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citroen xm radiator

my xm 2.5 td estate loses water in an awkward spot. bottom r/h side of rad area, viewed from front, hard to tell if its the rad or hoses in that area.and it just drips when warmed up.(20 miles or...

georgejglove

a turbo

hi there i got a 1992 1.8 ford escort and i want to fit a turbo or a supercherger to it will any of them work if the car is not factory fitted with a turbo could i still fit one?

rjb1957000

Engine Misfire deisel

Dd you need all 4 glow plugs to work ,or this will cause bad starting,and running.For example rough tick over? would it be a combination of blocked injetors,and faulty glowplug/s

chrisgrant

vw beetle 1968 problems

hi i am having serious problems with my beetle. The starter motor does not engage sometimes when i go to start it. I have tried three different starters and still get the same problem. i have also...

dustypuss

hi I have just incurred a parking fine for parking in a disabled parking bay. for not displaying a disable parking badge. I was with my 80 year old mother who had forgotten to take the badge with her...

Cockney_si

eBay Traders

Why do a lot of car sellers on eBay say they don't want test drivers...Surely it's the main selling point of a car?

thussain

4 Door Cabriolet

I would like a 4 door cabriolet with a hard top that is reasonably priced. Does such a thing exist?

davros89

MK3 Fiesta 1.8D - no power!

The cam belt recently snapped on my fiesta. i have fitted a new cylinder head and cam belt kit. The engine runs but when i took it for a drive it was dramatically down on power Is this a...

sad old git

opinions

What does normanthedog think of Proton cars?

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...

dazed57

Insured but no MOT

About a fortnight ago my husband managed to go into the back of another car at a junction. On inspection our car was deemed to expensive to repair (bent chasie). We recieved a cheque from the...

Gromit

Tony Blair's car is a death trap.

So what. What does interest me though, is why these cars (Crysler, Chevrolet and Dodge) allowed on the road. Is the 'which' safety test more stringent than the Government's one....

Penny

pontiac trans am

the famous black trans am (77 model..or around then) with the gold bird on the front.. where can i find one in the uk?? I've done sooo many searches over the last couple of years but have really had...

Jasper01

citroen xantia

how much for brake pads and discs 1994 citroen xantia

humpomatics

Engine Query

Can any one help! I own a diesel volvo and have noticed on harsh acceleration a lot of smoke from the exhaust plus the engine is kind of jerky while accelerating. Sorry if this is a little basic!!

_nai_

To scrap or not to scrap? PReg Clio cam belt faliure :o(

Just been informed by the RAC the cam belt on my beloved (yet obviously neglected) Clio has gone ... was doing less than 10mph at the time (literally just pulled off ) but apparently will cost more...

zippyhorn

17" alloys on a corsa?!? help

Ive just bought some 17" alloys for my corsa 2000 w reg and I wondered if they will go straight onto it or do I need to do anything else to the car first?? Also will it have any negative effect on the...

mandimoo

selling my first vehicle

hi, i am selling my first ever vehicle and would like some tips on how to make it run smoothly and not get ripped off (say with a bounced cheque).

fuff66uk

Peugeot 306 1.9td on veg oil

I have been told that my 1998 (s reg) pug 306 td can run on straight veg oil with no engine adjustments or additives to the veg oil,has anyone done this?