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Car overheated, but oil/coolant levels OK

I was driving home last night in my N-reg, 120,000-mile 2.0-litre Renault Laguna (which I've owned trouble-free for yea...
17 comments posted 18yrs
posted by davidlobsterpot601
17 comments posted 18yrs posted by davidlobsterpot601

STAY CLEAR!Cheap price!

STAY CLEAR!Cheap price! A word of advice. Stay clear of this car. Yes the used car price might be tempting BUT there is...
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posted by ilovehint
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by ilovehint

Sticky BMW throttle.

1997 528i E39 Automatic.. Only noticeable when one tries to inch the car up a slope. Vitually impossible to slowly and...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by metier
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by metier

Battery is only 20Ah

I bought a cheapo battery for my old 1.8 Sierra a few days ago. It was only £24 and to my surprise only 20Ah Had "37 am...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by graham
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by graham

BMW 320D manifold flap issue

Just read an article on 320d engines stating they are renound for ingesting the inlet manifold swirl flaps, totalling t...
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posted by richard3009650
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by richard3009650

It’s a BMW… so it just feels good

It=92s a BMW=85 so it just feels good First off, this is a very nice little car. For most people, it is more than enoug...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lbabala
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by lbabala

Very good for it’s price but could be better.

Very good for it=92s price but could be better. Pros: Acceleration Cons: Cheap interior materials, Light steering, Soft...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by L.x.abner
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by L.x.abner

Renault Megane dead? Help please.

This car is not entirely dead. The central locking works, hazard flashers work and the battery is known to be in good c...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fred__bloggs
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by fred__bloggs

Running on Veg Oil

I have a 2001 BMW 320D an Audi 1997 1.9 TDI and Merc Vito 2.2td Im looking at the idea of trying to run any of the abov...
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posted by richard3009650
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by richard3009650

Zafira wiper arm swap

I have a 2001 Zafira which came with a LHD wiper pattern from new, which sweeps the passenger side right up to the pill...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by news
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by news

Great Car, Happy to see Gm is picking up the pace

Great Car, Happy to see Gm is picking up the pace Pros: good fuel economy, handling, roomy interior, smooth clutch and...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by L.x.abner
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by L.x.abner

Ford Fiest 1.3 Endura

Hi. I have a Fiesta 1.3 Endura....... the radiator fan doesn't work, causing the engine to boil if left running. Is this...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by stevekentee
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by stevekentee

Workshop manuals for Mk2 Focus (UK)

"Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding a Service and Repair Manual for your vehicle. Unfortunately, we do not pro...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dave
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dave

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

Hi Folks Recently bought a P11 Primera with lovely alloys bar one which has gone very furry around the rim and generall...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by watty1970
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by watty1970

Mazda ignition problems - Ping PeteM

Hi, Mazda MX6, 2.5 V6, L 1993 is not firing. There is no spark at the plug. As per advice in this group by PeteM I have...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rsandr
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by rsandr