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bump start with totally flat battery?

hi, I am complete novice with cars and was having a discussion with a mate about bump starting a car. If the battery is...
23 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gavin
23 comments posted 21yrs posted by gavin

Too good to be true?

Started looking for a decent-sized older (so cheap) car. Found a 1995 Audi A6, 2.6 SE, automatic with 86k on it (Autotr...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chandy
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by chandy

Corsa Steering Stiff

The daughter has just got her first car, a "P" reg 1.2 Corsa Vegas. I'm supprised how stiff the steering is on a small...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

average repair bill help

hi, i have the option to purchase a renault clio diesel very cheap , i have been told by the owner that the cylinder he...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by den9112.1jxz76
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by den9112.1jxz76

Astra 1.4

Hello Folks, I am planning to buy a 1998 Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Estate. I will be taking it for a test drive tomorrow....
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Xnospam
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by Xnospam

Leaking PAS hose - how much fluid.

Looks like I've got a leaking union on the PAS hose where it goes into the rack on a Focus diesel. Should just be a new...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by venus.ngfb
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by venus.ngfb

Re: vauxhall 2.0 16v eco-tec

have you tried to change or clean the sensor this is a big problem with most astra's
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sye.1jxz7a
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by sye.1jxz7a

Cttroen Saxo x

Anything to whatch out for when buying 5 yr old ? ( car, that is !!! ) Cheers
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by magnum.458
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by magnum.458

Carlton 2.0i Auto - What Crankshaft Shaft Sensor !

Hi, A while ago I posted "Carlton starting gremlins - Helppppp". A few people suggested that the "crankshaft sensor" be...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by a.j.beddoes
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by a.j.beddoes

Charging battery which is still connected

Will an automatic car battery charger trip out at the correct point if the battery is left connected to the car? I don'...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by z
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by z

Corsa Display only at night

Got a P reg Corsa with a problem with the clock/temp display backlight. The Display will only light up when sidelights/...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam