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Is it the windscreen washer motor?

I'm using a 9 year old Nissan Micra 1.3GLX at present, in otherwise excellent condition and very reliable. However alth...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by headinabucket
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by headinabucket

Advice needed - is this repair worthwhile?

Hi, I purchased a 93 Toyota Camry Estate from a private seller. The car had just passed MOT (though I don't know how it...
27 comments posted 20yrs
posted by zmrzlina
27 comments posted 20yrs posted by zmrzlina

VW Golf - Engine Fell Out!

Hi I have a 1999 VW Golf 1.9 TDi and on Saturday the engine literally fell out of the bottom of the car as the 3 bolts...
38 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gemma
38 comments posted 20yrs posted by gemma

Lambda sensor failure

Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice. I have a 3 year old mini, that has only done 13,000 miles. BMW have j...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paulrc
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by paulrc

Rounded screw

I've rounded an old allen bolt in the door handle on my spare golf. Dremelling a slot into it isn't getting me anywhere...
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posted by mrdoki
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by mrdoki

Can you clean a MAP sensor ?

Got a problem with car lurching then continuing then hesitating at speed then clears etc etc. Replaced idle control val...
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posted by at.mcneil
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by at.mcneil

NGK plugs

The recommended plug for my car is BPR6ET. I've found some BPR6ES plugs in one of the sheds; what's the difference? Is i...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ufdi
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by ufdi

GSF

GSF are often mentioned here. This is a warning to people to double check that the items they provide for a particular...
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posted by not
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by not

Any recommendations re Insurance for young drivers

My grandson 21yrs old has just had his car torched by local vandals. His insurance company have offered him £235 - He's...
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posted by sa3214(NO-SPAM)
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by sa3214(NO-SPAM)

Audi A4 1997 knocking

My audi A4 Avant 1997 1.9tdi has a worrying knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle as the car bounces alon...
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posted by richard3009650
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by richard3009650

Mondeo 4 Gear box

I was browsing through Autotrader just now looking for an estate when I saw a low mileage Moandeo http://tinyurl.com/l5...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by malunspamwhhite
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by malunspamwhhite

1999 Mondeo 2544cc st24 running problem

Hi there all Im new to this but thought id give it a try... :-) I have recently purchased the above, lovelly car, 2 thi...
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posted by noddyr
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by noddyr

Ford Ka Power Steering and Door locks.

A friend has Ford Ka with a couple of issues. Power Steering: She's complained of noises and a complete failure to work...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by toad_oftoadhall
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by toad_oftoadhall

What's that data check website??

A few weeks ago somebody posted a website that showed if a car was MOT'd / Insured etc just by entering the Reg No Ill b...
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posted by thomasburton7
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by thomasburton7