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VOSA inspector - what do they do?

There's been one down at Johns Cross roundabout on the A21, East Sussex several days over the last few weeks, on the so...
23 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tw
23 comments posted 16yrs posted by tw

Re: Car damaged by garage during service

naffer gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > The car was put in for regular service. The service incl...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by toomany2cvs
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by toomany2cvs

Auto versus DMF?

I've been driving since the early 80's and have never owned an automatic. The impression I got back then was that auto...
21 comments posted 16yrs
posted by spanx
21 comments posted 16yrs posted by spanx

Civic 2001 starting problem

This morning my Civic 1.4i had a starting problem for the first time in 9 years. It fired on initial start then died. I...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hw9j-s5hw
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by hw9j-s5hw

Windscreen scratches

I have some minor scratches on the widscreen. Internet searches recommend a powder and polishing. Can anybody recommend...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sndevereux
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by sndevereux

Renault Scenic Broken cam belt

Renault Scenic 2003 2.0 VVT engine Whats the most likely damage when the cam belt breaks. Is it economically repairable?...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mesamine
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by mesamine

Ridding an engine of Mayonnaise

Hi, I'm doing a head gasket job on a K-series. Now, I've done this before on my own car, also a K-series, and the cross...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by wingedcat
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by wingedcat

No screen wash jets, no intermittent wipe

01 Micra The intermittent wipe has stopped working. And the screen wash jets don't work. Other wiper functions work OK:...
13 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bruce_phipps
13 comments posted 16yrs posted by bruce_phipps

vauxhall corse bonnet latch

Hi, My sister has a V-reg (IIRC) Corsa and she doesn't have a garage. She's had ten inches of snow so she decided to co...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by fred
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by fred

Citroen C2 - battery light flashing??

My daughter's 04 plate C2 has the battery light flashing. Handbook says "take it to a Citroen dealer" - but of course s...
26 comments posted 16yrs
posted by asahartz
26 comments posted 16yrs posted by asahartz

Screen wash tank leaking

Just noticed screenwash dripping down from under my Mk2 1999 Mondeo. It did freeze up a few days ago as didn't have muc...
20 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rockingrabbit
20 comments posted 16yrs posted by rockingrabbit

Suzuki Swift Cambelt

My 2000(X) 1.0/3cyl suzuki swift, I beleive, has never had the cambelt replaced on it. Its now done 63k miles. Is this...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by theboyuk
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by theboyuk

Volkswagen Dipstick moan

Does anyone else have the same problem as me reading VW dipsticks? I have a Touran on which the dipstick is black plast...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by johnandrewwood
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by johnandrewwood

spark plug reamer

Hi, Has anyone used one of these: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht261-spark-plug-thread-chaser The...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by fred
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by fred

2001 Transit strange behaviour

Tonight I unlocked the Tranny using the fob, as usual. Opened the passenger door, which was a bit frozen up and noticed...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by grimly4REMOVE
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by grimly4REMOVE