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• Astra ´99 1.8 16v-100k-Cambelt? 23 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Our ´99 Astra has done just over 100k miles. It´s got the 1.8 16V petrol engine. Its cambelt and pulleys were changed at 62k, in Feb 2004. Should I get the cambelt done now, or wait until it hits 120k? Any advice gratefully received. Barchettaman
• V.W. sharon. wiper motor. 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  The winderscreen wipers on my wife`s Sharon have slowed up so much on a trip to Liverpool and at one point stopped in the middle of the screen. This was quiet frightening on the m-6 inpouring rain.The next day they seemed to operate ok.
• Micra 1998 Transponder problem 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if its possible to manually programme a blank transponder key for a 1998 S-Reg Nissan Micra? (Non-remote version) I have a non-dealer transponder key that fits the ignition - any tips or shortcuts would be greatly appreciated. My Nissan dealer is currently holding me hostage to fortune!
• central locking on vauxhall omega 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  hi..i have a vauxhall omega s reg....the central locking stopped working off the remote, so i replaced the batteries in the key, still no joy, once i open the door manually the alarm goes off till i place the key in the ignition, i have tried disconnecting the battery but still no luck, any ideas ????
• Citroen C4 Picasso 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Although it must be extremely similar to other MPV's, like Zafira for example, it somehow looks really good. I also assume that, like other C4's, it will also be extremely cheap! Funny really, now the kids have grown up, I really fancy an MPV!
• Bull bars- fading away? 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  It was just like a big inverted U shaped tube that sort of covered the grill. It made me realise than, certainly in urban S/W London / Surrey , they have almost disapperaed. Have bull bars faded out in other parts of the country?
• rover 216 coolant pipe corrosion 11 May 2006 (Forum)
  The coolant pipe from the water pump to the thermostat housing is leaking on my 216. The pipe has corroded through and is now u/s. HELP--if I get a new pipe and the O rings,can I fit it without removing all the inlet side??-it looks a tight fit -but can anyone help or has done it???
• What's at the head of the queue? 29 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Ambling along a normally fast A-Road the other day behind an old Pajero, I got to wondering which cars other backroomers associate with extra slow driving? Back in the 80's I remember Triumph Toledos heading the queue. More recently E-H reg Renault Espace's have, erm, slowed the pace of life somewhat.
• MOT failure points - computerised system 10 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if MOT failure points are recorded on computer under the new system. If I took my car to another garage would they know about them? PS...
• Corsa stalling 4 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  My girlfriend has a 1 litre S reg Corsa. She's been having trouble with it stalling at junctions. What generally happens is when she dips the clutch the revs drop and keep dropping until it eventually stalls. Either that or the revs drop as low as 400-500 rpm then it realises it's about to stall and wakes up.
• Dorchester Limo 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Stood in the centre of York on Lendal Bridge at around 2 o'clock this afternoon. This long black stretch limo swooped past me with 'Dorchester' badged...
• Cooling off period 31 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just made a mistake. I've paid a £200 deposit on a car from a non franchised dealer for a 98/S Vauxhall Corsa Envoy 1.2 3D with 78K on the clock. The sticker price was £1695, the Parkers guide is under £1200. Does anybody know if the 14 day cooling off period would allow me to cancel the sale ?
• On-Street Garages 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  One of my neighbours is selling cars on my road. I've nothing against someone trying to make an honest living but he's taking up the few parking spaces...
• exhaust holes (any car) 7 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  The pipe out of my silencer (ie the one that discharges gasses into the air) has a few holes in it. Is this part of the exhaust MOT-testable as all the...
• Inertia cut-off switch - rover 100 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Does anybody know how I'd reset the fuel cut-off switch after a sudden stop, please? I know where the switch is (under the bonnet, between the battery...
• VW sharan AIR system 27 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  The engine fault light came on, so the fault codes were checked. 2 codes were found, 16795 AIR pump, valve, hose(s); & 17560 AIR system etc. What is this & how do I test it? Any help gratefully recieved.
• Turboprops 19 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  This isn't an automotive issue but I couldn't think of another forum where I could ask it. Anyway, as far as I can see a tuboprop is basically a jet engine...
• LED Indicators - Volvo S60 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I have bought some LED indicator bulbs for my Volvo S60 as it eats bulbs for breakfast, however, when i put them in, the LED\'s light up and flash but the car flashes the indicators as if an indicator bulb has fused, fast ticking! does anyone know what i can do to stop this. Thanks!
• Met GRowler 1 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  (This began as GRowlette\'s thread about her anticipated visit to England, but has now developed into one about a July Backroom Meet, possibly, and appropriately, at the revamped ACE Cafe.) Eight days to go and we get to UK. My Big One he tells me to share the driving.
• Suicidal birds 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  This leaves the driver, especially if he is being followed by another vehicle, with no option other than to plough on, with fatal consequences to the bird(s). Distressing to the driver and passengers, too. What do you do in such a situation?