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Qmark78

will this breakdown?

ALFA ROMEO 156 2.0 TS 16V S1 4dr Saloon im after one of them maybe but they have that terrible rep??

kwicky

mot

There was talk about having the MOT done every 2 years. What happened to this idea?

jabster8

2003 Mini Cooper S - Runflat or not to Runflat

I have a 2003 Mini Cooper S which when I bought it a year ago had the Runflat tyres fitted already. Whilst at the time I thought this to be a brilliant idea I have since found that they make for a...

Chichlid

I have been told that the head gasket has gone on my Ford Escort 1998 Car. They also said that the pistons may have been damaged but would not know this until repairing the head gasket. How much would...

HonestJim

Number of cars caught without MOTs

Anyone got any idea how roughly how many cars are caught without MOTs each year?

wendyl

private sale personalized platess

I am considering selling my car privately and would appreciate any tips. The car has personalized number plates, should I consider getting these changed first or if it is sold, this has previously...

smoyf

Heater Ford KA

I have a friend who's heater/ blower in her 1999 1.2L Ford Ka has stopped working all together. I have checked the fuse but all is fine. Where do I go next? Does anyone know where the blower is...

joko

Door lock sticking

when it is unlocked, my car door lock locks itself down whenever I pull the inside lever. I have to hold it up with one hand while i pull the lever in order to get out of the car. it has only just...

micktheloo

which insurance

I have knocked into my wifes car with my own car, I insure both cars but my wifes car is fully comp but mine only TPFT, am I insured to claim on my TPFT policy for my wifes car or do I need to claim...

twazerk

Estate Cars

Why DO we call them Estate cars?

Fertimo

Car cd player

What is the best make of car cd player to buy? I want to buy one for about ?100 - ?150 and have seen various well known makes, but wondered if someone 'in the know' can recommend a generally good...

twazerk

Shooting brake??

Why did estate cars used to be refered to as 'shooting brakes'? And, why do we call them station wagons?

jrtv

mondeo mk 3

I have a mondeo mk 3 2003 diesel and it has lost it's power, it keeps missing and although it goes and starts ok there's no power.

Bazile

Renault Clio Oasis - 1993

Some times when I reverse and then apply the brakes , there is a vibration coming from the front wheel area ( i think ) This ONLY happens when reversing NOT when moving forward and applying brakes Any...

thundercrack

brakes

hi, just changed rear brake pads on galaxy. now one side is binding on. any idea's? other side is fine.could it be caliper, or have we done something wrong? thanks, alf.

bubba28

head gasket on used car

Hi, i just won a 1995 corsa i was bidding on in ebay, but today i got a email saying that the head gasket has gone and its in the garage getting fixed. Will it be ok after it as fixed or will there be...

missmoore

fiesta AUX

On there stereo in my 06 Fiesta Style, there's an AUX button. I am guessing this is for attaching things like an ipod to. Where do I plug them into?!

nightmare

overheating brakes

I replaced all the discs and pads on my BMW 525i ( 1989 G reg) to get through its MOT last October. Since then, it has done ~7000 miles. No problems. A few days ago, I noticed vibration whilst...

ray bush

Car metalic paintwork

Have just re-sprayed a section of the wifes Mondeo bootlid in metalic black .The job didnt turn out to bad ,its just that i need to sort out some orange peel on the lacquer and whops! a few small runs...

ianbuck_82

peugeot 106 Brake cylinder

How much should i be looking at paying to have a rear brake cylinder repaired?

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