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May pay you to get a diagnostic tool that will let you see the soot levels, pressure differential etc.

Prepare a few weeks in advance next year, oil change, air filter, can of forte and a good run. Wont hurt to use the Forte treatment every 6 months.

Cheap aftermarket dpfs are not very good so just take care with what you buy if you do. The cleaning may work fine done properly. What sort of mileage are you doing?

You could go headlining but its probably a similar distance so the cable may not reach, im not sure if they do extension cables. I dont think you will get it though the grommets so may have to put up with it popping out near the parcel shelf somewhere, i would say going through the lower section...

Find an easy to work on car, get a haynes manual and start with basic servicing. Avoid buying anything with engine management lights on which have a description "its only a sensor needed" Something like a Mazda Mx5 would be a good car but sadly the rust is an issue so you need to be careful.

Once fixed take the opportunity to get rid of it, you will thank me later.

Just to add if you hover your cursor over the extra lettering etc it will explain what they mean, in the case of that hankook its to do with extra load and lettering.

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I find that happens on mine when the bag isnt seated properly but its not a great design tbh.

This job is a real ball ache for me especially that stupid window dowel. I'd just take out the bolts enough to get some sealant in there and send it. A hair dryer or heat gun to dry it out first and then use something like CT1 sealant which is designed to work on damp surfaces. I've just done...

There has been a recent announcement regarding timing belt intervals from vw thats worth seeking out, they have increased the times dramatically. Personally id still aim for around 5 years.

You cant just let people guess at faults and load the parts cannon, its a recipe for disaster. I would seek out a real diagnostics expert who will be able to test the crank sensor correctly. I know it may be tough to do this but they are about. Is it logging any codes now?

Some cars have a re learning procedure but i cant answer if yours does, usually occurs pretty quickly when the car is full up to temperature. If its ok now i wouldnt worry, i would research the coding aspect though as it may lead to incorrect charging.

They shouldnt need re coding if they are the original injectors, maybe do a visual check of all the pipes etc under the bonnet first or get them to do it.

Some climate systems have a calibration procedure which can be carried out via the buttons to reset motor positions etc, have a google search to see if yours does.

Address it with the neighbour, its their responsibility then to tell their visitors really. If no luck id just continue to make it awkward for them which is a bit petty but they will get the message.

Bilt hamber auto foam or their touchless are very good at lifting most of the traffic film but as said they dont get all of it off. They are designed to help remove the worst of the dirt before a contact wash so you dont rub in any grit etc and cause marring to the paint.

Stick a hose on it whilst you sit in there to see. Can get in through the lights, boot seal number plate holes etc. The rear washer hose can detach too in a few places letting water in so just test that works ok.

Pm me some details on the car, I've had one and wouldn't mind another if it wasn't too rusty.

Go for a decent tyre such as the cross climate and no messing around needed swapping wheels.