hi to all,quite recently the car is making a rattle near the timing chain end.it is quite evident at idle and seems like the problem is worsening.ive checked all bolts near the vicinity..alternator and drivebelt etc and its definitely coming from camshaft orcylinderhead.i know that without anybody ... more >>

failed mot on nsr handbrake not working,any ideas ... more >>

hi looking for some help, i have been told i need an idle control valve for my car but can only find an idle stabilisation valve on the net, is this the same thing? also need a front abs sensor but not sure if its the o/s or n/s, how can i find out? any help would be gr8. ... more >>

hi all new to forum hoping someone has any suggestions?? i have a mk3 ford mondeo 2.5 ghia x and everything works fine on the car except the lock button on key fob (3 button one) it locks and deadlocks manually with key and alarm works and indicators flash on deadlock really frustrating new battery ... more >>

i have a X reg tino that is just blowing out hot air check the fuses and replaced the thomsate. has any one got any ideas to fix ... more >>

sorry for sounding dumb?but my engine check light has appeared twice over 3 month?? my owners hand book says it my engines emission control system?? ....Could someone please help and tell me what is exactly the meaning of this??? am i indangering the engine by ignoring it?????what is cause of ... more >>

running a civic type r 53 reg on pre facelift, had a missfire forever, its probably not wrong oil, ive had the luxury of being able to swap bits from identical cars, im sure its not plugs, di packs, fuel injectors or fuel rail, leaving ( i think) wiring loom or ecu- does any1 know of common fault ... more >>

right i did i silly thing and scraped it against a wall, the damage was pretty bad, passenger side door back doorand wingi been told the back door will need replacing because he wont be able to get the dent out but the rest can be resprayedhow much would u estimate for these ... more >>

I have a ford fiesta that was in a front on collision. all damage has been repaired except it will not go in to 5th gear. im unsure what the problem is any one got new idea ... more >>

Hello,My girlfriend has got a Renault Megane Coupe 1.6 16v on a T plate. The Exhaust has always banged I think near the rear axel. It sounds very bad from inside the car! The gearbox mount was worned so i replaced that and I've replace all the exhaust mounts and the clamp after the cat. I've ... more >>

Hi I'm planning on getting some decent tyres for my 01 fiesta since I aquaplaned the other day, the tread on all 4 is getting very low and there is balding on the front drivers tyre. Is it worth getting a well rated tyre or am I just reading into this too far and giving in to marketing?! Is 172 a ... more >>

I have just had my exhaust replaced on my peugot boxer, its on a p reg, it has started blowing out black smoke and there is a horrible smell. I took it back today to a different place but same company to have the exhaust checked, i thought they may have put the wrong one on.He said it is the ... more >>

Hey room,I own a P reg 1996 Corsa merit. Earlier today I got in and turned my key in the ignition, I could hear the starter motor turning very slowly then it just died. I continued to try until I only partially turned my key, instead of fully. Then the engine fired up after about 10 seconds.Can ... more >>

I have just bought a 1992 LDV400. I'll wait for the cries of derision to die down.The wiring seems a bit dodgy, with lots of insulating tape around twisted together wires and worse.Please, does anyone have a wiring diagram that could be emailed, posted or put in a bottle and sent out to sea?I ... more >>

Hi,I had my car (mk3 Ford Fiesta) tested yesterday and it failed on the following things:001 Nearside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]002 Offside stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released [1.3.2c]003 Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast ... more >>

hi all,need to get breakdown cover for me and the family. which is best AA or RACany1 had good or bad expierances with eitherthanks dave.... ... more >>

I've got a '96 escort van which has recently started to mist up all the time when the heater is turned up. This has coincided with it using alot of coolant water. As long as the heating is turned to cool then there doesn't seem to be any water loss but if I try to demist the front window during ... more >>

My backbox is hanging off. I've tied it up. A friend (girlfriends dad) reckons the whole lot will need replacing, the whole exhaust. Luckily he knows a man that can. Its a 53 reg diesel ford fiesta. Its currently making a horrid low whirring noise. Expert ... more >>

Im trying to remake some brake pipes for my XR3 resto, I have the originals to copy, but I am struggling to get a decent flare on the end of the pipe. I have bought a MACHINE MART pipe flarer, http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht172-automotive-pipe-flaring-kit and have a roll of ... more >>

Wont start when cold. When i turn the key nothing happens the dash lights and all the electrics come on but it doesn't even turn over. After a bump start and run for a while it seems to start ok but when left for a while to cool same problem occurs. This is a 2002 coupe cabriolet. Please help as ... more >>

Got an 02 reg Nissan Vanette which had a lot of wear on the prop shaft and was causing a major judder going through the gears. Was quoted 600 from a Nissan garage - managed to get a new one off the internet for 80 and had it fitted for 45. This is the simple bolt on type so nothing major (or so ... more >>

Can anyone explain how the emergency brake auto adjustors, of the type built into the piston of rear disk brakes, work? (As fitted on the Mazda 626 in ... more >>

I had a problem starting my van a few weeks ago. After asking on this forum I finally sorted it by changing the starter motor.Unfortunately the problem has come back.I changed the oil, I changed the starter motor for a second hand one, I fitted a new battery but I have just tried to start it ... more >>

I have an Astra 2005 reg. The outside temperature reading has never been below 46C, ... more >>

Hi I have fitted an alternator from a Renault 5 onto my mini digger .The alternator is a Valeo type A13, it has two threaded terminal posts and a two wire block. Does anyone know how to wire it up ? The main charge wire is obvious but how do i connect the warning light ... more >>