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• The search is over - Korando 13 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I was offered a pre-reg MG HS by a local dealer for £19995 (outgoing model) still in the showroom. One look at the touchscreen controls for air con made it a definite no, especially after the previous experience. Suzuki too low rent and seats no good for swmbo,. .Hyundai too low, and interior not a patch on the Korando We'll take the risk and the venga 2011 seats are actually better than the other 2 comfort wise.
• N/a - Reflective window film 8 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I want to keep my car cool in the sun for driving with animals on board during the summer (the air con doesn't work and winding the windows isn't always enough) I have some reflective one way window film left over from a project (not marketed for car use) and wondered if it would be safe to apply this inside the rear window to reflect the sun?
• Mazda 3 2004 - water leak possible cause 15 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  On holiday in France and a long way from home.  Hot so used air con for 1st time in 3 years.  stopped at lay by and noticed water (pure, no additives, I tasted it ) leaking from bulkhead area.  checked hoses, all seems OK.  Radiator level also OK.
• hyundai coupe 2007 - hyundai coupe interior light illumination 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hello A friend has just aquired a 2007 hyundai coupe. The interior switches illuminate blue. Does anyone know if the 5 switches that operate the air con, heated screen rear heated screen and recirculation buttons ( there are 5 in total) at the bottom of the centre console should all light up blue as at the moment only the centre button which is the rear defog button lights up blue, we are not sure if this is a fault or they are all like this.
• Peugeot 406 - peugeot 406 diesel 1.9 auxilary tensioner 19 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  hi hope someone can help me want to replace drivebelt on mark 1 peugeot 406 1.9 diesel with air con having trouble getting allen key bit on tensioner bolt  pipes etc in way can u getaway without removing pipes cant get ratchet in space etc i think these are the oil cooler pipes if so how do u remove them any help much appreciated thanks dave
• FIAT Punto - Fiat Punto Mk2 interior fan problem 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Is this a fan problem or a problem with the position dial, i am wondering if there is a blockage somewhere..if I select feet, face, screeen and so on..there is flow but very, very little. It is the air con model...that definitely needs a regas or it is knackered.   Thanks
• Renault Laguna III - Loose conection? 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Bought a 51 plate Laguna 2 days ago. Only thing I can find wrong is the light that lights up the display for the fan/air con etc looks like it may have a loose conection. When the panel is pressed hard the light will show for a second then go off again.Before I start trying to into the back of it and break something, does this sound like an easy thing to fix?
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.25 Fan belt routing 10 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  1997 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Power Steering No air con What is the fan belt routing? Amazingly Haynes dont cover this (How do they keep going?) There are six pulleys clockwise from top front: Generator PS Crankshaft Water pump Tensioner Idler I can see the logical route, with exceptions: Does water pump use the smooth side of the belt Idler at top, does the belt go over or under?
• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.8 ueconomical Alfa 9 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Bought a Alfa 156 1.8 TS, it is a great car but needed its cam belt doing so booked it nto a local garage, it went in doing 30mpg around town came out doing 22 The garage deny they did the timing wrong The car runs great, no flat spots. I do not drive it hard and use the air con only occasionally/rarely Anyone with ideas what it may be? Car is a 2003 model reg in 2003
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 99 2.0 switch on dash? 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Helo...can anyone tell me what the switch on my dashboard is that has a circle with a T in the middle and an M on the side of the circle ? It is to the right of the air con switch and the owners manual has the switch for the Hyrdactive suspension in the same place but in the manual the symbol on the switch is different with no letters, just a symbol which looks a bit like a spring.
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1997 2.0 radiator temp guage 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  hi i have a petrol 406 with air con and had a big stop light come on yesterday. took it to the dealer who ran it and told me the head gasket might have gone, radiator leaking and colling fan not working. however i put oil in it and thats ok but now my temp guage goes over 90 when doing only 3 miles.
• Mitsubishi - In the current climate, is this a good deal? 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Dealer's offer: £2,500 for my car and £3k on top for the Colt. The Colt has parking sensors (which I don't particularly want!) and air con (which I do want). The Colt was on for £6495, deal effectively makes the Colt worth £5495. Good deal or not a good deal? Comments please. I'm thinking of haggling for the £185 service package to be thrown in for free also.
• Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - 05 2.0d 2 faults 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Brought a 2.0d jaguar estate in April. Everything seems find(except for a noisy air con unit). I now have two small faults, rear door won't lock and now windscreen washer is not working. Pump seems to be working, and despite clearing pipes and blowing down main pipe till water bubbles out of reservoir it is still not working.
• MG MG ZR (2001 - 2005) - 2006 ZR - worth a punt at 3.5K 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have spied locally a 2006(well registered anyway) MG ZR 105+. It has full electric pack, air con, leather, FSH and 20K miles for £3600. I think the dealer is closing down. I already have a TF and this will replace our ageing 214, so no stranger to MGR. Is it worth a chance on it? Will only be a stop gap until we get a MINI in 18 months or so?
• Stock of Small Diesel in the North East? 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I am currently looking for 3 x small 5 door Diesels in Band B with Air Con to replace our work Fiesta's. Everywhere is quoting 8-12 weeks, which is after our Fiestas are due Major services and MOT's. Anyone have any ideas who has UK stock in the North east? Any clues?
• Mondeo - high speed fan cycling on & off 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have repeat of a previous small problem with my '02 Mondeo TDCi Ghia X, that of the high speed fan cycling on and off quickly when in traffic with the the air con / climate switched on. Please see the following thread: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=31988 This was previously solved via a new fan resistor and has been OK for over a year, could the resistor simply have failed again or should I also check elsewhere?
• Wet rear footwell - vw passat 20 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have inspected the door seal and there no signs of a leak, the car has never been involved in an accident, and all other areas of the car remain dry. A friend has suggested it may have something to do with the air-con heater outlet beneath the seat. But if so, why would the problem not occur with other heater outlets? Any ideas appreciated.
• Still a market for Peugeot 306s 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Sold for the asking price on Thursday night with 3 others wanting to come and see it on Friday / Saturday if it wasn't sold. I was completely honest with any faults (e.g. air con) and the fact that I've done the servicing for the last couple of years. The buyer told me how reliable Peugeot diesels are (conrods?) before handing over a big wad of £20s. Obviously not a backroomer.
• How much is it worth? 26 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  She has owned the car since new and has only covered 2000 miles. It has a very high spec including CD player, Air con, electric heated mirrors. What sort of price could we get for a private sale? Thanks in advance Rich
• new car for just over 3 grand! 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Very little in the way of creature comforts of course but if you only need a car that gets you from a to b this seems a brilliant concept. Just think what can't go wrong....electric windows and sunroof,air con,power steering, etc etc. Of course it is not to be sold here as the Twingo wasn't, what a shame: Iwould have my name on the list presto.