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• 2008 vw golf 1.9tdi - DPF fitted or not 14 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Others say some earlier models had them as an option. Mine is a 2008 golf 1.9tdi with the bxe engine.  I really need to sort this running problem out and have exhausted all my options. Can anyone help. Thanks
• Volkswagen Golf R32 - Tyre and road noise, can it be improved? 14 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Loving driving my mk 5 Golf R32,  the engine is just so sweet and responsive and the power delivery so flexible, it munches up hills barely even needing a change down.  BUT, the tyre and road noise is very obtrusive, gives me a head ache,  today it is running on Michelin Pilot Sports. What can be done to reduce this noise? engine and exhaust noise are and wind noise are NOT the issue, I am only talking about tyre/road noise.   Out of interest,  which cars would be rated best for tyres and road noise (should I decide to change the R32)..
• 13 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  "In diesel exposure" Only this morning I posted on another website about the possible problems of continuing to run ICE cars as 2035 approaches, assuming the present proposals come about. The number of filling stations has been dwindling as long as I can remember. The economics of petrol/diesel sales will get steadily worse as the proportion of EVs grows so as 2035 approaches it may be as difficult to fill up as it is now to charge your EV during a journey.
• Toyota Camry - Would you change coolant hoses 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My 1999 Toyota Camry has covered about 300k miles. It still runs well and is trouble free. Uses no oil or water. I hope to keep it maybe another 5 years. The coolant hoses are all original. They look and feel fine but they are 20 years old. Would you change them?
• Vauxall combo cargo - Vauxhall combo cargo thoughts 14 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Im toying with the idea of getting a petrol over a diesel mostly because it will be used for fairly short runs around town and I dont need any particulate filter issues in the future, Anyone have one/ driven one, what do you think of them and are they worth the !0 - 12 K that they can be had for now.  Thanks all, any advice is welcome, great forum btw
• 2006 Audi A6 saloon tdi - water leak 2 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  When about 3 inches of water in well it transfers to front well. I ran hosepipe on front windscreen and water leaks in and I think runs down a channel in the floor plan to the rear. Cleared what debris i could but have not yet removed pollen filter as its awkward to get at. Earlier A6's had problems with water under blocked drain plugs that were under the battery but that is not so with my audi as the battery is in the boot.
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot 308 brake system warning and crunching br. 2 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all    I posted a thread earlier about how my abs /esp warning light came on in my Peugeot 308. Tonight I took it for a short run to see if the issue was still there, I noticed quickly that the brakes (or something else) was crunching when I was braking at low speeds. The I got a "brake system" warning which told me to stop the car.
• Vauxhall Zafira - 15 years NCB, 2-month gap before renewal 14 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got 15+ years of no claims bonus. My insurance runs out on 15-Oct. However, as it happens, I go out of the country for 2 months around then and return on 15-Dec. Is it possible for me to have my renewal starting from 15-Dec (as opposed to 15-Oct) and still keep my NCB?
• Toyota Hilux Ford Ranger Isuzu Rodeo - Used Crew Cab Pick UP 9 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Evening all, I am looking for a crew cab pick up, which will be my only vehicle. I have just started self employment as a tree surgeon and really don't want to run two vehicles just yet. I have a budget of about £6,000 and short listed the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu Rodeo/D-Max. The Nissan Navara I have ruled out due to chassis corrosion issues.
• Extended warranty, urgent help 2 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  I own a X5. FSH by BMW, 10k on the clock, bought new. Warranty runs out in a weeks time. ie 3 years old in the first week of September.   Looked at Warranty Direct and were cheaper than Motor Easy. ME appears to be offering a better cover as far as I can tell but the quote was about 30% more expensive.
• Nissan Qashqai /Hyundai Tucson - Best buy Nissan Qashqai /Hyundai Tucson 15 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  I'm considering changing my car for either a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson.  I had A Tucson a few years ago, 54 plate and loved it, except for the running costs, petrol /Road tax. I see the newer ones are more economical 16 plate. Obviously, I'm aware I need a good towing vehicle for a lightweight 2 berth caravan, I'll be doing a lot of mileage, not just driving it on short trips.
• MG TF 1.8 135hp - Cooling fan 10 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, bit of an overheating problem with my MG TF, overheats after running stationary for about 20 minutes, just replaced water pump, timing belt and tensioner. does not indicate above normal temp on water gauge but starts to steam, the cooling fan is not kicking in.I have bled the system.
• 90K Astra maintainance 4 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Apart from the regular service things on the schedule, should I be doing anything more? The car is now being used for more short runs than I would like. Any advice gratefully received! Many thanks. Barchettaman
• Festival of the Unexceptional? 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Has anyone been to the Festival of the Unexceptional at Claydon Estate today? I’ve just got back having had a good time looking at some quite rare run of the mill stuff, and chatting to owners. My favourite was 1980 Datsun Cherry (my Mum had one), I don’t think I had seen one since my Mum’s. My brother also came, he enjoyed the Allegro’s as he had a ‘coupe’ (2 door, were they ever called coupe?!)
• M25 J4 stub - why is this M25 not A21? 26 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Heading northbound towards Bromley from the M25 J4, there is a short stub section of the M25 which runs for about one mile to a roundabout where it becomes the A21. Does anyone know the reason for this, and why it's not just the A21 immediately after the junction?  I can't see any benefit in such a short section of motorway, and having a tiny section of the M25 that's between two roundabouts and not part of the main ring is a bit confusing from a road naming perspecitive.
• Chrysler Voyager2005 - cutting out when lights are switched on 19 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I have a chrysler voyager 2.8 CRD Car runs fine until the lights are switched on . the instruments would switch off and the engine will stall . Both at idle and driving . I have disconnected the lights at the headlight , replace the light switch and swapped around the relays but made no differencs I have also replaced the alternator ,and fuse box .
• Ford Mondeo Estate 2015~2016 - Ford Turbo Petrol or Diesel 22 May 2019 (Forum)
  There is a 50/50 split between just me and me and SWMBO in the car so it is not full of passengers, but we do have long runs on holiday with luggage and the dog. DPF aside, are there any pros or cons for either engine? I am not familiar with Fords on the whole. The petrol engine looks a lot more torquey than the Vauxhall 1.8L  
• Volvo XC90 - Car not starting on test drive 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  The car won't start so they had to jump start it (took a few attempts), the car was then left running for 10 minutes before I took it for a 15 minutes drive. Ride was good and when we got back I switched the engine off and tried starting the car but it won't start again. This makes me think there is more wrong than just dead battery.
• Nissan primera - Ball joint issue 24 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    My mechanic is fitting it for me but can't supply the parts I need to source it myself, Nissan spares depts are now closed until Monday but I really really need the car back on the road,  I'm using a 7.5 ton horsebox as a run around and its costing me a fortune! 
• Ferrari 308 - Ferrari 308 QV Project HELP Compression Readings? 25 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Would really appreciate some helpful feedback and suggestions regarding my Cam Timing. So far; have run a compression test and my front bank of 4 have a ok reading between 155- 170  However my rear bank of 4 cylinders are all between 50-55 ? Do you think my cam belt has slipped a tooth ?