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citroen xsara picasso 'arrange service'

As some of you may know, I dislike French cars, mainly because of their excess complexity and high spares prices. Anywa...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nbkm57
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by nbkm57

Really Bad Attitude P59 MFM Chav Ford Escort

I couldn't believe this. About 4pm today, 14 May 2009, some idiot in a green Ford Escort P59 MFM. In too much of a hurr...
44 comments posted 17yrs
posted by glynngriffithscars
44 comments posted 17yrs posted by glynngriffithscars

Mondeo steering/braking problem

It's an Mk1 Mondeo with a strange problem. When driving straight, the steering wheel is off-center. Then, when I brake,...
21 comments posted 17yrs
posted by scratch121
21 comments posted 17yrs posted by scratch121

Is the thermostat a problem?

Have an old toyota and was told recently that the thermostat was not working and was jammed open. I've not noticed any...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by blue
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by blue

Changing air conditioning compressor (V70)

Dear All, The compressor on my (borrowed) V70 seized solid today. How practical is replacing one of those at home? I'm...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by ian.groups
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by ian.groups

Megane key fob prob

I have a 02 Renault Megane with two keys, one works fine on central locking and starting the car, the other lights up w...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Alan.Crowder
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by Alan.Crowder

Focus emissions error code

Hi, Relative has a 5 y/o Focus, ECU reports P0420 - Catalyst system efficiency below threshold. I read the code over 6...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by peter
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by peter

Rover Heads

Are K-series heads in short supply these days? My local garage says they're having extreme difficulty getting new ones t...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by webnewsgroup
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by webnewsgroup

2 pack paint ?

ok i have a car that the old owner says is painted with 2 pack. i was wondering if any other type paint will be ok to to...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by pwsearchNO
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by pwsearchNO

Remote key fob

I have recently purchased a 52 reg. Grand Vitara It has a Remote Key fob to open the doors but it is not working ( batt...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by charles
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by charles

Windscreen repair kits

Are all kits equally good or is there a 'best buy'? Do they make a successful repair to MOT standard? Any advice welcome...
12 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sheldrake
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by sheldrake

fleet car sales - high risk?

Trying to find a Galaxy/Sharan/Seat tdi auto with no luck.Second hand car market very low on stock and prices high.On s...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by Baileyr450
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by Baileyr450

MX5 service ?

I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too.. I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book ca...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by srp
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by srp

Oil and filter change

I need to change the oil on my car. I was wondering if its worth doing it myself or to go to a service centre for them...
112 comments posted 17yrs
posted by thedeerhunter270
112 comments posted 17yrs posted by thedeerhunter270