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Vectra C Diagnostics done---need help please

Hi I have had my Vectra, model C 2.2 diesel, feb 2004 diagnosed as the TRC light comes on sometimes when you start the...
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posted by peter
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by peter

Suzuki Swift noise from Off side front wheel

Morning all, While driving at any speed(2000 suzuki swift 1.0 - 77k miles), if i turn my steering wheel more that about...
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posted by theboyuk
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by theboyuk

sill damage

Hi, Had a slight mishap involving a slope, some ramps and wheelspin. This resulted in the sill seam (on both sides) bei...
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posted by Jim
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by Jim

MOT

When a vehicle is first moted does the mot run from the date of issue or the due date
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posted by steve
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by steve

How to get the wiper arms off their splines?

How to get the wiper arms off their splines? I've undone the nuts, but the buggers are refusing to budge. I've pulled a...
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posted by NOTsomeone
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOTsomeone

Drive Assist

Has anyone had any experience with the company Drive Assist? As a client, or a victim. Any comments appreciated.
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posted by Gordon_News
18 comments posted 15yrs posted by Gordon_News

Side windows for a crewbus?

Hi, Got an LDV Convoy crewbus with two quite small side windows - perhaps 8 inch tall by 2 feet - someone has suggested...
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posted by paul23032
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by paul23032

Tool box/chest

Pfft usually I have kept my tools in a heavy duty bag in the boot, but its a nightmare trying to find anything so I'm t...
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posted by none
16 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Workshop hoover bags and duct tape.

Have an old Hitachi vacuum cleaner that I would like to now use around the workshop. But after having had a bagless one...
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posted by bluestar95
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by bluestar95

GKN Laycock on-car wheel balancer

Hi all, I've just aquired an old on-car wheel balancer, but no instructions. Has anyone used one of these, and could he...
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posted by me
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by me

Vaguely on-topic: a good in-car music selection...

I've got in the region of 520 music albums on this pc and I'm sick of them all so what can I listen to in the car? Some...
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posted by eastREMOVEkent
34 comments posted 15yrs posted by eastREMOVEkent

I know it's a Fiat, but ....

Why does changing a light bulb involve taking out the fuse box? Really poor design.
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOTsomeone

inspection lamp recommendations?

Hello, With the dark nights and my recent problems with my car, I am looking for an inspection lamp. Up to now I've bee...
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posted by stephen
22 comments posted 15yrs posted by stephen

brake pads binding (citroen c3)

Hello again, I was driving home from my MOT, I passed BTW, but I thought the steering felt stiffer than on my drive in....
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by stephen
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by stephen