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Headlamp adjuster

I have just been trying to adjust the headlamp alignment for the MOT, and I think something has snapped. When I first t...
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posted by anybody
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by anybody

Alarm/Immobiliser for £40ish

OK so £40 isn't much but it's still better than £0 so what's about that's good enough for my Escort Diesel van ? Anythin...
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posted by Borg
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by Borg

Breakdown services

Hi all. Anyone recommend a breakdown service aside from AA/RAC? I am in merseyside. Thanks. Arthur
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posted by ravenscrofta
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Halfords = a bloody rip-off

My dad went to get a headlight bulb for his van today in Halfords. It was £12, but the queue was so long he put it back...
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posted by neutron(abcde)
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by neutron(abcde)

Rear wheel bearing

As several of you will be aware, I've been working on the rear brakes on my Peugeot 205 (1992 1.4GR) the last few days,...
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posted by anybody
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by anybody

Gearbox problem

The car is a 98 Toyota Avensis 1.8. The fifth gear has started jumping out of gear when driving what can be done about...
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posted by bob.robertson3
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by bob.robertson3

Passat Heater Problem

Hi My 2000 Passat with Climatronic (1.9tdi PD 115) has developed a new problem with the heater. When I start it up I he...
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posted by paule
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by paule

1.8 ZTEC engine and GBox for sale

Runs great but will need a new clutch , all there if anyone wants to make me an offer. Comes wrapped in a car though so...
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posted by Borg
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by Borg

Problems starting - 95 Escort 1.6 16v

Your help with the following is appreciated. Problems starting - 95 Escort 1.6 16v Car: 1995 Escort 1.6 16v (Mk5) 84k m...
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posted by jezclear
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by jezclear

MK2 Golf GTi 8V overheating

I've got a 90 Spec 8V GTi (PB engine code) and it's getting hot in traffic. It's not the stat, and it's not the rad, as...
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posted by mrdoki
22 comments posted 20yrs posted by mrdoki

Car Polishers?

OK not quite the weather but anyway... :-) Has anyone any experience of car polishers vs just doing it by hand? I've se...
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posted by paul
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul

Alarms on BMWs

1998 3 Series My friend is troubled by the alarm malfunctioning - he believes it was since visiting a friend and trying...
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posted by john.plant
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rover 214si

My rear wiper wouldn't work so I replaced the fuse, It worked for a day and then blew again, The cooling fan is on the...
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posted by anna.osullivan
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by anna.osullivan

How do you know if the air con is packing up?

Driving my Puma is no pleasure at all these days but I can't afford to change it yet. Despite having heated front and r...
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posted by headinabucket
31 comments posted 20yrs posted by headinabucket