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Excessive exhaust emissions

My Golf 1.4 (1999) recently failed MOT due to excessive exhaust emissions, what could be the cause of the excessive emissions and how can I sort this fault without spending a fortune ?

wallis1007

bar codes!

What are the signs on the side of some roads that look like bar codes.?

osigoldman

Code needed: Renault 22DC259/62

During repairs my battery was disconnected and now my radio needs a code which I don't have. Can someone help? Renault Megane Radio Model: 22DC259/62T TOX456 RN259FY0153268 Prod. No. FD0200250153268...

ray bush

mondeo mk 2 rear shocks

I need to replace my rear shocks complete with springs,has anyone done this ?,if so is it easier to do the complete unit rather than just the shock on its own . regards

benjy223366

peugeot 106 clutch

i have recently purchased a 106 gti since buying the car the clutch has gone really stiff, can this be adjusted? do i need a new clutch? any advice gratefully recieved, many thanks, ben

lizzypanther

whats the radio code for a vauxhall corse sxi registered new in august 02

whats the radio code for a vauxhall corse sxi registered new in august 02?

hollant

ford escort 55 D van - stalling ??

HELP! my van cuts out when i am driving (it doesn't matter what speed), even going round roundabouts. It happens many times a day but also it doesn't happen for days, i never know when its going to do...

charleyj

renault scenic megane

can someone tell me the quickest way to syphon fuel my scenic . im taking it to auction and have full tank of fuel.have tried hose pipe but sucked up fumes only

Scooby1

Temperature Gauge coming on

Temperature gauge light has come on, on a Ford Fiesta 51 plate, however there is no indication towards the temperature. Does this mean the car is overheating ? What can I do to stop this light coming...

xaviermoore

wrx

need a bit of help? i bought a wrx sti from a private dealer a week ago, but since then it broke down in the motorway and i had to get it towed away back to my home. but i got 6months left on the...

cobra9733

Radio code for Renault Clio required

Hi can someone please help me, i'm in need of a code for my renault clio. the radio is Model:- 22DC258/62B Serial No:- RN 258F10051638 Prod:- FD0101240051638 also has TOI434 if that means anything Any...

thefoosa

fuel consumption??

does anyone know what mpg i should be getting from my n reg diesel transit tipper? Am asking cos am not sure if there is anything wrong with the fuel consumption.

starbar69

help peugout 106

my car is slightly reving when im idling at traffic lights also there is a burning smell coming from the engine any ideas 2000 w plate 106 thanks in advance

jrtv

Mondeo radio/ phone

I have a nokia car phone that when it rings the car radio goes off, however not anymore ! There is a yellow single cable hanging from the back that I think was attached to the radio from the phone but...

RAYMAN

Rover 400

The radio R770 digital display led is naffed ,I have heard that they are bit of a pain too get hold of secondhand and if go too a scrappy you can,t guarantee that they will work. ? is does anyone know...

sonygee

Ford Car Stereo Volume

My current car has the Ford 6006 CD stereo (2007) installed. When switched on it automatically selects volume setting 5. Is there a way to adjust the automatic volume setting? There doesn't appear to...

anthony25

escort idling

i recently changed my idle speed control valve on my for escort gt 1997 due to bad idling and stalling but i still have the same problem and ive also noticed its started drinking my fuel is it a...