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Fast idling - consequences?

I just had a routine 'Inspection' service done by my local garage on my N-reg BMW 328 SE. In addition they replaced a b...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by terrypin
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by terrypin

Rewinding Rear Brake Pistons ?

Hi, Might have to change my rear brake pads in the near future. Not having done this job before, how do you screw the p...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by glaurenson
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by glaurenson

Mondeo (2001) - Brake lights on with clutch pedal

Hi, I have a Y reg Ford Mondeo (new style). I discovered today that my rear brake lights are coming on when I press the...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by matt-news
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by matt-news

Thread locker

Hi, I know this is a car forum but figured you all have been so helpful in the past you may be able to help me with a p...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Difficulty starting escort when warm

Hi This problem has only just started to show itself as the weather is getting nice and hot. My escort will start fine...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kris.hallas
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by kris.hallas

Nissan Micra intermittant miss

My wife drives a 10 year old 998cc Micra. A few weeks ago the engine was doing some frantic kangarooing when being driv...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by postmaster
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by postmaster

Indicator works for a few seconds only

Hi there, My 1997 Ford Mondeo has just developed a fault with the indicators. The left indicator is fine, but the right...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by idozaf
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by idozaf

Tyre Repairs

Recently went to one of the big tyre changers with my young son to get an old tyre to paint and use as a flower pot. We...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by hogan0151
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by hogan0151

Little Car Park Dents..

What is the best method of removing them?? I have found a company that charge £50 each and come and remove them?? Any be...
18 comments posted 21yrs
posted by iclgateway
18 comments posted 21yrs posted by iclgateway

Air Conditioner Box near bulk head

Hi, can any one tell me what the black box is around the air conditioning pipes that are near the bulk head ( Pegeot 30...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by david.booth
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.booth

Renault Clio Rev Counter

I have a 2000 renault clio on which the rev counter has stopped working. I've taken the panel out and can't see anythin...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jonathan
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by jonathan

Fiesta Key

Just bought a Fiesta Zetec S X Reg. It came with only one three button ignition / door key (its a radio type key) I'd l...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by null
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by null

Astra 1.7 TDi stopped.

Last week it stopped as I was turning off the road into the drive. I thought I'd just stalled. However, it wouldn't sta...
29 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chrispbacon
29 comments posted 21yrs posted by chrispbacon

What causes sooty plugs?

This is a general question, I'm looking for all sorts of causes at the moment - but what causes spark plugs to get coate...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by james.dore
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by james.dore

Micra hiccups

My 93 Micra has taken to random hiccupping! It feels as if the ignition has suddenly been turned off. It nearly always...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dave
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by dave