I bought this car by mistake - didn't really like it in use - bit of a
barge, so now I'm looking to get rid of it in my usual manner by letting it
rot on my drive....
Anyway, it's actually a very nice car, clean, but before I try and offload

I've posted this one before but since then, I have a bit more info.
There's a strange light that appears on the instrument panel when I
turn the ignition key.  It goes out after a few seconds.  There's a
slight humming noise from under the bonnet at the same time.

Hi, Recently had the cambelt changed on my 306 TD 1998 (air con
version) and mechanic noticed that I needed a new tension for the
auxillary belt as it is off alignment. I didn`t have the part at the
time (doh!) so don`t want to fork out for labour again (don`t like

HHO gas car kits seem to be all the rage on the internet for the best
increase in gas mileage.
http://tbmcars.googlepages.com/best_way_to_increase_gas_mileage

I've just bought myself a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, 1.4 Chequers version. I
seem to be having problems with the key/ignition/electronics, and would
appreciate some advice.
When I unlock the door (no problem), get in the car and put the key in

Do all the quick fit type places do van tyres? I need 8 ply tyres on mine
(2150lbs), but don't see any mention of them on the tyre websites.
Graham

I've been told by a mechanic friend that a new radiator fan with motor for a
2.0 ltr rover 75 CDT will cost around £350 plus fitting
... Is this reasonable ?
... or is he 'avin a larf ?

Ka.... Last year had an MOT advisory that the front upper shock
absorbers (both sides) have slightly worn bushes. When I grab the top of
the strut inside the engine bay I can't make either of them move and the
topmost bush looks fine. Is this anything to worry about? Got next MoT

Anyone know how much work is involved, & what costs I'm looking at for
replacement. Wife's just had the AA tow her to a citroen garage because the
engine was vibrating badly, AA man diagnosed the engine mount. I assume it's
the lower mount, as this is very common on picasso's. ...

I have an 05 plate Touran (2.0 Tdi Sport).  I have noticed,
particularly on long journeys, there appears to be less and less air
over time coming out of the vents.
It gets to a point where I have switched it out of "Auto" mode and set

Will you pay next year ?
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/
(slightly OT), but car related.
Graham

First hot day of the year and surprise surprise, the aircon doesn't
work.  Anybody here worked on one of these?  It's a 98 S plate with
the 1.8 engine.
I've traced it as far as the compressor solenoid / clutch / whatever

The seat belt is not going in properly and has a habit of comming undone.
Obviously it needs the replacing. The seat belt stalk has some pre-tensioner
affair associated with it. My Haynes manual says that only vauxhall
mechanics can touch this device without facing certain death. ...

The clutch on our Multipla gets very crunchy after prolonged use and gets to
the point where driving becomes a real pain in the arse.
The clutch itself is approx 1yr old and the slave cylinder was changed just
prior so I wonder if the master cylinder needs changing.

I have a year 2000 Astra 1.6 16v Club, just over 81,000 miles on the clock.
Noticed tonight that my a/c wasn't working, i.e. the airflow through the
vents didn't get cool. It was the first time I'd used the a/c for a few
weeks.   Checking things back at home, I noticed that when I ...