I service my own car, a 2003 Mondeo TDCi. Do I have to tell the engine
management unit that I have serviced it? If so, how is it done? If it's just
a matter of pushing buttons and turning the ignition key, I'd really like to
know. Or does it need a dealer with a laptop?

SOs 03 Polo refused to start this morning, engine cranks with occasional
spluttering but it won't catch.  Fuel pumps working, there's petrol at
the injectors but I can't check the plugs as it looks like you need some
kind of tool to get the caps off.

The drivers window on my mk2 mondeo has stopped working I have taken the
door card off and there the wiring goes to what looks and sounds like a
relay screwed to the door. when you press the button down the relay clicks I
have checked the fuses.

The windscreen wiper on the driver's side of my Astra Club 1.6 is sweeping a
smaller area as time goes by.  It parks in the right place but the unswept
bit is now restricting my view of the road in bad weather.  Is there any
adjustment for it? If not how do I cure it.

Thinking of purchasing a second hand focus, garage says the one for
sale is a 1.8 TDCI 100 , can only find references to a 1.8 TDCI 115 on
internet. Which is best ? Fuel economy etc. any where I can find some
info on this engine ?

After various local "experts" failing to diagnose the cause of my daughter's
Mondeo "misfiring"  i.e. running rough / hesitating / surging at low
throttle openings,  I posted here a little while ago on the subject.  One of
the suggestions as to possible cause (for which, thank ...

I need a new exhaust soon, pretty much the whole system at once.
Is there a way of buying and fitting a stainless system myself for about the
same price as getting a 3 year life rustomatic system fitted by monkeys?
The car in question is a 1996 Mondeo, so this will probably be it's ...

how do i change the rubber boot on the passengers side

I have a 96 Chevy Berretta (3.1L).  The computer readout complains of an
"incorrect purge flow".  I hear the solution is to replace the filters and
valve... however I can't get at the damn thing.  Is there a correct, or at
least easier way, of getting at it other than cutting ...

The Rickman Ranger (MKII 1300 MkII Escort based jeep style kitcar)
has been unused for a few months and as typical the engine starts
first time but the Kenlowe fan doesn't.
I think this would have been the second one in there, the first

When I bought my Mondeo, the front discs were warped, I replaced 'em and the
pads with decent aftermarket stuff.
28k miles later, I decided to service the car, I thought I'd better replace
the front pads too. after so long I was expecting them to be almost worn

Hi! I have had to replace the passenger side wing mirror on my 99 Ford
Fiesta. I have bought a brand new wing mirror and have tried to fit it
myself.  I have removed the inside cover and can see the four screws
which secure the wing mirror to the door. However, I can't figure out

Hi Everyone I hope someone can give me some advice,
I have a Micra Auto 1000 (Jap import) K11 model and it's running rough
I have just had it serviced and the following was done :
normal service (apart from the brakes as mechanic said he had neve

I have jus recently replaced my front pads but have had problems with
the little pins. I have no idea how to put them back in. Strangely
enough I managed to take them out but cant remember what way they go
back in. Could anybody tell me wot way they go in? :-)

Is there anything I should  be aware of in buying a Pug 206 1.9D W
reg.
Are there any common faults or problems.
Car has done 80k