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waiting for diagnosis on broken down picasso

Have been told it could be either the main fuel pump in the engine or could be one of the fuel injectors!!! I know its going to cost big money to fix either so anyone have any idea just how much Im...

Bbbananas

Peugeot 307 (2002) Rapier 1.6

I am getting this car at the weekend. Only two drivers from new, 61K on the clock, good condition. I have read varying reviews & reports on this car - anyone got any comments for me? There doesn't...

Bazzer-Quest

Does the Corsa 1.2GL have a cam belt or a chain

I am thinking of buying a 1999 T reg Corsa 1.2GL as a run around for my two student children, the car has done 87,000 miles, body looks in good condition as does under the car. Quick look at the...

shelly2405

engine noise

Noise coming from engine, was told it was bottom end goin but guy today looke at it and says wrong noise. One belt seems to be quite slack, cud be oil pump belt. Cud this be making the noise which is...

robman

Engine switches off

Hi, I just bought a 2nd hand Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 W reg with 70k miles. in the last 2 weeks when i start the engine, it switches off immediately. When i try again it generally works - does anyone know...

spencer45

dodgy diesel tdci

hi can anyone help me i have a ford mondeo 2 litre tdci 92k while i am driving it seems to cough and lets out quite a bit of smoke,,,,it feels like the engine is laboured ( juddery but only @ the...

exags

Best Buy

Which is the best used car to buy

louise jones

Picasso broken down this morning!

I have a 52 plate 2 litre diesel picasso, never had any problems at all with it. This morning I went to the shop, it started first time, got back in after the shop and it wouldnt start! Been back...

darren197373

Engine oil

Anyone knows how to get rid of oil spill on my shingle drive,apart from spending money on more shingle over the top.I have tryed spraying gunk over the ereas,it made a bit of difference but not a...

sunnym08

HELP! Car radio code

I have recently bought a Renault Clio, after having it a week i had some work done to it. The mechanic re set the electrics and because of this the stereo no longer works as is asking for a code. I've...

placey84

Mondeo

Hi I'm looking at a Mondeo in the local car shop an there is a Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX Y Reg in there with 153k on the clock. He said the car has a timing chain so it would be ok. He is asking ?1150. What...

middkazsam

vauxhall vectra 1.8 stalling

i have just bought a vauxhall vectra 1.8 and it is stalling when in idle or come to a junction? please help me why is this doing this and how can it be fixed???

pianoman81

wearing a helmet in a car - legal ?

is it ? i saw a guy driving along today in his car whilst wearing a helmet , ? is that allowed ?

lil-me

Peugeot 106 1994

I'm not very good with cars and need some help, I've had my 1994 106 for 5 months now and the heaters have never worked, only blowing cold air ?? also it drinks oil like nobody's business and now it...

StevePil

Passat mileage

Hi All I currently have a Passat, 1.9 TDI 83k on the clock, I usually only drive 6k a year, but now need to do a lot more mileage due to work, probably another 6-7k. I service it every year and oil...

oldhamfan

Volkswagen Polo Ignition

My wife has a VW Polo 1.2 (65) 2002 '52' plate. It gets very little use, around 1,500 miles per year. When I bought the car for her two years ago I had the starter motor replaced as it was making a...