Literally. Pulling out from some parked cars and made super-slight contact with it's rear quarter, to the point where I took the wax off it's...

Abo

09-19-2009 01:04 PM
Abo

Does anyone have experience of claiming for a battery under Halfords' three year guarantee? If it's showing signs of giving up, do I need to wait...

Mark W

09-19-2009 04:21 AM
Trevor Smith

What is the point of alloy wheels? Some say weight saving, but surely that is wiped out by just one passenger. Is there any practical reason for...

Rockingrabbit

09-19-2009 04:02 AM
Ben C

I'm looking for an electrical actuator which is capable of releasing the tailgate on a Pug 106 (the lock has been removed and blanked off to...

newshound

09-18-2009 08:45 PM
Pete M

I've just visited my local 'Motor World'-type shop to buy power steering fluid, but was sold Automatic transmission fluid instead (Acdelco, ATF...

Roclive

09-18-2009 07:14 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

I'm changing my wishbones on my mk4 golf and te bolt torque settings are between 30/70 nm and have mis placed the sodding torque wrench, do...

Peter smith

09-18-2009 02:28 PM
Duncan Wood

Mk4 Fiesta, 1998. 1.25l Petrol 5dr Ghia model. No ABS. Failed MOT on "little or no braking effort" on both rear brakes. Handbrake only working at...

Tony Brett

09-18-2009 02:27 PM
Duncan Wood

I've been offered a Saab 9-5 2.2 TID 2003:- Anyone know if it's possible to fit an aftermarket radio such as Blaupunkt? Also anyone got any...

bluefrog

09-18-2009 12:46 PM
Douglas Payne

Conor wrote: £1 wow thats cheap as chips! I have a good selection of tools for car work, I was mainly after a 4 post lift :) ... have an exhaust to...

Peter smith

09-18-2009 08:25 AM
Peter smith

Hello, If you are looking for a truck driver job you should check out http://2ajobguide.com/truck_employment.aspx There are currently 800 job...

Bolaleman

09-17-2009 09:12 AM
Bolaleman

GOODMORNING PLS CODE for MERCEDES-BENZ A 168 820 01 79 audio 5 ref no : CQ-LP3920L SERIAL No 00056 * PA992610100056 * Thank you for your help

omessaad

09-17-2009 06:15 AM
omessaad

Found one figure - seems 12.5:1 is ideal for maximum power. -- *A closed mouth gathers no feet.* Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT)...

Dave Plowman (News)

09-16-2009 10:14 AM
Mrcheerful

Please could I have some advice on whether or not to change my gearbox oil ? My car is Avensis 2002 1.8 vvti manual 106 000 on clock I don't think...

andy

09-16-2009 10:11 AM
Mrcheerful

GOODMORNING I am looking for the unlock code for Grundig WKC 5300 RDS serial no :GR0961T0120056 PLEASE HELP

AMMAR ABDELKRIM

09-16-2009 07:04 AM
Mrcheerful

Got an external uPVC double glazing unit which has a knackered seal. I'm going to change it myself but it will be the first time I've done such...

Davey

09-16-2009 05:18 AM
Mrcheerful

Finally got the wideband O2 sensor up and running on the SD1 - prior to fitting the MegaSquirt. Thanks to Longlife in Carshalton for doing the job -...

Dave Plowman (News)

09-15-2009 07:38 PM
Clint Sharp

( Some of you may recall I was enquiring some months back about getting a car for my wife when she travels in all weathers across varied terrain. The...

Jeff

09-14-2009 06:05 PM
Jeff

On Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:32:23 +0100, Conor wrote: Often because the initial plug gap set by Ford was 1.3mm which overstressed the cables and coils....

Rockingrabbit

09-14-2009 04:09 PM
PC Paul

I've just got back from my latest MOT with an entirely expected failure due to a blowing exhaust (easy, but sadly expensive to fix), and two entirely...

David Taylor

09-14-2009 02:36 PM
Mrcheerful

Mrcheerful wrote: and wait, after two seconds the indicators should flash, this indicates programming mode, in which case buy yourself another key...

Lobster

09-14-2009 10:51 AM
Tim Downie

My 2 litre auto accord revs go over 3000 revs when starting up even in this warm weather. And sometimes takes along time to make it to 4th gear. Its...

51

09-14-2009 05:52 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

My lad's 1999 2.0 Mondeo has just failed its MOT with:- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle (0.507... limit 0.300) Exhaust emissions...

Paul Giverin

09-13-2009 04:23 PM
Duncan Wood

Mondeo Zetec 1.8i (1999). Hesitates when moving off. If I give it very *slight* bit of accelerator and it revs itself and zooms off. Have to come...

Rockingrabbit

09-13-2009 06:45 AM
Davey

Hi all, I have a Peugeot 307, 1.6 HDi, '07 mark and it needs its 24,000 service. It has about a year left on its 3-year warranty and I'm wondering...

JW

09-13-2009 05:23 AM
Kostas Kavoussanakis

Ford Puma W reg 40,000 miles How much would be reasonable parts and labour for head gasket on one of these. Think its 1.4 engine according to...

Rockingrabbit

09-12-2009 09:46 AM
Mrcheerful

I've just bought a 2-year old Nissan Note from a car supermarket, and as it has a 30-day (apparently unconditional) warranty I'm anxious to sort out...

Lobster

09-12-2009 06:06 AM
robgraham

Friend of the Mrs has a 1998 Fiat Punto 1.2 which was overheating and only blowing cold from heater. I took a look and confirmed HG had blown as...

Redwood

09-11-2009 06:30 AM
Mrcheerful

mk4 golf 1.6 2001 AZD engine. I gave up trying to figure out why my cars running lean and took it to the garage. Reputable local place. The mechanic...

Dubber

09-10-2009 05:01 PM
Mrcheerful

Hello, I have a 54 plate Citroen C3, 1.4L 16v HDi engine, which has traction control. As I understand it, this was not fitted as standard but...

Fred

09-10-2009 03:28 AM
Clint Sharp

BMW 3 Series 1999 (e46 i believe) my dashboard computer reports that a bulb on the drivers rear side is out. All bulbs are working so thats not the...

dkh

09-09-2009 05:46 PM
Harry Bloomfield

Mondeo 1.8td endura de. Second hand engine fitted recently. Lots of black smoke on acceleration, ok at constant speed. No oil loss so must be...

JimWestern

09-08-2009 11:57 AM
Roger

If an engine has been running lean and the spark plugs are white on the end, and now the engine is working correctly, is it advisable to change the...

munki

09-07-2009 03:04 PM
Mrcheerful

For some reason or another my reader has deleted the thread. Righto have had a looky in the engine and a fidget with stuff and found one spark plug...

munki

09-07-2009 02:34 PM
munki

Hello All Picked up a couple of bottles of Silver Hook brand Petrol treatment (basically injector cleaner)from Rates Ford Parts - only about £2.50...

MattF

09-07-2009 11:53 AM
Harry Bloomfield

I had my 406 HDI checked over today, as it's chucking an occasional anti-pollution system error on the console. Two things were flagged up - one,...

Doki

09-07-2009 11:27 AM
Doki

For some reason or another my reader has deleted the thread. Righto have had a looky in the engine and a fidget with stuff and found one spark plug...

munki

09-07-2009 06:11 AM
munki

I was checking my spark plugs yesterday using my 14mm spark plug socket 3/8 drive one. My problem is when I remove the spark plugs e.g. just undo it...

munki

09-06-2009 09:42 AM
Elder

1999 Mondeo mk2 1.8 16v Zetec Strange vibration noticed on motorway. Gentle rumbling vibration that builds over 5 seconds and then fades away again...

Rockingrabbit

09-05-2009 02:50 PM
Rockingrabbit

Bought a new EFI pump off Ebay ages ago for the old SD1. Said to be a suitable replacement for the original Lucas/Bosch. Near enough the...

Dave Plowman (News)

09-05-2009 02:30 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

I tried changing the wifes rear spring today on her golf using halfords laser spriong compressors as I had no one to come and push down on the...

munki

09-05-2009 02:08 PM
munki

on 05/09/2009, munki supposed : The fact that the voltage does vary in response to the exhaust output, is the important part. Why do you think the...

Harry Bloomfield

09-05-2009 01:33 PM
munki

A.Clews (AT) DENTURESsussex (DOT) ac.uk wrote the "OT", and in square brackets, thus - , rather than at the end, so it really stands out. -- Roger...

Gordon H

09-05-2009 07:09 AM
Gordon H

Hello everyone. I just want to inform you of the latest atrocities committed by the RSPCA in the name of 'animal welfare'. Here are just a few...

RSPCA Abuse

09-05-2009 06:02 AM
RSPCA Abuse

Hi all, A mate was half way through replacing the big end shells on his sons old 1.1 (Kent?) Fiesta then read the book that said these big end bolts...

T i m

09-05-2009 05:49 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

'Mike' wrote: The work on those wheels looks a damn sight better than many I've seen and certainly nothing like the bodgery bunt was fucking up.

Joseph

09-04-2009 02:04 PM
Joseph

Can anyone recommend a inspection like torch doodah. I've been meaning to buy one for a while and whilst struggling on job I started to late relying...

Peter smith

09-04-2009 04:04 AM
Willy Eckerslyke

Anyone know what mileage the timing belt should be changed on a Mondeo 1.8 16V Zetec 1999?

Rockingrabbit

09-03-2009 08:39 PM
Chris Street

mk4 golf 1.6s 16v 2001 I have been getting and error code (forgot the code at work) that says engine running too lean on bank 1. What exactly is...

munki

09-03-2009 05:15 PM
Mrcheerful

The armrest on my 2004 Accord does not catch. The armrest does not seem to rest fully (by a very few mm) at the front and, even if I press it...

Kostas Kavoussanakis

09-03-2009 03:29 PM
Kostas Kavoussanakis

A.Lee wrote: A mate's car wasn't called the Hotpoint GT for nothing. Mine are much higher tech, I use the casing off a scanning...

Willy Eckerslyke

09-03-2009 04:08 AM
Willy Eckerslyke