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Ford Focus Dashboard failure

i recently experienced the same problems that a few other people had, my dashboard completely died a few months ago,but the car ran perfectly ok. after a week of driving without any idea of what speed...

sharona100

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16v Heater problem

The heater on my car sometimes gets warm then goes cold. There is no airlock, the system has been flushed out & a new thermostat put in. The pipe leading into ecotec box gets very hot but comes out...

anthony25

mk7 escort audio

i have a s reg ford escort and i want to fit a standard ford cd player as they are a direct fit and there should be 2 plugs on the car which plug into it which i have but both plugs look as though...

anthony25

escort electrics

thanks for the answers to this question before guys,but today i noticed when i put my car in reverse the battery light and handbrake light both go off straight away but as soon as i take it out of...

Food Fairy

QPod Queries

Is anyone familliar with a Funtec 50cc also called a QPod city 50 please? I have one, it's helped me regain a heck of a lot of independance following Congestive Heart Failure, and I love it to bits....

everylittle

Son wants moped.......

My son has asked for a moped for Christmas.....he's 17 and has a provisional licence. Apart from insurance what else will he need to ride it with L plates on? Does he need to sit a test??? Thanks in...

Eastender

Christmas Present

Hi, I am looking to buy a Car Radio/CD for a Christmas present. The car is a Ford Mondeo, it already has a radio/cassette fitted but the cassette has broken. I have looked at Argos catalogue they have...

DONNA1458

aluminium car repairs

What are the rules on repairing aluminum vehicles.TIA

blue toon

toyota avensis 1.8gs v vti 2002

hi anyone know the cost of replacing oxygen sensor on the above motor. also when should cambelt be changed. thanks in advance

blondie123

fiat punto 53 reg!

Hiya Recently got a fiat punto and i know this sounds incredibly stupid but where do you fill up the windscreen wiper water?!? I've looked under the bonnet and can not find it anywhere! any ideas?...

Matheous

Tyre pressures

VXhall Meriva 1.6 -Can;t find my manual....

anthony25

ford escort electrics

my s reg ford escort has an electrical problem,when i push my air con switch in my fog lights come on,when i start the engine the rear reverse lights come on although im not in reverse,help???

bekib86

Sat Navs??

Im looking at buying a sat nav but no idea which one to go for. I looked at the tomtom one XL GB but i really dont have much idea about them. Has anyone got this satnav that can give me advice on...

rphaddrick

Smashed Window!! COST!!

How much would it cost to replace a drivers side door window for a Nissan Micra Tempest 2002?

lordster

vectra alarm.

I have just bought an s reg vauxhall vectra 1.8 LS and cant seem to lock the car without activating the alarm. How can I lock it without arming it as sometimes I need to leave my dog locked in the car...

thompson84

Fiat Punto X reg

I have an X reg fiat punto, recently the left hand indicator has started speeding up as I brake. I have no idea what has cause this, can anyone offer any suggestion as to what the problem may be? Any...

lankeela

Mileage Allowance

I am being given a mileage allowance for a journey which is a round trip of 280 miles. How do I work out the cost? Is there a standard rate. I know cars use different amounts of diesel, and my friend...

littlepk

Radio code

Can anyone help me get a code for my dads Citroen Xantia radio. The battery went dead on his car and unfortunately we do not have an unlocking code for the radio. Its a standard Citroen stereo, dont...