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• Fiat Punto not starting 22 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Over the last month it has decided not to start at all on numerous occasions.There is a good spark and if petrol is squirted into the carb it will fire up.Fuel pump is working ok.Once running it is ok.Been to main dealer with it 4 times but this was a total waste of time.Any ideas please.Tom.
• C class Merc with big miles 12 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking about getting a Mercedes C-class estate found a 98 c200 manual for £4500 trouble is it has done 190K miles. Does anyone have experience of running up big miles with one or should I find one with less mileage on it. I understand that it has FSH Thanks
• Vectra missfire at mid revs 5 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Me again, I have a problem with my 2.0 LS vectra 1997. The car seems to run fine except occasionally at around 3200 rpm it hesitates whilst accelerating. Could actually be misfiring, does it for about 2 seconds then seems to punch through and roars away. Anyone ever had this before?
• 306 Dturbo exhaust + Dump Valve 12 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hey Just had a full Mongoose decat system fitted to my 306 - it's making a loud whistle when the boost is running, is this just the sound of the turbo cuz of the silencers being removed or is there a problem??? Also can I fit a dump valve to this??? would sound good with the whistling exhaust. Cheers
• Windscreen coating 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  Recently went on a trip to the motorshow in a mates Impreza WRX on a rainy day. He had coated his 'screen with something that enabled the water to almost run off without needing to wipe the 'screen. Great invention but does anyone know more about it - how long it lasts, how much it costs etc and where I can buy it from? Cheers!
• 2001 Fiesta 1.25 belt (alternator) 12 May 2003 (Forum)
  The rubber belt which runs on the drivers side (exterior) of the engine block causes engine vibration, especially at idle and high speed, as it turns since there is a wobble on the roller/pulley at the top of the engine. Any ideas from the forum as to the cause or possible remedy?
• After fit remote cent locking 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Super car but no remote CL (nor incidentally is there a Haynes for this model - v annoying, but probably best in the long run for my quality of life) Any info gratefully accepted.
• Fiat Punto SX 20 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  My car's running fine and then on occasions loses revs and begins to kangaroo and the fuel injection system malfunction light comes on. Sometimes flooring the accelerator makes it stop, sometimes I have to switch the engine off for a few minutes, but it only ever happens once in a journey and often days pass before it happens again - any suggestions?
• How long have we got? (oil) 31 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I seem to remember a few years ago it was popular for various doom and gloom merchants to predict that oil would run out in 20, 30, 40 years or so. What's the current estimate? I heard one chap on the radio the other day saying that there was 'plenty of oil around'. Is there?
• escort deisel relay problem 18 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Here's the story so far Car starts but runs ropey (if it were petrol you would think it was misfiring) a relay keeps striking. Car has trouble starting, no relay sound. Glow plugs changed, car starts again but the relay is continually striking, (can.t ascertain which one) Any ideas out here?
• Chugging Golf 17 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Hi there, I am having problems with my Mk 3 Golf (M plate 95) When I start it in the morning, it starts first time but is really chuggy, then after a while it runs OK. I though it was just in the cold weather but it seems to do it all the time now. It only does it in the morning though??!!? Can anyone help??
• Bought a 309 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Oh and its a bit... hesitant at lower revs, seems to chug a little if I try to accelerate hard. Otherwise its great, in very good condition. Could the dodgy running at low revs be dirty injectors?
• LPG Conversions 7 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of having my car "done" (Ford Escort). I've heard of the valve seat recession problem with Zetec engines, but, what about poorer running, over-heating etc. etc. Any views, opinions graetly appreciated, John
• low mileage engine-protection 3 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Hi My daughter is at uni and her two year old Seat Arosa spends much of its time parked outside, We do run it for her on some short trips. How can we prevent the engine from wearing due to limited use..any type of oil etc. thanks alan
• Pressure washers 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just read the thread on road salt and again I an thinking of investing in a pressure washer. Hhowever an ex-colleague - who previously used to run his own under the arches type garage - swears that they are not good for your car, strip too much wax, paint and sealant off and blast water where it shouldn't go. What does the team think?
• Fuel Catalysts 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  We are running an unconverted Volvo244GLT 2.3ltr.on Lead replacement petrol.We have been advised that the " Broquet Fuel Catalyst" could possibly resolve the problem of using LRP and improve performance /consumption.Does anyone have any experience of this catalyst and would it be worth installing/ using the "in Tank"version..as we are only doing 3000miles per annum??
• Vauxhall warm starting ...... 14 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone have any idea why my '98 V6 Omega is a pain to start on occasion when hot. Not every time by any means, but for example stopping for petrol on a long run can cause it. It will always start in the end, but not first time every time which it does when cold. In anticipation .......... Robert
• Classic Car Restoration Courses 14 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Welding,Chassis repair,body repair, sheet metal fabrication, spray painting etc. I`ve just discovered a site : www.restoredclassic.xrs.net with list of courses run by your local college . (Some of the full time courses ( 2/3 days per week) are FREE )
• Morris Traveller 5 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I have the opportunity to buy a 1968 Morris Traveller for £250. Although it is running it has no MOT and needs some welding underneath. The body panels and woodwork appear sound and there is not a lot of rust evident though the chromework is poor. What potential problems should I be looking for and what sort of budget would I require to restore it to a good overall condition?
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  What's the best automatic car for a new driver? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her automatic test. With a budget of up to £8k what car is safest, cheapest to run/insure and most reliable?