emissions test failure
I have just had my branch pipe changed they said the rest of the exhaust seemed ok (on focus mk1 estate) the garage is predominantly an exhaust station and also m o t testing station ,as my mot is due...
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Our Fiat Ducato 11 JTD SWB 2002 won't start! It turns over fine but just will not fire up. The only way to get it to start is either with Easystart or with a bump and then it fires up straight away....
View ArticleOil light flickering and speedometer dial dropping. Any ideas?
I have an 02 Ford fiesta finesse 1.4 it's a tdci and drives perfectly fine. For the last month my oil light keeps flickering when I'm below 1 rev, or coming on fully when my foot is on the clutch or if...
View ArticleAccident
Hi all Wanted to ask if somebody knows about insurance procedures... I was in an accidents not my fault,car value is 15k but the repairs estimate is around 8k... The thing is that I don't want this car...
View Articleovercharging alternator P0560 (system voltage malfunction)
okay so I've got a vauxhall corsa C 2001, and I've had it about a year and i don't drive it constantly as i only have a provisional, i would occasionally start it a few days a week and drive it around...
View ArticleCar drove into the back of me this morning
Hi all, This morning, I was in stop/start traffic on the motorway. I had stopped and about 20 seconds later felt a bang and push that lurched me forwards. I looked in my mirror and the guy in the car...
View ArticlePls help with new car purchased on 25/6/14 from a trader.
Hi guys in need of some advice please. Bought the other half an audi 80 on the 25/6/14 from a small dealer in poole, dorset Paid £2750 with 3 months warranty and 12 months MOT. Noticed a few problems...
View Article2005 2.5 tdi LT35 van diesel pump timing?
Just wondering if you can shed any light on fine tuning the diesel pump timing on a 2005 2.5 tdi LT35 van, with a BBF engine. Can't find the information anywhere. I am using Vagcom (VCDS) to check the...
View Articleproblem with citreon xsara 1.4i
i have a intermitent fault, when driving sometimes the revs rise to about 2000 without touching the throttle, then after a few seconds sometimes after a few minutes it returs to normal control, can...
View Articleford galaxy 1.9 TD 2001 timing belt issue
Hi guys, My ford galaxy was driving very sluggish and making a loud noise, took it to mechanicwho tells me timing belt has gone, engine should probably be ok but he cant guarantee it..I'm wondering if...
View ArticleCan I disconnect centre brake light for MOT
There seems to be like 4 bulbs in the high centre brake light on my rover 25 but only the left one illuminates. I got an advisory on the previous MOT because of it. Both the normal brake lights...
View ArticleAdvice on laying up a car
I need to lay up my car for 12-24 months. Can someone please point me to the best source of advice on this so I can have an informed discussion with the mechanics at the garage? I saw a list of things...
View ArticleCooling fan works but not kicking in when engine gets HOT
I do have one question I hope you can assist me with, Having checked the fuses (all OK), I hard wired the cooling fan to the battery (fan works), checked the two relays (cleaned and checked, OK),...
View ArticleFord focus tdci 1.8
I have a ford focus tdci 02 model and just recently have had the following problem as I use it for work , I've been to work and on driving 12 to 13 miles to pick my partner up when I've stopped it...
View ArticleWhat happens when you hit your wing mirror ?!
Hi I had accident I was in traffic stationary and lorry collided in me and broke my wing mirror passenger side . I was at the traffic light and suddenly I heard noise and I have seen a small lorry next...
View ArticleFord Focus Paint Colour
Hi, I have an 09 plate Ford Fiesta in a burgundy colour, and I need to buy a touch up kit from Halfords. The paint code on my door frame is listed as M9, but I cant find the matching colour name...
View ArticleVauxhall Corsa Diesel 2005 Wet Carpet
couple of days a ago bought car from auction and drove back home as it was hot day so took the liberty of using AC on full, after driving few miles I have notice car sign with spanner on the dash,...
View ArticleDo I have to take my sold car back?
My partner sold my car whilst I was away on a course, the buyer was very keen, left a deposit. He took the car for a test drive and liked it and came back with the rest of the cash (Car sold for £275)...
View ArticleLiability of a Garage Repair - Cam belt failure
My Audi A4 cambelt has failed (with heaven knows what damage!). It was within the mileage and time advised by the garage which last renewed it. So it should not have failed. What responsibility does...
View ArticleInsurance "agreed value" for BMW E46 (316i Sport Compact 2000)
Hi All, I am considering moving my E46 (316i Sport Compact 2000) insurance to an "agreed value" policy. Can anyone advise me what range of values I should be considering / negotiating for "agreed...
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