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ngk spark plugs

http://www.ngk.co.uk/ for opel go to vauxhall. always go by engine code as plugs are matched to engine code.

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NCT (national car test ireland) THREAD

Has Your Car failed the NCT are you surprised that it actually failed on an issue that you would never have guessed that your car would actually fail on.If your car has failed why not post your...

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California emission test

I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. I took my car in for a It's annual smog test and it failed for the first time ever. Everything was OK up until NOx reading at 25mph, and that was only...

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car has flat battery

Stark Power: Li-Ion Jumpstart Box: 600 Cold Cranking Amps!. HTML:...

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Diesel Fuel Adapter

Anyone know where I can get one from? Ideally a UK website? There is one on amazon but they are from america I need one as I sometimes use an old fuel nozzle that doesn't fit my 13 seat leon. Please...

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Vauxhall insignia problems and advice

Hi I'm looking at upgrading my car to something like a Vauxhall insignia, but having spent a lot of money on my previous car on "Common" faults with fords, does anyone have/had an insignia and what...

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Mot queries

Hi there, starting this thread for anyone who might have any question on what will pass or won't pass an MOT. I am an MOT tester and can hopefully clear up any issues people have. A couple of common...

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Ford powershift auto box

Got a phone call from a friend asking if i could do the oil and filter change on the powershift box on 11 plate ford mondeo 2.0 titanium x sport. Anybody done this themselfs on here and any words of...

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My car is in for m o t and while removing the brake pipes my brake callipers...

My car is in for m o t while removing the brake pipes my brake callipers were broken they hadn't been failed on the m o t. Who pays to replace the callipers

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MOT, Servicing and Emissions

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Northampton based motor mechanic needed

Good evening, I am looking for a Northampton based motor mechanic who would be willing to make some money on the side. I have a Datsun 280zx that I am looking to rebuild and need help on. Regards Tariq

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Emission failure

Just put a twenty year old Ford Focus through emission test and failed . A cheap solution for me long drive more than half an hour in third . Then represent it. Passed with no problems.

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Ford focus mk1 / 1.5 rear drum brakes

Cant remember who messaged me other day because i deleted it by accident heres the grease points on the backplate where to apply the grease etc. Use a grease that has a high melting point and dont get...

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any mechanic vauxhall meriva

hi vauxhall meriva 2010 1.4 petrol is it a big job to replace timing chain if starts to get noisy what are labour cost to change how long to change chain (hours thank you

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Car mechanic wanted - Northampton

Good afternoon all, I am looking for a car mechanic in Northampton area. Anyone looking for cash in hand work please let me know. Regards Tariq

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Garage Friendly MOTs? Midlands Area?

So I've gone an bought a Seat Leon 1.8t with a stage 2 remap, flywheel, clutch, and it's quite loud pushing 260bhp! The thing is with be being loud and had quite a bit of work done I'm not sure if it...

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Tight Nuts

Ever come across with overtightened/seized nuts yes tight and how to loosten them with a 1/4 drive ratchet https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10159403270614434

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Oil Change getting under the car

Always used to do an oil change by either leaning over the engine bay and undoing oil filter and then underneath the sump plug as they were easy to get at. Now with my Fiesta the sumpm plug is bang in...

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Misted Car Headlamps problem

Thort i,ll shared this at last MOT was advised headlamps not functioning correctly had noticed been misting up from time to time have used WD to clean and solved however this time really bad so decided...

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peugeot 107 mot advisories

I have been looking at a few of these small cars and checking the mot online,this one is local and low millage would you forget about buying this one with the advisories,i see cars older than this...

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