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Best place to get an MOT done?

In the past I've used the same garage for all repairs, however after the same faults coming up every 1 - 2 years (when...
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posted by dave
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

what shocks for my Capri 2.8i

hi there - two questions re. my Capri 280: I notice, occasionally, when I'm sitting on the sill of my car, or the boot...
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posted by jb260670zebra
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Xantia Rear Suspension

I have a '95 xantia 2.0i vsx auto hatchback. I am experiencing very hard suspension at the rear, especially when I go o...
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posted by bermudez007
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Exhaust paint?

The rear silencer on my Saxo 1.5D ('99, non cat), and the last six inches of the centre section pipe, are on the way ou...
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posted by dobbfamily
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VW Golf Cam Belt

Have just bought a VW Golf 1.6 S petrol on a 51 plate with 40,000 miles on the clock, does anyone know at what point i s...
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posted by wayneatcanvey
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Astra 1.7DTI Fan relay fault

I've got a fan relay fault showing on the EML I've replaced the fan relay unit with a used one and the fault is still pr...
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posted by sadcrab
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rover 100

does anyone have any clue whats going on with my rover 1.1 1996, i turn the key it trys to start the single point injec...
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posted by leeusg
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Any info req for Hauberg drive-over car lift

I've recently managed to aquire a "Hauberg Autolift" from Auto Industries, Leeds (according to the label). Enquiries ha...
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posted by yorksmart
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Another petrol in the diesel tank muppet

A Sprinter Van, collected from the Merc main dealer after a major service, driven less than a mile to the base, refused...
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posted by roadrunner10
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A4 Rear Wash/Wipe faulty

I have a 1997 Audi 1.8T Sport Avant with a fault rear wiper. Before it totally failed it did judder and I found that th...
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posted by Jtheobald
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A4 Read Wiper

I have a 1997 Audi 1.8T Sport Avant with a fault rear wiper. Before it totally failed it did judder and I found that th...
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posted by Jtheobald
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by Jtheobald

socket set

hi everyone does anyone know where i can get a decent socket set from?? i was trying to take the starter motor mains le...
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posted by thunda478221.2cw6gi
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by thunda478221.2cw6gi

Vauxhall Corsa Rev Fault

Hi all, I stupidly overfilled my oil tank yesterday on my Corsa 1.3 SXI CDTI so I immediately emptied the oil out of th...
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posted by paul.oconnor
21 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul.oconnor