Got a 2004 Focus Mk1, TDCI Zetec with Aircon.
The heater/blower fan is now a little noisy (speed varies a little, most
noticeable on high speeds).
Seems to improve a lot (i.e becomes constant) when I select the re-cirdulate

Hi, I have a 1997 mk3 Astra estate, that has an option fitted alarm as
opposed to fitted as standard, I would like to identify this alarm & its
method of operation as it is totaly different to the type as indicated in
the handbook.

I'm having difficulty drilling out pop rivets. Are they made or something
that work hardens or something? Or have I just got naff drill bits? Or is a
cheap cordless drill not up to the job?

My brother reckons on Colway for his old BMW which has fairly difficult to
find 14" tyres. And being a semi-trailing arm one it's a bit tail happy in
the wet. He's on his third set with no problems.
So I got a set for my SD1. Five for the price of two 'brands'. And they

I get judder, sometimes quite severe.I have had the clutch replaced and it
was fine for 6 weeks but now judder back.Is there anything else apart from
the plates that can cause this. To make matters frustrating it can be
perfect for a few days and then awful andthen fine. On ...

Just got my car back from it's service.  The notes attached say that 3
of my wheels have 50% discs left and 5mm pad but the rear off side has
5% disc and 0mm pad.  They haven't flagged this as a major problem and
didn't offer to change anything just ticked the amber box (along with

Hi I'm new to this forum, and would just like to ask one small
Question.......
My wife has just put a hole through piston number 3 how much aggro is
it to drop the engine out.

I have a Hyundai Accent 1998, It has recently started overheating, mainly in
traffic.  I have loken for a manual for this particular engine but to no
avail.  I have realised the fault is with the fan not kicking  in.  Where is
the sensor situated that controls the fan?  I am ...

What is the general opinion about the 1.4 engine on the 2002 (and
newer if I am lucky :-)) Corolla? Is it as underpowered as (for
example) on the Focus? Are high-milers best avoided? Any known
troublespots for the 5d hatchback? Does this car take forward the

2001 1.6 Astra - had a lift in it and noticed that the temp gauge was
hovering on cold (70 degrees if markings are to be believed) despite
having just driven 40 miles on the motorway. We went into a town and it
rose a bit but fell again when we got back up to speed.

My Mk1 Mondeo (Bangernomics rules!) has developed a creak just at the
point when I stop fairly hard acceleration, ready to change gear.
It's only a quick creak (sounds similar to the classic Vauxhall 'clutch
pedal squeak') and otherwise the car drives perfectly normally.

i can not get my rover 25 into gear, 1st and reverse ,can you shed any
light please .

I have a slightly noisy clutch cable on my 98 Escort.  Its just a
slight squeak when its nearly fully depressed.  (That sentence doesn't
sound right).
I think all it needs is a dob of oil - my problem is I cant get to the

As subject really,
I've been contemplating getting an alarm in my car professionally installed.
I have spend a few hours reading up on whats available, from tilt sensors to
paging features.

My wife has an R-reg Escort LX (Zetec engine) as a runaround but
recently it's been very hit and miss getting it to start (mainly, but
not exclusively) when cold.
The engine turns fine and the ignition is OK - I think it's a fuel