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• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2001 2.0 Autobox issue 3 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I havve a rover 75 CDT conn SE Auto. Driving back from shops, it lost power then refused to engage any gears (auto). I've tried disconnecting battery to reset as mentioned elsewhere but no joy. There is no error message on dash (ie EP).
• Previous owners 1 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  My own view is that it wouldn't matter at all on an older car or a car that still has warranty on it, as long as the car is ok and a test drive is conducted. But it may be a deciding factor when choosing between prospective purchases that don't fall into either of those two categories. What do other BRs think ? Keith.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.8 engine smelling like brake pads 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i,m not sure if it's the clutch that smells and therefore gone or what. When I raise the clutch to engage the drive shft a rubbing noise happens. The brake pad smell is there from just the engine running. The biting point does feel at a good point when lifting the peddle as if the clutch isn't gone. Any ideas anyone?
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 08 1.4 Windscreen damage 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just had an idiot driving down the middle of a road in the hatched area between lanes and threw up a stone and chipped my windscreen approx 4mm round area of windscreen 4 small lines approx 7 mm long leading from chip, my question is can it be repaired as its a heated screen will it have damaged the elements,has anybody any experience of these repairs.
• Citroen Despatch (2007 - ) - 2002 1.9HDI water loss from expansion bottle 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  seem to be losing water from expansion bottle after filling, after driving 10 miles water light comes on.Bought new bottle but problem persists, when going fast or on moterway light goes off then comes back on when slowing down, cannot see any leaks anywhere.Would be obliged if you have any answer to my problem.
• Looking for car hire advice. 8 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I'm planning holidays in Edinburgh with my Mrs and she wants us to hire a car even though I've no problem with driving my Mazda 323 TD to and from Edinburgh. I'm looking for a small hatch (Focus Astra size) diesel but all the websites I've visited seem to offer only petrol cars or at least this is what they've advertised!
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1994 1.9 - Dead when turning the ignition key 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  When I turn ignition key nothing happens, but battery is fine and when I run a direct live feed to the solenoid the car starts and drives ok. Mechanic suggested that either the ignition switch or the starter relay is faulty, but I cannot locate the starter relay, any ideas where it is located or has anyone had a similar experience.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2002 1.9TDI Temperature reading zero & no heating 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 VW Passat TDI (130bhp) I noticed on the drive home tonight that the temperature gauge was reading zero. I immediately checked whether the heating worked. It doesn't. The air is cool at best and on auto (climatronic) the front vents are pumping no air at all.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2002 TDi - 'luggage comp. open' error message 23 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have golf tdi 2002 and getting 'luggage comp. open' error message on dash every 2 seconds whilst driving also when stationary. I now cannot lock vehicle as this is setting the alarm off. Any suggestions? {edited to include the details in subject header that are requested by the sticky messages at the top of the page}
• Ford Kuga (2008 - ) - New Kuga anyone? 14 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Its classed as a crossover, and states the rear wheels are powered only when needed? they call it "all-wheel drive?"
• Cruise control and fuel economy 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just to help settle a pub argument from the weekend. Two identical cars driving at the same speed on the same road in the same conditions. One is using cruise control to maintain speed. One is being driven conventionally with the driver maintaining the speed. Will there be any difference in fuel consumption between the two cars?
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 2.8 VR6 - Low water temperature 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I am guessing its a broken thermostat, which looks easy enough to replace. But I wont be able to sort it out until next week - will the car be OK if I continue to drive it with the low water temperature?
• Hyundai Coupe (2002 - 2008) - 2007, 2000cc, Speed Sensitive Wipers Function 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The owners manual does not refer to them. If I set the intermittent wipers at the fastest setting when driving, they will slow to a fast intermittent wipe when I stop. Is that all I can expect or will the intermittent wipe automatically speed up with car speed. Not noticed anything on my commute.
• Honda Civic UK (1995 - 2000) - Aerodeck 2000 1.6LS - CV boot replacement. 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether it is possible to remove the nearside outer cv joint to replace the boot or do you have to remove the whole drive shaft and dismantle the upper joint to replace the outer boot. Any information to help me to decide on this would be appreciated.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2005 1.6 Sport - Ford rear bumper shortage? 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My focus went in last Monday needing a new rear bumper, and as yet the parts have not even arrived. In the meantime I'm driving an 08 reg Focus so of course I'm not complaining but just thought it strange that it takes so long for ford to source parts
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - Opinion about buying price: Rover 416 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Someone is selling me an 416 SLi N reg 1995 Automatic , mileage around 50,000 service history , long mot and tax . for £450 does anyone think its reasonable ??? . I need a reliable car as I have to drive on the motorway everyday. thanks
• General - K-Seal for head gasket? 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Mornin... As some of you may be aware I have a 306 XSI with suspected head gasket issues but the car drives fine... even with a good thrashing. I'mreading lots of reports on K-seal, people claiming they've used it and it's sealed head gasket leaks and held for years! Now... being well aware I can't believe everything I read, does anyone have experience with this stuff?
• `Lyons Cakes` sign on M62 East, before Boothferry 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  When did that sign first appear? It became a landmark in its own right I think. Who remembers it and what were you driving at the time? Regards
• Ford - 06 Transit Connect - cold noisy injectors ?? 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have a Transit Connect less than one year old.. when starting in the morning the diesel engine is very noisy ..after 4 or 5 mins everything goe nice and quite and smooth.sometimes it starts quite and smooth but drive it a mile down the road and re start it and it becomes noisy for a short while. Ford have told me this is due to noisy injectors when cold ... are they telling the truth ?????
• Points removal query 2 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi, do you have to pay to get the points removed from ones paper part of the driving license once they have expired or does it depend on the offence, or can you still do the change of address ploy , ie tell them you have moved (give girlfriends address) then a week later change address again (to your original address) hey presto brand spanking new license ( oh by the way its a photo one) thanks mj