Hi I have an old Vauxhall Astravan Mk4, 2004 plate and need Splash Plate for rear drum brakes. Any idea where I can get? Local Auto shop tells me they are obsolete? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks ..read more

Hi, does anyone know which fuse and relay control the air conditioning clutch fuse location. Want to check before ordering another pump. I think the magnetic clutch has gone! Thanks in advance, Dave ..read more

2010 petrol 2.0 turbo. Hi all. My gearbox is reluctant to change gear, especially under hard acceleration, it will stay in second or third way longer than it used to, and the change back down can be noticeably jerky. It's still perfectly driveable but is steadily getting worse. There's no slipping, though. Is this something that could be rectified with a transmission fluid change? Just gauging opinion before I fork out £400! Thanks. Edit: Oh, a local garage did an "adaptation" reset on... Insignia automatic transmission issues ..read more

I've bought a 24 litre plastic tank to go under my Vivaro. The idea is to have it holding grey water rather than just having it pour out onto the ground. I know it will need an air vent. My question is can I use a screened tank breather like a McAlpine R31 ..read more

Hi guys i need some help please.. I drive an opel meriva (vauxhall) z18xe. The car has no power. When cold it does not accelerate when hot it drives ok but no power and if i keep at a speed the car will start to jurk... I have a p0170 error code and thats it.. Please if there is someone thats willing to help me ill really appreciate it ..read more

I had a medium sized camper years ago (Ducato , 6 berth - with permanent double bed in the back) and the kids (teenagers!) woudnt go anywhere with Mrs Rider and & I. It was too big for the 2 of us, so got rid of it . Always thought about getting a little weekender …..and 2 weeks ago we finally did! A Vivaro LWB with pop-top and R&R bed. Lovely condition and pro conversion inside. Lots of cabinets, ok size, but the door opening is small. There is a fridge, but its small. Have a Thetford... Camper Downsizing Tips Needed ..read more

Hi all Looking at front discs on EBay and keep getting asked if they are 260mm or 280mm diameter? Anybody know before I remove a wheel? I know they are ventilated. Thanks ..read more

Hey everyone - im looking for some advice on my 2007 vivaro. Recently purchased and it has some gremlins I'm currently tackling one at a time but one has me stumped if someone can put me in the right direction. When i try to start in the morning it takes an unpredictable amount of turns to actually fire. The solenoid was spinning out on occasions so i have replaced the starter motor with a new one so that issue is gone but it still wont fire first time. Once it does finally start it... 2007 Vivaro Staring Issue ..read more

I've a problem with roof on my Astra H. Ive found the wiring problem above drivers seat that was causing front latch contact switch statua to be inactive and now it's active and i can opet the boot. When i drive over 30kmh i don't hear beeping anymore as i did. But on the other hand roof wont work. When i press the button i just hear 3 beeps... Opcom blocks are fine but when i diagnose a problem i get this error code b368e-02-left trunk lid flap or parcel shelf flap motor circuit low voltage... Astra H twintop problem ..read more

hello, I have a problem that I can't figure out and I haven't found a mechanic to fix it, the car is an Opel Adam 1.4, once in a while when I start it, the fuel pump doesn't start, I punch the tank, it starts, I changed the pump with an aftermarket one worked for 3 months without problems, the noise started and I replaced the pump with an original one, 3 months everything was fine, now it started doing it again, what can I do ..read more