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• Daewoo Matiz, EGR valve fault 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Disregarding for the moment, if that is the case, why I'm being quoted the earth to fix this fault, I was wondering how do-able it would be to source the part and fit it myself (or get my friendly local mechanic to do so?). Alternatively (and bearing in mind that the car appears to be running fine at the moment with the fault), is it an option just blithely to ignore the fault, and keep running the car? Thanks in advance for any advice given. {Try this one. - PU} http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?
• MK1 Mondeo TD Running Fault... 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  After it has been stood for a while (like 8 hours or so), it will not start. Or, more accurately, it normally DOES start, runs for 2-3 seconds, then dies (revving does not save it). Once it has dies, it normally takes a pump or two on the primer to get it restarted. But it does seem pretty random. Today I started to play around with the fuel lines, and worked my way backwards down the line, and it would appear that no fuel is coming through from the tank, into the first line in the engine bay.
• Bentley Running Costs 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I am trying to find out the cost of running a used Bentley. Obviously I would expect my fuel bill to just about double, based on getting around 30-35 MPG at present. Insurance would also be a bit more. What I'm interested in are the servicing costs more than anything.
• petril versus diesel 24 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello All, I'm having trouble costing out the difference between running diesel and petrol cars. I've run diesels for quite a long time and have always been happy with the mpg. However, some time ago I bought the wife a used Nissan Almera 1.4 petrol. She's a gentle driver and regularly gets over 40mpg on a run.
• ZX 1.4 head gasket?? 29 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  But I would have thought with a new thermostat (88 deg) that it should run cooler, especially when the ambient temp is only 3 degrees. The reason I am concerned about the head gasket is that while changing the coolant over Xmas I noticed some brown mayo/sludge in the header tank.
• Ford Fiesta 1.0 H Reg (Oil using) 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I finished Uni last year and bought a Ford Fiesta 1.0 from a local garage (H reg). It is in great condition and has been a very good runner so far. I bought it as a little run-around, but then I got a job that involves a far bit of mileage (around 200-300 miles per week) and am worried that it is too much for such a small car. But, like I said, it runs fine. However, there is one problem, it seems to be using a lot of oil.
• VW TDI Starting noise 20 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  But, the cog doesn't seem unduly worn. Can the starter jam up inside and effectively stop the engine running? Any other cause for this worrying noise???!!! Any help and advice much appreciated.
• Running costs 26 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I had always thought that depreciation was the biggest cost of motoring but looking at the figures it is a reasonably close run thing with fuel. If the fuel economy had been 25mpg it would have equalled depreciation costs. This for a car that has depreciated a lot. Have I made a mistake or is fuel really the main cost in driving a car.
• Spam 27 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  You might think that whoever runs this website would be able to stop spam bots. Especially as posts require prior registration.
• ford connect 1,8 td 2005 - not starting 28 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Did it run before you changed the filter ?
• Vauxhall Astra - Engine splutter 25 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Engine splutters under half a tank but runs smooth on a full tank ?
• Vauxhall Corsa - Diagnosing catalytic converter 9 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I have a 2012 corsa d 1.2l petrol. Whenever I drive it it runs fine for.sbout 3 minutes after which it doesn't go past 3000 rpm. The car doesn't show any electrical issues. I've run a cylinder compression test and it passed. I installed new spark plugs and cleaned the intake manifold.
• 207SW diesel 2008 - Changed habits 12 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    I intend to monitor progress until needing more fuel, when I shall add some V-power, which usually has a detectable effect on running.
• Saab 9-5 1.9 tid 2097 - Engine diesel over fuelling 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Used a new pattern map but kept getting intake manifold baroemitic air preasure fault.so bought bosch map. Car runs ok. But running rich and at times smokes like a chimney. Black smoke. Checked with computer ecu saying air intake temperature 2 degrees C ? Any ideas? Cheers john
• Dacia Duster - CCTV to combat persistent vandalism problem 25 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  I have never been troubled myself however I intend to buy a new Duster later in the year which means I probably will. Can anyone advise of a comprehensive 24/7 CCTV system that can be left running as a deterrent, can run for up to two weeks without attention, is legal to use and will advertise its presence. In case anyone is wondering, the local police aren’t remotely interested.
• Advice-not using car due to self isolation 8 Apr 2020 (Forum)
    Can't see myself using my MazdaCX3 till "all this flu" has blown over( 12 weeks minimum) ....can't go out either, although car is parked outside house....should i  1) Start it up every few days and leave engine running with an occasional rev for 10 mins? 20 mins? 30 mins? 2) Let handbrake off/keep handbrake on? 3) How can i ensure effectiveness of footbrakes? 4) What else other than get a non isolater to give it a nice long run once a week?
• 4 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  The poor guy (XXX) who worked on DH's car must bitterly regret getting stuck with DH as a customer. I seriously pity the next worker (Victim XXX2) DH tries to get to work on his car. DH has run up a nice solicitors bill - he better pay that one! DH wants to run up more debt clogging up the courts, wow, I wonder what his solicitor said about that? The mini will still be a pile of rust at the end of it all, unless DH wants to pay £7k for a new bodyshell - plus labour - come on DH, stop being a skinflint - PAY UP.
• Vauxhall Corsa - Hi I have an old Corsa 2004 1.2 20 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Vauxhall Corsa that was running very badly I have changed the fuel filter. It was very very dirty a lot of black gunk came out. It it now running better at high speed but when I stop at a junction it will not rev again and dies.
• Vauxhall Corsa - Hi I have an old Corsa 2004 1.2 19 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Vauxhall Corsa that was running very badly I have changed the fuel filter. It was very very dirty a lot of black gunk came out. It it now running better at high speed but when I stop at a junction it will not rev again and dies.
• Astra 1.9 cdti 150 2006 - Astra breathing heavy 6 May 2017 (Forum)
  Anyone got any ideas.? I think the engine is on its last knocking's due to it being run low on oil I've been told  just want a bit more time from it.