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Nationwide Autocentres

Has anybody used the above for servicing, specifically the Shrewsbury branch? What did you think, were you happy? What...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mikepreece_uk.NOSPAMTHANKS
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by mikepreece_uk.NOSPAMTHANKS

sierra 2.0 carb DOHC

Just had the timing chain replaced on this, now the tickover is lumpy like it's over choked and it misses slightly at h...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cb
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by cb

On Car Wheel Balancing

Anyone know anywhere in Hampshire (preferably in south hampshire) that can do on car wheel balancing? Cheers Rob
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rob
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by rob

My 36000 mile Ford Mondeo

I purchased a 1.8 LX Duratec HE Mondeo with 27000 mile on the clock and still under warranty. Already it has had a majo...
22 comments posted 22yrs
posted by terry
22 comments posted 22yrs posted by terry

Astra 1.4 Erratic Engine Revs

Hi all, My brother has a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 T reg single point injection which has a intermittant fault. The engine rev...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by paul_whitmore_no_spam_for_me
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by paul_whitmore_no_spam_for_me

Oil Change? Ha...No Probs

Couldn't be bothered doing the 2-monthly oilchange on the Golf Mk.III TDI, despite having the oil and filter rattling a...
24 comments posted 22yrs
posted by k
24 comments posted 22yrs posted by k

Astra - Idle mixture adjust screw question

Hi! I have a carb powered (PB 2E3) Astra that needs some fuel/air mixture adjustment. Following advice in Haynes manual...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by matei1550
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by matei1550

Solution for rusted tailpipes?

Hello all, On my backbox there are two long thin pipes which go into two wider chrome tailpipes which protrude from the...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by platham
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by platham

Renault Expression

Hi, I have Scenic Expression 2001 year registration and its manual says that the first warning light which says "Stop t...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rajinder.nijjhar
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by rajinder.nijjhar

Peugeot 306 Gearbox troubles

Ok I think the gearbox is about to let go in my 306 1600, in the past week a clicking sound has become apparant when ac...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by benNOPSMA.jennings
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by benNOPSMA.jennings

Bodge Paint Job on Astra

Hi Just got hold off an astra which I am happy with , but the previous owner has done a bodge on the colourcoded front...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by merrikfxp
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by merrikfxp

Ford Orion Diesel - Fuel Filter Change

Hi, im just getting into car maintenance, and am working my way through changing the filters, im on to the fuel filter...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by john
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by john

FS: SOR ASTRA GTE 2.0 16v DOHC

Hi My mate has a late model Mk2 Astra GTE 2.0 16v. Now for sale Idea for somebody wanting to recover an excellent ( ful...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tom
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by tom