Car Maintenance

Ford KA Snapped Spark Plug :(

I was just servicing my partners 2003 Ford ka 1.3 Duratec Engine. When I came to the spark plugs I noticed that there w...

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posted by theboyuk

37 comments posted 15yrs posted by theboyuk

2005 Audi A6 weird heating issue

Hi all, I've got an Audi A6, 2.0 tdi. It's a 54 plate but is the new 2005 shape with twin exhausts either side at the r...

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posted by simonfinnigan

8 comments posted 15yrs posted by simonfinnigan

After market cruise control?

I think someone posted a link for an aftermarket cruise control here recently. I've tried googling for it but I'm obvio...

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posted by timdownie2003

8 comments posted 15yrs posted by timdownie2003

Mazda 6 Tyre Wear

Hi all Yes I've read the reports and know that these cars tend to be heavy on tyres both front and rear. But I started...

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posted by phil

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by phil

How can they sell this crap?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/StaticDisplay/includeName/productRecalls.htm#JackKit

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posted by NOTsomeone

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Vehicle identification

This is probably not the best group but perhaps someone will direct me? I am trying to identify my gradfather's taxi ca...

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posted by briandotdrury

12 comments posted 15yrs posted by briandotdrury

Tyre Valve no longer sealing, would a valve extender fix this?

The valve on one of my tyres is no longer sealing. Could I use a valve extender to seal this? Thanks Link for extenders...

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posted by spamtrap

5 comments posted 15yrs posted by spamtrap

Tyres wear on the edges

I went to Honda for a recall on my 2004 Accord. While they were at it, they checked the tyre treads, which were as foll...

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posted by news

21 comments posted 15yrs posted by news

Silliest MoT failure

My favourites 1. horn not loud enough 2. Side repeater not orange enough 3. Wiper arm hinge pin worn

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posted by nbkm57

57 comments posted 15yrs posted by nbkm57

mk4 golf strut help

Hi, I've got most of the strut undone, just cant free it from the hub. All bolts undone, and the clamp that goes in the...

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posted by none

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Pucture repaired by magic

Got called to the neighbours house the other day, as their citroen picasso had a puncture. Expecting a heavy lifting jo...

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posted by bluestar0955

9 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar0955

MOT weirdness

The old golf (mk4 01) was MOT'd today and received an advisorie stating the outer track rod end cover is "split/missing...

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posted by tim

16 comments posted 15yrs posted by tim

Astra radio question

Hello, I have a 56 plate Astra with the factory fitted CD30 radio/cd. I bought the car second hand. I have a handbook f...

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posted by stephen

1 comments posted 15yrs posted by stephen

Subaru Forester

In the market for one, possibly a turbo s, any horror stories?

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posted by deead

3 comments posted 15yrs posted by deead

Nissan Primera 2.0 1998 starter motor problem

My starter motor has been sounding rough when turning for the last week and now it just spins but doesn't engage at all...

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posted by babyhippopotamusamphibius

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by babyhippopotamusamphibius