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Volvo S40 starting problems

Our S40 2.0 auto model is refusing to start on occasion - just making a clicking noise when the ignition key is turned....
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by marcb
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by marcb

rust - what to do?

I've just purchased a 89 G Ford Escort XR3i - it's in original condition and is almost mint with only 67,000 miles and...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tireless.orion
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by tireless.orion

Corsa Wheel Size? (for alloys)

Hope someone can help my girlfriend has a 2000 (W) Corsa 1.2 16v, I was going to buy my mates old 15" Alloys from his C...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by colin.mckechnie3
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by colin.mckechnie3

Thatcham Category 2??

Hi I just brought a Calibra 16v and the insurers require aThatcham Cat2 fitted alarm/immobiliser, what does this mean,...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nobody
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by nobody

Tyre reviews/comparisons?

Why is it so hard to find good tyre reviews? www.tyres-online.co.uk is all but old and outdated now and www.tyretest.co...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gobbleDgook
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by gobbleDgook

toyota aircon filter

yaris verso - 4 years old, aircon not very cool - fine last year. could it be the aicon filter, if so where is it? asls...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Coach.Pantusso
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Coach.Pantusso

Alfa 156 buy or not?

Hi All, Any advice on buying a 156 1.6 or 1.8? There's a couple in the car park at work ( company cars ) and the guy's...
28 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Red
28 comments posted 21yrs posted by Red

mechanics poll - which engines are least reliable?

Which engines would you say you get the most in for repair? Which ones make your heart sink when you see them getting wh...
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posted by neutron(not real)
60 comments posted 21yrs posted by neutron(not real)

Refurbing plastic wheel trim

My front wheel trim have the obligatory 'parking' scratches on them, and I was wondering if there were any handy hints...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by no

Skoda Fabia Keys

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone in the know can confirm or deny that if i purchase a key from an audi or VW that is th...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by yid
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by yid

Ford Fiesta (X reg) heater

I've got a X reg (2000) Ford Fiesta which has developed a slight problem. The hot air is no longer hot. I'm guessing ei...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by davidt-news
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by davidt-news

Undo Rover 600 caliper bolts

Trying to replace the rear discs on a Rover 600 (they're corroded). The caliper mounting bracket is fixed to the hub wi...
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rxhofman
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by rxhofman

Advice wanted please: Polo 1.4S

Hi all, I've been offered a 52-plate Polo 1.4S by a family member for £4500. The car ins in silver, has 18,000 miles, i...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mike
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by mike

Rover 400 R reg bonnet release

Hi all, I wonder if you could help ? My neighbours son has just driven home to visit him but on trying to check the oil...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by x
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by x