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• Audi A3 - Oil in Coolant Reservoir 2 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I checked the coolant reservoir and it is full of oil. The oil is black. Any ideas what the problem is? I've noticed no other driving issues (e.g. lack of turbo etc...) I hope it isn't something expensive but looking at forums on the net could well be a head gasket problem? Thanks, D
• VW polo - Disqulaification or revocation as new driver 26 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  My son has had a NIP for speeding in a temp speed limit on the motorway, which may mean 6 points or up to 56 days disqualification. As he is 181/2 and only driving 15 months, the 6 points mean licence is revoked. Does anyone know which would be worse for his insurance? I know it will be horrible either way, but wondered if any difference?
• Fiat brava 2001 1.9 jtd - Stalling aand engine cutting out. 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Tonight she drove 2 miles from home and the engine cut out and refused to restart ,after half an hour the car restarted and she made it home only for the car to cut out on the drive once again it restarted after half an hour.Any suggestions welcome.
• Ford Focus - turbo problems 21 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  my 1.8 diesel focus 56 plate just started making like a wooshing noise when i rev the car. here,s how it goes. it sounds like its coming from the air vents inside the car when driving. this only happens when we rev the car hard and the turbo is working.  i thought maybe a ppipe had come off on the induction side of things but doesnt seem to have. any idea,s folks please.
• Why no regular motoring programme on BBC? 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Most people in this country own and drive cars or other vehicles.  And yet the BBC doesn't have a proper motoring programme.  Many years ago there used to be such a programme, it was called Top Gear.  It's true there is still a programme called 'Top Gear' now, but I think that's something different, a sort of re-make of Last of the Summer Wine for a target audience of 11 year-old boys, from what I've seen of it.
• chrysler voyager w reg 2.5td - clutch 28 Jul 2011 (Forum)
   just bought a voyager w reg yr 2000 when driving gears change nice and smooth but quite often the cluch pedal will stick i have to put my fooy under to lift it up again . The chap i bought it from said it had a new cluch fitted recently but the car had been stood for a year due to a bereavment can any one advise ive heard the cluch on these cant be bled
• Accord 2.2 i-ctdi - "gone into limp mode" 22 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi My Honda Accord 2.2 i-ctdi was starting to to splutter and hold back  as if it had a fuel block it has now gone into limp mode, Changed the mass air flow meter , and fuel filter but it still wont drive , only travelling around 10-20 miles an hour. No warning light on the dash !. Has any one experenced the same problem or can be of any help, Thankyou in advance
• Any - Never driven an automatic 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I've been driving since the mid 1970s. In that time I've owned god-knows how many cars and driven loads of other cars and vans, either regularly or as one-offs. But in all that time - over 35 years - I've never driven an automatic.
• Mercedes 2004 C180 Kompressor - Car Alarm 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Also sometimes after the alarm is set I come back and see that it has been activated as the hazard lights are flashing. Appreciate any help as it's driving me menta. Thanks
• too cheap clio 7 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  seen a clio,think its too cheap,saw this clio 1.2 16v,campus sport ,its a 2006 with 90k miles,full history and its drives fine,and is in very very good condition,took a friend who knows about cars,and he could not fault it.my friend said to hpi check it,least i'll know if finace is owing,or been in an accident.the price was £2500.just seemed to cheap as most others are about £3500.or could it be a bargain?
• Jaguar x-type 2.0 - Glow plug light and loss of power 2 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The glow plug light comes on and there is a lack of power - switch it off and restart and it seems to be ok for a while. It happens a lot when the car has just started but also happens a couple of times a week while driving. We did have the egr valve cleaned out about 6 months ago as it was bunged up. Many thanks
• Do we need wider roads? 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I think we do and the problem will become worse as vehicles seem to be growing in size with each new model released,a lot of drivers find it difficult to stay on their side of the line on a narrow country lane as i frequently find out taking evasive action to avoid a kamikaze attempt on me,bad driving is another thing altogether but the lack of width especially with larger vehicles on a lot of roads old and new does not help the situation.
• Mazda 323f 2003 - cut out/non start 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  mazda 323f 1.6 2003 model. just had full service and driving along then car just died. rac breakdown came out and put on diagnostics and said was crankshaft sensor. replaced that part but car still wont fire and rev gauge doesnt move. checked fuses hoses coils and fuel all fine but there is no spark for some reason. any ideas anyone because has confused me???????
• AUDI A4 1.9 TDI AUTO - JUMPS INTO 1ST GEAR 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  HI,when i first start the car and put it in drive noyhing happens til i rev a lttle and it then jumps into first gear.she goes through the gears ok,but if i slow to a stop it happens again.this goes on for about 5 mins and then she,s fine and it does,nt happen again.just wondering if anyone can possibly explain this and what i need to do?
• 2001 Ford focus zetec - Car is over reving when accelerating 27 May 2011 (Forum)
  Iin Jan 2011 i had to replace the clutch master cylinder as the part conected to the pedal stapped as i was driving. Since i have had the car back in the last couple of months i have noticed that when i press the accelerator the car revs shoot up but the car does not move any faster until i slowly release the pedal.
• 2001 Vauxhall Astra - 2001 Astra Misfire Problem 25 May 2011 (Forum)
  The orange engine management light has come on permanently and when idling it seems to be running on just three cylinders. When driving the management light flashes under acceleration and there is a serious lack of power up to about 4000rpm when it seems better again. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
• BMW 320d vs VW Polo 1.9 - Fuel efficiency BMW 320d or VW Polo 1.9 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  So at the end of the week I will be driving London to Tuscany! I have a choice of of 2003 BMW 320d estate or a 2004 VW Polo 1.9 diesel. Any idea on which one will be the most fuel efficient? I will be in no rush, so 65mph will be fine.
• BMW 3 Series E46 - trade in car requires repair, who is liable to pay 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Have traded in my old car for a newer model. the old car developed a problem with the engine before i left the dealers (while they were driving it to storage) but after they had signed the V5 as the new owners and after i had paid the balance on the new car. Who is liable to foot the bill for the repairs to the old car Thanks Nobby62
• Seat Cordoba Vario Miss Firing 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I am having a problem with my 1998 1.6 Cordoba Vario ( 58k Fsh ) . The car miss fires/hesitates intermittently whilst driving along, particularly up hill. This happens at any temparature and at any road speed. So far my Seat dealer has replaced the HT leads , the distributor cap , drained the fuel tank and replaced the fuel pump relay , all to no avail.
• No Claim Discount 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Now I need an up to date car I find I have nil No Claims Discount, so will have to pay maximum for insurance cover, even though I have not claimed in over 40 years of driving. HJ has suggested a muliti car policy for both cars. Any other suggestions. This must also happen when a company driver retires after being insured through the company.