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• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.5 diesel intermittent non start. 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have a problem, my 1.5 diesel S reg, starts most times. But sometimes It just turns over but does not fire, like the fuel cut off soleniod is stuck. Been reading various links on this subject. I have found the relay in front of the alternator, not sure if this is where the prob is. or how to un-plug it to check the condition of the connection.
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Part exchange price? 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  What would I be looking at, roughly, for part exchange for this Corsa for a 51 plate Fiesta (2,995). Vauxhall Corsa, 2001, 3 door, 1.0L, 66k, s/h. Car runs well but there is some damage, nothing major i.e: alloys scuffed, rear plastic wheel arch missing, back of drivers wing mirror broken off. Inside is scraches on the steering wheel (one of her sold called mates done that wife a knife), scuffs on the corner of bumpers.
• icy weather 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  just been driven home by the wife after emptying brother in laws sacrosent drinks cupboard (well i only do it once a year ) anyway the roads are icy and i kept asking that she slowed down as all between us and a lampost is 4 footprints of size 8"s and a load of cold air,is it just me or do people really need an accident before they realise that rubber and ice dont mix? to add to this ive seen two of my customers this week with mangled motors due to this cold snap and they were both women drivers (i am not making judgements by the way as in the main i find women are indeed the better drivers) comments, prognosis etc welcome :-)
• Backroom Awards 2007 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Its that time of year ............... my nominations for end of year awards: Top TV Show: Top Gear Best fantasy car: Bugatti Veyron (again) Most desirable car: A4 Cabrio BR favourite motor: Seems to be the Legacy (replaces the Mondeo TDCI) Most overrated car: BMW Series 1 (I still don't get it) Most respected BRoomer: Aprilia Best gadget: This website Biggest surprise: Adam (P)'s welcome return Gone but not forgotten: THe Growler, Colin McCrae The HJ "Hat & Tee" Sartorial Elegance Prize: bell boy (in his two week old long johns) (PS: For best thread see Ed V's current thread.)
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Erroneous advisories with MOTs? 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Four years ago, I was advised a CV joint gaiter needed replacing. Just had it done last week after a pre MOT check - no mention of that problem in the MOT?s in the intervening period. Last year I was told I?d slight wear on the front brake discs (which were only six months old at the time). No mention of that this time. Had several other ,often non existent, problems pointed out (low brake fluid-not).
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Zetec. Heater fan problem 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Has water perhaps got in somewhere, I know the pollen filter is a leak point on Focus' but there is no sign of damp in the footwell etc. s Max
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - 2005 - stalls intermittently at idle. 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Do you have any suggestions as to the cause? Many many thanks in advance if you could advise me. Kind regards, Iwan. s
• Getting a Vehicle Identity Check 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  you then have to sign his clip board and print your name 10 minutes later he gives you a stiifcat to get a log book quite straight forward really ,but i did glue down the chassis cover in the floor to give him a bit of a sweat on s
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.2 - vacuum pipe to where? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Could this pipe be plugged into somthing to do with either cold start of emission control? Thanks in advance for any help on this subject s
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Looking for a 1.8T - anything I should look for ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  just wondering if they are any good,not to worried about mpg as I will not be doing much,but was wondering are they a good enough handling car and are the engines reliable enough,i believe they are about 150bhp,so would they be good enough for a fast run,not looking to pass out everyone but would like a bit of poke,,,any help appreciated,regards all james s
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9 dci - EGR Valve clean or replace. 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Of course, Renault say this valve isn't covered by the warranty because it's a "component"! What do you reckon Honest John? s
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - Petrol SRi 140 Coolant loss 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  in which three water hoses go into, with a small pipe coming out of the top of it. the water is shooting out from the sides of this valve near the top, from little square holes, but only when the engine is hot. this has never happened before..could something inside this valve? getting stuck?? your answers/ thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! s
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Injector warning lamp ON (1998 75SX) 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The Haynes manual doesn't show the injector wiring for the multipoint system so I don't know where they are connected to on the ECU to check out the individual connectors. Any helpful advise with this problem would be much appreciated. s
• Suzuki Wagon R+ (2000 - 2007) - 05, Vauxhall engine, has broken pipe in engine bay 10 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Believe this pipe to be something to do with the aircon. Has anyone seen this before please? Thank you s
• MINI Cooper R50 (2001 - 2007) - Xenon headlight issue and replacing run flat tyres 9 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Also can I put on normal tyres or do they have to be run-flats. Getting different advice everywhere? Please help, I'm a woman in distress s
• Ford - '02 Mondeo Mk III (not MkII !!) dash illumination? 6 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  However I have a feeling that it used to illuminate with the ignition and then dim when the lights are swithched on, perhaps I have a bulb out or perhaps it is working as it is supposed to and all is well? Thanks. s
• Holed windscreen 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  As the damage was not serious,and was soon dealt with by RAC Windsreen service, i.e. epoxy was compressed into the hole, I was not too bothered. It occured to me though that the damage to my car,or even someone`s eye for example could have been much more serious. In this "worst case scenario" would I have been able to sue the person responsible? I realise now I should have stopped and given him a piece of my mind.
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Network Q worth the extra ? 20 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi- 20 year old stepson is thinking of upgrading from worn out S-reg 1.0 Corsa to an neat looking '03 silver 1.2 SXi (16v, alloys, a/c) with 48000 for 4.5k. He's driven it, likes it (especially in comparison to 1.0) and the insurance isn't horrendous, so is quite keen.
• 'Big Wheels' not liked by insurers? 1 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  A guy drove from his driveway into the road as wife was passing and fortunately his car bumper only impacted with her rear n/s tyre hence no damage whatsoever. Makes a mockery of her having to change her insurers when they declined to insure her re purported 'additional risks' probably associated with potential theft albeit without them there would have been a sizeable claim.
• Peugeot 206 2003 Coil Pack Failure 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  A friend rang last night to say that her 206 has been diagnosed with coil pack failure by the Pug dealer. The dealer says that the car has the 'early'...