Hi, i'm having trouble obtaining spark plugs for a 2006 reg Ford Ka. Halfords catalogue says they are NGK TR5B-13 or Bosch +57 but the 2 stores i've been to have none in stock and say they might not be able to obtain them for some reason. My local car spares shop says he could get some Bosch Super Plus HR8 MCV +39 which would do but i'm scared he's just trying to push me off with any he...

Can anybody help or any info on how to change my front break pads to my seat cordoba???

First half of the book now up... http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=ff102328d92b80aeab1eab3e9fa335cab3f1960a7da751ae -- Dave SE6a

My daughter has a 1989 Nissan Sunny 1.6 GS. It has developed an electrical fault, whereby when the headlights are dipped, the nearside headlight does not light, and there is a regular clicking sound from the engine compartment. Headlight bulb has been replaced, but still the same symptoms. Relay box has been replaced, but still the same symptoms. Nearside full beam and offside dipped/full...

Hi all, So, the Mrs had a little prang in the tidy 92 1.4i GLS 100k Astra (is it a Belmont when it has a boot?) recently and the Insurance Co rang today and said it was a write off (no real surprise there). They have offered us £375, - the £100 excess and we can keep the car for nowt extra (really just needs a wing and a headlamp bracket repairing. Already replaced the indicator lamp for £7...

Need a new fuel pump for my '85 SD1 Vitesse. Rimmer Bros want £132.19 inc VAT, ex postage so about £142.00 total. Looks like I can get a suitable pump from:- http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/ For £94.88 inc VAT & postage. A saving of around £48.00. I've never dealt with the Co before, but is there any reason why I shouldn't buy from them? Poor reputation, quality of products

Have a 1998 Ford Fiesta and wondered if anyone know if its a hard/long/exensive job to install power steering on it ? appreciate any info cheers

Well, never let it be said by anyone that if nothing else, I am not at least honest. All of the good people on here who had their doubts as to whether a re-shelling of the big ends was going to get it a few more month's life, were right. It hasn't lasted and is back knocking again. Still, at least it only cost me a few quid to find out. I really don't think that it is worth messing about...

Hi everyone, I own a 1995 Ford Escort with a serious alarm problem. Recently my key stopped working on my driver side door so I went out and got another, this worked for about a week and then would not unlock the door anymore (only lock it). Recently I went to Ford and got a driver side door lock barrel kit and fitted it all together perfectly and put it in the car. Using the driver side door I...

Hi all I have googled this and notice that it seems a right fanny of a job. Some suggest that it is just possible without removing the mud-guard i.e. working from inside the bonnet with a mirror rather than from via the wheel arch. My question relates to the bulb type... The owners manual appears to refer to either a Xenon Fusion 35W or a Halogen 55W. How am I supposed to know which is fitted...

Does anyone know what the gearing effect would be if I changed the standard 235 - 60 -17" wheels and tyres for 235 - 55 -18" - would the reduction in profile offset the change from 17" to 18" wheels? thanks

Bought a 2000 1.4 Focus Zetec for the wife. Someone pulled out in front of her and when she applied brakes she slid down the road but fortunately did not have an accident. The dealer advertised the car as having ABS. I have had a mechanic check the car and ABS is not fitted to the vehicle. What should I do now ?

I need to replace the jack on my old Renault Laguna; looking on ebay I've found the following (for a Megane) which looks the same as my old one - can I assume it is? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260291590418&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D260291590418%2B%2B%26_fvi%3D1 (I'd rather get a replacement Renault one rather than...

Hello! Can someone help me with a code for my radio? SR Nr. BP3782S5776001 Many thanks! belo

My Jan 2006 registered Mondeo TDCI 130 needs a new clutch at 38,000 and unless examination shows a fault it will cost me £576 despite there still be 3+ months of warranty to run. This is ridiculous at the age of 62 with 40 years of driving many different cars I have never had clutch problems in my cars before. Methinks I was right during most of those years to avoid Ford! Peter

I had four tyres (Firestone CV3000) fitted to my van by ATS a few months ago. Its a big thing VW LT35 and on one tyre the valve is short and looks like a car valve to me. This tyre also went down from 60 to 50psi from July to Sept and I suspect the valve. My old tyres never lost pressure so fast. Even over a year sitting on drive unused they only lost about 5psi. I should go back and get...

My Rover 200 passed the MOT today but I'm interested in the emissions result. Last year the Natural Idle test was run at 874rpm and returned a CO figure of ..30%, spot on the upper limit. This year, using the same test equipment and tester, it's described as a 'manual check' and returned a CO figure of just .08%. I would say the engine was in a very similar state, with ignition components...

Hello all, The boot release button on our Renault Scenic (2002) has fallen out. This seems to be a well known design feature where it is retained by a rubber o ring ... that perishes and then releases the button! Anyway, I've had a quick go at removing the boot trim so I can reattach it. After taking out 6 screws (including 2 hidden ones) the trim is still solidly attached. Any suggestions?...

Hi, On returning from holiday my wife's car would not start - wouldn't even catch (as though there was no spark ). Wiggled a few wires which made no odds. Finally managed to make it catch but was running rough. It started to get better after a few miles and will at least now start on first turn of the key ... but, we still have a misfire - not all the time, sometimes under load/heavy...

Hello Group, I've been having an occasional misfire recently. It doesn't happen on every journey, but when it does it's like a learner kangaroo-hopping, and just lasts a couple of seconds. It doesn't happen across the rev range, only between idle and about 2,500 revs. Above 2,500 it doesn't happen. I can blast down the motorway and it never occurs. My mileage is limited to short journeys,...