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Drowned vehicle

I have been left a drowned vehicle to try and sort out while the owners are away. Caught 2 tides over the weekend , wel...
23 comments posted 21yrs
posted by steveNOtee
23 comments posted 21yrs posted by steveNOtee

Mondeo

Got a problem with my mondeo that has got grarually wosre,when braking and the speedo hits between 50/40 mph the dashbo...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by simon.day2
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by simon.day2

Jump start gadget, right way to connect?

I have a jump start gadget for, jump starting cars with flat batterys. I believe the right way to connect the leads is...
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posted by BP
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by BP

citroen c5 front brake replace disc pads

I started this on saturday and now it monday and still not complete, wAll components were removed ok and i managed to g...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by robin
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by robin

Astra Clutch

I need a clutch fitted to my 1.7tds astra with isuzi engine 1997 model. I am thinking of giving Mr Clutch a try I would...
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posted by liam2249
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by liam2249

Speeding offences

Following the Governments freedom of information act you can now get access to speed camera offences registered in the...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chillyuk
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by chillyuk

Revoing fine grit from paintwork

Hi, looking for some advice for removing a build up of very fine grip from all over my cars paintwork. I work in a stee...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by andrew.kv
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by andrew.kv

740 day running lights

A small problem: The "knackered bulb" indicator in the car is lit but goes off if the sidelights or headlights are swit...
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posted by ufdi
37 comments posted 21yrs posted by ufdi

Micra engine flooding: restart techniques?

K11 Micra refused to start this morning. Flooded engine. It normally starts 1st time OK. I tried the usual technique of...
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posted by bruce_phipps
23 comments posted 21yrs posted by bruce_phipps

Planning to buy first car/Ford Ka?

I'm planning to buy my first car and am quite interested in the Ford Ka's. I have a budget of £1000-£1400 max. Hopefull...
21 comments posted 21yrs
posted by magnetteza
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by magnetteza

Removing scratchers

I have a yellow car and have a few scratches on it, what is the best way to remove them with, they are only surface scra...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by keith
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by keith

Citroen AX aligning cylinder head and engine

Hi Group, I recently swapped the cylinder head of a citroen AX 1000cc. However after reattaching the cam belt and then...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by david.cawkwell
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.cawkwell

Where is the fusebox?

I have a 2002 clio 1.5dci privilege and I think the fuse has blown for the fan part of my air conditioning. 2 questions...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by scott-newcombe
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by scott-newcombe

Decent Dat NAv system anyone?

Can any of you motorists recommend to me a decent/cheap sat nav system that is easy to fit/portable and does the job nic...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by skint4sure
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by skint4sure

Bearing or Brake Problem Revisited

Hi, Me again... Primera 94, 2.0, Rear Disc Brakes etc... noise coming from the back when driving just over 30 mph, not...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sjdean
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by sjdean