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Astra value?

Advice required. 1999 VAUXHALL ASTRA LS 1.4i 16V - 110k good bodywork, clean, bit of smoke from the back. 6 months mot,...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ravenscrofta
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by ravenscrofta

new tyre -- Yokohama A.drive

Today I went to the tyre shop to put two new tyres on the front of my car. I have always used the 14" Yokohama S760 tyr...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by minnes0tti
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by minnes0tti

Testing H4 car bulb with multimeter

Using a multimeter, what resistances would I expect to get from a working H4 car headlight bulb? Thank you for any info.
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

Fiat Marea 2.o Hlx Cambelt Change

Hi, I need to replace my Cambelt and have heard that it very expensive. M local Fiat garage have quoted over £800. I ha...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by scribes.2kfgz6
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by scribes.2kfgz6

Xantia Plastic clutch clip / heavy clutch problem

I had a new clutch in my Citroen Xantia 1.TD about 5000 miles ago (mainly motorway). The plastic clutch clip broke yest...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by studiosoundxx
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by studiosoundxx

Focus DMF/Problems.

UK. 51 reg. Ford Focus TDDI, 70,000 clicking/tapping noise when accerelator is pressed, getting louder. Garage suspects...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by stewart.devereux
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by stewart.devereux

Multimeter

Well went along to halfords today for a few things and thought I'd get a battery test and was told sorry sir not today...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by none
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by none

what is PWM? is it still obd?

hi there, i am searching around for obd reading devices to tap into engine diagnostics for my 2001 renault clio diesel....
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerismygas
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerismygas

Garages in North East London / Essex border

My head gasket blew on my 2002 Audi A6. Can anyone recommend any good garages that could do the work ? Audi main dealer...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dhesham
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dhesham

Punto spare tyre oddity

1999 Fiat Punto 60, has 165/65R14s on and a 135/80R13 space saver tyre. Seemed a bit of an odd mix to me so I did the n...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by vimfuego
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by vimfuego

Fiesta 4500 radio

Is there any way to turn off the speed related volume on the 4500 stereo? It is really annoying, as it only has about 6...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

indicators

i have a vauxhall corsa and my indicators have stopped working. When i use the indicators the green light on the dashbo...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by l_clark0210
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by l_clark0210

bumper damage

I have an escort finesse 98 . Someone kindly backed into me & drove away before I returned to my car. It is a colour co...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by seamonsters1967
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by seamonsters1967

Where to get a VW 6 CD in-dash CD changer from?

Hi all, I`m looking for one of the 6CD changers for a VW that goes in the dash and connects to the gamma radio already...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

Grande Punto - Quick Question!!

Hi I have just purchased a new Grande Punto having sold the 2.0ltr diesel as I just wasn't doing any mileage to justify...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by martini
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by martini