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• Ford Kuga - Noise Issue 13 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The local Ford dealership has been unable to identify the cause, possibly because their test drive was too short.  Has anyone else experienced this problem, or can suggest a cause and solution? 
• 2005 vecta sri 2.2 direct - vectra 2005 sri 2.2 direct hard starting 12 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  my car will start and idle at about 5000 rpm but as soon as i touch the accelerator it will go up to about 10000 rpm then cut out it will do this about 4 times then it will rev reluctantley ,when driving it will seem to shudder no lights on dash and cut out and seem to miss when driving ???? is it fuel starvation or coil maybe ??
• Volvo S40 - Volvo diesel- sound and vibration 9 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  In 2,3 and 4 at medium speeds it feels like engine is not performing well (like its stalling). When driving at 60+ the car is great drive and nothing wrong. What can cause a car to act so badly at low speeds?
• Volkswagen Golf IV tdi - temp gauge 25 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've just bought a Mk4 Golf gt tdi 130 and even though it drives well the temp gauge hardly moves from the minimum position even after 30 mins driving. Sometimes it seems to be rising and then goes back down again. Is it just a sensor or is the coolant just not getting hot enough.
• Any - Supermarket parking 6 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Just had a discussion/debate with a retired couple. My view is its better to reverse into a supermarket parking space. However, they like to drive in forwards so they can leave the trolley in the roadway and load shopping bags. I'd rather reverse, carry shopping bags from trolley to boot of car and then easily drive out forwards. This couple vehemently disagreed, yet the wife conceded that when reversing out she'd hit another car!!!
• Any - Dangerous driver using 2 phones 19 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2018800/Driver-steered-knees-talking-mobile-sending-text-SECOND-phone.html   The guy quite clearly doesn't give a stuff about laws. I'd have fined him £5000, sentenced him for 2 years and banned him for driving for 5 years. Also, made him re-take his test and go on a course to find out the risks of using a mobile phone, or 2, while driving.
• Citroen C4 - wrong fuel 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I accidently put 6 litres of unleaded in the tank than filled it up with 50 litres of diesel.  I drove 55 miles motorway home.  The car seems to drive fine - however, do you think it's safe to continue to drive or should I have the tank drained tomorrow?  If so, should we take over 50% out or do you think it should be completely drained?  Would adding lubricant make a difference?
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - Thrust bearing - Picasso 21 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Morning all I'm pretty sure the thrust bearing has gone on my car. It drives and changes gear ok but when the clutch is pressed to change gear it squeals and there is a smell of burning. What I want to know is how long can I drive it like this? I am getting a new car in a few weeks and do no want to spend money on the Picasso only to get rid of it in a few weeks!
• audi a6 avant 2.5tdi 2003 v6 - access to drive belts 10 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  hello all. I'd really appreacite advice please, before I set about it with a big hammer..   The powers steering belt has bust..only dchanged...
• Audi a4 2008(not new shape) 1,9 Tdi SE - White smoke 23 May 2011 (Forum)
  Took a 2008 Audi A4 1.9 Tdi for a test drive. No smoke apparent at start up but about 2 mins into the drive when we stopped at a set of lights we noticed a lot of white/grey smoke coming from exhaust. As we contined the test drivev(approx 30 mins) there was no further smoke.
• 1997 audi a4 avant - brake warning light 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  i have a red brake warning light which comes on every time i drive my car after i drive a very short distance it beebs 3 time then the red light flashes contiuously until i turn the car off, there are new pads an disc in this car!! and there ar NO WEAR SENSORS ON THIS MODEL!!
• BMW 1 Series Convertible - Crack type noises 1 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any advice about loud crack type noises that seem to come from the dashboard or windscreen struts of the convertible we have just bought? It is a BMW series 1 car and the noises are quite disconcerting when driving over a bump or going round doundabouts? It is mainly in the first 10 miles of driving a journey and the car is only about 10 months old. Any advice would be appreciated.
• Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett 11 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Overheated for the first time last night. Engine still driving,it has genuine 80,000 miles been told head gaskett gone? Car drives fine and has normal oil consumption but heavy petrol consumption and  loses water from filler tank for radiator no leaks from hoses or radiator?
• Nissan Micra - nissan micra 1.0 l regd auto not revving 25 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  i have  a 1.0 litre auto l regd nissan micra that lost accelaration when i was driving the started to do a kangaroo hopping motion the rac towed me to a garage who told me the cat could be blocked so had a whole new exhaust  but it is still doing it will drive fine when cold but when warm does exactly the same thing again
• Do you use the phone while driving? If so ..... 24 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  ... can you explain what mindset you adopt while doing so please? Its just that I am interested in how you can so blatantly break the law in full view...
• Nissan Micra K11 - whine when driving 8 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  i have got a nissan micra k11. it has manual transmission, a 1L engine and 47k on the clock on a 51 reg. here is a description of the issue: i...
• Citroen C5 1.8 LX petrol - citroen c5 petrol and anti polution warning 24 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, whilst driving down the motorway yesterday the little orange engine warning light lit up. The car seems to be fine with no odd driving faults or issues. The hand book states its an antipolution fault and i should contact citroen ASAP, is this realy the case?
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  Which tyres would give a softer ride on my Volvo V70? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Volvo V70 on Pirelli 6000 tyres (original spec). Can you recommend a tyre that would provide a softer ride?
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  Why is my Triumph Herald breaking rotor arms? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why is the engine killing my Triumph Herald's rotor arm? I'm now on my third in a matter of months.
• Am I banned from the outside lane of a motorway? 15 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I saw this comment on a forum earlier "Yeah, everyone who drives a car probably trusts their own ability more than that of a coach driver." Someone also told me that because I drive coaches, that I am banned from the outside lane IN MY OWN CAR and restricted to the same speed as the coach because I would not be competent at typical third lane motorway speeds in my own car.