Car Maintenance

daewoo musso immobilised

My brother in law's 2.9d automatic musso had an immobiliser fault, his numpty mechanic has tried to fix it by removing...

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posted by news

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'98 Megane 1.6e RT Sport

Anyone able to tell me if this is an 8 or 16 valve? Thanks,

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posted by reply.to.me

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Headlight glass cracked - MOT fail?

The headlight glass on one headlight is cracked on my 2004 V70, there is condensation inside which burns off after the...

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posted by alz_deane

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Ford Ka Brake light

Daughters 2009 Ford Ka had a brake light out. I thought it would be straight forward, but how wrong I was. For the life...

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posted by rockingrabbit

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Golf Mk4 rear light cluster

Hi all, Passed the MoT last week, and the next day (!) somebody pointed out my (driver's side) rear light was out. Hah,...

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posted by angus

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Why on earth would a jump starter / compressor need a USB connection?

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_17409.htm I'm sure there are more efficient ways to charge an iPod.

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posted by peter.usenet1

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VW golf III TBI unit questions

I am thinking about replacing my carburetor with FI system. I run 99% of the time on LPG, and I'll concentrate at that,...

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posted by killefitz

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Vitara wheel arch trim

Have a Vitara 1998 which has got paint bubbles at both rear wheel arches an= d it has an advisory of new MOT of minor r...

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posted by gm4jnw

2 comments posted 15yrs posted by gm4jnw

Good independant garage in Glasgow?

Any recommendations for a good independant garage south of the river in Glasgow gratefully received. TIA Tim

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posted by timdownie2003

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Kangoo water pump made of chocolate?

About 2 years ago, my mother's Renault Kangoo (then about 4 yrs old) incurred a huge garage bill (well over £1000) to s...

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posted by timdownie2003

4 comments posted 15yrs posted by timdownie2003

ABS Sensors

Grand cherokee 1997 abs light came on, i tested all the sensors, non are open circuit, but 3 are 1.03 & 1 is 0.99.. Is t...

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posted by deead

20 comments posted 15yrs posted by deead

Mondeo heated front screen

My heated front screen has never worked. Just been listening for the relay and can hear one clicking for the heated rea...

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posted by rockingrabbit

7 comments posted 15yrs posted by rockingrabbit

1.4 petrol w plate corsa oil change

Hi all Probably one for Mr Cheerful Need to do this on Saturday probably will not have chance to look at the car before...

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posted by anon

21 comments posted 15yrs posted by anon

Slightly OT: Kids kit racing car

I have discovered the Lightning Cars "Swing Bin" based kits car powered by a cordless drill. The kids would love it! htt...

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posted by spamtrap

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What's the current state of the used car market?

I'm in the market for a newer car. (Looking for something A3 1.9 Tdi -ish) What's the current state of the used car mar...

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posted by phil

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