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• Kawasaki ZX12R - Wrong generator? 8 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Due to a mishap and without comprehensive insurance I have rebuilt my Kawasaki ZX12R Model A1. It's now running beautifully BUT the battery is not charging.  It holds a charge and will jump start.  A lot of the parts I bought were 2nd hand, but I could not get a generator for this model so fitted a generator, alternator and alternator cover form a later model - Model B.
• Ford Focus 1.8TDi - diesel coughs on starting 29 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I don't know where to go from here. I'd appreciate any ideas especially as the main agent failed. Once started it runs perfectly and fuel consumption is the same as ever  
• Cheap runabout £2000 advice 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a 2nd hand cheap runabout within the next couple of months, max price of £2000.  I'll mostly be using it at the weekends to get out of the city, or for a quick run down to the supermarket.  I've previously owned a Ford Puma, a Fiat Punto and a Ford Sierra, and I'm really not fussed by the looks of the car, as long as it's reliable and not a shed and will last me for a few years without costing an arm and a leg.
• VW Golf - Petrol or Diesel - significant difference? 25 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Given that I'll be probably doing between 7 and 9k miles per year (not a huge amount), is it worth my while doing this or just getting a used petrol car considering: Initial outlay Running cost Road tax Advice on this or a better course of action,welcomed.   Cheers
• Renault Grand Scenic - Renault Grand Scenic - TDC sensor 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  My other half is having starting problems with her 2005 Renault Grand Scenic - sometimes takes 2-3 minutes to start, but once it's started it runs ok. I've been told that the problem could be the TDC sensor & it's worth taking it out & cleaning it.....problem is, I can't find it.! Does anyone know where the TDC sensor is on this vehicle & what it looks like?
• 1998 Mondeo 1.8 - Coil pack or something else? 3 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Before I head down to the scrappy for a replacement, is there anything else I should be investigating? At the moment removing lead on 1 or 2 once running makes no difference. It will stall if I remove 3 or 4. Any help much appreciated.
• FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI 53 - COLD AIR FROM HEATER & ENGINE TEMPERATURE INCREASE 28 Nov 2011 (Forum)
   Despite this the temp gauge did return to middle of "normal" range. Got home and turned engine off but fan carried on running for at least 5 minutes.   Help please!  Any idea what it could be?  ...and more to the point how much (ball park figure) it could cost to repair at local Ford Dealer.   Thanks
• London cabbies - how much do they earn? 5 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  It seemed even short journeys equated to £5 fares & I started to think what the net profit was likely to be in a year. I realise they have running costs (servicing, repairs, mot, licences, fuel, tax, insurance etc) but wondered what % overheads were as a % of total costs? Anyone have any idea of typical London cab earnings/outgoings? MM
• Volvo C70 - Winter car covers 23 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 2010 Volvo C70 which has been treated with GardX. I do not garage this car and do not run it during the worst of the winter weather, (i.e snow) as I also have a Suzuki Jimny. During the worst of the winter weather should I consider protecting the Volvo with a car cover as can be purchased on popular auction sites?
• other - buying a runaround 11 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I would like isofix anchors, a five door hatch if possible, though i would consider three, low insurance and tax, and cheap to run. I have in mind a Honda Civic circa 2002 on account of its good reliability record, but there may be other cars that you would recommend. if so I would be grateful for your thoughts.
• Audi A4 - buying used audi 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  This will be the first vag car i will have owned and would like to know any potential down falls. bit concerned about running costs as well, so if any body has this engine id like to hear your thoughts. Thank you in advance for your time
• Peugeot 406 Coupe - new methods of cleaning diesel particulate filter? 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Does the clear out last longer than the method usually used by main dealers? I want to keep my diesel car running, but dread the expense of clear outs or replacement of particulate filters!   Any informed comments much appreciated. Thanks
• Audi A3 1.9tdi - Temp gauge 22 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all. I just picked up a cheap X reg Audi A3 1.9tdi for a run around. When I start it up - even from cold - within a minute the warning symbol and beep from the dash come on saying I should check the coolant levels and the temp gauge shoots across to 120 degrees.
• Ford Galaxy 02 TDi Ghia - Oil Pressure Warning Light 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My mechanic has changed the Oil Pump,Oil,Oil Switch and checked the Strainer and return hose.All seem fine. He has now told me the oil is only spitting at the dipstick instead of running up it. I have spent an absolute fortune on it so far. Does this mean my engine is about to seize up,or could there be a blockage elsewhere?
• EU Directive on Traffic in UK 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  This gives enough time to have steering amended on present vehicles. New ones will already come left hand drive. All signs, markings will be moved two weeks running up to change over. Bl***y EU!!!!!! Traffic Regulation passed 2011- 1/16/18/9/12-6/15/15/12DOH 
• BMW 3 Series E46 - My car won't start 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi John  My car started to be hard to start a couple of weeks ago. When it was running it was fine no missing or lose of power. Then this weekend it would'nt start at all. There is no smoke comming out the exhaust but there is fuel getting up past the the filter. To start with I thought is was heater plugs but because there is no smoke I now think its my pump but I thought there should be no real warning with it like being hard to start, I thought it should either go or not have u any advise for me.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.2 engine management light flashing 11 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  hi i have a p reg corsa 1200cc engine that wont start. on turning the ignition on the engine management light starts to flash. the engine will turn over but not start. i have been told this is the imobalizer but there in no imobalizer on this, its pre imobalizer and there is no wiring for the sensor on the ignition. i can spray starter fluid in the carb and the engine will run momentarily so i no its not the ignition side of things. i have checked the fuel pump thats fine any ideas ? thanks alan
• vauxhall astra 1.8 automatic estate 2007 reg - petrol consumtion 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  As a long time occasional lurker and as I cannot find the answer elsewhere at the moment I would like to answer the following question.   My wife runs the above vauxhall estate and her consumption varies between 24 and 34 mpg. The consumption  from vauxhalls web site suggests that she should be getting be between 28-48mpg,    She used to have an old 1.6 astra auto which returned between 27-49.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - car intermittantly missing 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi guys ive got a 2000 astra mk4 1.6 16v and 50% of the time it drives spot on smooth and quick. the other 50% of the time its will miss when you accelerate, feels same sort of symptoms like when you are running out of petrol and it starts juddering, then it will kick in again and be fine, recently changed oil and plugs so i can rule them out, any ideas would be greatly appreciated as i feel like throwing mi trolley jack through the windscreen at the moment lol....... cheers
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 04 1.9 diesel misfire when wet or raining 20 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi friend having problem with his audi a4 diesel. generally in getting into car after it has been raining or driving whilst it is raining the car makes all the noises of missfiring, spluttering, black smoke and loss of power. once it stops raining or left over night and is dry the next day it runs fine, power returns no sputtering and no smoke. had it in the local garage who can't find anything wrong. any ideas. thanks in advance