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• Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 2.6 wont start 9 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  my 1989 190e 2.6 auto refuses to start its trying to fire but coughs and splutters ive replaced distributor cap/ rotor arm/ plug leads but still same problem any help would br gratefull
• M25 Chertsey in the morning 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone do this stretch of M25 at about 8.30am? I need to get to the A3, but I'm sick and tired of that nasty little single carriage way road leading up to it from Byfleet. I'm wondering if filtering up the M25 through the traffic (On bike) would be quicker than illegally filtering up the other road (double white lines).
• Seeking Skoda Fabia Catalytic Converter 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all! Can anyone please lead me in the right direction for good deals on a new catalytic converter for a Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v (02 reg)? Our local Skoda dealer has quoted a whopping £690 for a 'supply and fit'. Sounds more than a little steep to me!!!
• Renault Clio 1.4RT Starting Problems 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Recently my mums car broke down and I have been trying to get it back running for her. The car is turning over but just won't start. I have replaced the alternator, plugs, leads, and distributor arm/cap. I'm all out of ideas. I hope someone can help. JB
• 95 N Escort,poor starting 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Sometimes it's fine,sometimes it won't play,although when it does and after,say,500 yards,it's ok. The plugs and leads have just been changed,but still the problem persists. Any ideas? Ken.
• '97 Polo - falling apart 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  A piece of coiled piping leading into/from the engine of my 1997 VW Polo fell off this morning. It led to a narrow black plastic vent at the left side of the engine. I know this is probably very basic but does anyone know what it is and also is the car safe to drive home to a mechanic?
• Focus First Service 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  They said there isn't a drain plug, and that modern cars these days don't need that e.t.c Am I being lead astray here, or are they right? Anything else I should ask them to do/change that isn't standard? Thanks
• Ford radio wiring loom 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  The speaker connectors are not in their usual obvious block. This time, its a circular plug with 6 (or 7) pins. Can you tell me what the various coloured leads are? cheers ears "...oh my.."
• Pug 306 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  In his car by car breakdown HJ say of the above: "1.8 8-valve XU petrol is the worst engine and many were fitted with the wrong ECU chip leading to failed emissions tests. Autobox not recommended." Does anybody know why the autobox meets with his disfavour? Academic interest only, I would never buy one as me feets too big.
• imobiliser + bump starts 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I got accosted by a Greek man with a Rover 400 with a flat battery last night. He asked me for Jump leads which I didn't have but I tried giving him a tow. Car turned over OK but wouldn't start. We decided it was the immobilser that was preventing it starting. Is it possible to bump start a car with an immobiliser, if so how?
• Mazda - Particulate filters and EGRs 11 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Mazda diesels are infamous for problems with the diesel emissions systems leading to on some occasions huge repair costs. Even Toyota have had problems with their Yaris diesels so what chance does any other manufacturer stand? But I imagine late Mazda petrols and other makes will be fitted with a petrol particulate filter and issues will soon be surfacing  or already have?
• Music - does the car influence your choice 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I'm listening to a lot less rock and a lot more chilled ambient music. I suspect a Skoda might lead to jazz or a Merc (but not AMG) to classics. Any thoughts?     
• 2003 Mercedes 320E - Malfunction at consumer unit 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Both batteries, engine and boot, have been replaced but this error still shows up randomly. In frosty weather when this error shows up the car wont start without jump leads. All other times it drives as normal any ideas?
• MP banned - Drunk Driver 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Refused Breath Test Kept in overnight @ local nick Court today £400 fine, banned 12 months Now more of that type of rapid justice for all offences might lead to a better UK. What do you think?   Full Story   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11798863
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 99 1.3 misfire 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  hello car misfiring on 2nd cylinder (intermitent) suspect coil pack How much is a coil pack and leads from ford or buy one from ebay ? Any other faults which may cause misfire ? Hard or easy to fit new one ? thankyou
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 06 2.2 locked on brake 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My left front disc appears to be stuck on leading to wheel wobble. I limped home on a slow speed, no warnings on the dash. Has any body experienced this before any advice before I take it to the dealers on monday it has got 15.000 miles on the clock.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 07 1.9 EGR Valve - how long? 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My Vectra 1.9 CDTi SRi 150 Auto is currently at the main dealers [and has been for a week already] waiting for an EGR valve - a common fault by all accounts. Anyone know what the lead time on these things is, as Vauxhall have no idea?
• Police Interceptors- Friday Ch 5 8pm 10 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  "Documentary series profiling the work of a high-speed police interception unit in Essex. A drug dealer's car flashes up on the police radar, leading to a risky interception. And officers pursue a pair of knife-waving criminals in a stolen vehicle."
• ldv gearbox and peugeot diesel 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Am i correct in thinking the LDV pilot is rwd and uses a peugeot 1.9 diesel engine. Is this the same as in the 405, 406 etc? Leading on from this do the HDI engines now in the 406 use the same gearboxes as the old 1.9 i.e are the bellhousings the same? does this mean it would be possible to put a HDI engine in an LDV van (albeit alot of work)
• will this have damaged the cat? 25 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I ran out of petrol (tried to start this morning and jerking) i got about half a mile before it could not start at all. I put some petrol in, and reset the ecu by taking off the negative battery lead. car is xantia 1.8 16v Will i have done any damage to the cat or any other components? its running back to normal now.