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strange problem

Hi, i have a ford escort, it's from the year 1999. It's a 1.6 zetec and has been okay up until now. When I brake and pu...
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posted by david_r
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Synthetic Enamel - polishing / sanding?

I know a few on here have a bit of a clue about paint. As I understand it, Synthetic Enamel (http://www.spencercoatings...
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posted by mrdoki
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by mrdoki

Car horn rules...

I only rarely use my horn, and it tends to be to let other road users know of my presence *because they just did someth...
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posted by urd
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by urd

citreon zx 1.9D fuses

ive located the fusebox however i have no idea which fuses do what. the two fuses i need are the dash lights and the cig...
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posted by umiran
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Just a stone chip or a paintwork problem?

Got dinged by a small stone the other day and spotted this big chip in my bonnet today. (VW touran) http://www.zen31010...
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posted by timdownie2003
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by timdownie2003

Citroen AX engine problem

Hi everyone, I,ve got a P reg 950cc dimension. Once the engine has warmed up and I then stop for say 30 minutes when I...
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posted by i.shaw2
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by i.shaw2

Seat Toledo ABS light problem

Hi All My dad has a '97 Seat Toledo Sport and is having a problem with the ABS light not going off. The brakes appear t...
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posted by luap_bopper
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by luap_bopper

Oil overfill

Had a little mishap with my old banger (1988 Colt) the other day. Before setting off for a 120 mile journey I thought I...
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posted by theom+news
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by theom+news

Ford Modeo TDci

My 2001 Mondeo has just developed what I can only describe as a flat spot in its acceleration. This only seems to occur...
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posted by dj4444
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by dj4444

Astra 1.7 dti

My Astra 1.7 dti (y17dt isuzu engine) had a flat battery I jump started it disconected the jump leads and after a few s...
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posted by sadcrab
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by sadcrab

VW garage poole \ ringwood ?

Howdy doodily all, Just wanted to know if anyone could reccomend a vw garage in the poole or ringwood area ? Vw golf is...
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posted by here
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by here

Learning To Drive, And Tips On Arriving Safely

by: George Gabriel Parents find it hard teaching their kids how to drive. Also, a lot of parents cannot afford to put m...
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posted by admin
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by admin

Help with Young Old Astra 1.6L please..

Hello , Sorry this is so long, but I've spent a long time tying down the problem & might as well give the detail to cut...
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posted by dave.thomas
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave.thomas