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Citroën Dealer and service reviews - Please Read  OK there is now a 'Dealer Review' facility where you can post details of your experiences good or ba[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Sun Dec 30 2007, 05:07am
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C4s with tyre pressure sensors, look after them!  Well I left FCS today at 2.15 pm for a 200 mile journey and had gone 2 miles when the Service light [more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Sun Jun 13 2010, 02:07pm
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Suggestions for Alloy Wheels care  I've just bought a VTR+. I was wondering if anyone could suggest any products that could keep the ex[more ...] By MikeRotherham  On Tue Jun 12 2007, 02:30pm Goto page: [ 1 2 3 4 ]
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Angelwax Detailing Products (with a 10% discount)   The Highest Quality Detailing Products available for your car.What can Angelwax offer that all the [more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Sat Nov 16 2013, 07:55am
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Car Detailing "How To" Videos  How to Polish your Car with the DAS6/DAS6-Pro Dual Action Random Orbital Polisher [more ...] By CamM  On Fri Aug 03 2012, 08:05am
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Weather getting cold? C4 Cold Weather shield time!  I'm hoping Dave can make this a sticky, and we can also add pics of the Picasso variant too.For thos[more ...] By Biohead  On Tue Oct 05 2010, 04:22pm Goto page: [ 1 2 3 4 ]
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Top Five Polishes...  according to this week's Auto Express, the Best out of 50 tested is:1. Turtle Wax Platinum Extra Glo[more ...] By Gareth Wales  On Thu Apr 05 2007, 03:36pm Goto page: [ 1 2 ]
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Weird problem about water draining…  Hello everyone. My C4 started storing water inside right back door. After the heavy rain last week, [more ...] By yvzkdr  On Sun Nov 19 2023, 11:00pm
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Mon Nov 20 2023, 01:27am
Relative Cost of Fuel and Lube For a Diesel etc  There have been a few posts with queries regarding oil change intervals on the HDi diesels, normal s[more ...] By gmerry  On Fri Feb 18 2011, 05:04am
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Thu Aug 17 2023, 10:11am
Restoring a tired 2005 C4: Questions, ideas & suggestions  Hey all,A big hello to everyone from Greece. Newbie to the forum and to the C4, but quite experience[more ...] By user777  On Tue Jun 15 2021, 02:11pm
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Sun Aug 28 2022, 01:04pm
C4 Coupe VTR Spoiler  Hopefully the picture attached. After many trials and tribulations I managed to find my missing spoi[more ...] By Dynome  On Tue Nov 26 2019, 07:47am
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2015 GC4P Boot Liner  I've been looking for a while for a heavy duty boot liner that is long enough, heavy duty enough and[more ...] By Petal91  On Sat Jun 01 2019, 12:19pm
1 5852 John4070
Tue Sep 24 2019, 08:51am
Fixing fine scratches near door handles caused by ring wearers  Hi,Has anyone got any ideas on fixing loads of fine scratches in the recess where the door handles a[more ...] By GALLOWAY2019  On Wed Aug 28 2019, 03:32pm
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Thu Aug 29 2019, 02:01am
Need a better alloy wheel cleaner.  What are people using these days to clean the alloy wheels. The one I have is ok, but I have just wa[more ...] By riven1962  On Fri Jul 27 2018, 01:43am
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Sticky steering wheel  Hi all.Not sure if this has been covered yet, but can anyone give me advice on how to revive my stic[more ...] By Patstaxi  On Sun Apr 22 2018, 01:48pm
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Peeling paintwork on C4 2005 5dr Silver Grey  I'm posting this problem to see if any other member has had the same problem as mine. A few days ago[more ...] By rosebud57  On Wed Aug 29 2012, 04:31am
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Cheap alternative to air freshener ?  I was in Staples yesterday getting some printer ink cartridges, and spotted these. Thought I'd give [more ...] By Bin-The-L-Plates  On Sat Oct 02 2010, 07:09am
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Mon Feb 26 2018, 06:29am
Advice needed small scrapes on Resolfen Alloys touch up paint  Hi all this is my first post I have searched the forum but can't find an answer I want to touch in s[more ...] By johnc4vtr  On Mon Feb 06 2017, 11:57am
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Wed Nov 22 2017, 01:55am
Best polish/wax for Citroen metallic silver  Just wondering what polish/wax other members use to get a good deep gloss shine on their C4s, I keep[more ...] By Gjsteed  On Sun May 06 2012, 03:35am
7 12550 Ham
Fri Nov 17 2017, 03:52pm
Will the red metallic paint fade?  I have shortlisted a 2013 Picasso Exclusive plus. Very happy with the bodywork BUT several people ha[more ...] By charlesalmond  On Mon Aug 14 2017, 12:53pm
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Turbo Diesel Maintenance  1.6 HDI VTR+ 2004, 69,000.Are Citroen diesels prone to a slight turbo whine/whistle?Ive read a few t[more ...] By bigstan  On Thu Mar 24 2011, 12:36pm
5 11681 BigJohnD
Sat Jul 15 2017, 05:16am
Mysterious stain on dashboard  HelloThe other week I noticed a stain on the plastic part of my dashboard near the tweeter. I've got[more ...] By PhilipB  On Tue Jul 11 2017, 01:45pm
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Grand Picasso Bluetooth HU model  I have a bog standard RD4 HU. Can anyone tell me the model number of the Bluetooth CD HU? For a C4 G[more ...] By Darrendelancey  On Fri Mar 03 2017, 09:46am
10 8950 BigJohnD
Sun Mar 05 2017, 06:11am
Cleaning the dash  What's the best way to clean my dash top I have a new C4 Flair and I love it the top is not smooth s[more ...] By alka12  On Wed Aug 31 2016, 05:53am
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I wonder why I wash it in Winter  Its raining again and the C4 gets dirty each time I use it. Decades ago my Dad told me to care for a[more ...] By Grumpy GrandPa  On Thu Nov 10 2016, 03:05am
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Clay cleaning  Twas brave yesterday - washed, clayed then polished my C4.Now the paintwork feels as smooth as a pol[more ...] By Grumpy GrandPa  On Wed Aug 17 2016, 05:13pm
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Peeling clear coat off the bonnet  Good Morning everyone.I have C4 2005 1.6 petrol Wicked RedI have noticed that clear coat started to [more ...] By Dimuha1989  On Wed Feb 24 2016, 06:46am
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How often do we need to do servicing?  I bought Citroen C4 1.6HDI 3weeks ago which is registered in 2006. The car is in 62000miles now and [more ...] By love2drive  On Sun Oct 11 2015, 11:07am
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What detailing products  Evening all, looking at getting some good detailing stuff in ready for a good clean when I get my ca[more ...] By andy2514  On Fri Feb 26 2016, 01:58pm
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Keeping those Mirrors Clear  There's a post on this elsewhere in the forum where wozza (I think) recommended Rain-X to help impro[more ...] By Dave_Retired.  On Sat Jan 06 2007, 10:49am
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Window Rubbers  My 2007 C4 is looking pretty good for its age, but for one issue.The window seals look kind of faded[more ...] By maf  On Tue Jul 21 2015, 12:44pm
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Engine oil  I'm thinking about buying this engine oil for my C4 1.6HDi 2006: - Click Here - Is it a big no no or[more ...] By Wottare  On Fri Apr 17 2015, 07:32pm
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Sat Apr 18 2015, 06:16am
Car mats  I have searched the site and also googled car mats for my C4 2.0HDi without much success. Can anyone[more ...] By Spurno  On Sat Oct 11 2014, 12:25pm
3 9651 BigJohnD
Sat Oct 11 2014, 04:33pm
C4 pre 2011 dash gone white  Hi. I washed my dash and door plastics with the water and everything went white, full of white- blue[more ...] By artursco  On Mon Mar 24 2014, 01:18pm
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Fri Apr 04 2014, 08:53am
Paint chip repair  I remember a while ago someone (C6 Dave?) posted a link to a paint chip repair system that involved [more ...] By FakeConcern  On Sat Mar 29 2014, 12:29pm
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Quick clean  Gave my C4 a good clean and a polish earlier doesn't look too bad at all now for a car that's done 1[more ...] By 500tie  On Sat Mar 29 2014, 12:32pm
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Sat Mar 29 2014, 01:16pm
Car washing C4 by Loeb?  Hi guys, first post so be gentle Just wanted to ask a question regarding putting my C4 loeb throug[more ...] By ShadowC4  On Tue Jan 21 2014, 07:36am
6 10526 BigJohnD
Thu Jan 23 2014, 05:00am
Citroen Main Dealer Servicing Queston.  Hey peopleI was just wondering, my C4 Coupe is due for a service, before I bought it its always had [more ...] By Ric-A  On Thu Dec 05 2013, 12:30pm
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Leaving car unused for a month  We will be going on a 4 weeks trip and my car (2005 C4 SX petrol) won't be used for that extend of t[more ...] By leaphtc  On Sun Dec 01 2013, 10:25am
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Darren's Detailing Database  As Darren has offered to answer detailing questions - Click Here - & I have some to ask, I hav[more ...] By FakeConcern  On Fri Jul 06 2012, 03:15pm
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De Bobbler (Alcantara)  Well Chris told me he had tried this and had good results. It's the JML thing around £5-£6 from most[more ...] By wozza  On Tue Jul 30 2013, 12:32pm
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Plastic dashboard gone white  Help please.Used lemon anti-bacterial wipes on the top of dashboard, has gone a whites streak where [more ...] By kevinjm  On Sat May 11 2013, 08:49am
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Tue May 14 2013, 05:46pm
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Noisy wipers  Hi. just bought new Champion wipers, one blade dosen't flip on the return stroke. Any tips? s[more ...] By saisho  On Sun Aug 05 2012, 02:26pm
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Cleaning C4 seats  Hi, Does anyone know of any products that will clean the seats without leaving water marks, or of an[more ...] By HIPPY  On Mon May 06 2013, 11:38am
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Mon May 06 2013, 02:21pm
Turtle Wax Zip Wax smell  Anyone have a bottle of zipwax at home? I've used zipwax for years and just got a 5L tub but it stin[more ...] By tomandjo2  On Thu Feb 14 2013, 11:41am
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Total Quartz is rather pricey, isn't it?!?!  Got the VTS back from service today and the dealer advised me they've switched from Castrol fully sy[more ...] By CamM  On Tue Aug 30 2011, 07:07am
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Winter clean  With the weather being so bad lately, I hadn't cleaned the car since before Christmas. I had sort of[more ...] By FakeConcern  On Sat Jan 26 2013, 11:54am
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Mon Jan 28 2013, 06:59am
Interior Scratch Removal????  Anyone know of or is there a product out there that can remove or take the bad look of scratches on [more ...] By cooter  On Fri Nov 30 2012, 12:32pm
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Tue Dec 04 2012, 01:22pm
C4 '05 Hatch Boot Mat  Sorry, I am sure there is a thread out there for this question but after a number of searches I can'[more ...] By Nismoair  On Wed Nov 07 2012, 02:41pm
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Thu Nov 08 2012, 02:59am
C4 Loeb interior cleaning / shampoo ?  Hi guys, I have a red C4 Loeb which looks as shiny as the dau bought it on the outside however over [more ...] By jimmymcmahon  On Thu Sep 13 2012, 08:54am
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Wed Sep 19 2012, 09:49am
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What to put in the windscreen washer tank?!  Not sure whether I need special fluid for this or will distilled water with a bit of window cleaner [more ...] By IvanVTS  On Sun Jun 26 2011, 07:08pm
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Tyre pressure gauge???  Can anyone point me in the right direction for a decent tyre pressure gauge?I have had a few in the [more ...] By cooter  On Wed Jun 20 2012, 12:58pm
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Meguiars ultimate wash & wax free samples  Found another free sample Click on the enclosed link , Press Contact us - Click Here - In the comme[more ...] By noel.nev  On Thu May 12 2011, 05:31am
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Which clay bar for novice?  Never used it before so now want to get the paint bodywork mint. From the people on here who use the[more ...] By riven1962  On Sat Feb 25 2012, 09:36am
8 12768 Stuey
Tue May 08 2012, 03:36am
Cheaper Grit Guard bucket option  HelloI'm in the process of buying some new car cleaning gear, following our trip to Meguiar's the ot[more ...] By Commodore  On Wed Mar 28 2012, 08:37am
3 11086 Ham
Wed Mar 28 2012, 12:20pm
Polishing the wings on a coupe using a DA  Has anyone tried to DA their wings on the coupe (not sure if they're the same on a normal C4). I onl[more ...] By theboyparker  On Sat Mar 17 2012, 06:28pm
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Grand Picasso Boot Liners  I have been trying to find a rear boot tray that fits the 7 seater Grand for soooooo long.Even the C[more ...] By ivesbrian  On Fri May 20 2011, 12:55pm
5 12799 Ballistic
Sat Mar 10 2012, 02:23am
Bubbling paint, advice please!  Hi all, I have the dreaded bubbling paint on the bonnet near the chevrons. I know the bonnet is alum[more ...] By lowney  On Sun Mar 04 2012, 08:34am
1 10036 Commodore
Sun Mar 04 2012, 09:44am
Self Servicing  With the help of 2 mates who are trained mechanics im going to be servicing my car..ive just ordered[more ...] By Shaneygreen  On Sun Aug 21 2011, 10:17am
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Mon Feb 06 2012, 09:49am
Cracked C4 wing  So a gate decided to pick an argument with my Sienna this morning, and she has come out of it a litt[more ...] By MiniPaulo  On Sun Oct 30 2011, 07:31pm
5 11787 Commodore
Tue Jan 03 2012, 10:43am
Help! Snow Grille problems  HiI've got an 05 Petrol 1.6 hatchback and I went to my Citroen Dealer for the snow grille - they sol[more ...] By malti  On Sun Dec 04 2011, 07:06am
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Snow/ice cover for C4 (new)  What's the best snow/ice cover to fit a new C4?I notice Lidl have some on offer soon (next week) but[more ...] By mutleyc4  On Sun Nov 20 2011, 02:37pm
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How do I clean the engine of my C4?  Hi guys... is anyone who knows how do I clean the engine of my car???? Do I have to use the hose wi[more ...] By NIKOC4  On Sun Nov 13 2011, 03:28pm
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best polish and seat protector for C4  What is the best paintwork protecting polish and upholstery protection for the C4?I was thinking of [more ...] By mutleyc4  On Sun Nov 06 2011, 02:36pm
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Bad Paint  Hi, fist time poster iv foolishly left my rear brakes grinding metal on metal for a couple of weeks [more ...] By lyle.m23  On Sun Oct 30 2011, 12:40pm
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Gtechniq C4  Has anybody heard of or used Gtechniq C4? Gtechniq manufacture a number of (eye wateringly expensive[more ...] By PentlandC4  On Sun Oct 23 2011, 02:18pm
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Smart Pen  I've seen this on various shopping channels and it appears to disguise minor scratches in paintwork.[more ...] By Paperhouse  On Tue Aug 30 2011, 03:45pm
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Changing the oil myself?  Just wondering if it was worth doing the oil myself. The service indicator is saying I still have ab[more ...] By IvanVTS  On Wed Aug 24 2011, 07:40pm
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Thu Aug 25 2011, 02:45am
What can be done with the plastic trim around electric windows?  The black trim around my electric windows switch has looked a bit shabby since I bought the car in M[more ...] By riven1962  On Sat Aug 20 2011, 09:36am
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Mon Aug 22 2011, 11:17am
Where to get oil from - Bedfordshire/ Cambridgeshire  Seems logical to get a top-up bottle of oil for the car so I've just been in to a dealer near my wor[more ...] By FrankBullitt  On Thu Aug 18 2011, 08:08am
7 11596 Biohead
Sat Aug 20 2011, 01:25pm
C4 car mats off Ebay.  Bought these last week off Ebay and they are really quite good.They fit very snug and are good quali[more ...] By riven1962  On Mon May 16 2011, 10:02am
6 12554 marsh1234
Mon Aug 15 2011, 06:30pm
C4 sill protectors on Ebay for my birthday  Spotted a full set of Genuine Citroen sill protectors for sale on Ebay yesterday at "Buy it now" pri[more ...] By riven1962  On Mon Jun 13 2011, 10:01am
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Fri Jun 24 2011, 09:11am
Cleaning Dashboard  Put a post on a few weeks ago about how/what you all use to clean the dashboard. After all the advic[more ...] By riven1962  On Fri Jun 17 2011, 11:40am
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How to use ScratchX?  Good evening all! I've noticed a few fine scratches in my paint and have decided it's time to do som[more ...] By david1983  On Sat Jun 11 2011, 01:31pm
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Servicing  hi all,I'm in a quandary and need your help;I bought a Picasso 5 seat three weeks ago from Benfield [more ...] By Stringy  On Tue Nov 16 2010, 04:18pm
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