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• VW Golf GT TDi Sport 2008 - VW Golf GT TDi ECU Fault 5 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  They told me it was a camshaft sensor fault, and in order to get to the camshaft sensor, they would have to remove the timing belt. They advised me that the timing belt should be changed, as the car is 4 years old and they don't reccommend re-using a timing belt. I called a VW garage to check that this was the correct advice and they agreed that the timing belt should also be changed. The starting fault remained and i decided to get VW to do the diagnostic (at a further cost of £70).
• Peugeot 307 1.6 Rapier 52 plate - Fault on Indicator switches located on Steering co 29 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I am told by a Dealer it will cost about £350 to replace the switch and do not want to spend that much on what is now an old car. I am told there are garages etc that can repair the existing unit  so does anyone know of such a place preferably in the Midlands area. Regards  Wellman
• Skoda Fabia 1.2 70 HP engine - Electrical fault 27 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Has anybody experienced a similar scenario? Any idea about the cause? (I suspect the PCB in the car is a ault.    
• Renault Clio - Repeated ball joint failure 26 May 2012 (Forum)
  Car is a Renault Clio 1.5 diesel, 10 years old, about 200k miles, standard sort of McPherson strut suspension.
• High mileage Honda Jazz's? 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  I am having to sell my beloved citroen xsara1.8 auto because it's 14 years old and replacing the rad will be £300+ and mechanic said it might unsettle other stuff. I'm trying to be good and go for something more fuel efficient, so test drove a c3 1.6 sensodrive and hated the engine noise and suspension.
• Honda Civic Type R - Failing CAT? 20 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hope somebody else can help with this before I take car and credit card to Honda.   Mark.
• Vauxhall Corsa B 1995 - 1.2 petrol - Blowing brake light bulbs 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  I should add that the replacement bulb had been stored in my garage for many years. Is it possible that 'old' bulbs just aren't very good??? 
• VW Touran TDi (168 bhp version) - VW Turbo Diesel fault 4 May 2011 (Forum)
  Vehicle has only done 45,000 miles and is justover 4 years old. About a year ago, it started playing up; the warning light (the one looking like a coil) would flash, the warning chime sounded and the car went into (I suppose) limp home mode. This happened from time to time and was temporarily solved by pulling over, turning the engine off and restatrting which seemed to reset whatever was wrong.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Air-con repair not covered by warranty? 18 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can anybody help? Recently my two and a half year old Vectra's air-con packed up. It is completely standard 07 plate SRI cdti 150 with @ 32,000 miles. I 'phoned the local Vauxhall garage & booked the car in to be looked at under warranty. They told me that the compressor condenser needed replacing, and that the part and labour would be covered under the original 3 year warranty.
• Volvo V70 D5 - Fuel metering problem 24 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  So far I have been through about 4 of these units & did manage to get one replaced under warantee because it was less than 12 months old although it took over 3 months for Bosch to agree that the item was faulty. Has anyone else had this problem & is there a way of fixing it without having to replace the unit all the time?
• Rav 4 - Considering an SUV type 22 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Current car Corolla D4D 2003 with 70k. Some cold start problems in this extreme weather, but generally satisfied, but aware that 7 years onwards things can start niggling. I allways have fancied a RAV 4 , or more recently Jeep patriot with new Merc engine.
• Skoda Fabia - SOLD FINANCED VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM 6 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  SOLD MY NEARLY 3 YEAR OLD CAR BACK TO SKODA DERLERSHIP - WE AGREED A PRICE SIGNED DOCUMENTS V5 SENT OFF, THEY CONFIRMED THEY WILL PAY THE REST BACK TO SKODS FINANCE, GET A CALL 2 WEEKS LATER SAYING DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF WEAR AND TEAR TO THE VEHICLE AND THE WORK THAT NEEDS DOING THEY NOW DON'T WANT THE VEHICLE.
• Mercedes Paint problems 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I thought that quality cars were galvanised dipped hence I was considering having a report written on the bodywork finish by a specialist company. Could anyone please advise, from their own experience whether this is the best way forward and if so perhaps recommend a reputable company, preferably in the North West so I may pursue the matter further with Mercedes.
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 GLS auto - sport button no longer working 27 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  For some reason the indicator is not showing up on the dash no more and the sport drive seems totally inactive, ive looked for blown fuses but they are all fine. even my local mechanic didn't know and there seems to be no other posts here of this freak problem, any help would great. P.S it has never been thrashed about even though the cars 11 years old next month it only has 79,000 on the clock. thanks
• NMR indicates may be discrepancy 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I'm not the paranoid type who runs away from any deal at the first sign of potential problem. We are taking about two 8 year old cars here after all. Thanks David
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - What to get Mini Cooper s or Golf 16 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hey, Im currently at Uni and i'm 20, and got a years no claims, im looking to buy a new car as my old one died! I've narrowed the search down to either: A Mini Cooper S (2002-2005) or a Golf GT FSI(bit newer 04-05) Now need advice on which to get, my thoughts are as follows The Mini is quicker, and has been said to be lot of fun to drive and I like the look of the S.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 2.0 TDI - over excitable engine fan 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  My 2.0 TDI Golf Mk V is coming up to 4.5 years old, and 73k. Recently, the engine fan has started kicking in on a regular basis, far more regularly than it used to, and at times when you wouldnt expect, such as when the engine is cold after being sat for a couple of days (amoungst others).
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.9 do i need new Turbo Charger? 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  i have just been to a Seat garage locally and have paid to have My 1.9 GT TDI 130 put on the computer read out as i was experiencing my car going into limp mode at 3k+ rpm. I was told previously that it could be a MAFF filter or maybe a vacuum hose or too high input to air flow meter. They have just told my I need a new Turbo charger....is it a case of same old story..rob the guy..?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 over revving on braking etc 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Pulled over and left it for a minute and it seems to have sorted itself out, but wonder what is causing it and if it is likely to happen again. The clutch is slipping and now due a new cam belt (done 89,000 miles and 10 years old) but as I know nothing about cars, don't know if any of this is significant. Would welcome any suggestions. Thanks.
• Kwik-Fit Aircon recharge £45 - any one used it? 24 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  The A/C didn't seem to be as cold as it should be. It's working but seems to have gradually got less cold. The car is 6 years old and it's never had a recharge. I read somewhere that A/C systems "lose 10% of the refrigerant each year" - surely that's only if there is a leak? I see Kwik-Fit are doing a recharge (inc lubricant) for £45 inc VAT which seems to be the cheapest around my area.