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• Company van taxation. 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me how the taxation costs compare with a company car, I will have private use and free fuel, as I do at present. How is the BIK worked out, is it based on emissions/purchase cost as with the cars or something else. I ask as if I have to have a van I might as well have a decent sized Transit style thing, rather than a rather poxy Vauxhall Combo type thing that some of the engineers have.
• Vegetable Oil instead of Diesel 11 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I am aware of the possible starting difficulties due to the viscosity in lower temperatures and I was wondering if anyone has tried it with this type of engine. I am intending running the car until warm and then disconnecting the fuel lines. I will then connect a supply and return to the pump with the ends placed in a 3/4 full 2 litre bottle of vegetable oil. This method found in various websites.I am not intending using the car on the road while experimenting so the paying of the 26p per litre duty will not be required.
• My car is more economical than your car 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Maybe if so many motorist didn't kid themselves about the wonders of their motor we might get really fuel efficient cars at last.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 2002 2.0 110 hdi lack of power 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  and they all seem fine. and today when the misses went to drive it, it went into limp home mode but the engine light didnt come on which was strange, she turned it on and off 3 or 4 times and away it went again. we had it in about 2weeks ago to have the fuel addative reset and the bloke said there were some codes in it which were 1435, 1442, 1446 which wouldn clear. any help would be v much apperciated.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.2 loses power and heater plug warning light 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Had the car servced at Ford main dealer and their answer was a) I had the wrong light and had mistaken the cold temp light for the heater warning light b) After a short test drive they said there was no problem that they could see They advised that the fuel filter had been replaced during the service and if there was a problem that should resolve it. Am going back to them on Monday as the problem is back . Any ideas cos Im no mechanic
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Plastic brake pipes - safe? 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My dads car (same car) had the brake pipes done last year and they are metal all neatly put round the fuel tank, on my car they seem to come from under the sill. Is this dodgy workmanship? I am going to have a good look under the car on saturday when my machanic puts it on the ramp but until then?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - Glow plug and tyre pressure check question 21 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Also how do i know what tre pressure to inflate the tyres to ? - There is no handbook with the car and its not on the inside of the fuel filler cap which is the normal place. They are on 175 14" Michelins. Thanks in advance Moved over to Technical
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 02 2.0 Reluctant to start 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  There are no warning lights. Performance is fine once it's going. It went into the garage yesterday and had the fuel filter changed (they said it cured the problem but clearly not), and short of dragging it to a dealer to see if any codes are logged I'm not sure what the problem is. Has anyone seen this issue before?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 93 1.0 auto gearbox problem. 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  i put up a post a while ago about my car stallin so got a new fuel cap because it was somethin to do with the air flow in the tank. problem now solved but now another one has popped up.when im waiting at lights or even if i put the car in to drive and push the pedal to go nothing happens , the car doesnt move so i have to put it into neutral then back into reverse/drive until the car will move again. this happens quite alot . does anyone know y this happens and is it cheap to fix as i cant fork out alot on repairing the car.
• Forecourt petrol pump prematurely cutting out 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Yesterday I filled up at a fuel station that I only visit occasionally. Right from the start the pump kept cutting out prematurely no matter how gently I pressed the trigger or how much I withdrew the nozzle. The attendant said it was due partly to the speed of their pumps, but was due mainly to a combination of my car model and my technique.
• Castrol Edge HTHS Viscosity, mPa?s @ 150ºC ??? 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The most common test here is ASTM D 4683, which simulates the conditions found in an engine's crankshaft and connecting rod bearings, as well as other narrow regions. This measurement has important implications for such factors as engine fuel economy, valvetrain wear and bearing protection." Source http://tinyurl.com/5zxtwz
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.0 Lighting of mirror adjust controls and UK s 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The trip computer shows MPG, which I know is traditional in the UK, but isn't that helpful. I would love to be able to see miles per litre...I know how much a litre of fuel costs. I also think if there was a way of adjusting these settings I might be able to turn of the daytime lights mentioned elsewhere.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2005 TDCi How many keys should there be? 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone confirm that? And where do I stand? Should I be compensated for my expenses ( time off work, CC, fuel)?
• Mitsubishi Shogun (1999 - 2007) - I've taken the plunge... 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  The interior is tidy (although the radio has been removed without care), and the bodywork only has a small dent in the wing. The leather seats are without damage. Its just the immobiliser and the fuel-pump that make it a non-starter. Oh, and its got no history with the vehicle (apart from a phone call to the supplying dealer confirming the only times they saw it was at 80K for a service and MOT).
• MB London black cab. 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  It also has rear-wheel steering that lets it meet the capital's strict 25ft turning circle rule and is able to carry two wheelchairs compared to its rival's one. Mercedes claims it will also be more fuel efficient. ..... is expected to match the TX4's price tag of £34,000. London TV had significant coverage. Photo at http://tinyurl.com/6dqgcp Will it catch on?
• Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - 1989, 2.5 Turbo Diesel, Starting problems 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hiya, My old Land Rover's not starting! I have plenty of battery and fuel, but when I turn the key I get a single click and then nothing. It doesn't even try and turn over. A couple of days ago when I was starting it up in the morning it gave a high pitched whirr without turning over, but when I tried again it started normally.
• Subaru Forester II (2002 - ) - PX insult 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  We popped into our local Toyota dealer, my misses wanted to have a look at a Yaris auto as shes really keen to go for something smaller what with fuel costs rising at a now silly rate. Anyway, we got pushed through what appeared to be a set process that the sales staff religiously stick to and finally got to the px figure on our Forester, an 04 2.0 X AWP auto with 35k - Subaru dealer local to me said its worth £6k maybe a little more, retail for £8k.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - V reg 1.8TDi - Will it run on Bio-Diesel? 20 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, I would like to know your thoughts on this product, i read it in an article in the Sunday post some of you's might also have seen it. It is called a Fuel-pod and it makes Bio-Diesel by using eathier new or used veg oil and purifying it and adding methonal. i would consider purchasing it but have heard a lot of people on here saying not to put Bio-Diesel in your car.
• HJ doubting diesel 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  In HJ's Saturday Telegraph column today he comments to a reader that he is getting so many reports of failed DMFs/clutches, injection pumps, injectors, turbos, intercoolers and EGR valves on diesels that he wonders whether overall running costs may be cheaper for petrol engined cars. Now I don't agree with HJ on everything he writes but it was EGR valve problems (and mis-fueling concerns) that put me off a diesel C Max last year. We have heard various stories on here about the problems mentioned by HJ and there are backroomers who wouldn't buy anything other than diesel because they favour the driving experience.
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - 99 1.2 16v loss of power. 13 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help me please ??? My car is over revving, loosing power , using lots of fuel ( i have replaced the plugs) , very jerky, cuts out & hard to restart ( generally 20-30 mins)this can happen after a long or short run . ie rev at 3000 on its own but when i accelerate the revs drop , no power then cuts out.