Must be as I've never owned any vehicle in my life which doesn't puff a little smoke when it's been idling for a few mins and then you blip the throttle. We hope it's clear and not up to the testers discretion which would banish most older cars, or is that their cunning plan ?

Sounds about right, I was back in the uk last week and meant to buy a new tank but completely forgot. Mines so cruddy you cant see the water level without removing the cap and looking inside ! The previous numpty owner just kept filling with tap water which here is very salty so mucho rust in my...

No col not bad for a years motoring, as said mine empties the expansion tank every journey. Been told its probably the head gasket as we can't find a leak. I just top it up with a ready mixed anti coagulant mix which is all I can get here but it's only £4 for 5 litres. I would never need the...

Has anyone had the pleasure of the new MOT test yet ? Last week I was back in the UK so took my Audi to a friends garage for a service and MOT. It only just squeaked through ( with extra help ) but was told it wouldn't pass the new test. Unfortunately it has two cats so god knows how much that...

Lol think a lawnmowers got more power than mine !

That's quite a leak Col, with that much can't you see where it's leaking from ? Wouldn't recommend any additives they can block the whole system. Also while your there you may as well put a new belt on. With my luck I know it would snap a week later and then it's total scrap. I'm spending nearly...

How about Driver transmissions in Birmingham, about 12 miles from you ? Knowing my luck their wheelchair specialists lol.

Whoops, sorry come on folks there must be something local someone can recommend.

I meant you can buy say a new motor and washer bottle in a cheap kit and just fit that for maybe just the front washers so it's mot able. You know like if you had an old classic car with a hand pump. Sorry I'm not good at explaining things lol. Much easier than bumper removal, even I fitted one...

Failing that could you not buy and retro fit a cheap simple new aftermarket pump ? May save lot's of foul language !

Googled B H transmission services in wednesbury, is that the one ( shower ) you've already used ? Lol.

Quite agree re specialist Julie. Look around your area I'm sure a specialist will come to light or another member will recommend one. Think the first so called garage are an absolute disgrace and should be avoided like the plague. Sure someone will know but isn't there some sort of federation...

As you don't have one buy a good diesel injector cleaner, tip the lot in the tank, mix with quality fuel and take her for a nice long drive.

Definitely. Also use the best quality diesel you can find.

Hi Julie, have you looked up the garage online to see if their any good ? It may pay you in the long run to cut your losses and take it to someone who knows what their doing. Only my opinion, good luck with it and keep us all posted.

Seriously though using air con uses about 8-10% more fuel but that's not as much as driving with the windows open.

Yes G, but you'll find your mpg will increase once you start the engine.

My 5-7 litre Buick did it, it's quite a power drain, leave it on and watch your mpg plummet .

If its just when Air con is on it's probably because the compressor cuts in and out drawing energy from the engine.

Phew, result, glad it was nothing serious Mike