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• Ford Focus 1.6 Fuel Consumption 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  It's got Leather heated seats and Air con etc: But even if it's driven gently with all of the electric gooodies switched off, it's still quite thirsty! Does anyone have similar experiences with this engine? Cheers - Jon S
• Vauxhall Corsa B - mot headlights 9 Jul 2010 (Forum)
   again get booked as last year at nationwide 27.50 online . feel quite confident car is ok. .last year youn may remember a thread i had , took the 3 family cars hereand the all failed on headlight adjustment.  yep , pick up the car , its passed but we had to adjust the head light  n/s . that £40.41p sir  what again . you adjusted them last time! POTHOLES  came the surly reply  i wish i had replied  a*** HOLES
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  How can I repair my Vauxhall's in-car entertainment system? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When radio or CDs are playing in my 2005 Vauxhall's CDR the sound will be cut off and the word 'Message' will appear on the display. How can I stop this...
• Halfords stainless steel hose clips 26 May 2010 (Forum)
  I noticed they were selling SS hose clips the other day. Narrower and seemingly of thinner metal though, than the galvanized type. It`s a while since I saw actual Jubilee brand clips - it might have been in the tool shop in Meadowhall shopping centre. Will need one in a few years for the bottom hose on the Panda.... (think I will go for a Jubilee brand) Are you always looking at parts like this?
• HDD recorder 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Seems to generally affect the whole of the recording, but has happened mid-way through some. Automatic software updates is enabled and re-tuning has no effect! Model is DMR EX75EB-S Any suggestions as to the problem?
• 6'6" son size 13 boots 27 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  He fits very well into a VW Fox (he can put his knees together under the steering wheel) but the Fox seem overpriced s/h. So can anyone suggest any other low insurance group cars to try him in please? John (p.s. he is not the biggest in his class in 6 th form!)
• Car choices with boot space in? 18 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  We never use the 2 back seat so even with them permanently folded we need more space! We're looking at larger estates and 4x4's. With a budget of around £15k we are struggling to find the best option. Top of the list so far is the Pathfinder, a fully specced Aventura, 56/07 plate, manual, diesel. This is based on size and reasonable running costs and not too big a list of common faults.
• I dont see anyone using snowchains anymore 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Are they still legal if they are are they any good.Tonight on my way home was exciting lots of bmw,s stuck on small uphill gradients sliding all over the place getting nowhere most of the front wheel drive cars not doing too bad .But i never saw any cars with snow chains on the tyres I used to see them years ago but not anymore .During this patch of global warming when we are covered in snow and ice is it worth getting some chains for the car what do you all think Tony
• Audi A4 B8 Avant (2008 - - 120ps- too little? 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I don't need a rocket ship, but want to avoid something that can't pull the skin off a rice pudding. So simple question. Has anyone got any experience of this engine and is it capable enough? (S-Line suspension is fine and I don't want a Mondeo :) )
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 95 1.2 belt change 7 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi both my power steering belt and the 'other' one (not sue if it cam belt , fan belt, alternator belt!!!!!! I'm sure you know which one it is :S) have both snapped! I have purchased the belts from halfords but just need some advice on how to actually change them please! I have a haynes manual but its too technical for me! :( So if anyone can translate into easier terms please that will be brilliant!
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 00 2.0 fault code help please :( 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Plz help with my fault code I have a 2ltr xreg vectra it runs very very lumpy and slow so i done the paper clip test and got the code 0340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction :-S can anyone tell me exactly what this means and how hard/expensive this would be please im a complete novice with vectras so any help would be greatly appreciated
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - Poor Fuel Economy of 2.0 TDCi with DPF 4 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have just bought a new 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Estate fitted with a DPF, which will not achieve more than upper 30's mpg. The DPF has had an effect on fuel economy, so if you want a Mondeo IV diesel to get more MPG, at the moment it is best to go for the 1.8 TDCi which does not have the DPF as standard.
• Ford Maverick I (1993 - 1997) - 1997 2.7td Alarm Problems 20 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I have an S reg Ford Maverick, 2.7td. In the past few days my alarm fob has stopped working, and when I unlock the car the alarm sounds until I turn the key in the ignition. Is this easy to fix? I've replaced the batteries in the fob, but it hasnt made any difference.
• Pictorial quiz, rust, grease and not bothered.... 12 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Well... If you would like to roll vicariously in a little grease and rust - here`s a little quiz ;-) 1) Name the vehicle Age of vehicle location http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rusty1.jpg 2) same again http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rusty3.jpg 3) Don`t look at this if you don`t like grease.. ;-) Cars two and three have had the same subframe treatment - how long before car three looks like car two?
• Volvo V50 (2004 - ) - V50 New Car Deal 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Been offered a factory ordered Volvo V50 2.0d s in metallic paint of my choice on the road inc 12m RFL for £14900 inc my old car(realistically worth £500) on the scrappage scheme. This is a local dealer so the logistics of getting my old car to him are good.
• B/Hol quiz - `Virtual motoring tour` 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Here is a very high definition photo I took of a stained glass window. (It`s high definition so you can study it in forensic detail) Describe the landmarks you would pass as you motored towards it from home (without naming it) and the defining external architectural feature of this particular Cathedral.
• Your cars. What have you `re-engineered` 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  You know how it`s often said that `manufacturer knows best` - despite turning out cars with known issues where it turns out the owner is doing the final stage of deevelopment. What have you found? and more to the point.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Tyre Pressures 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  Now whilst I'm sure that they know what they talking about, can anybody advise if this usual for BMW/e46 s or is it because its the Touring ? PS I had to put a lot of air in the rears especially. Many thanks P
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.2 Crunching noise from rear near side 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Am getting a loud crunching noise from the rear N/S of Fiat Punto when going over speed bumps or potholes or bouncing rear up and down. Nothing is broken or rubbing as far as can be seen. Sounds like a heavy spring catching on something. Possibly the shock has gone even though it stiil seem to function.
• Morris - Calcium batteries with a dynamo equipped Minor? 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I need a new battery for my '58 Minor. The price of a GM battery is very tempting, but I note it's described as 'calcium technology'. I know that calcium/silver...