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• Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 88-95 Isuzu 1.7 diesel engine power loss (turbo ?) 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought a cheap run around and after a few days of driving it, i have noticed a big loss in power whilst going up hills. Thought it may be the turbo as when i felt it, it was cool to touch. Any other suggestions would be welcomed. slt
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - revving when braking coming to a stop. 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My car's revs go mad when brake when coming to a stop. Can anyone give me any tips? My boyfriend says its the way i drive, but i've had the car 4 years and it has only recently started doing it. Many thanks Bev
• Renault Clio III (2005 - 2009) - 2006 1.5cdi - boot keeps opening 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The boot of my 06 clio 1.5 cDi has started opening as I drive along the road. I have eliminated a problem with the key by switching to the spare key, the problem persists. Any ideas, anyone? For a couple of days previously, when I unlocked the doors with the plipper, the boot also unlocked, not sure if this is relevant.
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96, 1.6Misfiring - coil packs? 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Stepson's 90K mile 1.6 petrol Megane sounds as if it is running on only 2 cylinders, which seems likely to be due to a dodgy coil pack. (He drove it downhill to our house, not surprisingly it won't drive back up the hill to the local indie's garage) Are these a dealer only item and is a new coilpack a straightforward fix? ( i.e no need to reset ECU? )
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - snow chains v snow socks 27 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I am driving to down to Innsbruck next week on holiday and seeing as I have all season UK tyres, need snow chains which I believe are mandatory in some resorts. Has anyone ever used tyre snow socks, and do they work.
• Proof of ncd for Co car driver made redundant 20 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I'm sure that this has surfaced before and I guess I know the answer but for reassurance a person previously driving a company vehicle for the past 5 years now made redundant has to seek his own insurance policy.He's had no accidents in that time and therefore has a legitimate right to ncd.How does he formally get the required documentary proof to satisfy his new insurance company?
• insurance no claims ..how long does it keep for? 30 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  okay up until last year ive always had my own car insurance and had full no claims discount due to not needing to drive a lot i SORNed the car and have been using out other car as a named driver on my partners insurance how long after my own insurance expired will my no claims discount stand for ? im keen not to lose it all
• Speeding with the bonnet unfastened. 30 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I didn't care to pursue him, valueing my licence. I wonder whether the bonnet popped up? How can one not notice this when driving?
• Wide boot? 6 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I'm looking at the BMW 3 series Touring, Volvo S60 or Subaru Forester [I had a Legacy but it's large for mostly town driving]. All are around the same reasonable length. Can anyone suggest others to check?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8TDCi Engine re mapping 29 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I own a 56 Focus 1.8TDCI. I have been told engine re mapping not only improves performance but also fuel efficiency and drive ability. Does any one know where I could find out more information. Engine variant edited into the subject line - OOooooh as per the stickey up there ! - PU
• Accord: what tyre pressures? 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I'm a bit puzzled by the tyre pressure label on my Accord... it looks like this: ~160kph: 33/30 (front/rear) 160~kph: 38/35 I'm guessing that you're supposed to use the higher pressures when travelling above 100mph, but why? And if I do a lot of motorway driving at about 70mph, can I try running them at the higher pressure to get better fuel economy? Cheers, David.
• EU wide speed fines? 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Driving to Gatwick yesterday along the A303 I was behind a Romanian registered car in a queue of traffic which was playing an interesting game. It couldn't go flat out, but every time he got to a speed camera he hung back to create a gap, and then floored it to set the camera off.
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - coolant sensor /steaming radiator 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I filled it with coolant to max then drove home, still warning light, still steaming. Has the rad blown? Is it a hose problem? Is it something else? Is it safe to drive five or six miles to a dealer? Best bigdaddy
• Strange Sounding 416 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  (1) Cost of front pipe & fitting the best quote so far is £85 with 2yrs warranty (2) Could I keep driving the car for another 2weeks as funds are tight at the moment Thanks
• Highest Mileage Diesel car??? 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Currently driving an Audi 80 TDi M reg 93000 miles on clock. I know these car can run to mega miles. Was wondering what mileages you people out there had got on their diesel cars? Also did servicing costs rise considerable after reaching a certain mileage?
• Edinburgh to York scenic route? 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I'm expecting to be driving between Edinburgh to York on holiday. Any thoughts on what might be the interesting / scenic way? At the moment, 3 options occur to me (though I am open to other suggestions) A. A1 until Cramlington, then A19 through Tyne Tunnel and on to York.
• 04 Merc A160 cdi - Engine specs ? 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hello, my grandad as just bought this car a 54 plate diesel with 55,000mls on the clock with full merc history, is there any known problems with these car's? does it have a cam belt or timing chain/gears?. It seems to drive spot on i think it is a 1.7td? 05 on i think they are 2.0td? hope some one can help with any known probs etc? many thanks Bigtee.
• mk3 golf gti temp and thermostat 8 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Another problem now. The temp gauge does not move whilst i am driving, stays pretty much on zero. Top and bottom pipes out of the rad are bot hot and the fan kicks in every now and again. When i look at the on board computer, the oil temp is usually above 100. Also i cant find where the thermostat is.
• Online dealers 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  Are there any snags in using these? For a new Fiat Grande Punto diesel I am contemplating, Drive The Deal, which seems to be the one favoured by HJ, offers a mouthwatering 16% or so off. The same rate applied to extras, although the choice of them is limited. According to what they say, the car might well be supplied by my local dealer.
• Rover Streetwise- 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  I drive a Rover Streetwise 2.0 TD and the water level has dropped and needs to be topped up. Considering the problems that Rover had with overheating is there any recommended antifreeze or do I simply to up the resevoir with water till the next service.