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Tips on maintenance for a new driver.

Hi, I'm a learner driver. I don't know anything about car maintenance. Recently bought second hand peugeot 206. Please h...
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posted by newdriver2006
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by newdriver2006

Squeaking noise - no mouse involved...

I have a 2001 Golf SE 1.6 and it's developed a squeak. It's not noticable when you first start driving but after a whil...
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posted by sgaleach
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by sgaleach

Brake fluid

Ok, thanks all for the help earlier, I have now topped up my coolant but when I did this I noticed the brake fluid was...
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posted by jon.lambert
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by jon.lambert

Ducato 2.0 jtd oil change

This is the second time that I have changed the oil & filter on my motorhome. The handbook says that it holds 5.25 litr...
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posted by springtime
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by springtime

Merc E180 wiper mechanism

A friend has a 1994 Mercedes E180. Yesterday the window wiper stopped working. I've checked and the fuse hasn't gone -...
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posted by emailtp2
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by emailtp2

Coolant levels

A few weeks ago my waterpump failed which caused the fan belt to come off which cut through the coolant pipe which spil...
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posted by jon.lambert
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by jon.lambert

Transit Diesel - 100K Cambelt?

Has anyone heard of a 100,000 mile cambelt for a Transit Diesel 2.5 (T/99)? I bought the van a year ago (ex-BT) - claim...
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posted by quincy
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by quincy

1996/P Mk1 Mondeo 1.8 Cambelt

Just wondering what a sensible interval for these is - my Dad's car (which he's had from 'nearly new') last had it done...
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posted by peter
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter

Fiat Brava

Couple of questions regarding these cars. How is the radio removed? I can't see where the usual radio removal tools go....
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posted by rufty_tufty_hoolythug
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how to remove a clifford alarm

Hi all I had a accident in my E34 BMW earlier, i think its wrote off, i hit the kerb at about 20, smashed a alloy, bent...
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posted by julianhales
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by julianhales

Axle stand point

Feel a bit stupif asking but I picked up some axle stands today to use for forthcoming mechanic work and I'm not sure w...
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posted by here
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by here

Laguna 1.9dci fuel consumption

Hi Can anyone give me an idea what kind of fuel consumption I might expect from one of these, doing mostly motorway crui...
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mondeo mk1 rear lights

does anyone know what could be causing the rear tail lights and dashboard lights not to be working .I have checked fuses...
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posted by bec.key
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by bec.key

water gurgling???

gotta Pug 106, S Reg with 1.1 engine. When I start her up there is a gurgling sound - can go on for quite a while when...
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posted by him off de telly
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by him off de telly

Rover 214 (L) - Hot Re-starting problem..

Hi, My mother owns a 1994(L) Rover 214 which has developed a frequent problem after re-starting with a warm engine. She...
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posted by steveharvey
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by steveharvey