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Interior heating?

I have a Peugeot 309 Trio, Diesel. I have checked the water level, which is OK. The temperature gauge shows OK. But I'm getting no heat in the car. Suggestions please?

steffinwales

Water Leak

Hi I have a leak in the drivers side under my seat and at the passengers side behind the drivers seat. I have taken it to a garage and they said they can't see where it is coming from! I have a...

r.theamarie

I have an 03 Pontiac Grand Am GT, and while driving from gym to work, which is less than 2 miles, the SERVICE CAR SOON light lit up. Does anybody know how much does it usually cost to have that kind...

stewey

Drunk driving in Canada/England

Over the Christmas Holidays I read in our local newspaper(Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) that a person from Middlesex had been caught driving with a blood-alcohol content of over .08. Over here that results...

komodo

spark plugs

how do i change the plugs in a renault clio 2002? the spark plug hole seems to be to small for the 10mm socket

radross

Speeding / No Insurance !!

Hi everyone hope you can help me with this one, Today I was flashed by a speed camera at 35mph in a 30 zone, ok fair enough I was over the speed limit and thats 3 points for me I expect Now the...

socasa

Blowing hot air...or not

I have Punto. It's 51 reg so not new but not old. Never had a prob with the heating but now it's all gone dolally. Despite having plenty of coolant,etc only cold air comes out no matter what setting...

missdj

Lighter socket not working

Hiya i have a '96 Audi A4 and the lighter socket doesnt work, have just bought new unit and fitted it but still nothing. does it need rewiring or is there simple fix

bobe

ignition problems

my fiesta 1.1 L reg, the key will only turn to 1 position, where can i get a new barrel, how much will it cost and is it easy to fit or will i have to take it to a garage

samuel23

Is it illegal to park on the pavement?

I'm posting this in LAW as well, coz I'm not sure which section to put it in. Our local paper says that it's only illegal to park on the pavement if the vehicle is 'causing an obstruction, or forcing...

noselittle

Cleaning oil from engine

Whats the easiest way to remove oil that has spilt on the engine? Thanks

maxz

disarm rover 25 battery

Does anyone know how to disarm the rover 25 battery?

kkogu

Insurance claim

I started my insurance with this company last june. I am currently making a claim and my excess is ?350. I have got a quote from somewhere else for ?340. The car I scratched is going to be taken care...

muchlovex

Peugeot 206 Headlamp - BUlbs where to Buy

WHere would I purchase a headlight for my Peugeot 206 please?

dyli795

driving test

having just failed my first driving test at 55 years old, and having had two years of once weekly lessons,with no practise in between , i wondered if there was some kind of simulated practical driving...

Mattk

How long should glow plugs last ?

A year or two back I replaced my glow plugs in my Cavalier Diesel as starting on cold mornings was a nightmare.All was fine until now with the onset of cold mornings again. This sounds like glow plugs...

TEAK36

Traction Control

Hi, Please could someone explain to me what traction control is, and is it safe to drive a car if the traction control warning light is on. I only bought the car (Rover 75) 2 weeks ago , and this...

muchlovex

Peugeot 206 Front Headlight fitting

how do you fit a front headlight/headlamp on a Peugeot 206 T Reg. TIA

pjjedn

revoked licence

my licence was revoked last february, the reason was when i had sent off my payment for a speeding fine the mail went missing so i sent a further payment off. then i recieved the revoke because i did...

dmackison

Exhaust Emissions - Failed MOT

My car just failed its MOT on exhaust emissions? any idea how i fix this and how much it is going to cost?

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