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i have just done a top end rebuild on a 2004 1.3 el daihatsu sirion. new valves, valve stem oil seals and gaskets, when the engine was put back together a pressure test was done and there was 180 psi...
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Hi guys i am new to this site, i recently passed my test and am looking to buy my first car. I have looked at a few in garages this weekend and i will be meeting a private seller on thursday evening...
View ArticleEuro car parts
A friend of mine who works in a garage fitted a steering rack to a Focus last week, supplied by Euro Car Parts. After fitting and tracking it he drove it around the block and the steering wheel was...
View Articlecan i claim abandoned car
ive spotted an abandoned vehicle somewhere near my home. the paintwork is peeling and there is grit and dirt all over the body. its been there for a couple of years and its pretty obvious there is no...
View ArticleMinor car collision, need urgent advice
A car seemed to hit into the back of my car as I was setting off. At the giveaway the car behind me was nudging forward as I was stood still, then as I began to pull forward my car crept back slightly...
View ArticleSnapped cambelt
Cambelt snapped on Renault Laguna, destroying engine. 5 years old and 38,000 miles on the clock. Renault's recommended timeframe for cambelt is 6 years and 96,000 miles. Car has been regularly serviced...
View Articlevauxhall Astra07 1.7 diesel.Cutting out just after starting from cold....
Hello, As stated above I have a Astra. I brought this car almost a year ago exactly. I've put it through an mot about 9months ago and serviced it not long after. Ever since the service (not implying it...
View ArticlePeugeot 406 2.2 HDI 2003
Hi There forum My 2003 406 2.2 HDI has been a good friend. Yesterday, after disconnecting the battery so i could weld an exhaust bracket, i attempted to set off to do the school run and the key warning...
View ArticleHelp car doing my head in
Hi i have a 55 plate ford focus 1.6 petrol yesterday we went shopping and when we came out the shop the car would not start so had to bump start it got it home and replaced the starter motor today and...
View ArticleSuzuki Alto 1.1 Petrol - Scrap or Sell?
Hi, I'd appreciate any advice. My car is a Suzuki Alto 1.1 Petrol 2006 with 99,000 miles. My brakes have been binding so i took my car to the garage today and was told that i need the following...
View ArticleNissan Micra 2003 wont start
I would really appreciate any help anyone can provide. A week ago I bought a used Nissan Micra 2003 (new shape) as a private sale. A day after owning I was having an issue where on turning it on the...
View ArticleRod through engine
I had a catastrophic engine failure at the weekend. Basically driving down the M62 and the oil pressure light came on, smoke poured out the back, loud knocking noise and no response from engine....
View ArticleInsurance issues... help!
Hello, I am new to the forum and wondered if anybody could help me with a query. On Saturday I had a bump during which a lady rear-ended my car. She has taken responsibility and her insurance company...
View ArticleHow to reprogram central locking key fob (not keys)
I have got me a Mazda 323 have keys which open the doors fine. But then key fob which unlocks / locks the doors don't work due to old owner changing battery. Now you push lock / unlock and it don't...
View ArticleKangoo Van Aux Belt Chirping
Hi there. I have a 51 plate Renault Kangoo 1.9D Van. I have recently had a new battery, alternator and belt put on. It's been on several weeks now and the belt has started chirping when it starts and...
View ArticleCar Mods
Hi, I've bought my daughter an old basic standard Renault Clio with the standard steel wheels. We're looking to replace them with standard Renault Clio alloy wheels due to the old wheel conditions....
View ArticleInsurance mistake
Hi everyone, I've never posted on here before but I just wanted to show how these forums can really help people and how one of your posters has got me out of a really sticky situation! About 2 weeks...
View ArticleAdvice please
I have a 54 plate Ford Focus 1.8 lx petrol, only got it last week. I was going to post about a juddering that happens on acceloration, seems to stop after 2500 revs. I have been driving live a learner...
View ArticleAccident Advice/Guidance
Hey there, I was hoping you might be able to share your experiences/advice with me. I was in an accident yesterday and it occured when I turned right across two lanes at a traffic lights. I positioned...
View ArticleCamping and caravanning club membership obligatory for larger motorhomes with...
My new membership card arrived today with a CCC/Arrival logo on it. I called to enquire and was told that the arrival scheme is for RAC members with motorhomes longer than 21'. If you have a larger mh...
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