Hi I have a Corsa td 1997 102k on the clock. I've had this car for a month. The problem is that it is very noisy. The previous owner has...

Jonathan Curtis

11-20-2004 05:37 AM
DuncanWood

Hi all, This one has me a bit flummoxed at the moment... The car is a friend's Passat 1.8T 1998 (I think). There is a pretty-much constant buzzing...

Colin Stamp

11-20-2004 04:52 AM
Colin Stamp

What's involved in changing a door skin on a Mondeo ? I know a bit about engines but zip about bodywork. Is this a diy job if I get it sprayed...

Rushing7

11-20-2004 04:34 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

Volvo 440 G reg. Have just been attacked by the rear bootlid of my 440. The struts don't seem to be very efficient now that the cold weather is...

Jerry Atrik

11-20-2004 03:35 AM
Jerry Atrik

I have a lantern with two 6V 4AH batteries, which I guess makes 12V and 8AH. It has a 100W car bulb* and I was trying to work out how long it should...

Mark W

11-19-2004 07:16 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

http://www.sxoc.nl/forum/index.php?showtopic=6920&st=0& OK, so not exactly on topic, but readers here will probably...

Alan

11-19-2004 05:55 PM
Mike G

Apart from all the obvious, like antifreeze and the like, consider a light spray of silicone or rubbber/nylon lubricant spray over your door rubbers...

Guy King

11-19-2004 05:07 PM
Adrian

With somewhat colder air temperatures, my 2000 Astra 1.6 petrol (X16SZR engine type) is now showing all the signs of a thermostat failed in the...

Malcolm Stewart

11-19-2004 05:05 PM
R. Murphy

"Chris Street" <venus.ngfb (AT) chris-street (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote helicoil in the plug hole, I asked the same question and the guy said...

Sloper

11-19-2004 03:16 PM
Mr Fix It

Hiya. Having flogged my old Rover, I've not got a not-so-old Vectra due to arrive tomorrow. I'll need to fit my Panasonic MP3/WMA/CDRW player to it...

Nick

11-19-2004 03:09 PM
Nick

Evening all, I've got a bit of an issue with my trusty 2000 Astra 1.7 DTI, or, more precisely, an issue with the dealer that's fixing it! I'll try...

Lee

11-19-2004 01:27 PM
Lee

I tried to change the oil last weekend, but was thwarted by an unremovable sump plug. On closer inspection, there are two dints in the bottom of the...

James Dore

11-19-2004 08:44 AM
Andy Hewitt

Hi, Firstly, I know very little about cars, so please go easy on me :) Recently we've been having problems with our '95 fiesta. ...

Not Me

11-19-2004 07:08 AM
Not Me

Needs to be Mondeo sized, as quick as a 1.8 Mondeo, bulletproof and rust free. Ideas?

Doki

11-19-2004 04:46 AM
krystnors

I've just got 2 oil filters and an air filter for £4.48 from Halfords. Had a £10 voucher and 3 for 2 offer.. not bad ! Has anyone bought the...

SimonP

11-19-2004 03:07 AM
adder

I have an '04 Fiesta Zetec, when I bought it I orginally wanted the heated windscreen option but it would have been three months wait for my car, so...

Mark Hewitt

11-18-2004 05:06 PM
splitz

Hi, My wife just phoned me to advise someones' just rear-ended my car whilst she was on the way to work in it. The car is insured fully comp in my...

Ebodscki

11-18-2004 05:06 PM
Ebodscki

Hi I have just bought a Megane 1.9D it has just had full belts, injector cleaner & filters all the glow plugs are good. My problem is the first cold...

jim

11-18-2004 04:09 PM
mrcheerful

Hi, I own a 2003 Renault Clio Expression 1.2 and last week as I was driving home from work I shockingly found that I couldn't steer the car. I had...

frederick

11-18-2004 02:51 PM
ivan

Hi I have a m reg Renault Espace and the Power Steering Belt seems to be slipping especialy when its wet does anyone know how to adjust this it...

Lenny Brown

11-18-2004 02:19 PM
Lenny Brown

Folks :- Since it's service I'm suspecting my other halfs 1.8 automatic vectra has got a bit thirstier, so I've dug out the calculator and come to...

Kevin Davies

11-18-2004 01:24 PM
DervMan

Last night they were doing a SJ410. Bought it off E-Bay, spent money raising suspension, putting offroad wheels on, new engine, roll cage and gave it...

Conor

11-18-2004 01:19 PM
dojj

i have yokohama a539 195/45/r16 tyres on 16" tsw alloys does anyone know what tyre pressure i should use. they are on a peugeot 306

antthe

11-18-2004 01:18 PM
DervMan

Hi, Some of you guy's may know where can I see 3 wheel banger racing in Essex or near to. Whoops that's UK. We had the opportunity to see it at...

Joker7

11-18-2004 09:50 AM
mrcheerful

I have purchased TomTom with the car kit for my iPaq and it is fastastic,, but. The perfect place to put my windscreen mount is on the right hand...

Mark Hewitt

11-18-2004 07:23 AM
Mark Hewitt

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the position of a Mondeos' front and rear doors in their door apertures? I need to replace the nearside doors on my...

Andrew Graham

11-17-2004 06:49 PM
Paul King

hi all recently bought a '95 vectra for my run around. the right rear door seems stuck, it can't be opened. what options do i have to have this...

Avi

11-17-2004 05:22 PM
Anthony Britt

Thanks for reply! Do you know how to set interior heater to hot? Apparently, almost half of the coolant were not changed, does this mean the change...

Min

11-17-2004 03:56 PM
SteveH

Hello all. I've decided to get rid of my N-Reg old-shape Rover 214Si and get a newer car. I need some quick advice. The bloke I'm buying the new...

Nick

11-17-2004 12:38 PM
AstraVanMan

In news:bkrkd99vaxqh.14q3qphcgcybe.dlg (AT) 40tude (DOT) net, Chris Street <venus.ngfb (AT) chris-street (DOT) demon.co.uk> decided to enlighten...

Stewart Devereux

11-17-2004 11:45 AM
SteveH

God, It's a bit of a sod sticking a new one of these in when it's peeing down. Wife phoned from car last night asking if the alternator light was...

Stuart Gray

11-17-2004 10:38 AM
Stuart Gray

I have a 3 year old 307 HDi and the temp gauge has started to jump suddenly into the red zone (with associated flashing lights and annoying...

flash

11-17-2004 09:12 AM
flash

I have a Renault Midliner S120. The ignition key is stuck in the ignition barrel with a quarter turn to go but it won't move. Does anyone have any...

Terry

11-17-2004 06:51 AM
terry.barker@totalise.co.uk

I've just purchased a 96 Vauxhall Astra that has a dodgy demister fan. The fan only works at the fourth, and highest setting with none of the other...

moox

11-17-2004 06:08 AM
Anthony Britt

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Web Science

11-16-2004 04:01 PM
Web Science

Hi, My car has a little problem in that the door open light on the dashboard remains lit even if the doors are all shut. Does this in itself result...

billybronco

11-16-2004 03:50 PM
Phil

What sort of price would i be looking at for a new clutch fitted on a ford mondeo L-reg 1.8petrol. Many Thanks Si

simon

11-16-2004 02:21 PM
Simondo

Hi All, My car uses a poly vee belt to drive the alternator, PAS, aircon etc. At tickover speeds it wheezes and squeaks but quietens as engine...

Bob Minchin

11-16-2004 02:08 PM
Bob Minchin

<deadmail (AT) burnt (DOT) org.uk> wrote My 480 passed it's MOT without the rear wash-wipe working, last time. Ben.

Jerry Atrik

11-16-2004 12:43 PM
Jerry Atrik

What would be the best way of removing those white scuff marks from coloured bumpers (the car is a '96 Audi A6)? Is there special touch-up paint for...

John Prendergast

11-16-2004 12:36 PM
Clive George

the area around part throttle enrichment valve (right side of carb in photo) is wet and i was getting half the milage i was normally used to.there...

S

11-16-2004 09:34 AM
S

In article <20041112183659.21699.00000559 (AT) mb-m12 (DOT) aol.com>, skint4sure (AT) aol (DOT) com says... To sound predictable - £1500 should get...

Pete Smith

11-16-2004 04:15 AM
Jiffy

Hi, I have an old carlton estate & was thinking of upgrading to something a bit more classy. Now, many estates seem to have a smaller load area...

adder

11-16-2004 03:27 AM
adder

The fuel gauge in my MK3 1.1L Fiesta still reads the level in the tank after switching off the ignition. If I top up the tank the needle does not...

Bob Minchin

11-16-2004 02:11 AM
Guy King

Hi, The alternator light's lighting occasionally on my Cavalier (a '95 2.5 GLS). There's no sound of a slipping belt, and the light goes out if you...

Iain McLaren

11-15-2004 05:59 PM
DuncanWood

Hi guys. Car Vx Corsa 1.7D I need to change a coolant hose on my car, so am taking the opportunity to change to coolant too, ( not that I have much...

Tom Burton

11-15-2004 05:07 PM
Darren Jarvis

Hi, Next door neighbours Fiesta temperature gauge is showing maximum at all times. As soon as the ignition is switched on the gauge climbs to full...

Barnes

11-15-2004 04:13 PM
Bill

For a more in depth answer from experts try: www.askhutch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk It's free and you don't even have to register to use it!

askhutch

11-15-2004 03:22 PM
Guy King

Hi all, I was asking the other day about finding a j/j'd front end to replace the same on my (currently) MKII 1300 Escort powered (ha!) kit...

T i m

11-15-2004 03:15 PM
T i m

went to see a ford focus for the missus this afternoon. was advertised as 39 thou miles, no service history. nice looking car, drove well, but...

r.p.mcmurphy

11-15-2004 01:30 PM
Dave Plowman (News)