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Cleaning spark plugs

I have seen some people cleaning spark plugs with a little wire brush and wondered what this does to them? I thought plu...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Matt
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by Matt

Volvo V40 GDI overheating - mystery cause.

I am pretty much a complete numpty when it comes to car maintenance (or other practical matters), so I'm looking for ad...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by unopened
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by unopened

VW Passat: Central locking problem

V-reg Passat.1.8 TDi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Remote central locking/unlocking suddenly stopped working. Thought at fir...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ian
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by ian

Mondeo Alternator - Am I Being Lied To?

Hi, bought a 2005 Mondeo Estate 3 weeks ago. Same day I detected a loud rattle and took back to be told it needed a new...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by calum3103
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by calum3103

Not car related but to do with 2 stroke engine

I hope this isn't too far off topic. Have inherited a lawnmower with Briggs & Stratton Quantum 1cyl petrol engine. Engi...
14 comments posted 19yrs
posted by itsmerockyesaelpmapson
14 comments posted 19yrs posted by itsmerockyesaelpmapson

Applying for licence after ban

In 2005 I lost my licence for 3 years. I was told that after 2 years I could go back to court and apply for my licence b...
78 comments posted 19yrs
posted by neilbaker
78 comments posted 19yrs posted by neilbaker

Peugeot fuel feed problem prevents car from starting

Hi I have a Peugeot 309 "Look" (1.3L carburettor (carburetor) model)from 1989 that has been pretty well-behaved its who...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andy_westken
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by andy_westken

E320 indicator (door mirror)

Advice , please, on how to get inside the drivers door mirror of a 2 yr old Merc E320 to replace the indicator lens. (I...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by xguilmer
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by xguilmer

Corsa 1.2L periodic engine rattle/scrape

Got a Corsa here (1.2L N-reg, 89K, regular services all its life) which seems to have developed a strange periodic nois...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by julesrichardsonuk
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by julesrichardsonuk

Retro-fit alarm for shite old van?

I've just bought an old Escort van, the sort with the 'open with any key' type locks. I'll be fitting a decent lock on...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alan
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by alan

Rover 25 cam position sensor?

Since he had the hydraulic tappets were replaced earlier in the week, it has had a worsening problem with a misfire bet...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by harry.m1bytNOSPAM
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by harry.m1bytNOSPAM

EPC light on

1.6s 16v vw golf 2001. Was driving along today, the car was running fine. Then the EPC light came on. Not having any id...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Matt
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by Matt