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• Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE DSG - Plug Leads fault 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My 2011 Yeti  EPC warning light came on, engine running roughly and went into emergency programme which allows travel at 30mph only. Skoda dealer checked and found a failure of plug lead 3.  Quote for fitting new leads,  £300 for Skoda parts, £200 for alternative manufacturer, supplied by Skoda Garage.
• VW Polo 1991 - Carb Problems... 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  So, car runs fine, drives well, sudden cutting out of engine... Restarts no problem... Taken to garage and problem was 'resolved'... Turns out to a "temporary" fix... Silicon and heat are not good bed fellows!
• Vauxhall Astra F - Vauxhall Astra pedal / paper clip diagnostics 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all I'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars but I have an idea about how things work. That being said my engine light remains on, on the dashboard and I know that without running a diagnostics on it I can't tell what's wrong. I've heard there is a method of getting the fault code yourself if this is true can some one please explain or refer me to a place where I can learn how to do this?
• 207 HDi - non start 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  There was a very usefull ideas you friends gave me .I had used them .I nstead of replacing the Bsi, had first swop both ECU together with bsi and keys.But that didnt solve problem but isolated the problem I then physically  inspect the comple wiring harnness-notice that engine wiring harness that runs under the battery was corroded by battery acid. Icut and repair that portion and test again -car started . Thanks for your assistance Kind regards Chedrack    
• Any - Suggestions on high mileage reliable car to buy. 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Am after suggestions on high mileage cars which are cheap to run i.e. parts and labour cost. At the moment am driving a toyota corolla verso which has been quiet reliable, only problem is on the two occasions i have had some issues the parts and labour cost we quiet expensive.Prior to the verso i had an astra which i would say had medium reliability but at least the parts and labour cost were manageable.So i finally come to the conclusion that be it highly reliable car or not there will be problems,hence my question.Any suggestions?
• Sunny N13 saloon - Window regulator 18 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Just bought an N13 as a little run around, the near side front window just drops about a quarter when driving. I've had it wedged up but it's a bit annoying. I am assuming I need a new regulator, but the motor does whir when the button is pressed as if it is trying to move.
• Nissa Micra Y reg - Nissan Micra heater fan 13 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Nissan Micra, Y Reg, Year 2000 model. When I put the fan on in the car, it only runs on the number 4 speed and nothing else. I believe it's called a rheostat. Not a problem, but noisy & gets hot in car. Is it an easy job to put a new one in & does any one have an idea what one would cost.
• Company Car v Car Allowance 6 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all, I was wondering what is generally considered the best route? Currently I run an Audi A3 1.6 TDI 62 reg. It's got 20k miles on it now but I've just accepted a new job that will move my mileage up from 8k/year to 25k/yr. The job has an offer of car allowance (£5k/yr) or £400/month to spend on a company car.
• Engine size Nissan QQ 17 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Had this engine in a Micra a much lighter car and was not impressed with its ,poke, A qq is much heavier than a Micra so I do not see any improvement in performance of even keeping the status quo of the 1.5.cc Can any current owner of the 1.2.QQ assure me that it has .getupand go,? Would like the 1.6. diesel but short runs I fear would lead me into conflict with the DPF. hfp
• Fiesta tdci 1.4 - Turbo not boosting 14 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  There are no fault codes. All the injectors have gone back in the same order they came out and it's running fine... Just won't boost. Please help if you can. Thanks.
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  Jaguar XF - can I remove the DPF? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep getting a DPF warning light on my 2008 Jaguar XF. Can I have it removed and have the ECU remapped? I've found lots of websites offing this service....
• Volkswagen Polo - engine fault 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  A friend has a 2007 vw polo 1.4 tdi with an engine start issue. He had the AA look at it, but the guy just said it had dropped an injector and was only running on 3 cyliders, the car only has 3 cylinders anyway!!! So fat lot of good he was. Basically, the engine turns but will not fire. He initially got it started, but it ran lumpy at idle, but was ok at high rpm.
• Volvo XC70 - Warning on mileage check 2 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Have been looking to buy above car and found a 2011 one owner with 13000 on clock - having run a vehicle check has come up with following Source Date Mileage BVRLA 24/07/2014 13,959 BVRLA 25/04/2014 13,527 RMI MIL'GE 25/04/2014 13,527 BVRLA 09/05/2013 20,350 RMI MIL'GE 09/05/2013 10,175 BVRLA 21/05/2012 5,255 RMI MIL'GE 21/05/2012 5,255 Could this just be a genuine mistake or should I steer clear?
• Peugot 307 cc 2.0 HDI. 2006 - Hdi missing a beat and sounding like diesel knock 10 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently had a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted by a local garage and since then the car tends to miss a beat and sounds like diesel knock ( intermittent ). The car starts and runs, idles without a flicker, then when pulling away I start experiencing the stutter. It shows no warning lights and has been back to the garage twice and shows no fault codes. This stutter occurs at all speeds.
• ford tourneo connect - Good News for All Of Us Van MPV Lovers 22 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Rumours that Vauxhall are set to release their version of the Fiat Doblo MPV in the UK next year to replace the Mark 2 Zafira when its production run finally comes to an end.    
• Volvo XC90 D5 - Unexplained uneven tyre wear 21 Mar 2014 (Forum)
   All wheels and tyres were brand new too! Motoring logic tells me the tyres have been under-inflated but I'm already running at the highest pressure as dictated by Volvo. Any sensible explanations or solutions for this?        
• peugeot expert van 1.9 d - starting problem 3 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  won't start when it is left for a prolonged period i.e park up after work 5pm won't start in the morning with out a bump start , rest of the day when using it it starts fine and runs fine. I have had it in the garage as the first time it struggled to start it was frosty so I assumed glow plugs , they cannot remove as a alan bolt has been rouned off , the advice I got was to try pumping the small push button to prime the fuel, This has had no affect 73k on clock w reg well serviced ..
• A4 1.8TFSI, 59 reg - overheating engine 15 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Pulled car over & allowed to cool down. Opened overflow/expansion tank, turned over engine & left running, air bubbles/bubbling in coolant so water pump must be working? If not that, has it blown the head gasket, hence the over heating or is there something else wrong? Car was serviced 100 miles earlier by Audi franchise dealer...
• Ford Fiesta St '56 - Stiff Gears when Warm 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I've got a Ford Fiesta St, 56 plate, 60k miles.  The gears get extremely stiff when its been running for around 30 minutes. I've had the gearbox oil change, which hasn't helped. Garage is recommending changing the gear cables (?), but aren't sure that this will fix the problem.   Any ideas?
• Mitsi Shogun Sport Trojan 2006 - Aux power sockets 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
   I do not have a manual/wiring diagram, so locating the whereabouts of the possible offender is proving a bit tricky. I am now wondering if there is a relay that has gone. Failing that I have run out of ideas. Anyone help please?