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• Peugeot 306 XUD9TE Conrod failure 30 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  \"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.\" Please see the pics here ~ http://groups.msn.com/honestjohn/interestingshots.msnw?
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  Best tyres for M135i? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW M135i. The tyres have done 30K and are coming up to a change. At present I have run flats (245/35R18 rear and 225/40R18 front), what do you...
• Golf 1.6tdi se DSG - VW warranty 29 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Good afternoon, I would be grateful for some advice. RE: Interior trim My manufacturers warranty runs out in 2 days.  I have discoverend some loose interiro trim on my car.  Will VW cover this;and, how can I get an appointment at the VW s******ship within the warranty period.  What if i'm offered an appointment that is a few days over the warrnaty period/deadline.
• Ford Fiesta - Flat battery 23 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Car now starts ok, voltage drops only to 10V during use of starter motor. Voltage increases to 13.3V when engine running and revved up. Does the battery's performance under load suggest that it's not the cause of the problem? The car seems to be charging it all right. Expert advice would be very welcome!
• Nissan leaf range anxiety 16 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Also battery life and their replacement cost is something else else which needs to be included in the overall cost of running. How much range would you want from an electric car before it would suit your lifestyle?
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - 2003 - Mercedes C230 Kompressor Good Buy? 4 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  For various reasons my daily driver is heading into semi-retirement. Purchase price is more than an issue than running costs as  do a very low annual mileage. Coming back from looking at a Ford Focus I saw the above car for sale. It has only had two owners from new (first till first MOT!) and then the current owner.
• Ford Fiesta - How long does a car last? 30 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Its worth just under 2k and i ideally don't want to spend much more than £500 on any repairs.  All is running fine for now as i do my own basic servicing (oil, filters, plugs etc), but i don't want to be stuck with a massive repair bill.  I'm just after any advice from others of potential problems and costs i may encounter in the near future so i can budget for them or a replacement car.
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  KIA Carens starting problem 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My KIA Carens has been difficult to start. It usually takes at least 10 seconds when cold and around eight seconds when hot. Had a new battery and fuel...
• Mercedes C180 2010-ish - Next Car Possibly 13 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've been thumbing through Autotrader and have noticed a few MB C180 petrol models, around 2010, are within my price range. I have a couple of questions if I may? A) does anyone have any experience of owning/running one? B) is the 'German build quality' more myth than fact? C) I notice that the C180s make about 160bhp? Do they all have a supercharger fitted to produce this amount of bhp from a 1.8? My commute will be a 7 mile commute with some congestion, so I'm only looking at petrol models.
• astra van 1.7 tdi - van cutting out 7 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  hi was going to work yesterday came to a junction and van nearly cut out another 400 yards down road the warning light car with spanner came on and car stoped i got it going again to carpark after 5 mins but did same coming home the light is still on it starts no problem but dosent run for long ive tried the brake /accelerator together and turning key the light flashs once then stays on i also tried the trip button then turning key that says inspection im going to give it a full service tomorrow after work but just wanted to know if u guyz would know any other reason im getting this problem ythanks in advance
• Toyota Corolla Verso - Toyota Corolla Verso ticking noise 30 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi,  I've recently bought a 2005 1.8 vvti corolla verso. The car seems to run fine however under throttle there is a noticeable ticking noise which appears to come from the rear left side of the engine (when looking at the bay). In first gear the tick starts at around 1.5k rpm in second its clearly noticeable at 2.5k.
• Mondeo saloon tdci Gaia - Mondeo tdci glow plug flashing 30 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have the dreaded glow plug flashing and engine light on fault on my mondeo tdci, I f Have removed the injectors stripped and run then through ultrasonic bath, they were spotless. I have stripped and cleaned out the EGR valve and manifold, changed glow plugs, cleaned out and sprayed electronic connection contact spray on all switches and sensors I can relate to this issue.
• FIAT Panda - Asb light on dashboard. 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  So iv tried to disconnect the battery left it over night and connect it again then started the car and let it run for more then 5 mins. But still the light comes on after a few miles. There no other faults coming up so any ideas what the problem might be. Thanks in advance.
• SEAT Cordoba 2004 1.9 Diesel - Diesel problem 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Once that has happened it will only start once it has been static. In the recent break downs it would then start and run ok a few days later or would need the electrics clearing before starting. Whichever option you used then next big drive or two would cause the same problems!
• Peugeot 308 SW - Peugeot 308 SW 2012 fault code P1435 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Possibly needs replacing but he says that this may not clear the problem. Other than this, the car runs perfectly well and has driven approx 1500 miles since its showed up. Any suggestions?
• Any - Petrol or Diesel? 21 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  So, the calculations need to take into account the overall cost of ownership and assume you sell the car at the end of the period. This should make the diesel more attractive. HJ's method seems OK if you intend running the car into the ground but most people don't do that with a new car. Am I right or have I missed something in the logic?!
• Ford C-MAX - Car paintwork has stained 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Water from the jets that hit my wndscreen and then ran down my wing and drivers door have left white run marks. These marks have faded slightly after a thorough wash but they are still clearly visible. These marks disappear when heated up but then reappear later once cooled down. Any ideas on what to do?
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Hesitating and cutting out when driving 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
      It's just had a big service Inc plugs and fuel filter, it was doing this prior to its service but the mechanic who serviced it thought the car was running OK.    Seems fine once it's warmed up, get the odd vibration coming through the car when accelerating which it never used to do. Any ideas please?  
• ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting 3 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  hi everyone I have a problem starting the car when we clear everything that comes up about 18 faults it starts ,It can run for a month or ten minutes .i have been told that its the clocks and that ford are the only ones that can do this is as they have to recode and link both keys is this correct i have had a auto electrian change the clocks but he couldnt get it to start so we put the old ones back  but he couldnt get it to start  so phone call to my mate who has a small garage comes up again clears it and it starts but says he hasnt got big enough computer to swap the clocks and program the keys  advice  and prices welcome regards dave
• Reliabilie and economical - Buying a used car for taxi used 23 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi everyone I'm having a hard time choosing a next workhorse with negative feedbacks about diesel cars manufactured since 2009 due to its DPF while I'm running more than 25000 a year mostly town driving, I'm not sure if petrol will be a good idea. I'm driving a 1.9 passat with 5 speed at the moment and it never lets me down. I only have 7000 budget for a used car but it has to be atleast 7 years old.