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• Mondeo estate dec 2002 washer 16 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I had a quick look at a friends Mondeo because the front washers were not working. The pump motor appears to be running in that the sound it makes is consistent with a normal pump sound, the nozzles are not blocked, the pipe from the nozzles back to the resevoir is clear and connected (and pump) because I have blown low pressure air back into water resevoir to check.
• Rover 45 2004 CVT 1.8 - Rover CVT common problems/longevity 24 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I cant seem to find any info out about how good or bad these boxes are, my grandmother has never had any problems, but the local garage has looked after it since new.  Any advice much appreciated, it would only be a run around until something newer was found, however any info on the cvt, would be great thanks 
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.6 tdci wont start after changing seals 14 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  hi i really need some help my car was running fine before i changed the injector seals and metal injector pipes i just had the smell of fumes in the car and slightly leaky round the injectors but now ive put the new seals on etc the car wont start at all its just turning over no sign of it going ive got no engine lights on ive double checked everything ive even put the injectors back in the same holes as i marked them up could they have lost there programme to the ecu theres no air locks and plenty of diesel is getting through ive been told it could be a certain hidden fuse & This particular fuse controls power to the Ecu and other components ?
• Peugeot 307 - Coolant temperature issue 4 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Perhaps unconnected, but the standard temperature on the dash is also showing permanently as 39/40/41 even when the car hasnt been running. That probably is totally unrelated, but seemed to happen at the same time. If anyone can suggest any advice, would be much appreciated.
• Renault megane 2008 1.5dci - Check injection message only in 4th and 5th gear 31 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Had following fault codes DTC: DF025,Preheating unit diagnostic connection DTC: DF221,Clutch switch information DTC: DF059,Misfire cyl. 1 DTC: DF398,Fuel circuit; OBD fault   System Type: ENGINE Name: EOBD DTC: P0670,Glow plug control module - circuit malfunction   Rac mechanic cleared fault codes and the preheating one remained but he didn't run the car  above 40mph in fourth or fifth toget fault again. Any ideas?Thanksn
• UK Photo Licence valid in Canada ? 14 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Travelled 2017 with a Permit to Alberta, collecting the car from Avis. The assitance was not interested with the Permit just my UK Licence after all the run around and expences. Anyone know if this is still the swing of things with Permits and Licences or have rules changed, going again shortly. Here it says I don't need one: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada/safety-and-security Here it says I do: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/new-life-canada/driving.html ?????
• 307 SW - Replacement car 18 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    She likes the high seating position of the Picasso; it does 11-12k a year ( a mix of local driving - we live in a small town so regular 10+ mile runs; and longer trips).  Budget is 8-9k.   The dead 307 is also a 1.6 16V deisel of doom - and will got to the scrap man with its original turbo, EGR valve, injectors and clutch at 140k.
• Volkswagen Touran - Advice needed please. 6 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  The garage it is in claims it has the wrong fuel in. This would mean that from when I literally filled the tank, my car has run for 10 days and over 80 miles on the wrong fuel. So I have two questions 1) is this possible? 2) if it is possible, would the recovery guy (who came Monday) , have been able to restart my car and take it out for a drive before taking it to the garage?
• Fiesta 03 1.4 TDCI - Blue smoke and lots of it 11 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Ford fiesta 2003 1.4 TDCI 113k Serviced Oil/fuel/air filters replaced and fresh oil Still very good fuel consumption Slight Diesel smell inside when running Lot's of blue smoke after idling for a while then pulling away and accelerating 1st and 2nd, I guess the speed after is dispersing the smoke. It first smoked like this at Christmas after sitting in a ferry port with the car idling for an hour or so as the weather was freezing and was trying to keep warm with the heaters, I pretty much filled the car deck with smoke :( Rocker cover gasket needs replacing No loss of power Not using a weird amount of oil, 3/4 on the dipstick since service Turbo has just been replaced.
• 2001 Daewoo Matiz - Daewoo Matiz - Stalling Issue 26 May 2017 (Forum)
    The car stalls only once and then the same light thumping sound from exhaust as if something is stuck in it before it clears and it starts to run without fault. I've checked the air filter, it is relatively clear as if recently changed.  Also checked, it doesn't give out smoke as well, oil level is pretty much constant too so I doubt it's burning oil.
• Hyundai Coupe - Will these alloys fit my Hyundai Coupe? 22 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    I found my cars specifications here: https://www.wheel-size.com/size/hyundai/coupe/2003/   205/55R16 91V  6.5Jx16 ET46  5x114.3 and was wondering if these would fit: https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/alloy-wheels/team-dynamics/cyclone/black/16-inch   Do I need to fiddle with spacers or whatever? Would I run into any trouble or is replacing alloys simply a matter of taking one set off, put another set on and you're good to go?  If they do fit, would that mean that any of these probably will too?
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 - 1.6tdci- Alternator 30 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Battery doesent die form a day to the next and the problem seems to be manifesting when engine is running. Anything I should look for?  My car may or may not have some issues with the abs pump (lights on)
• Peugeot 307 SW - Tail light blinking when using turn signal 5 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  v=Mc4utSOhBJE&feature=youtu.be   After some time (~1 min.), the tail light runs like turn signal and the turn signal itself is very weak. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0tdi 170 - Random Stall / cut out 4 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Also sometimes after one of these 'twitches' the glow plug light will come on and start flashing. when you turn the igniton off and restart it goes away. car runs fine with no loss of MPG or turbo boost when this isnt going on. Audi has just replaced all the injectors as part of a recall which i hoped would fix this but is hasnt. I have ordered a VAG reader but it hasnt arrived yet so dont have any error codes as yet.
• Mercedes benz b200 Automatic - Faulty Gear Box 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  It is a 2008 diesel  model The vehicle has been serviced regularly with the dealer and suddenly the automatic transmission stalled after doing about 40,000 miles and on the overall has run up a mileage of 87,000miles. The dealer informed me it broke down because of its age  and that it is going to cost about £3400 plus VAT to repair because the vehicle is out of warranty.
• KIA Sportage - Comments on Kia Sportage? 9 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Summary of my car use: about 10,000 mile p.a. or less. Most journeys short; brief motorway run once a week. Every few months a 300-mile plus long journey - mainly motorway. Nearly all of the time it's one or two adults.   Any comments about power/torque/driving experience, or any other aspect of the car will be appreciated.
• brake pad material 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  Some of it IS a bit odd though - I mean, I wouldn't have thought there were vast numbers of Chevy Kalos and Tacumas running about - maybe their owners don't make claims because they hardly ever use their cars? Similarly there's not many Rover 25s about these days. But I did note that the No. 1 worst score was for a BMW M5.
• Dream car? 4 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Sitting in traffic one day, I thought about my current car... it has a heater, air con, a radio, it's cheap to run, realiable and it'll get to 15mph pretty quickly. What more could I want when I'm stuck in traffic? I may have my dream car and hadn't realised it. There are faster cars out there, but it would be a waste for what I do.
• Ford Cortina 2.0 pinto engine - No oil pressure 9 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I have an old cortina fitted with the 2 ltr pinto engine, its been stood in the garage for about 5 years, decided to run it up and get some use out of it, normaaly I take off the coil to distributer lead turn over the engine until the oil light goes out then I know that oil has circulated before trying to start it. but this time after several attempts I cannot get the oil light to go out or see any pressure on its gauge.
• VW Passat B6 - VW COST CUTTING Warranty customers not economical 3 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  --[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} Whilst the scandal runs rife throughout the rest of the VAG group, it would appear they have already started cost cutting in the warranty claims area of the company.   VW management Executive team are now telling valued customers and I quote “It’s not cost effective to repair your car”.