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Had to go look at the father-in-laws 620sdi today. Its on a m-plate with the perkins diesel engine in it,why have they...
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posted by simon.day2
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by simon.day2

Testing headlights for right voltage?

I have a 15 yr old car and the car headlights arent very good even with the high powered bulbs I put in. People have sa...
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Wheel alignment cost?

Had wishbones replaced late last year, and noticed today heavy wear on inside of offside front tyre requiring new tyres...
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posted by dave
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

Deep Scratch- Repair

I have a deep scratch about 8 inches long on the side of my car. Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 metallic paint. Would appreciate s...
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posted by ramjaminn1
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by ramjaminn1

CASE 580G digger starting problem

(cross-posted to uk.diy, uk.business.agriculture;uk.rec.cars.maintenance.) Hi all, Before I start rambling on in great...
47 comments posted 20yrs
posted by me
47 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

Escort 1.8i zetec sudden death

My trusty never-let-me-down Escort has let me down :-( The car has been starting and running fine. Then the other day,...
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posted by DELETEthisBITstupidworld
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by DELETEthisBITstupidworld

Steve H...My apologies

I am truly sorry for my slur upon your website, it is well organised, informative, full of lots of great pics, and most...
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posted by jameswoolford2000
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by jameswoolford2000

indipendent garage for bmw service

Hello My BMW has just come out of Warranty and needs a service. Any recommendations for indipendent garages around Cante...
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posted by chrishatcher
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by chrishatcher

Fiesta Cutting Out

My Mum has a 1997 Ford Fiesta LX, I think it's a 1.2 or 1.3. When she brakes and comes to a stop, the car stalls. Not a...
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posted by paul02
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul02

corsa gears grinding

Hi, i have a corsa p reg 1996 diesel and am having a real problem with my gears, when i put it in reverse it grinds lik...
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posted by colindiffer
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by colindiffer

Creaking Astra

I have a 1999 Astra and a few months ago it starting making a loud creaking noise when I drove over road humps (almost...
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posted by non-techy
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by non-techy

Best online supplier for Nissan service parts?

Anyone have any preferences as to the best online supplier for service parts/filters etc for Nissans? 1995 Micra to be...
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posted by JB
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by JB

Advice on buying a Vauxhall Corsa P reg

Advice on buying a Vauxhall Corsa P reg please What do I need look for specifically, not just exhaust and tyres.
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by agent
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by agent

Volvo V70 O2 sensor REVISITED !!!

Posted a while ago about my failed V70 O2 sensor (front one I think!!) I've checked the colour of the wires and the mai...
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posted by steve
24 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve