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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.8 Oil leaks 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I normally don't do anything about it unless its major. Should it be checked out and what are the likely causes - worn gasket cover etc? And can it lead to long term damage to engine or any components (if I keep the oil topped up)?
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 06 1.6 Poor starting Intermittently 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I have been informed it smells of petrol when it does - which figures! Any ideas? The intermittent thing leads me towards a sensor or something, rather than any regular service item? Cheers Dave
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 16v won't start. Clicking noise heard 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Replaced the battery today, but now I can only hearing and clicking noise. Tried bump starting and tried jump leads but neither has worked. Elec windows and lights are still working. Can anyone help? Thanks
• Nissan Maxima QX (1994 - 1999) - 97 3.0 cd changer 5 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me which sony 10 cd changer I need for my qx 3 litre v6 auto as it is missing from this car. all leads and head unit are in situ and radio works fine but the radio hanbook doesnt specify which radio ive got nor is there a model number on it,(other than sony) will any sony disc changer work ? Hope someone can help regards Smifco
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.6 High Revs and misfire 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  I have a Renault megane 8v which revs up on its own , I have checked all the vacumm hoses extra and cant find any split. The car also seems to have a miss fire on number 4 pot, I have checked the coil's, plug and ht leads and compression tested but all are fine. Any suggestions and advise will be gratefully recieved it driveing me mad and that not just the car its the mother in law
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Main dealer spares prices. Can I check on line? 27 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I would like to buy genuine spares all the time but don't like to argue If I think the price is very high. 9 times out of ten I'll use a top quailty part from elsewhere just because I know in advance what it's going to cost. Want to check plug leads at the moment.
• Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 (2005 - ) - 05 1.7 misfire on no 2 cylinder 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  This petrol merc has a misfire on no 2 cylinder, compression is good, coil packs and plug leads all good. using the laptop all seems to function as it should but it counts the misfires and then puts the management light on. The local wizboys are stumped ,and now we have removed the head to check for problems to no avail .
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 Coolant temperature sensor 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I know there is one built into the thermostat housing, but not sure whether this is for guage, ECU or both. The car can be quite difficult to start and lumpy when cold, but fine when warmed up. Leads, plugs, battery etc look OK. Temperature guage reads OK.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - Fix it or trade it? 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Last year the water pump bearing seized which cost 800 for new pump/cam belt , this week it started running rough and garage have checked spark plugs.ht leads, distributer cap which are all ok but theres low pressure in 4th cylinder so they think its either head gasket or the heads knackered . Estimated cost to fix 1200 quid if it needs a new head. So do i fix it or just trade it in?
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 2.0L auto estate - hesitation/judder. 5 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  hi all. im after some advice on my mondeo estate, 2.0L auto 2000 W reg. whilst driving i can feel a hesitating/ judder, this can also be felt on tick over. i have had the spark plugs changed, also the HT leads, also the fuel filter, but its still doing it. any advice would be gratefully received. thanks SLT to reflect the problem
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Zetec 1.25 misfire 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  But if you try and drive it misfires under load .Whan I first got it it misfired on tick over so I changed the usual plugs, leads and the coil pack, which cured the misfire on tick over but not on initial throttle openings or under load. The vehicle has been back to Ford but they cannot find anything wrong on there diagnostic machine.
• Volkswagen Polo (1981 - 1991) - does this sound like the hall sender? 20 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  over the past couple of days the car has develped a slight judder while driving..only just detctable then today it started on 3 clyinders and the juder turned into a very bad misfire on any load(idle ok) it can barley move under its own steam now does that sound like the hall sender? the car has recent plugs, lead, dizzycap, arm and coil any pointers on how to replace one if its failed
• Cars that became TV stars 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Del boy's Reliant Regal was another which attained a fame way and above it's humble station in life by becomming almost a lead character in the show. Are there any other cars which it is impossible to think of without a TV show or movie automatically appearing in the same thought bubble? --
• Volvo S80 Battery 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  So I have gone to Halfords to look for a similar one and its going for £84.00. Does anyone know where i can get it cheaper. The battery is a 12 volt / 520 A Normal lead acid battery. Thanks
• Rover 214 Si Alarm/Immobiliser probs 25 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  We're having problems with our immobiliser/alarm remote control pad - frequent problems arming and disarming alarm and engine leading to alarm going off!! Local dealer states the control pad is at fault - replacement cost for control pad is £50........except additional programming/diagnostics for key coding whacks the total price up to just over £150!!
• Avoiding using the wrong fuel 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Despite colour codes and different size nozzles etc, it's pretty obvious that passive methods of avoiding using the wrong fuel on forecourts aren't working. What leads to the worse consequences - putting petrol in a diesel car, or diesel in a petrol car? I am looking for a used car - but there's no way of knowing about errors made in its refuelling history. Why is it not possible to have a proximity buzzer/alarm that sounds (either on the car or the fuel pump) when the wrong nozzle is waved within a foot or so of the filler pipe?
• Peugeot 307 knocking 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a knocking on a peugeot 307 hdi its a 52 plate. it seems to be coming from the front end but this could be decieving, as when you sit on the drivers side it sounds like it is that side. but also when you sit on the passenger side it sounds that side too. You can only hear it when you go over bumps, which leads me to think it might be suspension related. i have checked what i can think of but to no avail. Any tips or pointers would be gratefully received. Cheers, Mark
• Citroen ZX 1.9i Lumpy Acceleration 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Picked up what I thought to be a bargain - dusty zx 1.9i 1991 48k on the clock with mots to back it up. test drove really well. after having it a couple of weeks and opening her up a fair bit I have now noticed town driving and low rev acceleration to be lumpy. changed plugs and ht leads but wonder is it worth trying the dist cap/rotor arm? they seem fine to look at, but maybe not underclose inspection. its a bit odd as it was fine and now isn't!!! HELP!!
• Ford Fiesta engine misfires 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  1995 fiesta 1.25 zetec engine, when starting from cold the engine somtimes misfires.I can smell petrol and it will not responed to the accelorator, after two to three minuets it drives ok but when idling it hesitates before picking up revs.I have renewed the plugs tested the leads with a ohmmeter they seem ok. Following the Haynes manual I tested the ignition coil I could find no resistances I think I must have done something wrong. I cleaned the idle air control valve. Any idears?
• Tyres - Profit? 15 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I was amazed at the price!! £424 for two tyres, I know they are pretty big 255/45/18 but its seems very steep to me?? which leads me to the question... What type of profit are Kwik Fit, ATS, main dealers etc making from tyres? the mark up must be plenty!! Thanks Lee