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• Any/Any - Disappearing tax (VED!) disc implications 5 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  A sneaky stealth tax or is the system going to be cleverer than that? Perhaps the new system will no longer run in complete months but will go from date to date? Does anyone know how it’ll work from October?
• BMW 3 Series E46 320d SE - Diesel Contaminated with petrol from Morrisons 2 Apr 2014 (Forum)
   I was wondering if anyone had had any problems with diesel fuel from a Morrisons filing station?   My car was nearly empty and running fine.  I filled to the brim £76.23 on 8th March, I have the receipt stating 'Diesel'.  2 days later my car started to misfire badly, I couldn't get it to a garage within 2 days and I was going away for a week after that, so 2 weeks elapsed between me filling and the garage telling me I had petrol in my fuel tank and a lot of damage had been done.
• Citroen C4 - citreon C4 1.6HDI turbo problems 8 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Ordered and paid for the turbo over the phone and was with me within 2 days.  Thank god the car is now running a smooth as ever as we have never relly had any problems with it before.  
• Mini Cooper S - ABS light flickering after start up? 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Even if there was a magnet down on the driveshaft surely it would continually do it? All the tyres pressure have been checked and all running the same psi, I have even disconnected the battery for 20 mins, still no joy.. All help will be gratefully appreciated, Cheers
• Renault Laguna 2004 - car ignition/dashboard light not on 12 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I have a Renault Laguna 2004, 1.8 16V engine, 5.40 litres, mileage: 90,000km The battery was flat, tried to start with another car battery using a lead, I made a mistake in connection which I correct immediately the battery sparks, so I started d car, allow to run then move got to my destnatio, switch off, remove the card, parked for about 5 hours, then by the time I got to the car I insert the card, but the card reader will not read the card, so ignition light did not come on, car refuse to start.
• any - DPF removal Part of the MOt Feb 14 12 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    The above applies to those cars where a DPf was fitted from new and since removed  Oh and the fines now run into a heathly 4 figures + for vehicles caught with DPf's removed and a prosecution follows
• Ford Focus - P2300 "ign coil A Prim Control low" and P2303 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Today I drove it and when I left the dual carrigeway, cut out and wouldnt start! I fiddled with the wires that run into the coil and it started no problem. I have been reading other forums and this connector seems to be a common fault? Ford dont sell this seperatly though? Any one else having similar issues? thanks Jas
• New Audi A3 - Electric Handbrake 30 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  My question is to any drivers who own an Audi with an electric handbrake are these electric handbrakes reliable and maintenance free as I have read some worrying reviews about burnt out clutches and cars running down hills when parked and if they are perfectly o.k. is it just a case of getting used to them.
• Private Parking Conference 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  A conference on Parking for (Private and Council Parking) invited Martin Cutts of the Plain Language Commission to give a speach, bearing in mind Martin has had a few run ins with the Private Parking Industry and especially their trade organisation the BPA his choice was a little odd. They asked for a copy of his speach in advance but he refused and they still allowed him to speak...
• Vauxhall Corsa CDTI 1.3 13 Reg - Engine needs decoking after 19,000 miles 7 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Does anyone know how much this could cost although I have this car under warrenty and knowing my car will stop and start alot because Im a Driving Instructor, could I find this happening again when the warrenty runs out.  Vauxhalls have just notified all dealers of this potential problem especially with Driving School car. I believe that this car is not fit for purpose because i asked for a Driving school Spec car so will be looking for a full refund or a compatible car for my business.
• Vauxhall Zafira B (2005 - ) - 08 1.8 Delayed throttle response 15 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Worst of all is changing up gears; this causes the engine rpm to momentarily increase when the clutch is depressed. The car starts, idles and runs well other than the above problem. I understand this is a full 'fly by wire' system where the throttle plate is motorised from the ECU. Could this problem be software related, electrical or dirty/gummed-up throttle body?
• Renault Espace III 2.0 Petrol - Idle Too Fast 7 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a strange problem with a 2.0 petrol Espace III. Apart from the problem I'm about to outline, the car is running well for its age. When driving the car, all seems well until I stop when the tickover rises to around 1800 RPM.
• opel astra 1.3cdti - Squeeling noise 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi a noise came into the engine of my astra .I thought that the drivebelt wwas slipping but changed that .Then i checked all pullies worked by the drive belt.I took off the belt and ran the engine but the squeeling noise was still there .The noise was coming from the oil fliter/turbo area .I contacted the main opel dealer and they told me it sounded like the turbo was the fault.I got a local mechenic  who said it was the vaccum control valve connected to the turbo or the turbo its self .I got it run through a dionostics test and the guy said it was showing air pressure drops and it was the turbo.I replaced the turbo vaccum valve changed the oil and filters checked feed pipes etc made sure everything was spot on .But when i started the van the squeeling noise was still there just as bad .Anyone have any ideas ?
• Ford C-MAX - Oil Burner 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hello My Focus C-Max  Ghia (54) plate is burning oil and would like to know if this is normal or not  I have searched the Web and found countless stories of high Oil usage but only when the car develops a fault. My car is running fine with no issue My car in question is a 2004 1.8 petrol duratec HE its done 80000 miles its been recently serviced there are no traces of Oil leak or any smoke from engine .Oil replaced with new filter etc The car covers roughly 220 miles a week mainly motorway and requires about a 1 litre top up every 2 weeks or so .
• Toyota RAV 4; 2004 2 ltr Petrol - Mystery oil leak after frontal shunt 7 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Vehicle trucked to insurer's repairers who simply cannot trace the oil leak. Oil was 1/2 full on dipstick, but car serviced 8 weeks earlier. Engine steam cleaned and test run but still no signs of leak. Compression test OK so not head gasket. No oil pump as petrol. Repairers expect me to take back the vehicle and hope for the best, but once I sign off the repair as OK then if the leak recurs I will be responsible.
• VW Passat 2001 1.9 Tdi Sports water prob 27 May 2013 (Forum)
  It is not circulating throughout the system. The 'Stop check coolant level' light is flashing on the computer display. It has been running fine until i was getting on a motorway 2 days ago i noticed the temp guage was nearly on red and i could hear steaming noises coming from the coolant bottle cap so i pulled into services and allowed it to cool down and then filled it up with water.
• £3000 auto car needed recommendations please 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have managed to save £3000 for a car, i cant afford anymore, it needs to be automatic, reliable, cheap to repair,tax,insure Economic Under 1.6 preferably Main use is school run, shopping, afterschool activities I hardly ever drive on motorways I do not drive fast I have one child who is 7, we often have his cousins, so preferably 5 seats- our last car only had 4 seats so was not good for us (Suzuki wagon) I liked the high driving seat of the Suzuki wagon, I also used to have an old scenic, I like a bit of space and good views to drive.
• Ford s max - White smoke and rough idle on first start 20 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  On all occasions, the rough idling stops first and then the white smoke and once this has happened the car runs absolutely fine with no pulling/jerking. The water levels are not moving, oil is clean and doesn't over heat. The engine does sound louder until it has warmed also. Any ideas/pointer would be gratefully received.
• Mercedes S Class 320 CDI 2009 99000 miles - Diesel Particulates Filter blocked 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I should add that the limp mode and warning light has been a constant problem since the car was in warranty but not at the same time. The light disappeared after a few runs and the limp mode after every restart, The sealer replaced a crankshaft sensor under warranty to cure the problem which it did temporarily. Does anyone have any similar experiences with the 320 cdi engine and can anyone suggest a cheaper course of action
• Renault Scenic 1.5 DCi Dynamique - Renault Scenic 1.5 DCi Noisy Suspension - Baffled! 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I have replaced the Lower arms and bushes, the struts, top mounts, droplinks, a drumstick, and have disconnected the anti roll bar and have proven it's not that either. Running out of options now!! What on earth is causing this noise? The only thing left to test is the steering rack - could it be this?? Thanks all.