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• Audi A8 (1994 - 2003) - 01 2.8ltr petrol (APR) will not start 15 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Dear All Anyone had an Audi that would not start when the engine is mildly warm ? My A8 always starts from cold and from hot, but sometimes will not re start if it's only been running for a few miles and it's really trying my patience. Had to abandon it today and let it go cold, thereafter started easily. Is there an ECU upgrade or fix or maybe something like a dodgy sensor that I should replace.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1.9 TD, 1996 window has come off its rail. 15 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My driver electric window has come off the rail, its okay for the bottom but the one that runs vertically up has come out and my window goes sideways so I can't use it. but on closer inspection the window has a glass flap sticking out on the side with a hole in, and i felt inside the door frame and can feel a roller. but I'm unable to fix this problem and dont know what to do.
• Bought a car with no docs & "classic" ins advice 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  He's in Durham, I'm in London . The car has had to be off road on a mate's drive , but I now need to run it . How can I get insurance & tax without the V5 ? All I have is one tiny sliver off his old V5 Finally, any tips on specialists on insuring ' classic ' ( pre 2001 ) Mini Coopers , and what is their annual VED ( 1275 cc ) ?
• Plug-in cars could actually increase air pollution 29 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  That's because a plug-in's lower tailpipe emissions may be offset by smokestack emissions from the utility generating plants supplying electricity to recharge the big batteries that allow plug-ins to run up to 40 miles without kicking on their gasoline engines. Plug-ins, called PHEVs, are partly powered, in effect, by the fuel used to generate the electricity. The rest of the USATODAY news item: http://tinyurl.com/yss7cr Another example of not looking at the whole package?
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2002, 1.3 Duratec misfire 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Just had a call from little brother, their shared family runabout is misfiring. 80k on the clock He has changed plugs and leads also in desperation has replaced the coilpack. Still doing it at idle and when driving, although at times it runs OK. Pulling plug leads off, it "seems" worse with one pair than the other (hence the coilpack). I've suggested that he goes round all connectors he can find and pulls them apart and shove them back together with a wiggle.
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - iCDTi one off hesitancy 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  The other day, while in DIY hell, I had to do several short (2 mile) runs from cold. On the 3rd of 4, the car didn't feel like it was pulling properly. Then, on a roundabout just before the end of the journey, it didn't pull at all off the roundabout. 2k rpm in 2nd and pretty much nothing.
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 2002 Installing a CD changer 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have an Alpine CHM S620 CD changer from a previous vehicle that I'm trying to fit in our 2002 Honda Jazz. All should be ok in fixing the changer to the boot floor and I have the connecting cable to run to the front of the car under the carpets & plastic trim etc. The problem is when I get to the radio cassette head unit and I need an interface between that and the CD cable. The radio cassette has an Aux button on and will accept a CD changer, but is there any way I can find out the type of head unit apart from removing it?
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.5 diesel intermittent non start. 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I saw mentioned that it only costs £15 and takes about 30 mins to correct. Could someone please let me know what to do? The car runs fine once started and never cuts out. Thanks Pete
• What Tyres for a Ford Focus? 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I know there are many backroomers that run Focus' (though anyone feel free to give your opinions). I was just wondering what tyres you guys use, only I need some new one's and, though I've found the Goodyear NCT5 Eagle's (195/60/R15) to last well and handle well, I was wondering whether there are any that are comparable in these respects but also quieter?
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - To Change Or............. 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Now, do I get rid of my 10 year old but very reliable Honda Aerodeck and take the plunge or do I just stick to what I have got? Anyone who has run one of these over 120k I would welcome comments from.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - (98-04)1.7 dti power loss/misfire 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  i have a 1.7dti van. the car runs fine when pottering around but when i accelerate harder such as to overtake or pull away from a junction when the revs build up it judders and seems to lose pulling power, when i ease off it seems to recover, sometimes when accelerating hard and i change gear and step on the accelerator again it does this, any ideas please?
• Do the Gov, MPG figures `massage` petrol MPG 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Just how many stop starts from cold ( and I mean a temperature and usage that would have a petrol running constant enrichment) over what mileage is done to get the figures. Because I`m suggesting that the `urban` figure is not the definitive test for multi cold stop start work and it has generated a myth that only high mileage saves money with a diesel.
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Part exchange price? 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  What would I be looking at, roughly, for part exchange for this Corsa for a 51 plate Fiesta (2,995). Vauxhall Corsa, 2001, 3 door, 1.0L, 66k, s/h. Car runs well but there is some damage, nothing major i.e: alloys scuffed, rear plastic wheel arch missing, back of drivers wing mirror broken off. Inside is scraches on the steering wheel (one of her sold called mates done that wife a knife), scuffs on the corner of bumpers.
• which car for my colleague? 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  just had the following email from a colleague, he's narrowed his search to this list of 4 cars: Goal ? to last 3-4 years ? cheap to run ? little repair bills ? will not be looked after apart from yearly service and MOT HONDA Civic Aerodeck 1.6i VTEC SE Petrol, 2000 X Reg, 64,812 miles FSH £2,995 TOYOTA Avensis 1.8 VVTi GS Petrol, 2002 02 Reg , 58,703 miles FSH £3,495 VAUXHALL Astra 1.6i Club Petrol, 2002 02 Reg , 75,000 miles £2,995 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 LS Petrol, 2000 X Reg 55413 Miles £2495 which should he go for?
• Designing `common sense` road features 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Drivers no doubt well versed in its intricate rights of passage seemed to have no problems despite seeming a little jug like on detecting my slow, careful courteous (Yorkshire) attempt to fit in with them. Yes, I was like a beetle blocking an ant run and there was much fuss and gesticulating of mandibles. Point is, Why should Local Authorities be allowed to install fancy road systems that are only understood by the local populace due to their sheer exposure to it and no doubt much study of it in the local paper?
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.25 - engine cut outs 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Recently, this happened again - in the same circumstances. On both occasions, it has been in the early morning first run. I have also noticed what appears to be a black splodge in the coolant. I don't think its oil (that floats?!). The coolant level does not see to have gone down, maybe by a fraction of a millimetre in the 3 months i have had the car.
• Car laid up for 12 months - advice 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  will be SORNed and kept on Mum's drive for 12 months while the young lady travels to various far-flung parts of the globe. My initial thoughts about the best procedure for this are that it should be started and run to full temperature every fortnight or so and, as the driveway is spacious, it should be driven back and forth as much as space will allow. The handbrake should not be applied and the tyres should be marked so that the wheels are not always in the same position when at rest.
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 92 1.4 RN starting problem 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Battery turns over engine OK but for about 10 attempts nothing seems to happen - no indication of firing & smell of petrol from exhaust. Then it starts, but will stall if throttle is touched. After a couple of minutes it runs fine. Have taken it to garage but of course it always fires up immediately. As a diesel driver for many years I have forgotten how these petrol things work!! Any suggestions as to what it might be ?
• Mitsubishi Grandis MPV (2004 - ) - 2005 2.4 auto - How to upgrade the brakes 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Car - Mitsubishi Grandis 2.4 Auto 2005, running on Warrior Alloy wheels - another question. Love the car in many ways, but have never been happy about the brakes, they just don't feel powerful enough for the size and weight of car. At times especially in wet I feel they could not be depended on if needed in an emergency.
• recommend me a diesel estate 18 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I am thinking of replacing my 110 chipped to 143 V reg passat sport estate. Its done 165k and runs very well but I fancy a change. The handling of the Passats has always been a touch vague for me After a diesel with minimum of 150bhp sporty looks and drive. Have a budget of £8k not inc any trade in.