Car Maintenance

There's gotta be an easier way...

Okay, I know I'm not a DIY god but how do other folk deal with those diabolical "springfuckits" AKA "brake shoe retaini...

16 comments posted 16yrs

posted by timdownie2003

16 comments posted 16yrs posted by timdownie2003

Replacing brake fluid.

Bearing in mind that most brake fluid is clear - how do you know when you have 'purged' all the old fluid from your sys...

14 comments posted 16yrs

posted by xxx

14 comments posted 16yrs posted by xxx

Radio Code for Old Ford R/C Player

Can anyone help? It's a Ford RDS Radio Cassette model 2006, serial number M385263, part 94FP-18K876-FA from a MK1 Mondeo...

17 comments posted 16yrs

posted by stripeytabby

17 comments posted 16yrs posted by stripeytabby

Laguna 1.6 s reg - cam belt - how dead

Cam belt went at 20 mph .. Steam from cam belt cover.. Water from beneath.. How dead? AA man guesses water pump.. will i...

9 comments posted 16yrs

posted by paul23223

9 comments posted 16yrs posted by paul23223

Re: OT Mercs

> Friend of my brother bought a new merc top of the range with all the > whistles and bells . > > Battery kept going fl...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by malwhite1

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by malwhite1

What are my CO emission figures?

I've been looking at the new tax bands and wondering where my Mondeo would fit in if it wasn't older than 2001. I've go...

2 comments posted 16yrs

posted by m.barnard.trousers

2 comments posted 16yrs posted by m.barnard.trousers

Roorbar bolts

Hi all, Anyone any bright idea's of where to get some replacement bolts ( or a 5 sided key ) for my genuine Renault roo...

13 comments posted 16yrs

posted by Contact.us

13 comments posted 16yrs posted by Contact.us

Which caliper paint?

Is it worth using a 'proper' caliper paint (Foliatec, Savage, E Tech, etc.) rather than Hammerite?

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by Peter

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by Peter

Vauxhall 1.6L Air Leak?

Hi I have a Vx 1.6L Petrol/LPG Combo Van. 2003. The engine is the same as normally knocks about in the Astra of the sam...

0 comments posted 16yrs

posted by Ask

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ask

Warped discs or worn bushes?

Car vibrates when braking at 70 or above. Vibrates less if brakes are hot. Doesn't do it at all at low speed. It's a Xan...

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by frenchtat

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by frenchtat

Replacing a diesel injector connector

Got an '06 Vectra 1.9 CDTi with a dodgy injector connector on injector #3. Does anyone know what other models share the...

4 comments posted 16yrs

posted by theprime[at]btinternet.com

4 comments posted 16yrs posted by theprime[at]btinternet.com

Volvo V70 Fuse Keeps Blowing

No 13 fuse specifically, which is a 20amp fuse for the 12 lighter sockets. Well the problem is it keeps going. I used t...

8 comments posted 16yrs

posted by bshort

8 comments posted 16yrs posted by bshort

free 5 tyres on steel wheels

All Free. tyres look in good condition, but not inflated , Reasonable tread on all tyres. 1X 155/R13, 4X 160/65 Availabl...

0 comments posted 16yrs

posted by gerry.easton1

0 comments posted 16yrs posted by gerry.easton1

wrong oil?

Can engine oil which is thicker than recommended cause engine "rattle" or "knocking" ?

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by seamonsters1967

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by seamonsters1967

Mazda 323 Arch Rust

Considering purchasing a car I have seen, a Mazda 323 1.6 GXI, late 2002 model. It is a private sale, and all paperwork...

5 comments posted 16yrs

posted by wriochal

5 comments posted 16yrs posted by wriochal