Hi To All
I have a Escort Van 1999 tdi
which was only supplied with 1 x key
I need a spare key but as the escort has PATS fitted as standard

I have just bought a 1996 Rover 414i. How often should they cam belt
be changed on it please?It is a twin cam 'K' series engine.
pete

Getting my brother's Mondeo (136PS 2.0 Ghia saloon) on L plate back on the
road.  Been in the garage (at home) until he had sufficient funds for tax,
MOT, etc.  Currently on 88,000 miles.
On moving it from the garage there was the usual rubbing noise from the

Went out today and tried to start the car,rover 620i-petrol all it will do
is click,changed battery and starter motor but still wont start or turn over
just clicks like the starters not throwing in but the one i got is brand
new.

Recently my Golf (2002 1.4l MkIV) seems to have developed a bit of a
judder/flat spot in third gear.  
I'm not too familiar with these things so I hope I'm using the right
term, basically you put your foot down, it picks up, and sometimes just

I'm feeling a bit bored with the Primera (98 2.0GT) lately, and am
considering selling up and buying something a bit quicker and more
luxurious. I can't afford much for the cost of changing, so Im looking for
something of similar age (probably slightly older).

Can anyone explain how the rad cooling and air con condensor fans are wired
up on the vectra 2.0Di. I am convinced that the rad fan (at the back of the
rad) is broken.  There are two fan switches on the side of the radiator with
three teminals to each, is this one for each fan or ...

'Bystander', a magistrate with an interesting blog:
http://thelawwestofealingbroadway.blogspot.com/
made an interesting post to said blog recently:
"...legislation requires magistrates to impose a minimum penalty of

Hi all, I hope you can help me please.
I have an 'S' reg Mondeo 2.0L with 82K on the clock. It has been
running well for the past 4 years, very reliable so no complaints until
now. A few days back I was in the West Country and hit a large puddle,

The in and out of two Labradors have taken a toll despite blankets etc
etc - I would not mind renewing the felt. It seems to be just a matter
of unscrewing the back plastic plate and the two middle seat safety
belt bolts- does anyone know where I can get a replacement (fawn) in

Hi all. 3yr old 1.2 corsa its going in for its 60.000 service, in the
drivers service booklet it says replace  "ribbed belt" now is that the
timeing belt
                                 tia..

The headlining in the rear half of my car has come loose.
It's a thin foam backed fabric, with what looks like a fibreglass board
behind it. The fabric was glued to the fibreglass and has now come off.
What should I use to reattach it, given how hot it probably gets up there

I bought a 2001 Fiesta Flight TD DI  1753cc at an auction two weeks ago.
Today was the first time I went round checking the levels.  I looked in the
coolant reservoir and saw a horrible black oily liquid (there is no foam or
white slime in the coolant and none around dip stick or ...

I have an X reg scenic and the rear wiper is playing up.
Sometimes it works when you switch it on at the steering column stalk, other
times it doesnt. Its also supposed to work when you put it in reverse,
again, sometimes it does and sometimes it doesnt.

Anyone know where I could find the stud that locks the centre cap on a
Laguna 16" Alloy wheel?
Renault won't sell these on their own. They only sell a set of 4 plus key
for £18 + VAT.