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• Steering while stationary 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  But I strongly suspect that the reason is driving schools fear the damage that will be caused when learners do this while the n/s front wheel is graunched tight against a high kerb. Otherwise it has to be irrational, since clutch abuse is winked at by driving instructors. I seldom get to drive my car without having to apply steering lock while it is stationary.
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 1991 - rear brake drum back plate problem 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a solution that I can do myself without blowing the bank on new parts. I also need help as soon as possible. Cheers s
• Rover 200 and 400 (1989 - 1996) - Timing belt replacement on 92 Honda SOHC 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Bye the way, an addition to my last post - I found the PGFM main relay, which is a smallish brown rectangular box with 4 connectors, that is fitted onto a slide on bracket behind the cigar lighter in the centre console. Regards, Victor2 s
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 92 1.2 Starting Problems 18 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  hi, I have a very peculiar and strange problem with my L reg nissa micra....and this problem surfaces only during winters...in the cold winter mornings the car engine turns but just doesn't fires up...as the day progresses and the temp goes up with sun and all, the engine fires up...also I have observed that the fuel pump switching on sound which comes up when u turn the ignition is missing when I try doing the same in the cold winter mornings....I have been going mad over this issue and have got everything else checked and changed like the...engine oil, spark plugs and even the distributor....still the problem of cold start in the mornings persists...and its just in the winter mornings....in summers there is no problem at all...already have spent more than £200 on the services....plz help...thanks. S
• Fully Chromed Up PUG SW 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I used to see this old guy in the local high street driving a Lada which was covered in red "go faster stripes" and huge fog lamps on the front. When I say old, I mean he must be in his 70's, trilby hat, tartan blanket on the parcel shelf etc. He has now upgraded his car to a Pug 407SW in that delightful met' blue. My goodness! he has covered the thing in chrome strips, along the doors, bumbers, on the bonnet, hatch etc.
• Seicento update 19 May 2007 (Forum)
  Other than that, its proving reliable - in 3 weeks time it will be doing Northampton to Truro, a real test. Economy is coming in at high 40's with almost 100% town work on the last tank. Its hard to get over the idea of fragility with the car though - the 'whats that noise' feeling hasnt gone away just yet!
• Buying advice needed, please. 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  I'll run an HPI check on the car, but he told me he has £21k outstanding finance on it. This is the first time I've bought when there is o/s finance, and would welcome advice on how to proceed. I'm not at all keen simply to pay him the balance - what guarantee do I have that he will use it to pay off the finance instead of vanishing with my money?
• Car under warranty 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I've got a 06 plate Astra which has been in the dealers since Saturday for warranty work, they know what the problem is but are waiting for parts. The dealer has been very good so far but vxl are not giving him a date for when the part(s) are due in. The dealer gave me a loan car straight away which has since been swapped for a better model under the t&C of the warranty, this car has come from a rental company - {edit by DD} .
• Bouncing check for road tax 23 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I spoke to the dealer who did not sound overly surprised and he offered to send her a cheque for the tax (£110) on the basis that she pay the DVLC herself (the DVLC say that the full amount must be paid within 7 days or they will rescind the tax disk and institute proceedings). What is our best course of action, is it a) pay the tax and hope that the dealer?s cheque to my daughter is OK? b) send him the demand for the tax and get him to sort it out with DVLC? c) start legal proceedings against him on the basis that she paid for the tax and he has not delivered it?
• Diesel waxing 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  When I set off, my vehicle (a 2.5 DI Transit) had a full fuel tank and the weather had been hot and sunny for several weeks, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20's. When I got to Belgium, near Bastogne in fact, the air temperature was down to around 5 degrees and in the morning the engine was slightly reluctant to start. After driving for about 10 miles at around 50-55 mph the engine seemed to be misfiring and there was some considerable vibration of a rather 'odd' sort to be felt through the gear lever.
• Partner van, getting to glow plugs 11 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I've just managed to change my glow plugs on the peugeot partner van, 1.9 XUD, S reg. But I didn't manage to remove the air inlet housing above the plugs, I had to struggle underneath it. Although I did manage to lift it up higher and prop it up. How are you supposed to get it off?
• Just bought Pug 106 1.5D 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  What's the best engine oil for this car? Also when turning right car makes a noise which seems to be coming from the o/s front tyre so it could be CV joint? Is it costly? Every now and then battery light in the dashboard comes on and then just switched itself off after driving for few minutes.
• Lord Strathcarron of Banchor 15 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  A charming and delightful man who treated everyone as an equal, I spent many an hour in his company over dinner at various events; we were regularly entertained about his vast fund of stories about his motoring experiences, many of them extremely amusing. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Volvo 480 pop-up headlights that don\'t 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone offer any advice with a problem with the pop-up headlamps on my father\'s Volvo 480? Basically, they won\'t popup. We\'ve so far managed to eliminate the fuse, the relay - it works fine in another 480 he owns (don\'t ask), although the relay from the other car doesn\'t cure this one - and, I think, the motors.
• Peugeot 306 1.9 TD DHY Conrod failure 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  When I searched on the Internet for an engine to replace it, I found the Car-by-Car Breakdown telling that this failure was not unusual: "Spate of conrod failures on 1997 -1998 R and S reg 1.9 XUTD diesels; one case of a late reg T: too many to attribute merely to running with low oil levels. Seems only to affect cars built from April 1997 with DHY (not DHX) serial number engines" So I (or the garage) will have to find an engine without this fault.
• Audi A6 2.6SE - will not start 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  3 - checked the spark plugs & there is no spark at the plugs. 4 - Checked the ignition modules at the front of the engine, but still no spark So I'm presuming that the gadjet that sends the spark to the plugs isn't working - what module sends the spar to the plugs ? Could it be some sort of cut off switch ? - do the A6's have a hidden switch anywhere as the Fords do ?? What do you lot think that it could be ???
• Help to decide what 'mans' car for me? 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  It may sound like a funny thing to ask, but although ive had a few good ideas over the last few months about what second car I want, its come down to this. What 1970/80's car can I get that trully is a car for a guy? The sort of thing Madmax would drive on sundays :) It cant be too in your face and certainly not a convertible. 4-door is a no no generally although im sure there can be exceptions.
• What's my car worth? 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I don't really want to trade it in (probaly not possible anyway as I'll buy through a broker) and I think I have someone locally who is interested. So your views on the car's value would be gratefully recieved. BMW 318i SE Touring 1998 S reg, metallic green, velour interior, sports suspension, Mtec steering wheel & gear knob, cargo net, heated locks, radio/cd, good condition (one or two small rust patches on front wheel arches),.. and 175,000 miles on the clock I am second owner.
• Eceptionally low milage 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  It was serviced 1000Km and 1500Km and last December 05 (oil/filter change) I believe the Klms to be genuine as it is an Expat who bought the car then had to relocate.He is now trying to cut his losses.The car was approx 25/26K new and i was thinking of offering 15/16K. I know virtually nothing about V8's and A/T and the effects of such a low milage over 20 months could have.Any advice would be welcome. I am budgeting for new tyres/discs/full service but wonder if there are any other items which may need attention.
• Main dealer labour rates? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  t believe that the parts for a Mazda 323 are that much more expensive that a Ford Focus on which it?s based. I intend to investigate labour rates before I choose my next car and would be most interested to hear which make of car is typically cheapest to service through a main dealer. And why are diesels dearer to service than petrols?