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• Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 05 1.3 16v cdti - loss of power and EML 27 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Now the problem i am haveing is im feeling a slight loss of power every now and then like diesel is blocked for 1 sec or so, but now it's also cutting out whilst driving (Car with spanner going through it sign lights up). It restarts right away and drives and the cutting out seems random. Ive been and got the codes but the mechanic said he cant tell me what part it is exactly as its a new system and codes and not on the computer as of yet.
• volvo s60 - Skidding Issue 28 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I have found that lately I have been experiencing light skidding on uneven surfaces whilst driving. I have 4 good tread tyres with the correct pressure around. I am not experiencing issues when braking. I find that when I drive over a non-smooth section of road (small holes, grates, joins in tarmac etc) that the car feels like it skates/skids very slightly...it does this on dry surfaces.
• Focus 1.8 TDCI 53 Plate - Noisy ticking sound and sluggish 27 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  The other day driving to work thought I could here a ticking noise for the engine. Turned down the rather high volume on my stereo and low and behold a rather noisy ticking sound. My first reaction was that the oil must be low so topped up a litre.
• Worst car you have ever owned or driven? 3 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Whats the worst car you've ever had the misfortune to drive?  For me it was a then brand new '12 plate Nissan Qashqai 1.6 manual. I had to drive it up and down the country for a few weeks.  I found it utterly gutless, steering far too sensitive (maybe i'm too used to Land Rovers but a quick look at the sat nav and i'm approaching the hard shoulder!).
• KIA Venga and a new puppy - A long drive, an old corsa and good manners 31 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  So. drove from Colchester over to Carno in mid wales to collect a bearded collie puppy. Left at 4 am A12/A14/M6/M54 and then local roads, hoping to miss...
• That is the question.... - So the kids have left home......... 23 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  The kids have all but left home. The trusty old Toyota Avensis verso has killed it's water pump and drive belt plus maybe a few other things. even if it gets fixed it's going as we don't need a seven seater junk carrier. The wife has said now you can buy a car you want...but it has to have 4 doors.
• Audi A3 Cabriolet - Audi A3 engine failure 6 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Audi France advised there was no pressure in the cylinders and the engine would require replacing. I'm in no doubt the failure is related to the oil warnings and it was naive of me to drive the car to France. I'm now left with replacing the engine with a reconditioned one. Given my naievety, is there anything I should be aware of and is there anywhere i can follow this up with Audi to seek any type of compensation?
• Peugeot 407 SW (2004 - ) - 04 1.6 funny noise - do i need a new gearbox? 10 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, ive owned a 407SW for about 9 months, its an 04 and done 88,000 miles, ive had a few problems with it since buying it, clutch, ball joint, starting motor, all in all tho to drive is a great car, good looking, and smooth, however my problem.. lately when ive been driving im getting a noise coming from either the engine compartment or the wheel arch which is a vrum vrum vrum noise, almost as if something is rubbing as the wheels go round, but it only does it when im using the accelartor, and gets faster as the car goes faster, but if i take my foot of the pedal the noise fades away, which would indicate to me that its not actually something catching on the wheels, otherwise it would be doing it all the time.. the noise has started to get louder, it doesnt however do this all the time, most times but not all the time.. does this sound like a flywheel problem to anyone, id take it to the garage but they want a million quid just to look at it.. your ideas and input would be appreciated.
• Mitsubishi ASX keyless - Dash cam single or duo 21 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Having searched the web, Im going round in circles. All I want is something to fit behind driving mirror (small) for forward driving, not too bothered about rear now,but I dont want to have to take it out every time I leave the car, like I do my sat nav which would share the other USB point. Was prepared for them to hard wire it in but it looks like I shall have to buy a decent dual USB plug to go in my cigar lighter and have wire dangling down my screen!!
• Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 cdti 120 bhp - Vectra 1.9 cdti 2004 120 bhp hard to start please 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  This happened 4 times. I left it a minute and tried again, this time it fired up and revved, I was able to drive home no issues, 5 miles. Started fine this morning. Parked at work all day, started car at 5pm and it turned over but would not rev past 1500 rpm while I was sat. I tried restarting 3 times, same.
• Peugeot 207 1.4 diesel 2011 - Peugeot 207 electrical fault? 15 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I've checked the fuses and can't see anything obvious (am absolutely not an expert though) and the break fluid reservoir is on the right line. I have no idea what to do and am worried about driving it. Also really worried about how much this will cost to fix! I bought the car just over a year ago from a third party dealer so guess Peugeot won't be helpful.. If anyone could help I'd be grateful...
• Mazda 6 - Help! Mazda 6, petrol or diesel? 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, Long story short.. I'm looking at getting a Mazda 6. I don't drive many miles, mostly local, long trip once a fortnight maybe. I found a red Mazda 6 2.0 Takuya 2011 that I really took a shine to. Good price, local garage, 3 year warranty thrown in (1 year Mazda, 2 Ford Gold Protect).
• VW GOLF MK6 - VW Golf 1.4 TSI (MK6) - Any Good Reviews? 7 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  After driving a VW Lupo for the past eight years, I finally found myself in the position to purchase a new car; VW Golf MK6 2012 1.4 TSI (160ps) 40k miles.    Two weeks in and I am very happy with the car.
• Ford Mondeo Mk5 (1.5 Ecoboost) - Running in Period 5 Jun 2015 (Forum)
   The journey from Lincolnshire to Austria is basically 900 miles of mainly motorway (each way) driving with plenty of hills along the way.  Now I know long runs always do engines good but obviously this kind of driving is not compatible with running the car in. Is it a case of 1000 or 1500 or 2000 clear local miles treating the car with care before the long motorway heavy haul?
• Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 1.2 Twinport 2005 - oil warning light on, loud engine & lack of power 10 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  my oil warning light came on suddenly whilst driving at 70mph on the M1. The car slowed down and appeared to lose some power and the engine became very very loud and rattly sounding. I was recovered by the AA who put a diagnostics machine on which said that there was a fault in cylinder 3 and appeared to be some oil leakage onto a rod below the engine.
• VW Golf 1.4 DSG or Skoda Fabia Estate 1.2 DSG 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Any responses would be appreciated but please only tell me about the autos cos as I say, we can't drive a manual. Many thanks in advance
• Looking for a reliable 2nd hand car 19 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I am after a bit of advice from you knowledgable chaps. I am currently driving a 11 year old mazda 6 which hab been reliable enough during the last 4 years I have had it.  It's getting to the point now where it needs a bit of work (suspension, new tyres) and old cars will generally be worse for reliability I will be buying my car from BCA auctions as my father in law is a car trader.
• Honda Civic type s gt - Used car, no mot disc, mot is up in May 6 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I got home and realised there is no mot disc on the windscreen, I phoned him up and he said it was sent off with the v5c and will come back in the post shortly, when it does he will inform me straight away and I have to stop driving. He will then come to me and we can fill out the new form together so I can tax it and put it on the insurance. Am I understanding this right? I'm currently driving a car owned by him so my insurance is third party only (I'm fully comp normally) and I'm under his tax until the forms come back.
• Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 (115) - Focus going into Limp Mode 22 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    The other point to add is once the car is warmed up it runs fine, I've just taken it for a 15 mile drive, really gave it some stick, no problems.  Could it be fuel related?  It has only started happening since I filled up at a supermarket station from empty. 
• Vauxhall Vectra B 2001 1.8 lt - engine ecu 17 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  I have a vectra 1.8lt  2001 .The car and spanner light came on about 2 weeks ago as i was driving along the engine started to missfire then cut out all together. Rac came and did a diagnostic and got two codes saying immobiliser .car went to a garage but in the 3 days they had the car it did not cut out but they did change the ecu relay car seemed ok for a few weeks .