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My Skoda Octavia's engine is cutting out. Why?
My Skoda Octavia is losing power after each gear change. When putting my foot on the accelerator revs go down to below 500rpm and the engine cuts out, and then restarts, but doesn't feel right. What could be wrong?
Mick Doherty (Paisley)
Feb 2012 Filed under: fault
How do I turn off stop-start on my new Volkswagen Golf?
Is it possible to disconnect the stop-start function on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion? I keep forgetting to switch it off until it cuts out the first time I stop. Surely it must eventually wear out the starter? It drives me crazy - makes me look like I'm letting the car cut out all the time. If all vehicles had it the streets would be polluted with the noise of dozens of car engines stopping and starting. I'm not convinced that this particular innovation will be popular. What do you think?
Teresa O'Donnell (Ennis)
Apr 2012 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What's wrong with the engine of my Avensis?
I just bought a 2000 Toyota Avensis off a friend. It has an intermittent problem wih revs going up and down and when it happens the temperature gauge drops all the way down. What could this be?
Debbie King (Dublin)
Apr 2012 Filed under: fault
What's that whining sound from my car?
Hi there,
When I turn the steering left when driving I can hear a whining sound. It stops when going straight. What do you think it could be?
Sean Larkin (San Roque ,cadiz ,,spain)
Apr 2012 Filed under: fault
What's the problem with my Skoda Octavia?
Hi, I have a Skoda Octavia that has problems starting. It turns on but has no power until it has warmed up, which takes a couple of minutes. If you try to drive it bunny hopped. Took it to garage where they changed the cold start, but still didnt work. Had an auto electrician on it, no problems detected. Now it wont start at all.
Any ideas?
Anna Harkus (York)
May 2012 Filed under: fault
What's causing my Skoda Fabia to creak?
I bought a 2004 Skoda Fabia Combi last week. There is a bit of a squeaking from under the body every time you go over a speed bump. What's causing this do you think?
Ian Cryan (Dublin 18)
May 2012 Filed under: fault
How can I clean this stuff off my car?
Hi there CompleteCar,
Any idea what I can do/use to get rid of 'fence life' paint from my car? It got sprayed a little over the weekend. Will it need to be machine polished to get it all off? I've rubbed the spoiler area for about an hour with warm sudsy water and then a dry cloth and managed to get it 90% off that, but it's pretty much all over the car.
Help!
Dave Clarke (Carrigaline, Co. Cork.)
Apr 2012 Filed under: cleaning
Does it make sense to swap my Nissan Note for a BMW or Merc?
Hi gents,
I have a 2010 Nissan Note 1.4 petrol Sport model with 21,000km, which I bought new and it's a grand car, but I recently had my head turned by two others that I LOVE!
A 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180 1.8 petrol, auto, 19,000 miles and 2008 BMW 316i ES petrol, 33,000 miles. Both are immaculate with leather seats and loads extras and I'm being asked €4,500 to change. Is this reasonable? Am I mad?
Taking everything into consideration, that either of the new ones would set my heart on fire to own at versus the sensible brilliance of the one I have, what should I do please?
Thanks, Niamh
Niamh O'Donnell (Dublin)
May 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I swap my 5 Series for a BMW X3 or a Merc M-Class?
Hello I need some advice please.
At the moment I own a 2010 new model BMW 5 Series, which I bought new. It's a fantastic car, but my previous car was a Nissan X-Trail and I really miss the high driving position. We have recently had a baby, which means lots of bending with car seats and buggies. We also have a five-year old and elderly parents who sometimes travel with us.
We have decided to trade the 5 Series for a 2.0-litre diesel SUV and have narrowed the choice down to two. My husband likes the new BMW X3, but I am more drawn to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2.0, as I don't really like the looks of the X3.
My question is, which of these two do you think would suit us best?
Thanks.
Jenny Moran (Cork)
Apr 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
What small diesel car would you recommend from 2008?
What would be the best diesel cars to buy? I'm looking at 2008 and not a big car. We have a 2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI so it would ideally be 1.4 to 1.6 in diesel really.
Thanks
Noel Mc Grath (Tralee)
May 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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