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• Alternatives to a civic 23 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  The civic was my first diesel and had oodles of torque so would like something similarish in power. On a good motorway run, at the national speed limit I often got 55mpg (brim to brim) which I think is pretty good for a 2.2 diesel. I bought the car for 3.5k from auction, but the market value was £4700 as that is what the insurance company are paying out.
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - wont start 24 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I discovered a fault soon after that sometimes it would cut out and not start or just wouldnt start at all. for some reason i pulled the diesel fuel pipe off the filter housing and then replaced it and it started and worked perfect for 2-3 weeks and would then fail to start and would pull pipe off then put back on would always start again and run perfect,then today it wouldnt start did same but pulled pipe then replaced but fires up 1st key for a second then wont start at all ,would the fuel rail pressure sensor valve (i think its called)cause this ,any ideas would be appreciated
• Volvo S60 - volvi s60 T5 selling or keeping?? 8 May 2015 (Forum)
  I was thinking of selling it for more economical car I.e. Honda civic. My budget is around 2.5k (I know, times are difficult). Volvo runs great, so comfy but thirsty for a 20mile daily commute.I had all the service done on Volvo but it looks like some suspension issues are creeping out. So my question is, is it better to sell or hold on and fix what's needed?
• Network Rail lunacy 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Today I read that several trains are being cancelled to minimise the number that run over a defective piece of track at Leeds City station.  (These include the popular services to Manchester Airport and other Transpennine services). It is stated that this dodgy piece of track cannot be repaired properly till early June.
• Altea 2.0 TDi Sport 2004 - Seat Altea TDi cruise control 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 2.0 BKD TDi engine Altea, has 94k on the clock, nearly a FSH. It runs pretty well apart for 2 issues; when on cruise if you get to a downhill stretch it will not keep a constant speed, it will apply, let off and then re-apply throttle. On a flat or uphill it is fine.
• Nissan Juke 2013 1.6 Tekna CVT - When is it best to use Eco and Normal 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Please can anyone advise me when its best to use ECO and when to use Normal Drive mode.. I ask because on a long run, 144 miles, mostly motorway in Eco using cruse control the car only managed 36.1mpg !  not a happy owner here as just bought the car. my speed did not go above 72 and was steady when cruse control was not engaged.
• iveco daily 3gen 2005 - clutch problam 20 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi Changed gear on my iveco daily 3gen 2005 35s 12hdi xlwb and the clutch pedle came up about 4in higher than normal.Still get the gears ok just have to lift my foot higher,Van runs as normal except for just having to lift you foot higher.Sems to me like somthing has broken like a stop to stop the pedle cuming up higher than the brake and throtle pedle.I have read on other forums of this happening but no one has said why.I have made a bracket and fixed it to the steering column with jubilee clips and it works ok stops the pedle in the correct place.But what has caused it.thanks brian
• Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2007 - Cold Start Problems 3 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I've changed the relay and exactly the same thing is happening. Could a sensor be telling it, it is summer so don't heat the Glow Plugs. I've run out of ideas, any help please, I'm getting desperate. Thanks Jon      
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  Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be?
• Ford fiesta 1.4 Tdci - Judder/miss fire 23 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a ford fiesta 1.4 tdci 2007, recently I noticed when cruising I get a slight judder, when I take my foot of the throttle and apply again it seems to go, also on start up from cold it seems to miss fire for about a minute or so then idles/runs ok, but you hear a diesel knock when pulling away, but again this goes when up to temp, anyone have any ideas what could be the fault on this? Have been told the throttle pedal could have a flat spot in it that may course the judder/miss fire when cruising but not when first started in the mornings, many thanks
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - cutting out 10 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  hi all ive got a vauxhall astra mk4..bought second hand,the eml light is on on the dash,hooked it up to the diagnostics and came back with the egr valve prob being dirty or faulty..ive been out today and bought a new egr valve(£45)..fitted it and the eml light is still on the dash.the car runs great when its being driven however when stopping at junctions or lights 8 times out of 10 it will cut out,but will restart straight away. i put new plugs in yesterday. could it be possible that the carb could be clogged up with dirt. i know that i could get the egr blanked of but i dont want to do that as im selling it next month...ant ideas..thanks.
• Ford Ka - Over heating 1 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hi.....looking for a little advice on a over heating issue on ford ka Its a 1.3L, 58 plate, no air con. Car starts, and runs OK, internal heater starts to warm car, radiator and expansion bottle both fill with hot water, electric fan on external radiator works. Not using any water.......after 20 mins round town driving dash warning light comes on, put internal heating on full (open a window) and after 20 secs or so warning light goes off and stays off as long as you keep heater on.
• Big car luxury in a small car and on a budget. 7 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Ideally it should have 4 seats but as the rears will only ever be used by my kids it doesn't matter if it's a bit cramped in the  back :-) I only have a budget of about £3,000 and was wondering what is out there that is comfortable with a ride that easily soaks up the  bumps from our potholed roads, is pretty quiet at motorway speeds, will do 0-60 in less than 10 seconds and will be reliable and cheap to run. Any suggestions? Cheers!
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Mk2 - Limp Mode, split in rubber hose / connector 12 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I'll try and keep this short :-) My Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Mk2 keeps going in to limp home mode but showing no errors and appears to be OK after turning off and on the engine - but under load (e.g. up a hill) will go back in to limp home mode and kick out a cloud of smoke. Under the bonnet I've noticed a rubber connector has split that runs from the engine to the exhaust - I'm sure this is the issue but I don't know what part that is, and so what part to buy as a replacement! See pic here (middle of picture): http://i62.tinypic.com/244oenk.jpg Any help appreciated, Andy
• Should I buy a small car? 6 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  The journey to the new office is six miles of urban main road north out of Manchester with 30 mph speed limits and no obvious open road.   I am tempted to buy a cheap petrol run around and leave the S-max in the drive unless I have further to go and need my SatNav, Bluetooth etc etc. If I spent £1,000 am I being sensible?  I want short and narrow so an old boxy Daihatsu springs to mind.....
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  Peugeot 206 clutch problems 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently replaced the clutch and gearbox on my Peugeot 206. It starts and goes into all the gears, but when I take my foot of clutch the car refuses...
• Audi A4 - Accident damage - main dealer or approved repairer 4 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I've been the victim of a hit and run which has caused damage to my vehicle. Police are involved and there is evidence which is being examined. My insurer is pressuring me into using their approved garage to repair rather than me using my preference which is main dealer.
• Ford Focus - Full disclosure when selling my car? 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I have been honest about this in classified ads and when people have rung up and asked whether there have been any issues with it, but clearly it has put people off. Seeing as it runs perfectly now, am I unnecessarily disclosing this info? Should I just keep schtum, say it is in good working order and leave it at that?   Cheers for the advice.
• Have you been a victim of a scam on Gumtree? 27 May 2014 (Forum)
  The BBC programme 'Rip Off Britain' plans to run a feature on Gumtree, specifically the listing of non-existent vehicles by organised criminal gangs.  What they need is an interview with at least one VICTIM, someone who has sent money for a car without actually seeing it.
• auto diagnostic tool - Is anyone who have bought automotive diagnostic pr 24 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hello everybody!! First time posting here and its because i really need help. I run a small repair shop. so I was wondering if there is some  reasonable priced car diagnostic tools that would be able to bring my garage into the 21st Century? Recently, I am paying attention to some online shops, I found that there are a wide variety of automotive diagnostic products online, but I dare not  to buy.