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Peugeot 5008

Any advice for things to look at when buying a 5008? Probably a 1.6 Looking for one around 2 years old on a 10 plate. I...
20 comments posted 14yrs
posted by joe60
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by joe60

Fiesta slightly fast idle for a minute or so.

I'm just curious to hear if this is normal, or not. My 2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec has a slightly high idle for the first min...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by eff
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by eff

Volvo V70 D5 rough idle

My Volvo 2004 V70 D5 diesel has developed a rough idle. It's got plenty of miles on it (227k) but otherwise is running...
12 comments posted 14yrs
posted by alz_deane
12 comments posted 14yrs posted by alz_deane

Focus Temperature Sensor / Fan Issues

Hi I have a Ford Focus 1.6TDCi 08 plate Mk2.5. A couple of days ago the engine got rather warm, the dash sensor was rea...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by thomasburton7
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by thomasburton7

Slow tyre leak

I have a slow leak on an MR2 rear tyre, caused by corrosion of the wheel where it seals with the tyre. All 4 tyres were...
18 comments posted 14yrs
posted by alz_deane
18 comments posted 14yrs posted by alz_deane

Ford Car pump

My Ford Car Pump has electric wires going down directly into the fuel.Why does this not explode on starting the car? Can...
15 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Colin.Keith.Williams.a5c3753
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by Colin.Keith.Williams.a5c3753

Buzzer on flasher relay 3 pin type

I've got an electronic flasher unit replacement but this doesn't make any sound so not very safe to use.... Anyone advi...
0 comments posted 14yrs
posted by newsfromnowhere
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by newsfromnowhere

2003 Mini R50 airbag reset

Mini Cooper, R50, 2003 Changed driver's seat with failed height adjuster for a used one off ebay. Transferred seatbelt...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by mike
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by mike

Focus alternator to battery output

Just curious seeing as there's no ammeter on my Focus what's the maximum charge rate the alternator will chuck at a fla...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by Null
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by Null

Audi A6 automatic handbrake issues

Has anyone come across problems with the automatic handbrake on the new manual gearbox A6? My friend is most unhappy wi...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by timdownie2003
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by timdownie2003

Fuse box jumper cable

My car has 3 12V power outlet sockets but somewhat annoyingly from my POV, the only one which is permanently live is th...
7 comments posted 14yrs
posted by timdownie2003
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by timdownie2003

Is number plate lens missing an MOT fail?

If the number plate lens is missing is that an MOT fail? The light works fine but the actual plastic lens cover is missi...
11 comments posted 14yrs
posted by dave
11 comments posted 14yrs posted by dave

2012 focus tyre choice

Just picked up a used Focus which will need front tyres soon... Any thoughts about which tyres to put on a modestly-dri...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by cyberwitch
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by cyberwitch

Non-permanent change of car colour

Daughter has expressed a wish to have her car vinyl wrapped for her 21st b/day. Car is currently black and she wants it...
2 comments posted 14yrs
posted by iain
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by iain