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Head gasket

I once replaced the head gasket on my car and was surprised to find that it was as thin as paper. Surely if it were made thicker it would last longer.

rosamundjohn

if your UK car runs out of its MOT whilst abroad how do you get it back?

Car is in Spain and has no MOT.Insurance yes. Can anyone advise?

WELSHYORKIE

Seeing as the Government is switching off the analogue signal in a few years time - allegedly - how difficult/easy will it be to convert my current radio to receive DAB signal? I reckon there wuill be...

dr finlay

speed limiters

does anybody know how to adjust a speed limiter on a diesel engine

Thunderchild

what effect if any does warm air have on fuel economy

I've been thinking. what effect would the temperature of the air taken in have on the engines consumption and performance. What about damp air ? I've noticed that most intakes are deliberately made...

Angleflame

Greasy Windscreen

Can anyone advise me how to clear a greasy windscreen, please. I've tried neat washing up liquid, white spirit and several other things with no luck. It's got so I can't see out very well, especially...

badmonkey

yamah 600 electrical probs

Hiya guys, Got a 98 Yamaha xj 600. Battery was flat so i charged it and ran it round the block but as i pulled up outside our house the whole lot went dead. ignition lights and everything. Battery was...

chasbo

pre pay fuel

Why don't garages make you pay before filling your tank? This seems to be the way garages in the USA ensure there are no "drive offs" You pay at the kiosk, say £10 or £30 ( cash...

carlyon bay

car jump leads

i have a LEXUS SC 430 CONVERTIBLE WHICH IS NOT USED VERY MUCH I NEED ADVICE ON THE APPROPRIATE CAR JUMP LEADS TO PURCHASE AS I'M AWAY QUITE A LOT AND ON 2 OCCASIONS I'VE HAD TO CALL OUT BREAKDOWN...

flipnflap

Oh no, not more Trevor McDonald

Why can't this overrated pompous twit disappear for good?

Northumbrian

ar Parking Sensors

Because of high tone deafness I cannot hear the bleeps, or whatever, from my parking sensors and direction indicators. Can the volumes be increased?

tezmand

air in brakes

been on holiday for a week came back got car out of my garage and noticed when i press brake pedal it sounds like air is being pushed out and a small grinding noise i take it i need new brake pads ??

Thunderchild

what sort of variation is there in petrol quality between stations ?

Seeing a very wide range of petrol prices make me wonder, do I get what i pay for ? or are some stations giving me a good deal ? Experiences anyone ? is it worth paying another 5p a litre for good...

d9f1c7

What is the bigger cause of accidents and death on the roads?

Speed or bad driving?

jedimistress

The Nissan Leaf

Does anyone have one? I am considering buying one, but I'm a bit nervous about things like...how long will it last? How long before the battery no longer holds a charge and how much is a new one? I...

Red-berry

Engine oil

I have a ford escort petrol which only does short runs and the oil keeps sludging up, is there a grade of oil i can use to stop this happening

Jd47

Are chevy suburbans trucks or SUVs? They are not sporty at all

Are they?

jezmatron

Ukulele stand

Can anyone recommend a stand for a tenor ukulele? I would prefer a wooden one to complement by beautiful new fender uke. I had it imported from Hawaii, tweaked to sound slightly cleaner, It's my pride...

Ann

Emmerdale accident -

So harrowing to watch the accident but also so unbelievable: Car turns over and over and lands on a ledge, Moira gets out herself, after being trapped. Car falls to bottom of ravine, they manage to...

dibble1

Anti-freeze

I have been running pink anti-freeze in my bmw mini, when they came to replace my water pump (product recall), they told me I should not have pink anti-freeze in it as acidic, therefore they had to...

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