T - as always, you're the Man :worship:
I've been having this problem with my GP 1.2 8v 56 plate, on and off for about 18 months. I would say that I get the grinding sound when starting, maybe 1 in 150 times + worst in damp conditions (& always somewhere public & busy i.e. Morrisons Car Park, etc. etc.) :bang: :bang:
I'll try a new battery Varta 360/380 sounds good
Will keep you all posted
Update as promised.
Took T's advice, ordered a new battery Varta 390 £57.50 from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Thompsons-LTD?_trksid=p4340.l2563. Ordered Friday 26th Feb, arrived 10am Monday 28th Feb - I promptly dropped it into my GP.
All I can say is what a difference It's like having a new car :worship:
It looks very promising - starts first time at the slightest turn of the key, better than anytime in the past - no screeching, stuttering, flashing mileage indicator on the dash etc. etc.
T14086 (Forum Moderator) :worship: Thanks once again