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Hi James My vauxhaul Tigra has been randomly blowing cold air from the heaters (it was -1 the morning). I was driving for about 25 min then idoling at the traffic light, the blowers started blowing cold air and the temp gauge started to raise rapidly. Water has been check and fine, there is however an oil leak, any advice?

Best advice would be to have the vehicle checked over to make sure the head gasket has not failed, or a possible issue with your thermostat.

hi james i have a 2002 renault trafic 1.9 dci and im having trouble with the central locking/coutesy lights firstly: courtesy lights dont work fuses checked all ok then: central locking keeps locking and unlocking itself then: intermitent door open indication on dashboard then: interior light came on but very dim and now finaly brake lights are permantley on even if the ignition is off and key removed sometimes if you keep locking and unlocking the van they go off and ocasionally if left

Trafic's are really common for body module faults that would link in all you issues

What does "plip battery spent" mean on my peuguot 307?

The key fob battery needs replacing

My car was off-road for a year and the battery has died. The battery is 3yrs old. Can I still use the battery (recharge it of course) or do I need a new one as its been dead for a year?

Try a recharge you have nothing to loose

how much would it cost to supply and fit a new clutch and handbrake cable for a w reg peugeot 405

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Our Mondeo Estate has started to make a knocking noise when you push the brakes. Seems to only happen when in low gear or neutral. We had the brake pads done at another garage in September and seems to have started not long after this.

Would suggest having the brake discs re checked they could be warped

Hello James, I have a Polo 1.9TDI (Diesel) 2005 model, recently after replacing the wheel bearings, when i change from gear 3 to 4 it produces high revs which is unusual took it to the garage they said the vacuum controller unit was broken, replaced it and still the revs are there? What could be the problem? The computer shows the following error: Wheel sensor signal difference.

Do you have an issue with the clutch slipping?

Nissan Micra 52 plates, Central locking only works intermittently regardless of whether it is main key or spare. When ignition key is removed from ignition internal light starts flashing. When trying to open remote locking the indicators flash but locks do not open. Any idea what the problem might be?

We dont do much with Nissans but you could have a body module issue developing especially with the lights flashing inside the vehicle

How much would it cost to supply and fit new cambelt to 2002 Renault scenic?

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James already spoke to Tracy re this problem!! Bought a Citroen C3 Connect special addition March 2011 1.4HDI New Great for the pocket got every thing on sat nav £30,00 tax etc, etc. One annoying problem is the back end is too springy hit a bump and it seem to bounce eg; going round a right hand bend hit a bump and bounces to the left, but when there waite in the boot heavy shopping the car hold the road and takes calming bumps no problem makes the car feel well worth the money . Spoke to Ci

It is what it is Ken, thats how they are designed, by adding extra weight you are just lowering the ride height and the shock absorber has less work to do when damping the spring.

Do you repair (without removing the heater) broken heater flaps in a dual zone Peugeot 407?

You will need to remove the dashboard to access the heater box with the flaps in.

Fiat punto 2001,problem electric power steering to replace. \how much does it cost ? Thanks

We will need your registration viua our contact form thanks

I had my Astra sxi fully serviced in Nov 2011. Since then the car light with a spanner came on and the car list power being really slow to move off . This happened last year and I had sensors repaired . The car runs for sm hour then the problem happens .

You will need to havre the fault codes read from the ECU and then diagnose the concern

Honda ballade 160i automatic 1989 dohc heavy fuel consumption and high and low idle what is the problem.

I would suspect an air leak in the intake system

Hi James, I have a vw polo 2005, diesel (non turbo), there seems to be a problem with power loss untill i put pressure on the throttle then it perks uk for a few seconds and then goes sluggish again. There also seems to be a noise almos like a helicopter. No engine warning lights have come on. Any help will be great, many thanks.

It could be a slipping clutch issue rather than actual power loss, those engines are prety bullet proof, failing that a possible air flow meter issue if there is one fitted

my vectra is sluggish and its not pulling as it used to be. its a 170bhp it struggles to pick up speed, any idea to whats wrong with it!

Depends on the Vectra, if its the Early V6 you could have an Air flow meter issue or a possible timing issue if the belt is close to its renewal date

Hi james just purchased my focus 1.6 tdci duratorq titanium 57 plate has done 76000 miles on way home put diesel in as soon as i pulled outta garage the engine systems failure light came on i have checked the oil and it is full to brim on dipstick the service book says it was serviced 1000 miles ago the car drove fine from derby all the way back to leeds just the light has come on dya think anything major

your only option is to have the codes read, it could be something as simple as a fuel filter blockage

Hi. The dashboard on my renault espace 2.2dci automatic is failing. It flashes on and off, mostly off, but comes on again when banged! Apparently a common problem. Can you fix this? Is it a big job?

We would have to remove the dashboard and send for repair which can take upto a week, the only quick way to do this is replace with a new one at a higher cost.

Hi James if I have a super chip fitted to my car do I have to I tell my insurance company that my have has been modified ?

Insurance companys request you tell them this information is the politically correct answer i can give to that question......

I've just bought a 2006 Volvo S40 2.4 SE Geartronic. It's just gone over 100k and I'm struggling to find if the timing belt has been changed... (or when it should be) - assuming it's not been done - roughly how much would this cost please and is there anything else that ought to be done at the same time? Many thanks , Mark

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my 2006 citreon c2 automatic vtr keeps cutting out when driving it and really bad ...what could this be please

There are a number of possible faults and it could do with a code read to identify the fault, the most simple explanation could be it needs its basic throttle settings adjusting.

Hi, I have recently bought a Toyota Carolla 1.3 GLi L reg app 1992 which is in nice fettle but after contacting the previous owners they cannot be certain when it last had a timing belt change replaced. It has now done 103,000 miles and I would like a service and the belts checking and replacing if required. How much would you charge for this service? Many Thanks Andrew Lacey

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power steering fluid leaking in to footwell of Ford Focus Flight

Sounds like a faulty steering rack seal

Hi James, I have a Citroen C2 Design 55plate. I have "Plip battery spent" come up and also the engine now at again will start then fizzle out. Didn't know if they connect in any way?

The plip issue should require a new battery in the key, cant see them being connected unless the key was packing up altogether and affecting the imobbiliser, sounds like 2 separate issues the stalling could be down to throttle body requiring a reset.

Hi i have a Citroen c2 vtr and whist driving the battery light comes on and the car cuts out it can then be restarted and will drive as normal what could this possibly be as the altenator has seems ok

The battery light coming on could just be down to the fact its stalling and not connected,it could be something as simple as resetting the throttle body parameters

Dashboard instruments on vectra fail no speedometer etc, turn engine off and back on and they work. Local dealer says it's the cim unit, code comes up with B1001.

The dealer will be correct on that one the cim units fail on a regular basis

i have a volvo v40 1.8 s reg the air con fan fails to turn off where is the thermostat and is it easy to change.

Does it just blow constantly i.e fan does not shut off or will not switch over to warm?

my vauxhall astra mark 5 has got a code come up it is PO651 ,i know it is something to do with low voltage or something but i want to know exactly what it is .

What Astra is it, petrol, diesel? its all relevant to determine the code

Hi i have a ford Ka T reg.Seems to drive fine but when going over bumps theres a loud knocking noise coming from what sounds like the front middle or passenger side. Any ideas what this could be?

Ka have lots of suspension issues it could be 1 of three common items, best to get it checked out

i own a zafira life when i remove the key the radio stays on and the doors won,t lock with key it is a 55 plate can you help me with this

The radio could just require removing and refitting to restore its settings, the lock must be seized hence the key not operating, failing that a flat remote battery

Hi James i have a citroen c2 vtr sensodrive the car is jerking and jumping and feels like it lacks power theres also a loud noise coming from under the bonnet any ideas what this could be.

Although semi automatic, these cars still have a clutch and flywheel which i suspect could be your issue, its the only thing that could account for all 3 issues unless you have a severe engine misfire

Hi. I own Vauxhall Zafira elegance 2000 1.8 16v. Last week Traction system light goes on and my car all time going slow, when it start moving. Been in service, they try make diagnostic, but coudnt connect to my system. After electican guy check, he told me, all engine wiring loom is corroded. And its can tike a long time to check every cable. And only after wrirng loom fixing, he can try fix my traction system fault. Isnt gonna be easy, just replace engine wiring loom and then try to fix tractio

You need to check if he can talk to any of the other modules i.e engine management, if he can access that it points more to a power supply fault to the ABS module which should be checked first before condemning the loom.

Can you bleed the brakes on a peugeot 107 without removing the wheels. it is a 2006 urban model thanks

You should be able to do the fronts, the rears may be a bit tricky

Hi James, I have a T-reg Fiesta with aircon. The aircon has a leak which has been confirmed by a garage, they say it's leaking from between 2 pipes which has a collar over them (that's how they described it to me). They said that if they start messing with the piping it might fix it but it could also make things worse, what do you think?

The worse case scenario is you will end up requiring 2 pipes if they are seized and damage results when attempting to remove them

Hi James. I have a 55 reg X5 which you serviced and MOT'd last year. Its 3 year lease is up in August. How much would it cost for a good checkover to see if it is OK before I buy it? Thanks. Chris West, Calverley (Helen's husband)

Regular customers we always help out F.O.C as goodwill!

hiya james i've got a skoda fabia 2002 1.4mpi on a idle it's got a slight miss and when i took off the oil cap thers's some gunge on the cap but there's no leakage on the head doe's that mean the heads gone or on the way out ?

If you have any water loss with no leaks apparent it could point to a gasket issue, otherwise its normal to get some residue when the vehicle only does short journeys.

i have a 2002 skoda fabia 1.4 mpi and need to do a oil change on it,i wanted to know which oil is the best for that engine for e.g semi syncetic or fully syncetic please give me your opinion

A semi synthetic would be fine for that one

I have a 1.2 corsa sxi 2008 when in first gear or I turn wheel it knocks or shudders any idea what is wrong and cost

Is the knock through the steering column, if so they do have issues with the electric columns going faulty usually resulting in loss of steering in one direction

My 2055 VECTRA 1.8 PETROL has 64000 milses on the clock. Should the belt be replced and if so how much is it to replace.

If you could send me your registartion by our contact form i will organise a quote if required, we need to know the engine code, thanks

is electric windows on vauxhall zafira 2005 1.9cdti common fault or manufacturer fault

Not really had any issues with windows on Zafiras to be honest

I have a 2003 VW Polo 1.9 TDi and it sometimes makes a really high pitch squeal on the motorway. What could it be?

Could be a sticking brake or a clutch relaese bearing noise.

I had the rear brake pads on '04 2.0litre diesel Vauxhall Signum replaced in July last. Offside pads are completely worn, possibly because caliper is sticking? Can these be serviced or do I need new ones?

The caliper protective covers on the Signums split causing the caliper to seize, its best to replace with a reconditioned caliper

i have a ford focus it wont start i have had a mobile mechanic out to look a it he thinks its the fuel pump working back from the fuses,wot sort of price are we talking?thanks

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I want to know prices for changin condenser and receiver dryer for ford focus zetec 2006.

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I have a 54 reg Nissan X Trail and I am losing power from time to time. Any ideas?

Diesels suffer with Turbo and fuel pump issues, would require a code read to determine the concern

hi james i have a vauxhall vivaro the body control unit got wet so i replaced it along with a barrel ect new key but it still wont start the imobolizer light flases as it should but when i put the key in the light stays on any ideas and how much

This is a common issue that is usually fixed with a new module, i would suggest further wiring checks

P reg Astra merit automatic. when starting and or reversing red speed mode light flashing on dash and then stops running. Help please, Wendy

Sounds like an automatic gearbox issue

hello James! I was wondering how much it would cost to put a tow bar on my car (206 sw diesel) and is my car a 2L or a 1.6L?

We do not fit tow bars unfortunately, your car is a 2.0 litre Jen

hi james where is the thermostate located in my r reg vauxhall tigra

The housing that the top hose locates on to if i remember rightly been ten years since i did one of those!

we have a skoda fabia classic - 8 valve. almost 10 years old. we are told that this car does not have a cam belt - is this true. also, james, our steering lights pops on from time to time. nothing appears to be wrong with the steering. can you help. thanks

The 8 valves do have a timing chain, the steering fault could be an issue with the electronic power steering module

2006 S-Type Jaguar. Climate control not working ,heater stays on even when set at 17 degrees.Have to turn heater off or I roast.!!

There is a vlave that sticks in the water control module in the OSF inner wing

Can I have an estimate for repairing a handbrake cable please

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When i drive my Merc 270 Cdi there seems to be a power lost when i switch of and start again the power cames back

The vehicle is dropping in to limp home mode and will require diagnostics to determine the fault.

hi i have a p reg vauxhall astra estate 1.6 16v and the power steering fluid is leaking into the drivers footwell could you please tell me what might me causing this? also the water in the header tank is leaking into the oil is this an expensive job to correct thank you

I would suspect the steering rack has failed, along with the headgasket for your water issue

How many miles should I expect to get out of my clutch on my 2008 Ford Focus TDCI. I have done 41500 miles and the biting point is right at the top of pedal travel

Clutch life depends on how the vehicle is driven, it could be that the clutch has been ridden at some time causing premature failure

I have a 2002 VW polo y reg automatic.I make very short journeys only and am having issues with the car starting.Its starts alright most times but sometimes it doesn't start at all. when i turn the ignition on the engine starts to stutter and fails to start after a few minutes of trying the car suddenly stars. I am wondering could it be a fuel pump issue??

Check if the vehicle has a disrbutor cap and rotor arm, they go faulty causing this issue especially in damp and cold weather.

hi james my p reg astra estate was reversted into and now it won`t start do thay have a fuel cut off switch ? and if yes where would i find it ? thanks terri

Would need a few more details with that one Terri i.e petrol or diesel and year

how much for brake pads replacing on a vauxhall vectra 04 2 litre

This more of a forum for questions related to problems on vehicles, please send us your vehicle details via our contact form, thanks.

What is a spent plip battery? Warning keeps coming up on our Peugeot 307. Nothing in manual to help us work it out.

The plip battery refers to the battery in your key fob, an easy and not expensive replacement

ford mondeo,engine management light just come on (51 plate two litre estate )how much is a diagnostic check please

An engine managment light can relate to any number of issues, a code read is required. Diagnostics cost £48 +vat as described in our prices section

renault clio rear doors will not open

Can you hear the central locking trying to work? if not suspect battery in key or flat battery on the vehicle, failing that one of the door actuators may have failed

How do I remove the rear seat on a vauxhall corsa. The 3 screws I can fins are too tight to shift with a screwdriver

The bolts are usually torx drive and held in with loctite, if you do not have the correct tools consult a garage before causing any damage to the bolt heads.

bmw m3 convertable electric hood only opens 5 inches

Sorry but i have no experience of BMW convertables but AUDI cabriolet used to suffer with wires breaking going to the boot lid you may have a similar fault

Hi James. I have a 54 reg Range Rover Litre TD6.While standing idle over night the battery goes flat. The battery hasbeen changed and my garage have checked the vehiclefor any leaks everything appears ok. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be.

When you say they have checked for leaks did they ensure all the vehicles control modules had gone to sleep, this can take a good 40 minutes in some cases, you obviuosly have a drain somewhere on the vehicle finding it will be a different matter altogethe

hi james i have a ford focus tddi year 2000 while driving without warning car cut out and wont restart there was no warning lights to indicate a problem fuel is getting to injectors thanks

The di have a mechanical fuel pump so its back to basic diesel checks first make sure there is no air in the system etc and you have a signal from the crankshaft sensor, failing that we would read the fault codes in the fuel pump to see if there were any

I have a v40 Volvo station wagon year 2000 76000 kms do you have any stats for this vehicle-have you serviced them?

We will be happy to quote for a service on your vehicle via our contact form where you can fill in the full vehicle details.

i have a skoda fabia 1.4 16v 51 plate which keeps completely cutting out while driving unable to restart wont even turn engine over nothing happens when turn key all windows/radio/lights etc work ok just wont fire up engine battery is fine any ideas

I would suspect a bad connection ie earth connection in the engine bay.

the coil/ spring light on my dash is flashing continuously whilst driving

The coil light flashing relates to an issue in your management system that will require a code read to establish the fault.

Hi James, My 2002 Ford Ka had a new power steering rack & track rod ends fitted, to sort a leak on the power steering. But, the power steering fluid is still leaking onto the rack & the gaitor, any ideas as to how to trace where the leak is from, & how to sort it?

We have found an issue with Ka in the past where the pressure relief valve is missing from the re manufactred racks, this causes premature failure of the rack.

hi i have a 1.0 vauxhall corsa which has new pads new shoes and new rear cylinders and all brakes have been bled through several times and there is no leaks but still not much brake pedal any other ideas??

With new brake materials especially brake shoes you can get a spongy feel to the brakes until the brakes have bedded in correctly, i.e until the brakes are used on a frequent basis the pedal will feel soft. The only other 2 items could be excessively worn

Hi, how much cost service (oil, filters) in your garage for my Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDDI with 104k miles.

Please contact us by phone or our contact form for estimates, thanks.

I have a fiat punto, I have no heating just cold air blowing in the car even when set on warm.

I would firstly check your water level is correct, Puntos do suffer from thermostat and head gasket issues also

Hello I have a Chrysler Crossfire, all of a sudden the keys wont turn the car on. I have had someone to look at it and they think the car has forgotton it belongs to the car and may need reprogramming. Could this be right? and if it is is this something that you could fix and how much would it cost.? Thank You

Yes it does sound immobiliser related, unfortunately it will probably mean a trip do the main dealers to resolve, my equipment is limited on Chrysler,s

vauxhall astra 1.6 16v 05 plate. engine management displayed. erratic idling, lack of acceleration, managed to display a ECU fault code 43701. any ideas?

The fault code you have given me does not exist and has too many digits, you need a P0 code to be able to identify a diagnostic path

Hi James. I have a 2002 Seat Leon 1.8 20v that requires cosmetic work. The drivers side Inner Front wing is crimpled and will possibly need cutting and replacing. im guessing it will ned to be alligned with the passengerside wing for the bonnet to sit properly. Are you able to help please? Thanks.

Unfortunately we do not do body work

vaukhall signum 22 dti auto keeps cutting out after 200 miles

Could be a fuel pump issue, without seeing the car and carrying out diagnostics it is hard to answer your query

Hi james, I have a 2002 Mg zs+ and was changing the manafold without taking the battery off and there was a spark when I removed the last bolt. The car will turn over now but will not start and and I can't hear the fuel pump.The radio wont work and the blowers have stopped as well. All the fuse's are fine and Iam stumped, any idears?

Have you checked all the larger fuses around 70, 80 amps to ensure they have not blown. They are located in the underbonnet fuse box, fuse 22 is for the fuel pump, also make sure you have not knocked the fuel cut off switch.

the dpf light is on my mazda

We can sort that no problem, just look in our news section.

my car is an astra automatic the S on my dash board keeps flashing

The S flashing means you have a fault with the automatic transmission.

My P reg fiesta keeps cutting out when slowing down into 3rd or 2nd gear, could it be something to do with the fuel pump

Fiestas had a common problem with the vehicle speed sensor failing causing stalling, they also suffer from the idle air control valves sticking, very rare for the pump to cause this issue.

I have a VW Polo 9N3 1.2 year 2006, and i was wondering what you charged for fitting a set of height adjustable coilovers. They are a FK automotive brand and comes in a set of four. To me it sounds like a tough job as you would need to check the camber after lowering, check the anti roll bar and allignment of everything. How much would you charge for this job please?

This section is more of a help forum than quotation requests, if you could e mail via the contact form or call us we can work out a price dependant on how the coil platforms mount to the original struts, thanks

i have a honda shuttle 2.3ils w561kya my blower only blows hot air even when turned to cool any answers thanks kev

If the heater is system is manually operated i would check connection and operation of the cables, if its automatic it will require code reading.

Rover 75 CDT. 4000 revs max. Sluggish pickup. Worse after driving for some time. 70/80 mph on flat/good road, doesn't like hills. Change into 5th revs go up a bit not down.

Hi Geoff, we would need to test for leaks in your intake system, air flow meter and turbo control to start with, one of the above been the most common on these vehicles.

Hi James, I've got major kangaroo and high idle issues on a '90 205 GTI 1.6 under 3k rpm. I reckon it's possibly an intake air leak or faulty Air Flow meter, my question is - are you familiar with the Bosch LE Jetronic injection system and what would be your course of action if I brought this in to your garage? Many Thanks

Hi Richard, i did the L jet training years ago when this system was going ot of production and ill be honest have done very little with it since, you need to speak to an old Bosch service agent if you e mail me through the contact form i will find the clo

Have an engine warning light on a fiesta 1.3 lx 03 plate. need is sorted . What are costs,

The diagnostic charge using Ford IDS dealer tool is £56.40 inc vat.

hithe engine managment light has come on ,on my saab93 tid sport was wondering how much u charge for a diagnostic check and does it have to be booked in cheers carl

Th diagnostic charge using Saab Tech 2 that is the dealer tool is £56.40 inc vat and would need to be booked in

Hi James This is a complicated one and i don't know who to turn to. I drive a low mileage Mercedes 1991 300 ce 24. Anyway, a few months ago the head gasket failed and i took it to a garage for repair. The car was given the all clear and then a few days later it started overheating again, i took it back to the garage and they said it was normal for it to overheat (over 100c). I carried on driving and it went to 110C and i knew something was wrong so took it back and they told me that the vis

Sorry i have only recieved part of your message, could you please e mail me and i will try to help, james@claytonsmot.co.uk

my s reg ford fiesta engine is running fast like i have the accelerator right down to the floor but is not sticking

Sounds like you have an air leak in the intake system, or a faulty idle air control valve, we have the same kit as the main dealers so easy diagnosed

h james my fabia has been gased and the air con only works in cold wheather (at the moment at night) i was wondering if there was a temperature sensor some where i get a live feed to the inline sensor ? but no live to the pump untill the outside temperature drops also the air con fan does not come in when you turn on the air con

The outside temp sensor sends a signal back to the instrument cluster that in turn goes back to the AC control module,the wiring diagram also lists a temp sensor in the AC module for the in car motor, evaporator vent, footwell and fascia vents,other input

hi james i have a skoda fabia on a y plate and the air con works intermittently

Hi Bob, it could be its just low on gas and can not sustain effective cooling, an easy pressure check would confirm.

ive just put a new egr valve on my vauxhall signum, do i need to bleed it to get it running? and if so where is it because it willnot start

Hi Dave an EGR valve will not cause a non start concern, depending on which Signum you have i suspect a diesel, i suggest you have Technician look at your fuel pressure readings before you go any further.

I have a clio that needs new break pads and disks at the back. How much will this cost?

If you could please contact us via phone or our contact form we can gladly quote for this, we will need your registration details to be accurate, this section is more of a forum. Thanks

Hi, I have a Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 06 plate petrol. When driving occasionally it makes a loud low pitched noise (sounds like someone blowing into the top of a bottle) just for a split second and then stops. I can't find any pattern as to when it does it. Sometimes when i turn my engine off the noise starts and lasts for a few seconds and then stops. Do you have any idea as to what it could be?

Without hearing the noise it would be difficult to assertain what this could be, i can only guess that it is some sort of pump or motor that could be priming one of the sysytems for operation.

the stop light on dash keeps coming on i have a peugeot 306 1800 diesel

The stop light usually comes on with a second light, either handbrake, oil or battery which then points to where the fault may be.

Hi! james my car is volvo v40,2000,1.6.i discovered that i soon as i put on the airconditioning the car becomes sluggish when i turn it of it goes back to it normal self.what is the cause of this problem?thanks

The car becomes sluggish due to the extra load required to run the air conditioning compressor.

i took my car a volvo v40 2000 reg 1.6 for mot testing and one of the faults was that it had brake in balance what does this mean and how do i solve the problem?

A brake imbalance is caused when one of the brake figures is rising at a greater rate than opposite side and is measured as a percentage on the brake rollers. It can be caused by worn brake linings, or partial seizure of either a caliper or wheel cylinder

Hi Paul, i would be tempted to start by monitoring the system pressures whilst the air con is working, you could have a blockage in the system or there is too little refrigerant in the system. How long and how much it would cost depends on the time taken

hi i have a skoda fabia 1.4mpi on a 02 plate petrol and its using a lot of petrol and and shudders a lot i have changed the oil and air and petrol filters spark plugs and o2 senser infront of the cat and new exhaust new raditor and temp senser cleaned the trottel body and had the injectors cleaned and no faults found on obd11 can you help

Its quite possible the EGR valve may be sticking open and inducing an air leak in the system. Any air leak in the vaccum system could also cause this issue. We can check the system for leaks using a device called Smoke Pro if you want to give us a call.

Hi i have been on he search for a reliable garage for a while now my bro nic who works 4 c i c in bramley reccomended u said he brings his van 2 u and has no complaints ...any way my old ford ka is leaking power steering fluid which i keep topping up and now the clutch seems to be slipping in 1st is it just the leak causing it ??

It sounds like you have two seperate issues, the clutch could be down to an oil leak contaminating the disc or is just worn out. The power steering we would have to investigate further if you want to give us a call to arrange an appointment.

my skoda fabia miss fires on one cilinder and the exausart light flachers

Hi most petrol variants in the VW Skoda range suffer from coil failure, the coil is usually located directly on the spark plug, is easily and cheaply repaired!

Hi James - my Audi is showing "service Due" . However the 1st service is not due for another 8k miles. When I ran Audi they say it needs and oil change and air filter. They have quoted me £170 which after getting up off the floor i kindly declined. Is this correct ? If Clayton's change the oil and air filter will it affect my warranty ?

Hi Gareth, the light on Audis has been known to come on after 12 months or a set time period regardless of miles. We can gladly quote im sure a lot less than Audi if you supply us your registration via the contact form. your warranty will not be affected

i have a electrically controled engine coolant light on my astra 1.6 sxi is this expensive to repair. thanks

Hi Andy, Astras FROM 1998 to 2005 have a seperate control module for the cooling system, the early vehicles used to suffer from module failure, but it is always best to have the faults read and the wiring checked. Costs will always be based on fault analy

i have a astrasxi1600 2002 model an im trying to find what my fault is my car shudders in low gear as if theres a fuiel blockage i had this problem last year an had it repaired iv been inforde that its a common fault on this model can you help me out with this so i can get it correctly repaired an not pay out lots of money please

Hi Des, there is a common problem with these cars relating to the EGR valve's sticking due to contamination or internal failure, the valve stays open causing an unexpected air leak and hence the car feels to shudder or hesitate.

Now the weather is getting warmer I have started to use my air conditioning more. However since last summer it seems to be very weak and hardly blows any cold air. Do I need to take the car back to the main dealer and have it looked at or do you supply a service that can fix it and how much does it cost? Many thanks James - Leeds

Hi James, you can either take the vehicle to the main dealer or here to us at Claytons. There is a possibility you have a small leak in the system that needs attention, we can carry out full leak detection checks on your system for £48 + vat