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• Nissan Primera Squealing Noise 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Audible from inside the car - louder from the outside. Doesn't happen at all on short runs, only after driving steadily for 30 mins. or so. Seems to be unconnected to road speed and engine revs. The noise goes away temporarily if I dab the brakes lightly. Any ideas? Thanks
• VW Golf Mk4 oil leak 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Oil deposits are blackened despite a recent engine oil & filter replacement. Engine starts OK and drives seemingly normal. No unusual noises either. Anyone have a similar problem or input?
• AA RAC etc - will they change bulbs? 15 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  A lot of cars now need a visit to the garage to change the headlamp (or in some cases, any) bulbs. As it's illegal to knowingly drive with blown bulbs, will the AA/RAC, and also the likes of BMW Assist and Mercedes Mobilolife etc, turn out and change the bulb for you? Strikes me that this would be a lot cheaper than an hour in a dealer getting it done?
• vw caravelle luke warm starting 14 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I got a 1992 T4 caravelle 2000cc petrol.She runs lovely starts first time when cold or hot.The trouble is if i drive anywhere so its hot then leave it for about 20 mins it just wont start.Turns over ok no sign of the engine wanting to fire.Leave it till it gets cold and it starts straight away.Can anybody help.thank you.
• How much for a Sierra? 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  So far so boring. However, after spending a further £45 on MOTing it he sold it for £915. How,you ask? By driving it to Banjul in The Gambia before selling, thats how. Could this be the answer to the new EU end of life disposal rules?
• Vectra speedometer 8 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Thought about looking on ebay for a replacement but would this mean changing the whole unit? If so, how would this affect the mileage reading? thanks for any adivce, its driving me nuts.
• Help - Walter Rohrl film clip 2 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I had and losta video containing a piece of footage of the above rallying legend driving a Quattro. The in car camera was pointed at his feet which were 'dancing' on the pedals and showing his mastery of 'left foot braking'. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to the exact title of the video or a recent title which contains the same clip?
• Small Automatic Cars 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  My daughter has had an operation on her left leg and now finds it difficult to use the clutch during a long drive. So she is looking for an Automatic small car. Her previous cars were both Pug 206`s. She would like a change of style from these, but as we are not very knowledgable on the market, can anyone recommend a suitable vehicle that they have had experience of?
• mondeo mk3 stiff clutch 29 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  hi, after about half an hours driving my clutch gets very stiff to push down. if you only press it once its really bad, but if you press it again its gets slightly less stiff, and again pretty normal. but leave it 30 seconds its very stiff again.
• 99 Focus 1.8 TD power loss 23 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 1.8 TD focus that has developed a fault whilst driving along. The orange glow plug light starts flashing and there is an immediate power loss and the engine just idles, if i press the accelerator nothing happens. If i restart the vehicle it clears the problem and is ok for a few miles and then the same problem happens again.
• Why not to buy a Smart. 18 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Small cars driving through a safari park in Merseyside have been chased by confused lions who think they are prey. David Ross, park manager, told the BBC News website that a group of lionesses chased after one Smart car after being confused by its compact appearance.
• Mondeo oil light 7 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The oil light on my 1998 mondeo came on whilst driving. Oil level OK and no leaks or unusual noises. The light only comes on when the engine is under load - it will not come on in neutral even at high revs. Guess it could be a faulty sensor or oil pressure relief vavle.
• Fiesta petrol thing 27 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I filled up for the first time last night, and since then I have been unable to properly replace the 'lid' that holds the petrol in; have had to drive round with it just sort of balanced in there. Is there a knack to replacing this? I'm loathe to really force it in case I do some damage.
• Polo 1.9 sdi surging 1 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi my polo has developed an annoying surge, mainly at cruising speeds. No engine management lights show up and the car idles and drives fine otherwise. I had a similar problem with a tdi golf some years ago which was traced to No3 injector, replaced at great cost to VW as I recall. Can this be tested without substitution ? Any comments welcome.
• What have I let myself in for ! 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Well, I've entered the Plymouth-Banjul challenge! 3700 miles and 3 weeks of driving a LHD car that's supposed to cost less than £100. Fortunately that rule isn't so strict and we've managed to pick up a H reg VW 1.8 Golf for £300. Anyone done this before or know someone that has ?
• Rover 416 over revving after gear change 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have an R 98 416 and sometimes when I change gear the gear lever itself shifts fine but the car continues to rev in the previous gear for about a second before changing up. It does appear to be worse the harder you drive it, any ideas please before I take up the road?
• Focus 1.8 LX Lambda sensor req'd? 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  At idle: HC=OK, CO=OK BUT Lambda = 1.15 The Lambda figure stayed the same at all revs up to 4000. HC and CO still within limits at all speeds. Car runs and drives okay. What is the backroom opinion - new lambda sensor required maybe?
• pensioners' corner 19 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Seems I am in good company among BRs - so, fellow over 60s, come on, reveal: what car do you drive? Kicking things off, I (aged 62) am constantly rejuvenated by my A3 Tdi 130 quattro. PS I retired 2 years ago, but 3 months later returned to work and still get a buzz from it - as from the car!
• Insurance (and lack of) 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Having a browse through the Rochdale Observer this weekend I read the court pages. At least 10 people were convicted of driving without tax, insurance, or MOT, yet the maximum fine was 250 quid, with many of just 100 pounds. What's the maximum fine for no insurance? Mine costs me over 1000 pounds per year yet these little toe-rags get away with it scott free.
• I Have a Question Volume 65 21 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  If you have a missed call on CLI or mobile can you find out who the owner of the number is if its a land line without actually ringing them up and saying 'Hi, you've just ring me - who are you'? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?