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• Audi A1 Sportback 1.0 tfsi - Epc warning light showing 3 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  The epc light came on whilst driving up the m6 on Sunday. It has come on few times since but intermittently. It’s not the type of journey the car is used to. No sign of any restricted running or limp mode. Hasn’t come on at all today driving locally.
• Mazda CX-5 - Mazda CX5 2.2 Diesel - Occasional stutter at speed 3 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi    my 2015 2.2 Mazda CX5 diesel has started, occasionally, stuttering when driving at speed (5th / 6th gear).   I can drive for a few hours and it maybe happens once but it's a noticeable stutter. For the driver, it feels like something is catching.   No engine management lights have ever appeared.
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  Can you suggest a good first car? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is a Renault Twingo good for a first car?
• Vag 1.6 tdi overheat 27 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I went out a small drive, but when I come to a steep hill where I live it started to rise up over 90. Again no cold air coming through when heatears are on full.  Any ideas?
• BMW - Battery on Mini Cooper 24 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  I was starting to get battery warning light on dash if engine was off but Stereo on (cleaning inside car etc) It does a lot of short distance stop starts. I was going to ask for assistance in getting battery out but as it turned out I had a 9 hours drive on Monday anyway.  I have a sensor in Cigerette lighter slot which shows an output of around 14 volts on average (I assume thats what it is lol) I havent tried sitting with engine off with stereo on yet but is 9 hours driving likely to given it a decent charge up ??
• Ford Fiesta ecoboost 1.0 - Car Intermittently not starting 25 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  The main dealer checked it for four hours but the diagnostics could not find a fault. It's 3 years old and done 47,000 miles (a driving school car ). Someone is taking a driving test in 2 weeks and I'm worried the car might not start at the start of the test. Any help would be appreciated! Rob 
• Ford s max 2007 titanium - S max radio code lost help 26 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Nuisance isn’t it, when you replace a battery and you then discover you don’t have the code to get the radio to work again! It’s a 2007 s max titanium don’t know if you require the ref but here it is NU57 OHO It drives me nuts driving with the tremolos I.e Silence is golden as it’s all I can hear! (Joke) Anyway If anyone can help I would be fully appreciative to you! Thank you Gary
• Ford Kuga - Ford kuga acceleration problems 26 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  I have an 2008 kuga 2.0 tdci and I notice a small problem with acceleration. For example I am driving in 3rd gear with around 1600 rpm the engine seems to be fine and running smoothly but atfer 5 seconds of driving constant like this the engine start to shake giving the feeling like its loosing power or the fuel is intrerupted.
• MGZS Remind you of anything - GM parts bin bits 19 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  There appears to be a school of thought that the powertrain of the ZS is being built "just good enough" low towing weight, low torque? remind anyone of Astra gearboxes? (GM bits) Although I liked driving the car as a day to day thing on a test drive (or 3 )..... ok on all counts, but only that. I decided to stick with the KIA venga. Someone waiting more than 6 weeks for a windscreen already, spare wheels not available?
• Income to car value? 29 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  It seems there are many new 'top of the range' cars these days and I did begin to think are these people wealthy or living a lifetime of slavery with a plan to retire at 80? I drive a car worth £250 which I have owned for 15 year yet have a high income my salary alone is £80k basic plus 20-25% bonus. The other half earns nearly six figures and yet again drives a car worth less than £2k.
• Mini Cooper S R53 vs Clio 197 vs Ford Focus ST M2 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I know the Focus is a very different car, but I am really looking for a car that is fun to drive day to day, can be modded and upgraded easily and is fun on a track day. I have narrowed it down to these 3 options, but want to know opinions on which will be most fun/reliable/interesting to drive.
• Ford Granada GL auto 1985 - how to get rid 28 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    I can't drive it anywhere to get it MOT'd. I have to move it  from the Council's garage within the next month.  Some advice here would be welcomed.
• Vauxhall Astra - Allowed uninsured driver to reverse car HELP 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  She hit a car behind unoccupied , they went to get a parent and returned to find owner and explained what had happened she has fully comp insurance but will it cover damage if she wasnt the person driving . it was literally one short manoever I understand the law regards permit to drive etc but not sure where she stands on insurance.
• BMW i3 - Unexpected, very powerful, acceleration surge BMW 18 Aug 2017 (Forum)
     We understand we were one of the first buyers of this updated i3 in the U.K.   Since then, in January 2017 (my partner driving) and again in April 2017 (when I was driving) we have had two accidents, both caused by a sudden unexpected, very powerful, acceleration surge.   We are interested to know whether any other i3 owners have experienced a similar event and what the outcomes were.
• Range Rover - Toddler killed by runaway car 10 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4778190/Car-experts-investigate-Range-Rover-toddler-dies.html Strange case, it is reported that  'It appears that an unattended Range Rover has rolled off the driveway in Beechwood Drive. The vehicle was left insecure, with the automatic transmission in park with the handbrake fully applied. It gained momentum down the drive where it went across the road and mounted the footpath opposite and hit the wall' Is this in any way possible?
• Nissan Qashqai - Reapplying after disqualification 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, this is my first time posting here and I was hoping someone would be able to help me. I was disqualified from driving in 2012 for totting up 12 points in 2 years. When my ban was over I didn't reapply for my driving license. Can I just fill in the form now to reapply or do I need to retake my test because it has been so long since I last held my valid license?
• Mazda 3 2014 Sport Nav - Clutch Issue 3 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Evening all, Letting out the clutch when in 1st and changing to 2nd gear rarely results in a smooth uptake of drive (car jerks backwards and forwards) and I find that I really have to concentrate to get anywhere near a decent shift; other gear changes are fine. I am an experienced driver and haven't had this with other cars that I have had, so don't think the issue is my driving style!
• Merc E200cdi Auto 2014 - Engine Shudder at idle 23 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  It also feels like the engine is kicking on an engine mount as you can feel the little jolt whilst sitting in the car. Seems fine when warm and car drives perfectly. I should also say this is an Automatic and this shudder happens when sitting at traffic lights in Drive (D). Appreciate any thoughts or things to check. Thanks Matt
• FIAT 500C - Start stop check transmission 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have a fiat 500c automatic on a 60 plate a couple of weeks ago it come on my dashboard saying start stop disconnected check transmission took it to my mechanic and we thought he had sorted it but 2 weeks later it's started again it's driving fine no problem except for this as soon as I start to drive it beeps then start stop disconnected check transmission see handbook will come up and it could do that every few minutes any ideas what it can be thank you
• Vw Golf mk5 TDI Sportline - Vw Golf mk5 TDI Sportline - Flashing coil 8 May 2016 (Forum)
    Drives fine regardless of message.