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fiat punto power steering

hello AGAIN i always seem to have something wrong with my Bl**dy car! Right, the power steering has failed and the red steering wheel light has come on to tell me its not working aswell. I spoke to my...

banjo1

306

hi i have a peugot 306, now and again it keeps reving on it's on and cuts out any ideas??

NeilBaker

Driving ban

2 years ago I got a 3 year ban after been done for dd, failing to provide a sample and my insurance had run out. I also did 180 hours community service. I understand that after 2 years I can apply for...

kwicky

Loss of teeth on flywheel

Whilst chaging my starter motor on my Ford Van I noticed about 4 consecutive teeth missing on the flywheel. 1. What has caused this? 2. Is it sensible just to replace the flywheel only? 3. How many...

Fellow

carbon emissions

Hi all I have a 1999 Golf which has recently failed MOT due to above the limit carbon emissions. The mechanic said it is burning oil. I hardly use this car. What will be the cheapest option to repair...

kawasakizx10

golf jammed door

My Golf GTI 's passenger door won't open from the inside or out! ps it has central locking and no probs with other doors!! regards Kev.

LostSheep

Colin McRae - RIP

Sad to hear the news that Colin McRae, his son and two family friends were killed in a helicopter crash yesterday. He was one of the best rally drivers and the first Briton to win the World...

folly

water loss

Hi, my daughters ford fiesta 53 plate keeps running out of water, could it be the gasket, if so any idea how much this will cost. The fan cutts in even on short journeys. Thanks.

banjo1

ford mondeo

I've just bought a 1997 mondeo and the stereo switches on but no sound comes out!!! the person i bought it off has tried the stereo in another car and it worked fine, he has also tried fitting new...

Francis Asis

Car Radio keycode Rover 45

My car battery was disconnected and now the radio wont work. I need to input a key code but I dont know it. There is no Rover dealer in my area. Does anyone know a way round the problem? Thanks in...

nat1204

Timing chains golf vr6

How much of a ball ache is it to replace the timing chain and tensioners on a 97 vr6?

plowter

Why do fire engines have chains underneath?

Why do fire engines have chains dangling underneath? Is it something to do with static?

mike090289

vauxhall corsa 2001 1.2 sxi starting problems

I have a vauxhall corsa 2001 1.2 sxi and i have recently had problems with it starting. it usually starts then cuts out after 1 or 2 seconds and the orange light comes on, then if i try and start it...

rowie

radio on a renault megane

I have just bought a P reg renault megane and it has a radio code written in the drivers manual, how do I get it in the radio? A display comes up on the dash board but i don't know how to put the...

d0gsb0dy

LED rear lamp bulbs.

I want to replace my conventional rear lamp bulbs with LED lamps. I see that they come in a variety of combinations, number of LEDs, wattage etc. Has anyone any suggestions as to what I should look...

gemcka

Radio Code Renault

Hi, after changing the battery on my 02 plate laguna, the radio requires a code to activate.. does anyone know how to get these codes from the s/n?? I have tried the two numbers that have been written...

banjo1