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VW Passats

Hi all, I`m looking at buying a VW Passat, in the region of an 02 or 52 plate. Diesel is a must for the fuel economy (i...
23 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
23 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

Is it time to change battery?

The battery fitted to my dad's Audi 80 is an original VW Audi battery and was fitted new when he purchased the car 10 y...
39 comments posted 19yrs
posted by help
39 comments posted 19yrs posted by help

Omega Climate Problem

Hi All, CDX climate control is blowing barely warm air.Car is warming up ok but heating is not working. I've changed th...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Red
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by Red

Recalls

I've just had a front strut spring mounting break off on my E39 BMW 528. Wrecked the tyre, but no other damage (other t...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dave
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

2000 Astra Power loss & poor idle

2000 X reg Astra 1.4 16V Having just got to the bottom of my own car troubles, one of my neighbours is now having a sim...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Crankcase breather

Hi I've just bought a K&N filter to try on my old skool Celica liftback. The filter is a flat, round chrome one that fi...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by amoorcroft
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by amoorcroft

Clutch juddering on pull-away - worn out?

My clutch judders when I slowly pull away or park. It's not too bad to stop me driving it but I just wondered if it is...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by men8ifr
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by men8ifr

when will cars stop getting bigger?

Have you seen pictures of the new Mondeo? It's absolutely massive.
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilauea3
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

Mondeo wiper stalks - interchangeable?

Anyone know if the Mondeo MKII 6-speed intermittent wiper stalk can be used to 'upgrade' a single intermittent speed sta...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pm
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pm

What goes wrong in a Golf TDI 1.9 ?

Hi - Any tips? I am about to buy a second-hand Golf GTI TDI PD 1.9 hatchback, Can anyone give me any tips as to what to...
83 comments posted 19yrs
posted by shiphen
83 comments posted 19yrs posted by shiphen

Rover 416 won't start

Hi all I have a 1996 416 rover which is a good runner but now it will not start on the starter motor. It will bump star...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mcole153
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by mcole153

Mini Clutch Questions & Failure

Hi All Mini City ³C² Reg. jan 86 42000 on the clock Returning home on New years eve within a space of 5 minutes it beca...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alanjameshoward
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by alanjameshoward

Does this engine look worn for 90?

Does this engine look worn for 90k? I have had cars with a lot higher mileage and the engine didnt seem to look as worn...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BP
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by BP

53 Seat Ibiza broken spring

Front, nearside. Any other Ibiza owners experienced this? Am having a go with Seat as a warranty issue, even though the...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the.farm.hates.spam
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by the.farm.hates.spam