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Two Questions

Firstly, my car (Suzuki X90) has just reached 60,000, well 60,040 to be precise and is booked for a cambelt change next...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by idontbuymyclothes
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by idontbuymyclothes

Rover 214 - Poor Spark

After my Rover 214SEi (1995 N-reg) had been stood for a week, engine wouldn't start. It turned over, but wouldn't fire....
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paul02
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by paul02

Fiesta - Crunch on Start

1997 Fiesta 1.2LX. For a while now intermittently, when engaging the starter motor, the engine doesn't start and a loud...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paul02
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by paul02

laguna gearbox oil level check

CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO CHECK/TOP UP THE GEARBOX OIL ON A 2000 LAGUNA ALIZE 1.8??
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by steve
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve

Xantia Warning Lights

The 'Stop' and 'Brake warning' lights on my 2000 Xantia 2.00hdi have started flickering. I have no confidence in any Ci...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by glynfarrow
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by glynfarrow

MOT parking brake performance

My Rover 220 has failed its mot on poor handbrake performance (7%) what is the minimum for a parking brake ? I have had...
62 comments posted 21yrs
posted by orbiter
62 comments posted 21yrs posted by orbiter

tvr servicing in cheshire just got better

Hi TVR fans. Good news for those of you in and around Cheshire who are looking for a reliable TVR garage in place of Ch...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by notlikely
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by notlikely

Skoda Octavia - anything to look out for?

Its time to get a new (to me) car. A Skoda Octavia estate seems to be the best option at the mo, and they do seem reaso...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by alan
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by alan

Do hadbrake shoes last forever?

Hi all, I'm getting new discs and pads for the back of my Saab 9-3 at 60K miles. Is there any point getting handbrake sh...
19 comments posted 21yrs
posted by col.dustbin
19 comments posted 21yrs posted by col.dustbin

Rattle from Audi A6 engine

Hi, I have an Audi A6 1999 Avant 2.4 petrol. Low milage. A rattle has just developed yesterday coming from the engine....
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

cleaning seat belt

Just bought a new(ish) motor and someone has had greasy hands on the seat belt. Any suggestions for a suitable solvent t...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by splodeNOSPAM
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by splodeNOSPAM

Anthony Britt? Electrical issue on a Vauxhall

Hello Anthony I hope you read this. I have read a post or two and you DO appear to know what you are talking about. Reg...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by iclgateway
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by iclgateway

Escort with something loose

I've posted about this before but neer really got much of any replies so thought i'd try again as i'm working on the ca...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kris.hallas
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by kris.hallas