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...Mercedes S400 - Low miles hybrid horror It is not unusual to see customers drift away when they purchase a new vehicle, only to come back a few years later when the motor starts to age a little. Once the warranty runs out, they realise that the main dealer is no longer cost effective....

...Renault Kangoo - Timely water warning It was lucky for the owner that the water pump started to leak Well aware that it was not a good option to be driving around with coolant leaking out from the engine, the owner of this 2008 Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi decided to pop in to see me. Th...

...Ford Fiesta - Escaping belt The timing belt eating its way through the cover The owner of this 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi noticed a sound that was not quite right, so he brought it in to have a check. The noise he had heard was only a light rubbing noise, but he did not dismiss it a...

...Be thorough for better safety, reliability and genuine up-selling After a ‘quick look” a tyre centre said that this tyre was OK Don’t let customers lead you into the “have a quick look” trap. I understand time is precious but so is life. Customers are reassured if yo...

...Steve Rothweel Workshop Tales Tales from the workshop Ford Focus - Pungent diesel smell The body of the fuel injector was leaking diesel The smell of diesel is not on the top of my list of favourite scents. When diesel leaks onto a hot engine, and starts to evaporate, the resultin...

...Steve Rothwell Workshop Tales Tales from teh workshop Toyota Hiace - Suspension knocking The anti-roll bar link arms were replaced and the drive was much quieter One of the most annoying sounds is the constant knocking in the suspension. The complaint from the owner of this 2009 Toyot...

...Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock Ford Fiesta won’t start over one small detail A recent technical call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline was regarding a non-start for a Ford Fiesta, fitted with an M1JH EcoBoost engine. The task of replacing a complete engine was given to the...

...Steve Rothwell Ford Fiesta - Misfire codes and running rough The reason for the low compression was easily visible after the head was removed The diagnosis on this 2011 1.6 litre Fiesta goes to prove that the basic mechanical tests are just as important as the more modern plug-i...

...Handy blanking pipe A short pipe is a handy blanking plug Like many mechanics, I save the old bleed screws from various units. This come in very handy when replacing brake pipes. The male threaded metal blanking plugs that normally come fitted to ABS units and the like, are useful wh...

...Transporter - Hot sticky brakes A failing servo unit was binding the brakes At first, the plumber who owned this VW Transporter was under the impression that he had engine problems and was concerned with the power loss. He then realised that a strange odour was being emitted from t...



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