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• Dacia Sandero - TPMS 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  2. Are the valves/is the system affected by temperature? 3. If one or more valves are now u/s, is this covered by warranty? 4. Does the car gave to go to a dealer to have the warning light reset? 5. Is it possible/legal (if it is a valve system) to replace the valves with 'proper' ones and switch off the TPMS?
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - 2005 1.9TD Fuse box burning out 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hello backroomers, I've have a recurring problem with my Galaxy and would appreciate some feedback. I am now on the 4th fuse box unit, it's the one beside...
• Dacia Logan - Tyre pressure warning light 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  It said 'get to a main dealer ASAP'. Fortunately I was quite close to one. On more detailed reading of the warning light(s) it seemed to be a tyre pressure problem. I've just put on my new winter tyres and wheels. "Oh," says Mr. Garage Man "That'll be because you haven't got electronic tyre valves.  "So how much to get the warning lights reset?"
• Audi A6 avant black edition tdi ultra - First oil change 7 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    Should I get the oil changed anyway or am I being overly cautious?   Paying for the oil change is no issue, but for a s****** (dealer) to turn down work makes me think perhaps they are telling me the truth.   Thanks in advance. 
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  Audi Q5 and EA189 engine - does it have defeat software? 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Does this engine which uses Adblue injection likely to have the defeat system software fitted?
• Peugeot 508 SW - Registered April 2014 - Rear tyres worn out in 14000 miles 17 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Following an alignment check camber and tracking seriously out on the rears plus incorrect camber on O/S/F. Warranty will not pay for adjustments so £300 for tyre and £140 for adjustment down to my pocket. I was in the trade previously for 20 yrs, including Mercedes Benz main dealer and I have never seen this before.
• VW GOLF or anyother model - What car to choose ? - very much confused 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Verdict -DH found VW not interesting, Toyota ok. Whilst viewing all these , we happend to view AUDI A4 s Line Avant (58 plate , 36k for 14k) and quite liked it. Not pursuing because of the running cost. We would also like to consider successful 320D BMW. We are so confused. please help. Thanks, Vidhya
• 7 seater MPV - Child restraint not allowed in the middle seat ?!? 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Apart from the obvious safety concern I am worried there may be some catch for the insurance etc if you go ahead and put 3 seats against the manufacturers advice. We are considering Seat Alhambra, VW Sharan, Ford S Max, Peugeot 5008, Renault Grand Espace, or perhaps Kia Carens. Would be grateful for your experience and advice!
• Family Estate - Used estate for 2-3k 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Having done some research,  I narrowed it down the following (although I'm open to suggestions): VW Passat Skoda Octavia Mazda 6 Toyota Avensis Honda Accord (although I think my budget would be tight)? As well as car suggestion(s),  I'd be grateful if anyone could advise as to what maximum mileage on a car I should cap my search at. Taking into consideration my annual mileage,  type of driving and anticipated length of ownership.
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  Can I put petrol oil in my diesel car? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can I put petrol engine oil in my 1998 Peugeot 306 diesel? The car needs an oil and filter change and I have a spare five litre can sitting in my garage....
• Jeep Grand Cherokee - what 4x4 £11k 22 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Once value of car under £6k found independants didnt want to know the Jeep - 15k miles a year (no real off-road driving), so expecting between 45-60k miles of use - i am not worried about depreciation as like the jeep i will use it for 3.5 years and then bin it in an auction - i am not worried about fuel. WORK PAYS FOR FUEL!!!! This is an important consideration Any top 3's that spring to mind
• Mk 7 Golf GT TDI - Noisey Rear Shock Absorbers 21 Jan 2014 (Forum)
         I understand this problem only affects the MK 7 Golf GT,s  I feel it is unreasonable to expect the customers to tolerate this noise and it is also unreasonable for V W customer services to expect the customer to ‘ ’live with it ‘’ the retailer says they are still selling new cars with this inherent problem therefore more people are complaining about it, however no improvements have been made after almost one year.
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  Audi A3 Sportback - are there any known issues? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if there are any known issues with the 2008 Audi A3 Sportback? I am considering buying a diesel, but don’t want to buy something that’s...
• Renault Laguna 2 1.9dci 120bhp sport tourer - 2.DEF : Coherence between the boost pressure and a 26 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I have now changed what I think is everything but still problems persist. The car is still running like a bag of s*** and I am sorry to all those people behind me today as I puff out more black smoke than a steam train. I have been trying all day to re-set the Suzuki Swift SZ4 - Reasons NOT to buy a new Suzuki Swift 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  3..small boot 4. reliabiity 5 years plus onwards 5. push button engine start (SZ4) is this a weakness that makes this car vulnerable     to theft like certain expensive BMW s ?
• Ford Galaxy - Winter tyres - "van" tyres on a Ford Galaxy 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I currently have 195/60-R16 summer tyres, and the only reasonably priced winter ones in this size (with the High Load rating I need in the Galaxy) are M+S Dunlop Winter Sport M2s, but note that they are sometimes described as commercvial or van tyres. Does this matter (given the Galaxy is a bit like a van in any case!)? The spped rating is T - my current ones are H - but I believe that it is common practice to drop down a speed rating when using witner tyres.
• Escort XR3 - Can someone explain Cat-C VIC check 15 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, Ive just been to look at an 1982 XR3 with a view to buying it. (note this isnt a debate as to weather you like XR3's or not) The owner didnt have the V5 doc with him and didnt seem keen to go and fetch it, i just put this down to lazyness at the time but now im no so sure. I have just done a Reg check via text and it says that it was subject to a cat C write off in 1998, the owner didnt mention this when I was looking.
• KIA cee'd - 2008 1.6D Kia Cee`d grinding noise from front 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  These pads were changed about 3500 miles ago both front and rear at 65000 miles and at the time (2 months ago) I was told the discs were in good condition. After leaving the dealer I noticed this noise has started again although it`s not as bad as it was. Anyone got any idea what this problem might be?  
• vauxhall vivaro van - 1.9 tdi 2004 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  (PS as an aside I hope it's pessimism - after all I drive a 2004 Peugeot 1.6 - I can here you hissing- and it's been as good as gold for 7 years Cheers and thankz in advance for any warming words. Colin S
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis 1.8 Petrol 1st week 31 May 2012 (Forum)
  They got more space that the C5. Was it worth the 12K we will see. Hope it lasts for ever and does have Toyota;s reptuation for living forever.