Hi...
I have been helping somebody here at work with a 95 Escort who has the
old problem with sidelights, tail-lights and dash lights not lighting
up (although the headlights do) when the light switch on the stalk is

Need help regarding the fuel system on a Mk2 TD 1.8 Mondeo. I put car
in for MOT & it failed the smoke test reading was 5.0. A pass is 3.0,
took car to diesel specialist I have used for a few years without
being very impressed with him. He had car for 2 days & charged £230

Car pulls to the left - Tracking has not been done,
but no still pulls ??
I am being told its the suspension ??
Should I get the money back for the tracking adjustments, as obviously

As per subject. Can anyone recommend one in the Wigan or Southwest Lancs
area please?

I have recently looked at a second hand car as in the subject field.
Noticed that under the carpet in the boot where the spare wheel is was
wet. The top of the carpet didn't seem too wet so I assume discounts
any leaks from above.

I look after a lively Border collie on occasions and get fed up taking him
on the same local walks. He loves going in the car and there are lots of
good alternative places to walk him not that far away. So I'd like an
easily fitted and removed rear seat cover that would keep the ...

Umm,
You guys a probably more in the know.
I found the love of my life on Saturday.
A sweet Nissan 1.8 Primera P11-144.

Citroen Berlingo - occasionally used for transporting wheelchair user
who gets their chair close in with passenger door wide open and
transfers to car seat.
Problem - wheelchair bashing and scratching the sill, so I'm looking

Car is 1996 VW Passat TDI, and done 154,000 miles.
Every now and then there is a high-pitched whine for about a second or so
just after starting.
The car always starts ok, but I am worried it is damaging the starter motor,

Recently I've noticed the alternator warning light on my car has been
brighter than normal when I switch the ignition on. It goes out and stays
out when the engine's running.
And there's a tendency to idle very low, also the panel lights get dim when

I have a new pattern part bumper to fit tommorow and was wondering how
tricky it w ill be to fit.
The place I bought it said they don't always fit as easily as a OEM part,
and need some manipulation and a bang and a bend here and there to fit

I bought a Quantum pack of replacement HT leads for my Mk 3 1.8 CL Golf,
months ago - possibly more.
I finally got round to fitting them today, and while the 4 HT leads are
fine, the (can't remember the name) lead that comes down to the erm...

Does anyone know whether Ford Formula S/SD 5W40 Oil (Finis No. 1343522) is
fully synthetic or semi-synthetic?  It only says 'Synthetic Technology' on
the container, so I guess it could be either.
I also need to know whether this oil is suitable for diesel engines.  Is it

My Toyota Avensis (7 year old) has suddenly started to rev at 1800 rpm
when ideling if the engine is hot.  At start up its fine.  It hasn't
affected the performance or driving in any way.  I am thinking it must
be some sensor on the fuel system.

I have a '94 Mazda 323F GLX 2.0 V6
This doesnt happen very often but... occasionally soon after starting up and
driving off the battery charge warning light comes on. If I stop the engine
and restart right away it keeps coming back on. But if I switch off and wait