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Renault Scenic Gearbox

Can someone tell me where to look for oil in the gearbox. I would like to check the levels but cannot find the "plug" o...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mail
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by mail

Astra Immobiliser

An elederly relative has a L Reg Astra which is fitted with an immobiliser which causes him problems. It needs to have...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john.plant
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by john.plant

Tracking

How much would I expect to pay for one run of the mill tyre (doesnt need to be formula 1 type)and tracking to be done o...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by not
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by not

Brake Caliper Grease

Does anyone know where I can buy this or something like it in the UK? http://www.permatex.com/auto/autouc.asp?automotiv...
23 comments posted 21yrs
posted by donot
23 comments posted 21yrs posted by donot

mot

Free MoT retests could soon be a thing of the past, due to new rules. Currently, garages give customers a no-cost secon...
51 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john374999
51 comments posted 21yrs posted by john374999

Roadside assistance/relay

Hi, does anybody still offer towing to a UK destination of your choice if the vehicle can't be fixed at the roadside? R...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by spam
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by spam

98 Nissan Primera Front Lock Barrel Replacement

I need to replace the front driver's lock barrel on my Nissan Primera. It has been vandalised. I have removed the inner...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dontuse
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by dontuse

Instrument cluster dead in the cold

I've got a problem with the gf's 2001 Audi A3. The instrument cluster is completely dead first thing in the morning whe...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by leavemealone
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by leavemealone

How tight to do up the wheel bearing nut?

Hi, I am just putting the wheel bearing back together on my MG B GT. How tight do I do up the castellated nut? The hayn...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by davidjones
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by davidjones

Dirty Car

My car sometimes gets covered in bird droppings, is there a wax or something that I can put on my car to help wash it o...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by noone
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by noone

Head gasket replacement on Citroen AX

I recently bought a citroen AX L reg. Only done 75,000 miles. 1000cc. It had a head gasket problem so got it for next t...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by david.cawkwell
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.cawkwell

Overheating 306

Hi All, I was hoping ye could help out with a mate's 306 that has just started overheating after sitting for 2 weeks. C...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cclan
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by cclan