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• 10 year guarantee - sign of things to come? 12 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  I've just seen an advert on TV here in Spain, which also appears on the website. A limited run of Fiat Tipo 1.4 "Street" models are up for grabs for €11,350 (obligatory 5 years of financing at over 10% APR adds another €4000 and you have to trade in some kind of working motor vehicle in return!)
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 04 1.6 EGR Exhaust Control Valve 26 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  My Zafira A 1.6 life 04 plate has just started running a bit lumpy and jerky. I tend to loose power when at low speeds, then the exhaust emmision light starts to flash on the dashboard. After a few seconds the light goes out and the problem seems to clear itself.
• Toyota Corolla Verso T3 D4D year 2001 - Oil change on diesel low annual mileage 2225miles 2 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  My wifes car is only used for short runs, I changed the oil & filter when she got it and since had done 2225 miles in a year almost to the day. So as we want this engine to last my question is, would it be wise to change the oil & filter now (yearly) despite low miles or leave it longer.
• Dacia Stepway - Random Misfire on Brand New Car 31 May 2019 (Forum)
  Any ideas why this would happen on a brand new cat? Next step is I'll go into the dealer and kick up a fuss but to me the engine sounds and runs fine, I can't see or feel anything wrong? 
• Ford Fiesta 2000 W 1.25 Zetec 16v - Won't start 3 May 2019 (Forum)
    The battery is good and is charged regularly.  I have noticed that on turning the key to the second position, the fuel pump does not run to pressurise as it usually did and think this is probably significant (fuel pump fuse is OK). The fuel level is low, I put another 1-2 litres in just in case but it made no difference. Any suggestions of things to try would be much appreciated.
• Toyota Auris Hybrid - Range Counter reduces using EV 1 May 2019 (Forum)
  As the level of fuel reduces so too will the range, which is all common sense. Why then, if the car is not running on petrol, does the range reduce? I may be missing something here but I'm left quite curious by what I've observed. Thank you. Derek
• Cortina GT MK1 motor in Lotus 7 - strange oil pressure 19 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Everything is very new and clean but my oil pressure is very low ( 0 to 5 psi) for the first 30-60 seconds on restart after sitting a few days. New high pressure pump acts same as old standard one but now 60 psi  & still running strong after pressure is up. Pump feeds remote HP-1 filter then routed to oil cooler and back through -8 tubing. 20W50 at 20 C temperature may move slowly at first getting to pressure sender at front of motor?
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Vauxhall vectra - Vectra Sri cdti 14 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi got a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri cdti 16 valve and I have noticed it using more diesel than it should the computer says 36.7 and that's on a run off about 20 miles , went out to it and started and battery light stayed on although it's had rectifier in alternator , I switched off and started it again and light went out and stayed out? Also when I was driving along in sixth and accelerate it was a bit jerky , read codes and came up with p0621 generator warning lamp fault and p0008 generic engine position  performance bank 1  could this be timing issues as it starts ok in mornings thanks
• Vauxhall 1.9 cdti - Vauxhall cdTi flywheels don't get ripped off 7 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I've only joined this site this week I keep reading these posts for dual mass flywheels costing £1000 to replace on the cdti 150 bhp vauxhall diesel lump Well I run a garage in Middlewich Cheshire and I replace these for £495 all day long that's including. New flywheel a new clutch 3 pieces and fitting with a large warranty period. Please get in touch if you need one of these doing it's keeping me in work vauxhall just adds a lot of labour on to these jobs why I don't know takes me 5 hours job done.
• Ford Focus ST - Ford Focus ST Petrol 2016 onwards 31 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  If yes, please can you give your own honest opinion (warts and all) of how the car has been from running costs to comfort, performance, reliability etc etc. I appreciate your thoughts and advice. Many thanks Paul Happy New Year to all
• Focus/VW Golf - Medium Family Car Choice 13 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Have a maximum budget of £5k for a medium size 4 door petrol car as only doing about 5000 miles per annum running around town and being dads taxi locally for my kids. Have in mind tow cars a petrol Ford Focus (prefer new shape) or the VW Golf 1.4cc upwards petrol also. I know golfs design has not changed that much probably why I am biased to the focus.
• 10K Petrol Car 16 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Ideally, I am planning to keep the car until it celebrates 10 years/100.000 miles and then I will sell it or use it as part exchange. The car must be reliable and cheap to run with low depreciation over the years. Comfort, performance and equipment are extras that I value but they are not essential.  I've been thinking about these cars: Honda Civic 1.8 SE Plus Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR What do you guys recommend?
• Nissan Pathfinder - Pathfinder Limp Mode engine de-rate 21 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  at 60 in the middle lane of the M6 going to overtake in busy traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think not!! had various diagnostics run but never any codes. Anyone had the same or similar prob?  
• VW Golf 1.6 tdi - Cold radiator hoses and overheating?????????? 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  My radiator hoses are cold after driving and fans run on as the car overheats No fault codes. No warning lights Diagnostics measuring matches the temp guage overhating (120 degress) But driving wasy around town this never goes ove the 90 marks Coolant temp sensor, thermostat, water pump an secondary water pump all replaced at separate times and the bled air out properly each time.
• Ford focus titanium x 2ltr 2012 reg. - testing for parasitic drain 28 May 2018 (Forum)
  All they say is it may be time to have the car to a Ford Dealership to see if they can find something. Having been online it seems as though Dealerships can run out of ideas as well. Tried spending my way out of the problem, no luck so far.
• Usable hatchback with large boot for under £500 !! 20 May 2018 (Forum)
  I keep having to pay van insurance which is double the cost of a cars insurance even though I am 50 ..all the comparisson sites must treat vans as business type vehicles Is there any classic car that would have a big boot that I could run for 1000 miles year which just general maintenance and cost under £500.. not worried about the fuel costs thanks
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.6 TDCI Best way to prime diesel 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I have filled the filter to the brim and then cracked injectors again, but nothing. Tried a squirt of starting spray, it runs while the spray lasts then stops. Am I right in thinking that these are not self priming? Will I have to fit a bulb primer in the return line and suck it through? Useful suggestion gratefully recieved.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 27-01-2018 Part 1 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  It is far more likely that the majority of diesel getting past the rings occurs while the engine is running,under pressure, thousands of times per minute , for 10-20 minutes. Obviously diesel may fall into the sump whether or not the engine is turned on, but bear in mind that a diesel stops because fuel stops being injected, so turning it off during a cycle will be trivial in comparison.
• Ford fiesta zetec s 58 plate - Advice on either maintaining my car or get new car 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I dont know much about cars but i just want to know what might come meaning the high mileage and what the expense of keeping running might be.
• astra 1.4 - vauxhall astra j help 3 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  hi all can someone help,i have a 2013 astra j 1.4..recently when driving as im putting my foot down on the accelerator the car is jugging,ive had the car 6 months from a reputable dealer but only got 6 months warrenty which has now expired. the car runs great apart from a bit of jugging when i accelerate,i thought it could be the coilpack or the spark plugs,bearing in mind it was serviced before i got it. the car has just over 32000 miles on the clock. the engine management light is not on.does anyone have any ideas. does this model have a egr valve that could be full of crap..anyway any ideas welcome. thanks.