 30 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All,            My daughter bought a chrysler voyager about three weeks ago but over the easter break has been consious that as soon as she requires power and puts her foot down the engine cuts out. It restarts ok and runs ok she says under light throttle. I know nothing about diesel engines, so can anyone give me any advice as to the possible problem (s) and what to look at.. Thanks.     
• Mercedes E220 Diesel Auto (2002) - Loss of power 14 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Lost power 2002 E220 ELegance estate   My car has been performing beautifully , as i was accelerating earlier i heard a slight buzzing or wheezing noise , fairly faint and only upon accelerating . I was close to home but when i got to within 10 yards, NOTHING! , Engine running OK,but unable to drive forward or reverse, clearly something has gone. its pushed into a bay and is fine . I have breakdown insurance but like to fathom out a few ideas/suggestions from anyone before proceeding, thanks, Brian.
• Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 1.1 8v new clutch fitted but no gears 4 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help, I bought the 206 needing a new clutch, then I fitting the new clutch kit all 3 pieces, I saw that the thrust bearing was shattered, so I was happy to continue with the job. Now when the engine is off I can get it in all the gears but with the engine running I can only get it in 5th. In 5th the clutch work as it should. The car was parked up for about 5 yrs before hand. Any help would be great. Thanks
• SEAT Leon - Seat leon 1.6tdi fan stays on 27 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Hi my new model 1.6tdi leon radiator fan stays on for up to 10 min even after a short run on a cold morning. if i turn the engine on and off the fan goes off. Anybody else have this problem/behaviour It started just this last 2 weeks and is getting more frequent, the outside temperature if anything is getting cooler.
• 2013 Ford Fiesta Titanium 1.0 T - Seat Belt warning 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  There is a black block at the offside front of the seat cushion which the pre tensioner cable terminates in, along with another smaller cable. This runs from the buckle area, under the seat to this block. It looks like a relay. Could this be the culprit? Or is it more to do with the buckle housing? Thanks in anticipation for any replies.
• Ford Ka - Ka sport overheating issue 23 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  hi, i have a 2006 ka sport after the car has been running for 5 minutes, the expansion bottle boils over yet the rad and lower hose are still cold the heater only blows hot air even when its turned off have replaced the thermostat, heater control valve and head gasket and now looking at the water pump i have heard that there is a dodgy batch of heater control valves, is this the case?
• Hard cold starting, Yamaha Scooter.125cc 7 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I had to have the bike started with leads by the RAC where it started first time. Also, in the colder weather, it seems to stall when started and can only be kept running if I opening the throttle. When started, it re-starts first time. I hope some can help me; Many thanks in advance.
• focus mk1 1800 petrol zetec - timing belt and waterpump change 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have asked for a few quotes and they seem to think they dont need to take the timing belt off ( I had it changed 8/10 k ago about 18 months ago ) to change the pump but everywhere else I look tells me the pump runs off the timing belt? Is this correct? They have quoted £148 to change the waterpump inclusive, that sounds fair. Just want to check before I commit.   Cheers.
• FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI - LIMP HOME MODE 19 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi My Car is running a bit sluggish but not too bad except when i go onto the motorway and after a few miles when i try to accelerate the car goes into limp home mode with the cogand exclamation mark warning light on , on looking around the engine i found a carbon like soot under the air fliter box and around the back of the engine , i have since changed the oil and all the filers also tryed a injector cleaner but still no change what should i try next .
• 2008 Fiat 500 Sport (petrol) - Fiat 500 clutch problem 2 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  When cold, clutch actuation and gear selection is fine, but after approx 60 mins running there is a pronounced ‘screech’ whenever the clutch pedal is depressed, and the ‘bite point’ is lost, making gear-changing difficult.   There is no loss of fluid from the clutch actuating system.
• Mercedes Benz E350 Petrol 2007 - Engine Warning light 4 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I am really happy with the car however in recent weeks the engine warning light has come on even though the car is running very smoothly. The car has only done 23000 gentle miles with very few short journeys.It is serviced annually by a first rate non franchise garage who tell me that the fault code indicates a 'camshaft phasing sensor' problem.
• Citroen c5 diesel 1.9 tdi 2003 - engine problem 28 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hiya I own a Citroen c5 1.9 tdi 2003 model I have just had to water pump and cam belt fitted it started fine I drove it a couple of miles then the engine started to sound like it was only running on 3 cylinders lost all power the blow heater suddenly stopped working and now its struggling to turn over and won't start at all the mechanic that fitted it is at he's wit's end and hasn't got a clue what it could be please can anyone help .
• Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE DSG - Plug Leads fault 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My 2011 Yeti  EPC warning light came on, engine running roughly and went into emergency programme which allows travel at 30mph only. Skoda dealer checked and found a failure of plug lead 3.  Quote for fitting new leads,  £300 for Skoda parts, £200 for alternative manufacturer, supplied by Skoda Garage.
• VW Polo 1991 - Carb Problems... 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  So, car runs fine, drives well, sudden cutting out of engine... Restarts no problem... Taken to garage and problem was 'resolved'... Turns out to a "temporary" fix... Silicon and heat are not good bed fellows!
• Vauxhall Astra F - Vauxhall Astra pedal / paper clip diagnostics 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all I'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars but I have an idea about how things work. That being said my engine light remains on, on the dashboard and I know that without running a diagnostics on it I can't tell what's wrong. I've heard there is a method of getting the fault code yourself if this is true can some one please explain or refer me to a place where I can learn how to do this?
• 207 HDi - non start 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  There was a very usefull ideas you friends gave me .I had used them .I nstead of replacing the Bsi, had first swop both ECU together with bsi and keys.But that didnt solve problem but isolated the problem I then physically  inspect the comple wiring harnness-notice that engine wiring harness that runs under the battery was corroded by battery acid. Icut and repair that portion and test again -car started . Thanks for your assistance Kind regards Chedrack    
• Any - Suggestions on high mileage reliable car to buy. 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Am after suggestions on high mileage cars which are cheap to run i.e. parts and labour cost. At the moment am driving a toyota corolla verso which has been quiet reliable, only problem is on the two occasions i have had some issues the parts and labour cost we quiet expensive.Prior to the verso i had an astra which i would say had medium reliability but at least the parts and labour cost were manageable.So i finally come to the conclusion that be it highly reliable car or not there will be problems,hence my question.Any suggestions?