Parts, Accessories, Car-Care, Tools, Tyres - Useful Websites

4x4 Accessories: Accessories for over 40 Sports Utility, Pick up and 4x4 vehicles. UK company with customers worldwide. www.4x4x4.com
4x4 parts, advice and forum::www.difflock.com
5th wheel articulation gear: Turns a pick-up into an articulated truck with, for example, a motorhome back. www.fifthwheelco.com
ABS Pump reconditioning specialists: Autotek in Poole offers a quick mail order refurbishment service, around a third of the price of a new pump, tel: 01202 740025 (but have had one complaint). Also:
www.electroniccarparts.com;www.247spares.co.uk; www.ecutesting.co.uk; www.sinspeed.co.uk;www.actronics.co.uk More on ESP brake pressure sensor problem and independent rebuilds of the unit at:http://ecutesting.com
ABS pump, controller and modulator manufacturers: (including Honda/Rover ABS pumps) www.bba-reman.com
ABS reluctor rings:www.reluctorrings.com

Accessories:www.saxonind.co.uk; www.speeding.co.uk; www.carparts-direct.co.uk; www.edworthys.co.uk
Accident CCTV for cars: Continuously records what happens in front of cars and saves the last few minutes before an incident or impact. Footage can be downloaded to PCs and to an insurance database. www.truscene.com
Acoustic improvements:www.noisekiller.co.uk
Aerials and aerial advice:carmasts.co-uk
Aerocatch: Quick-release panel fixings for competition cars, used on TOCA Integras. www.aerocatch.com
Air fresheners: Magic Tree, etc. www.saxonind.co.uk
Airbag Jackets for Motorcyclists:www.hit-air.com
Airbag module repairs:www.airbagreset.com ; airbagman
Airbag remanufacturers:www.bba-reman.com
Airflow meters: Remanufactured mass airflow meters www.BBA-reman.com
Airconditioning compressor reconditioning:www.compressortech.co.uk
Air suspension components: www.air-suspension-shop.com
Alarm remote keys and fobs: Better availablility, much cheaper than from car manufacturers and can overcome problems especiailly with older remote entry and alarm systems. Very helpful people. www.remotekey.co.uk; www.alarmremotes.co.uk
Alcohol breath testers: www.alcosense.co.uk
Alfa Romeo parts: Often less than half the price of 'official' channels for genuine factory spares. Based in Westbury, Wiltshire www.ebspares.co.uk
Alloy Wheel Cleaner:: Bio-degradable wheel cleaner from Switzerland. Does not corrode brake calliper pins www.motorex.com
Alloy wheel protection: From brake dust, road salt, etc www.alloywheelwax.com
Alloy wheels:www.mswuk.com; www.bbsdirect.co.uk
Alternator and starter motor remanufacturers:www.bba-reman.com
American Car Parts in the UK::www.usauto.co.uk
American Truck Modifications site:www.modsfortrucks.com
Anti-rust protection: For Japanese home market or hot weather market cars that are not protected against salt corrosion www.rustmaster.co.uk
Anti-vermin (protects against mice, rats, foxes and pine martins chewing wiring and brake pipes): www.terrasan.de ; www.westfalia.net
Autocare: Auto care - www.topautocare.co.uk - An on-line retailer selling a wide variety of well-known, quality car care products at competitive prices www.topautocare.co.uk
Automatic Transmissions: Rebuilt JATCO 5-speed autoboxes for landRover freelanders, Mondeo, Galaxys, Alhambras, Sharans, Rover 75s, etc. www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk
Autosocks: textile 'snow socks' to give traction in snow: www.autosock.com
Back and lower spine support cushions: www.airhawk.se
Backfriend: Extra car seat backrest that may help relieve pain of some back problems. www.medesign.co.uk
Battery analyser (battery test, charging system test, start system test and a maximum load test all with print-out) £299 from: www.lasertools.co.uk
Battery Brain: A device that detects leakdown and automatically disconnects the battery so it retains enough power to start the car. www.batterybrain.co.uk
Battery Conditioners: Battery trickle chargers that can be left permanently connected to the battery of a stored or little used car. www.ctek.com; www.international-tool.co.uk; www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk; www.toolconnection.co.uk; www.airflow-uk.com
Battery isolator: Discarnect fits any type of battery post and simply undoing the plastic knob in the middle disconnects the high-tension side of the car's ignition circuit, rendering the vehicle immobile. A small fused link is included to allow low current drain items like clocks, radios and alarms to still function perfectly, but blows if an attempt is made to start the car. Price £9.95 from: www.richbrook.co.uk
Battery: Optima Spiralcell: Special 'smart' leak proof battery developed by NASA can be ordered as 'starter' or 'deep cycle'. Tolerates complete discharge and re-charge. www.firstfour.co.uk
Beam deflectors, hi viz vests, roof box hire:www.totaltravelhire.co.uk
Bearings and seals: Obscure small parts not obtainable from car manufacturers www.polarbearings.co.uk
Biodiesel antibacterial agent (used on canal boats): www.marine16.co.uk
Bio-ethanol conversions: ECU and injection system mod to handle 100% bioethanol giving improved economy and better performance on renewable bioethanol with its tax benefits. www.greenfuels.co.uk
Bird Dropping Remover: Meguiars Quik Clay can remove non penetrated bird lime, tree sap and insect droppings. www.meguiars.co.uk
Blue Badge holder Satnav: • Blue Badge and Red Route on-street parking bays • Disabled-accessible car parks • Local council Blue Badge parking concessions • Over 60,000 Points of Interest (20,000+ Blue Badge), including 300 www.gowringsmobility.co.uk
Bluetooth and satnav system upgrades: To update satnav mapping, make compatible with other phones, etc. www.satnavsystems.com
BMW used parts: www.shropshirebmwparts.co.uk
Body parts for obsolete British models: MGB, Midget and TR bodyshells. Mini doors, etc. www.bmh-ltd.com
Bondaprimer paint:www.marinemegastore.com
Bonnet struts, hydraulic, Chinese manufacturer: www.hsiaochao.com
Boot storage solutions: www.lakelandlimited.co.uk; www.bootsuit.co.uk
Bootliners, cycle carriers, top-boxes, etc: www.roofbox.co.uk; www.bootsuit.co.uk
Brake disc skimming services: www.skimmydiscs.com
Brake fluid Dot 5 silicon: www.frost.co.uk
Brake Skimming Lathes: Skim and resurface brake discs in situ, without removing them from the car. www.procuteurope.com
Brake warped disc myth: www.stoptech.com
Braided brake pipes, braiding to cover brake pipes: www.goodridge.net ; www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk
Breath testers (for alcohol): www.alcosense.co.uk
Brochures, press releases, etc:www.retroretro.com
Bull Bars that are soft and pedestrian friendly:www.endura-fps.com

Bull Bars: EEC Legislation:www.frontalprotectionsystems.eu
Bump strips for walls of garages:www.auto-unique.co.uk
Bump strips for sides of cars: www.eurobumperguard.com/car_door_protector.html
Business mileage GPS trip recording:www.triplogik.com
Buying MOT failures for spares:www.sparesorrepair.co.uk
Camera systems for cars: (helmet cams, track day cams, multiple cams) www.dogcamsport.co.uk
Cameras that record on a loop everything that happens in front: www.roadhawk.co.uk ; www.incarwitness.com ; www.blackvue.co.uk ; www.pittasoft.com ; ; www.smartwitness.com ; www.crashcatcher.co.uk ; veho ; www.roadscan.co.uk ; www.incarcamerasystems.co.uk ; www.vue-cctv.co.uk ; www.cctvol.co.uk ; www.smartwitness.co.uk ; www.cricklewoodelectronics.com ; www.carcamerasystems.co.uk
Camera combined with rear-view mirror: Records an hour of action and sound in front of the car on a 1GB memory card, then overwrites itself . Useful for proving fault after crashes. $400/£205. Extra camera £135/£70 www.brickhousesecurity.com
Camper spare parts: www.justcampers.co.uk
Car anti-theft tracking systems: Tracking system which can be moved from car to car www.autotracplc.com
Car audio parts, accessories, connectors, everything you need: www.caraudiodirect.co.uk
Car Camera Monitoring System: Closed loop system continuously records view in front of car and after an impact encrypts last 30 seconds before the impact. www.truscene.com
Car Care Chemicals:www.saxonind.co.uk
Car covers: Waterproof, fleece lined and breathable, from £97 www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk
Car covers and dehumidifiers:www.carcovershop.co.uk
Car Parts (general): www.1stchoice.co.uk/ www.carparts-direct.co.uk; www.autospares-group.com; www.247salvage.com; www.breakerlink.com; www.partsfinder.co.uk; www.buypartsby.co.uk; www.yourcarparts.co.uk
Car parts and parts finding services:www.1stchoice.co.uk/
www.find-a-part.co.uk; www.find-a-part.com; www.partsfinder.co.uk; www.universal-salvage.com; www.autoparts-online.co.uk; www.breakerlink.com; www.car-transplants.co.uk; www.ukmotoringdirectory.co.uk; www.carsparefinder.co.uk
Car Parts for European Cars:www.1stchoice.co.uk/
www.gsfcarparts.com; www.eurocarparts.com; www.parts4peugeot.com; www.intapart.co.uk; www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Car Parts From Salvage (used car parts): www.1stchoice.co.uk/
www.universal-salvage.com; www.breakerlink.com; www.car-transplants.co.uk; www.ukmotoringdirectory.co.uk; www.acrecyclers.co.uk
Car Products Tested: Car products and accessories tested www.carproductstested.com
Car seat covers: Informative car cover research guide where you can easily find the right seat cover for your vehicle. Large selection of fabric, leather and neoprene custom seat covers. www.barbari.com
Car Seat Heaters: As aftermarket fittings www.carfi.co.uk
Car styling accessories:www.azmotors.co.uk
Carburettors and Fuel Injection:www.webcon.co.uk
Carpets and trim:www.partsgateway.co.uk
Cat Converter, DPF Knowledge Base:www.cesuk.com
Catalytic Converters: Low cost replacements. For example cat converter for which a Merceded franchise would charge £1,200, just £300 including delivery. www.carparts-direct.co.uk; www.cats-direct-shop.co.uk; www.cats-direct.com
CG Lock.: Locks an inertia reel seatbelt tightly, holding the driver into the seat on bumpy roads, etc. www.cg-lock.co.uk
Chamois leathers and chamoiis leather wringers:www.grovemillchamois.com
Cheap Maintenance And Repairs:www.nationwideautocentres.co.uk
Cherished registrations: Buy and sell online without involving middlemen www.smashing-plates.com
Child seat legislation:www.dft.gov.uk
Child Seats: Triple and quadruple child seats to safely carry 3 - 4 children across a standard back seat. Expensive, at £1,299, and may need additional fittings www.multimac.co.uk
Child Seats 4-across: Legally converts 5-seater cars into 6-seaters www.multimac.co.uk
Chipping via OBD2 diagnostic port: Allows ECUs to be reprogrammed instantly via cockpit diagnostic port. Three standard levels of upgrade available, two with immobiliser function and one switchable between three stages of upgrade. www.mega4.co.uk; www.mybluefin.com
Citroen and Peugeot parts:www.andyspares.co.uk
Citroen Xsara Picasso new and used parts and advice:www.citroenpicassoman.co.uk
Citroen, MG/ Rover, Mazda, FIAT, SEAT, Nissan and Unipart.:www.findepart.co.uk
CityRover (Tata Indica) parts:www.partspeople.co.uk
Cleaning products and polishes:www.autoglym.co.uk; www.meguiars.co.uk; www.merproducts.com
Clothing: T-shirt, jackets, etc., with car logos www.bigboolies.com
COIL SPRINGS:www.kyb-europe.com
Connolly Hide Food and Leather Care Kits: Hidecare, tel: 0208 879 7333 email: HIDECARE@aol.com
Convertible hood mechanism repairs: S.T.C.S.-soft tops Unit 4 Bartons Court Stoke Row Coventry CV2 4PA Tel: 02476-455477 No website
Convertible hood repairs: (Includes replacing opaque or damaged plastic windows): www.carhood.com ; www.softops.co.uk
Convertible hood maintenance products:www.renovointernational.com
Convertible hood algae, moss and lichen killers:www.conservit.co.uk
Convertible hood repairs: (Includes replacing opaque or damaged plastic windows.) www.softops.co.uk
Convertible hoods advice site:www.ConvertibleCar.com
Convertible replacement hoods:www.hothoods.co.uk; www.autohoods.co.uk; carhoodsdirect.co.uk
Convertible tops advice site:www.ConvertibleCar.com
Corrosion Inhibitor LP3: Wax-based, said to be superior to Waxoyl. Go to website and look for LP3 in 'Lubricants and Chemicals', or enter LP3 in the search window. www.cromwell-tools.co.uk
Covers: Indoor and outdoor car covers www.cover-systems.co.uk; www.classicadditions.co.uk
Covers for RVs, race car, jetski, motorbike trailers, etc: Also RV and trailer accessories (USA based) www.ToyBoxCovers.com
Crackattack: Windscreen repair kit sellling at £14.99 plus postage. No feedback from users. www.crackattack.co.uk
Crash Recording: Closed loop system continuously records view in front of car and after an impact encrypts last 30 seconds before the impact. www.truscene.com
Cruise control: Aftermarket fitting. For information only. No liability if the unit contributes to a crash. www.conrad-anderson.co.uk
Custom car parts and accessories:www.streetbeatcustoms.com
CV Boots: Not a split boot. Driveshaft must be removed from hub first, but stretches over CV joint much more easily than conventional boots. www.stretchyboot.com
DAB personal radios: Can record DAB broadcasts. Plug into car MP3 socket. £199.99 www.pure.com
Daytime Running Lights: LED DRLs, must be fitted minimum 600mm apart:
Dashboard anti-reflection mats: (1st entry is an American site, 2nd entry is Australian site) www.godashmat.com; www.protectomat.com.au
Dashboard mountings for phones: That don't damage the dashboard www.dashmount.co.uk
Dashmats: Non reflective mats for the top of dashboards (for vehicles sold in the far east and Australia) www.accessoriesonline.com.au
Daytime Running Lights: EU approved LEDs, must be fitted at least 600mm apart: 4 LED per side £100; 5 LED per side £114: www.eurocarparts.co.uk
Diagnostic codes for home servicing and re-setting:www.obd-codes.com
Diagnostics code readers:www.gendan.co.uk
Diesel antibacterial agent (used on canal boats): www.marine16.co.uk
Diesel and Petrol Engine Oil Flush: Diesel D-Tox and Petrol D-Tox help dislodge harmful sludge and hydrocarbon deposits so they are flushed out with the old oil. Price £14.99 www.europ-assistance.co.uk
Diesel Particulate Filter regenerator: Powergo.co.uk
Diesel Pumps:www.dieselpumprepairs.com
Diesel Particulate Filter Cleaner: www.jlmlubricants.com
Diesel Particulate Filter Eolys fluid substitute: www.jlmlubricants.com/jlm-pat-fluid.html
Disabled blue badge leather protection wallet:onetel.com
Disabled seat swivels, removable steering wheels: Plus other modifications for the disabled www.marcleleisure.co.uk
Disc brakes: The warped disc myth www.stoptech.com
Discounted parts:www.motorspares.co.uk
DIY Garage facilities, hoists and tools: Rent garage space, hoists and tools by the hour in London's Park Royal and Watton, Norfolk www.pitstartgarage.com; www.i-tuned.com
DIY Mechanics: Answers to common questions www.askthemechanic.co.uk
Dog and luggage guards:www.petplanet.co.uk
Dog harnesses:www.ukcovers.co.uk; www.ancol.co.uk
Dot 5 silicon brake fluid:www.frost.co.uk
DPF Eolys fluid substitute: www.jlmlubricants.com/jlm-pat-fluid.html
DPF regenerator: Powergo.co.uk
Driveway convex mirrors: for emerging from tight and concealed driveways www.securemirrors.com; www.security-mirrors.com
Driveway oilstain cleaners: Isol 8 organic powder absorbs oil and fluid from concrete and brick. www.lasertools.co.uk; www.ocbp.co.uk; www.oilgoneeasy.com; www.ocbp.co.uk; www.jeyes.co.uk
Dry Cleaner: Water Free Car Cleaner www.miracledrywash.com
Dry wash:www.intextsolutions.com
Dual mass flywheel conversions to solid:solid flywheels
Dura Bright alloy wheels: Resist brake dust and oxidation. www.strongwheels.com
Dust caps with locks: Locking aluminium dust caps at £9.99 a set. www.technik2.com
Economy chipping for diesels: OBDII port plug-in reprogramming to improve real world economy of diesels. www.paramount-performance.com; www.superchips.co.uk; www.randstadltd.co.uk; www.dieselpowertuning.co.uk; www.motechperformance.co.uk
Ecotek: Liquid de-coker, oil-additive, and fuel-line gizmo. www.ecotekplc.com
ECU Exchange: Supplies, exchanges, repairs and tests all types of ECU www.ecu-repairs.co.uk
ECU Repairs: Engine, a/c, ABS, etc.www.injectioncorrection.co.uk; www.BBA-reman.com
Electronic accessories: unusual or high-tech (includes ultra-sonic cat and rodent repellers): www.innovations.co.uk
Electronic and electrical accessories, GSM alarm systems, parking sensor systems, : Chinese manufactured multimeters, GSM alarm systems, parking sensors, etc. Good quality and competitive prices. www.vbetter.com
Electronic bits and pieces:www.maplin.co.uk
Electronic components:www.maplin.co.uk
Electronic ignition conversion kits:www.del.opi.com
Engine pre-heaters:www.eberspacher.com; www.kenlowe.com
Engine and Engine parts www.1stchoice.co.uk/
Eolys fluid substitute for DPF: www.jlmlubricants.com/jlm-pat-fluid.html
ESP pressure sensor failures, repairers of ESP modules:www.ecutesting.co.uk; www.sinspeed.co.uk; www.actronics.co.uk
Euro Car Kit: Everything you need for driving in Europe, including headlight converters, accident forms, first aid kit, flourescent jacket and full written details of all Euro motoring laws. Costs £48 including £8 www.eurocarkit.com

European car parts: Sensibly priced French, German and Swedish car parts. www.gsfcarparts.com; www.eurocarparts.com; www.parts4peugeot.com; www.intapart.co.uk; www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Exhaust parts:www.buypartsby.co.uk
Exhaust Systems: Custom fabricated exhaust systems for virtually any car, especially classics. www.classicexhaust.co.uk
Exhaust systems: cheap:www.onlineautomotive.co.uk
Fault Code Reader: VAG OBDII and EOBD fault code reader and service indicator resetting tool for Audi, SEAT, Skoda and VW. Costs £195. www.gunson.co.uk
Fault Code Reader: For all makes and models from 2001. Price a very reasonable £51.95. www.gendan.co.uk
Ferrari parts, engines, transmissions:www.eurospares.co.uk; www.supercarsltd.com
FIAT and Alfa Parts:www.1stchoice.co.uk/
www.shop4parts.co.uk
Flywheel conversions to solid:solid flywheels
Ford Parts Direct From Ford:www.fordpartsplus.co.uk
Four Across Child Seats: Legally converts 5-seaters into 6-seaters www.multimac.co.uk
Fuel: Shell V-Power and Fuelsave:Shell V-Power
Fuel additives and store locators:www.millersoils.co.uk; www.commaoil.com.
Fuel injection and exhaust system parts:www.cesuk.com
Fuel Saving Devices: Myths exposed www.fuelsaving.info
Fuel System Cleaners:www.powerenhancer.co.uk; www.millersoils.co.uk
Fuel Type Warning: Simple voice warning when you open your fuel flap to remind you to fill with diesel. Same idea as singing birthday cards. Price £12.50. www.dieselguard.com
Funeral Cortege side-window-mounted black flags: To mark which vehicles are in a funeral cortege. www.funeral-flags.com
Garage Facilities: DIY garage facilities including hoists, tools and essential parts at Park Royal London and Watton in Norfolk www.pitstartgarage.com; www.i-tuned.com
Gas Hatchback and Bonnet Strut Replacements:www.acecontrols.com ; www.sgs-engineering.com
Gearbox and Gearbox parts www.1stchoice.co.uk/
Gearboxes manual:www.findmygearbox.co.uk; www.findagearbox.co.uk; www.cleckheaton-gearbox-centre.co.uk
Geodesy GPS speed camera locator:www.morpheous.com
Gifts for car owners and enthusiasts:www.meandmycar.co.uk
Gloves: Grippy thermal winter gloves for shovelling snow, etc. £5.25. www.proline-sports.co.uk
GPS Tracking "of anything that moves":www.trackstick.com
GPS tracking black box: 'Asset' tracking device is a simple black box with GPS antenna that detects movement and sends a message to a nominated mobile phone that the car has been moved. GPS allows it to be tracked via the As www.carnetics.co.uk
GPS vehicle monitoring: A Millennium Plus GPS Tracking device via the Internet on PC or Cell phone allows you to Monitor vehicle speed and location, Establish boundaries & receive violation alerts, Lockdown the vehicle by www.brandiestores.com
Grit Bins (for gritting access roads in winter):www.keyind.co.uk; www.KaiserKraft.co.uk; www.seton.co.uk; www.slingsby.com
Hand wind radio, phone charger: £24.99 www.auto-unique.co.uk
Hands-free mobile phone kits:www.jmcommunications.co.uk; www.axessinternational.com; www.pama.co.uk; www.incartec.co.uk; www.jabra.com
Hazard Warning Beacons: 3 saucer shaped beacons with high intensity LEDs which can be seen from 800 metres to warn of broken down car ahead at night. Cost £63.95 a set delivered. www.hazlight,com
Headlamp beam deflectors left to right:www.saxonind.co.uk; www.travel-spot.co.uk; www.totaltravelhire.co.uk
Headlamp beam deflectors right to left:www.totaltravelhire.co.uk
Headlamp stone protectors:: in clear plastic: www.egreurope.co.uk; www.coordsport.com ; www.gbdriver.co.uk
Heaters: engine preheaters:www.eberspacher.com; www.kenlowe.co.uk
Hedgehog Saver: Ultrasonic Whistle inaudible to humans which warns hedgehogs and oher small animals of the approach of motor vehicles. currently being offered for sale by the Hedgehog Preservation Society at £7.50. www.software-technics.com; www.spikesite.co.uk
Heritage body shells and parts: MGB, MG Midget, TR6, etc www.bmh-ltd.com
Heritage Parts: BL Heritage parts: Mini, Mini Clubman and MGB bodyshells, Morris Minor parts, etc. www.bmh-ltd.com
High Visibility clothing: www.505.co.uk offers promotional HiViz vests complete with name or company logo printed on them for £8.99 inc VAT and delivery. Trade discounts on larger quantities. www.505uk.com; http; www.sitesupplyco.com
High viz vests, beam deflectors, roof box hire:www.totaltravelhire.co.uk
Hood repairs: replacement plastic windows, etc: www.carhood.com
Honda Tuning Kit: From West Coast USA www.tunerhonda.com
I Stick to the Limit Stickers: Rear window stickers for drivers who have 6 - 9 points, have to stick to the limit and want to warn drivers coming up behind. www.sticktothelimit.com
Ice Shield ice repellant: Stops ice adhering to windscreens www.auto-unique.co.uk
Imports: Manuals and parts for grey imports www.gascar.ltd.uk
Inflatable man: Makes the passenger seat of your car look occupied. www.asontv.com
Inspection Pit Moulded Liners::www.mech-mate.com
Instrument cluster repairs:www.Clusterrepairsuk.co.uk
ISOFIX child seat fittings::www.britax.co.uk

Jaguar mesh grilles:www.classicadditions.co.uk
Jaguar parts in UK: www.conrico.com
Jaguar parts in Australia:www.xjsparts.com.au
Japanese and European Parts: Delivered Worldwide/Nationawide www.cl-auto.com.sg; www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Japanese car parts:www.neweraimports.com; www.japarts.co.uk ; www.5starspares.co.uk
Japanese car parts, used, from Japan: www.5starspares.co.uk
Japanese engines and gearboxes in UK:www.apiengines.com
Japanese used engines and transmissions in the USA: Need a quality used car engine for your Japanese car? Need a replacement transmission with a warranty? Need a high performance Honda or Toyota engine? www.usedjapanmotors.com
Japanese whole cars for parts: In damaged condition, in Japan, for export www.hanamaru870.jp
JATCO Automatic Transmission Factory Exchange Units: 5-speed auto transmissions for: Jaguar X-Type, Rover 75/MG ZT (K-series, M47), Freelander (KV6/M47), Mondeo (V6/Diesel), Golf IV platform (Golf, A3, etc) , Sharan/Alhambra/Galaxy (V6/Tdi) www.xpartautoservicecentre.com
JATCO Automatic Transmission Reconditioning:www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk; www.webvert.co.uk
Kenlowe: Engine pre-heaters, fans, etc. www.kenlowe.com
Keycard repairs for Lagunas:www.keyrepair.co.uk
Keyfobs: www.motorguarduk.co.uk
Keyfob batteries:www.smallbattery.company.org.uk
Keys: Transponder key manufacturer:http://www.88qc.com
Keys Remote Radio Operated Key Guidlines: Radio Operated Keys
Kit car service, repair and upgrading:www.7-indulgence.com
Korean Car Parts: Daewoo, Ssangyong, Hyundai, KIA, etc.., especially obsolete models koreancarspares.co.uk
Lambda Sensors (Universal fit) from £16.88 + VAT:www.cats-direct.com
LandRover Parts :www.thepart.co.uk;www.conrico.com
Laser Garage Door Opener: Also confuses laser speed measuring devices www.ctl-bolton.com; www.beldirect.co.uk
Leather interiors: Retrofitted leather interiors www.silverladyinteriors.co.uk
Leather scuff repairer:www.liquidleather.com; www.leatherrevive.co.uk
Leather restorer: www.foreverleather.co.uk
Light bulbs for cars:www.A1AutoBulbs.co.uk
Limpet suction cup screen mountings that do not magnify sunlight and cause damage to dashboards: www.suctioncupsdirect.co.uk
Load area protective liners:www.bootsuit.co.uk
Locking wheel nut removers:www.lockingwheelnutremover.co.uk; www.dynomec.co.uk
Locking Wheel Nuts: Replacement Locking Wheel Nuts www.mcgard.com; www.lockingwheelnutremover.co.uk
Locks Remote Radio Operated Key Guidlines: Radio Operated Keys
Lost car key: Car keys cut and programmed at the roadside for most popular makes of car in and around London www.theautolocksmith.co.uk
Lucas Rotor Arms For Classics: Cheap repro rotor arms fail. This is a source of high quality rotor arms with a 3 year warranty. www.distributordoctor.com
Machine tools: Source of second-hand tools site.voila.fr
Magnetic Rubber Door Bump Strips: £30 a pair. www.auto-unique.co.uk
Manuals (drivers manuals): New and 2nd-hand drivers manuals. (Also Pooks Motor Books, Unit 4, Victoria Mills, Fowke Street, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7PJ, tel 0116 2376222 or 0116 2376661, e-mail pooks.motorbooks@virgin.net www.mainlinemanuals.co.uk; www.instruction-manuals.co.uk; www.manualsource.co.uk; www.car-handbooks.com; www.pooksmotorbooks.co.uk
Mats:www.autostyle.co.uk
Mazda MX5 Parts and Accessories::www.mx5parts.co.uk
Merceded Parts:www.partsformercedes-benz.com
Mercedes Benz parts for older cars:www.mercedes-benzofpoole.co.uk
Mercedes Benz Parts in Australia::www.mbspares.com.au
Mercedes Parts: Many parts at big discounts. Also parts that Mercedes has discontinued. Check here first before going to Mercedes. www.partsdock.com
Mercedes/Nokia mobile phone adaptor cradles:www.keep-talking.net
Messagers: Animated back window message displays: "Thank You", etc. www.drivemocion.com
Metrinch Tools:www.metrinch-tools.com; www.serenco.co.uk
MG Midget car parts:www.midgetcarparts.co.uk
MG Rover parts:www.mgroverpartfinder.com ; www.xpartautoservicecentre.com ; 27,000 MG parts: Brown & Gammons
MIG Welder Comparison Site:www.migwelders.org.uk
Mileage trip recording for HMRC:www.triplogik.com
Millers Oils: DieselPower Plus stockists;information on other Millers products www.millersoils.co.uk Telephone: 0800 281 053
Mirror Camera: Records an hour of action and sound in front of the car on a 1GB memory card, then overwrites itself . Useful for proving fault after crashes. $400/£205. Extra camera £135/£70 www.brickhousesecurity.com
Misfuelling prevention devices: Prevents petrol filler nozzles being inserted into diesel cars. First three £30, inc.; 4th £36.75 inc; 5th dieselkeydirect (which has Thatcham approval) £58.75. www.caparorightfuel.com; www.sol-ace.co.uk; www.fuelsure.com; www.nouscap.com; www.dieselkeydirect.com (Alternatively, Fuelsure at £29.95 from Halfords and from RAC patrolmen).
Mobil phone hands-free dashmounts: That don't damage the dashboard www.dashmount.co.uk
Mobile Phones: To donate your old mobile to charity www.computersforcharities.org
Mobile phone signal repeaters: mobilephonerepeaterl
Morris Loxedol MT75 Transmission Fluid:www.morrislubricants.co.uk; www.butlerequipmentsales.com
MoT : Test station finder and online booking service www.motlive.co.uk
MoT: All MoT stations with interactive live booking. www.mot247.co.uk
MOT check list: Gives comprehensive list of what to check before the MOT to make sure your car will pass first time www.motcentrefinder.co.uk
MOT information:www.motuk.co.uk ; www.motester.co.uk
MoT online Reminder:www.f1autocentres.co.uk
Motorcycle: Cool Riding Gear for Hot Weather:www.hein-gericke.com
Motorsports accessories:www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
MP3 in car player: Takes the USB memory stick, plugs into the cigarette lighter and plays via the car radio's FM waveband. Price £42.48 inc. carriage. www.goextra.co.uk
Multimedia in-car kit: Screens, players, reversing camers, parking sensors, all at sensible prices www.tgincar.co.uk
Nine Points That's Why window stickers:www.ninepointsthatswhy.com
Nitrogen in car tyres:www.tyresave.co.uk
Nitrous Oxide Injection:www.akamoto.co.uk
Numberplates: Plates made up with national symbols at £22.50 a pair www.euronumberplates.co.uk
OBDII Diagnstic tools: Service indicator resetters, etc. www.obdfocus.com
Oil check tables: Find the correct grade and type of oil for your engine www.millersoils.co.uk; www.shell.co.uk
Oil filter magnets: Catch tiny shards of metal floating around in the oil. Prices from £18. www.filtermag.co.uk
Oil information:www.opieoils.co.uk
Oil siphons: (Not recommended unless you change the oil every 5k miles due to residues remaining as sludge in the sump.) www.cdet.co.uk
oil specs and store locators:www.millersoils.co.uk; www.commaoil.com.
Oil: Amsoil 100% synthetic 0w-30 oil:www.amsoil.com; www.performanceoilsltd.co.uk
Oil: Correct Oil For Your Car:www.opieoils.co.uk;www.millersoils.co.uk; www.mobil.co.uk (go to 'Which Oil')
Oil: VAG 501:01 compatible: 5w-30 'fully synthetic' www.commaoil.com; www.millersoils.co.uk
Oilstain cleaner: Isol 8 organic powder absorbs oil and fluid from concrete and brick. www.lasertools.co.uk
Ombrello windscreen treatment:www.weathertec.co.uk
Paint protection: Invisible, flexible plastic paint protection film to cover vulnerable parts of a car's body to protect against stone chips, bird lime, etc. Plastic film rather than a liquid coating. WARNING: invisibl www.invisiblepatterns.com; www.5starshine.com

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WARNING: invisible patterns and 5starshine are NON-RETURN websites.
Paint Protection: Professionally applied. Lasts 5 years. Costs around £500. www.glareuk.com
Paint protection:www.jewelultra.co.uk
Paint protection: supposed to be the best in the world: www.cilajet.com
Paint protection: ceramic paint coating £36.50 in April 2011: Cquartz
Particulate Filter Cleaner: www.jlmlubricants.com
Parts for all obsolete cars: Centralised Parts Online Depot for ALL MANUFACTURERS ‘OE’ Replacement and Obsolete Parts and Accessories. www.partslinedepot.com
Parts for independent imports:www.importsolutions.co.uk
Parts for SAABs:www.partsforsaabs.com
Parts Shipping From USA: Most US suppliers will not or cannot supply to the UK. Moving parts consolidates orders into a US address, then forwards them to the UK by air every week. www.moving-parts.com
Parts Suppliers Directory: The European Auto parts Suppliers Directory www.Autoparts.eu.com
Peugeot Parts and spares www.1stchoice.co.uk/
PAS pumps: Remanufactured power steering pumps www.BBA-reman.com
Pedal extenders: Bring pedals closer to the feet of the short legged. Price from around 70. www.rolandkerr.co.uk
Pedal Extenders:www.cowalmobility.co.uk
Performance Tuning and Products:www.denzperformanceengineering.co.uk; www.247ppd.com
Personal Number Plates:www.regtransfers.co.uk
Pest Control Devices:: (Keeping cats off cars; mice and squirrels out of the warm snug places; martens away from the wiring): www.pestcontrolshop.co.uk; www.stvpestcontrol.com
Petrol Caps: Emergency universal fit petrol caps www.saxonind.co.uk
Phone dash mountings: That don't damage the dashboard www.dashmount.co.uk
Pierburg carburettors: Manual choke kits www.del.Opi.com
Plastic headlamp lens scratch remover: Highly recommended by a reader who tried it on his polycarbonate headlamp lenses. www.glasspolishshop.co.uk
Police radar/laser detectors: (Note that when the Road Safety Bill becomes law these will become illegal to use within the UK.) www.radar-detector-shop.co.uk

Polish:www.autoglym.com

Honest's Opinion:

My favourite range of car cleaning products and polishes. I recommends Autoglym Super Resin Polish topped off with two or three coats of Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection for a lasting shine that also repels many of the nasty things that eat into paintwork. Use it myself. It works. So I don't bother with anything else.

Polish:www.merproducts.com; www.meguiars.co.uk; www.raceglaze.co.uk; www.morethanpolish.com
Pollen filters and how to replace them:www.puravent.co.uk
Porsche N Rated Tyres: Special tyre rating system used by Porsche explained www.carbibles.com
Power Steering reconditioners:www.power-steering.co.uk; www.westernpowersteering.co.uk
Power tools:www.qualitytoolsltd.co.uk
Privacy Glass: fitting and removal:www.solarscreen.co.uk
Pro starter: Holds enough charge (14.5 volts) to start a petrol engine via the lighter socket. Can itself be charged via the lighter socket. Costs £47.99. www.goextra.co.uk
Pulleys and throttle bodies: Chinese manufacturer www.racingparts.com.cn
Race accessories:www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
Radio decoding and recoding: www.radio-code.co.uk
Rally accessories:www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
Rattle finder:www.rattlebuster.com
Reconditioned engines: Federation of Engine Remanufacturers. (DO NOT BUY A RECON OR HAVE AN ENGINE RECONNED BY ANYONE NOT A MEMBER.) www.fer.co.uk
Reflective safety jackets: Cheap reflective, waterproof jacket. Carry in car to save your life when you're changing a wheel. www.safetyreflectives.com
Registration Plate Flash Reflecting Spray:www.phantomplate.com
Registrations, personal:www.platemaster.com
Reluctor Rings (for ABS):www.reluctorrings.com
Remote Radio Operated Key Guidlines: Radio Operated Keys
Renault Laguna keycards:www.keyrepair.co.uk
Renault parts:www.renaultsparesshotts.co.uk
Rice Rockets: Honda Tuning Kit from West Coast USA www.tunerhonda.com
Right to Repair campaign:www.r2rc.co.uk
Rims: Steel wheels from scrapped cars: www.partsgateway.co.uk
Road Angel Pro Connected: Buy Road Angel Pro Connected – Blackspot and safety camera alerts. Updates via GSM/GPRS http
Rodent Scarers: (Keeping cats off cars; mice and squirrels out of the warm snug places; martens away from the wiring): www.pestcontrolshop.co.uk; www.stvpestcontrol.com
Roof box hire, beam deflectors, high viz vests:www.totaltravelhire.co.uk
Roof Racks, Bars and Top Boxes: Thule roof racks, roof boxes, van roof racks, snowchains, dog guards, bike/ski racks, internal van racking, boot racks for convertibles, etc. www.roofbox.co.uk; www.roofrackshop.co.uk; www.thule.co.uk
Roof Racks: inflatable roof racks:www.handirackuk.com
Rover MG parts:www.xpartautoservicecentre.com; www.rovaparts.co.uk ; www.mgroverpartfinder.com
Rubber matting:www.arco.co.uk
SAAB Parts:www.partsforsaabs.com
SAAB dashboard display repairs: www.saabdisplayrepairs.co.uk
Safety Belt alterations: Extended webbing, coloured webbing, etc. Quick Fit Safety Centre, Stanmore. www.touchharrow.com
Satnav and bluetooth system upgrades: To update satnav mapping, make system compatible with newer phones on VAG cars: Audis, SEATs, Skodas and VWs only. www.satnavsystems.com
Satnav updates for most makes and models: www.satnavupdates.com
Satnav and GPS Speed Camera Detectors: Decent deals on aftermarket satnav and the new Road Angel GPS combined speed indicator, fixed camera finder and mobile speed trap detector at £399. www.Nav-Now.co.uk
Satnav Removed: Stickers telling thieves the portable satnav is not in the car, plus an insurance sceme providing temporary replacement www.satnavremoved.com
Satnav rental: Hire satnav for the duration of a holiday, from around £45 a week. www.roadmate.co.uk
Scangage II: Connects via OBDII port and gives most engine and sensor information. www.ukobd.co.uk
Scratch removal products:www.meguiars.co.uk
Scratch removal products::www.meguiars.co.uk
Screen Mountings. Suction cup mountings that do not magnify sunlight and cause damage to dashboards: www.suctioncupsdirect.co.uk
Seals and bearings: Obscure small parts not obtainable from car manufacturers www.polarbearings.co.uk
Seat comfort improvement cushions: For cars and motorcycles www.airhawk.se
Seat Covers: All types of protective car seat covers www.barbari.com
Seat Covers: Car seat covers: Informative car cover research guide where you can easily find the right seat cover for your vehicle. Large selection of fabric, leather and neoprene custom seat covers. www.barbari.com
Seat Protective Covers, Load Area Protectors: Huge range including tailored covers and padded load area protectors for carrying dogs in cars. www.overthetop.co.uk; bootsuit.co.uk
Seat Support: 'Posture Curve Back Support', various other back support cushions. www.postureproducts.com; www.medesign.co.uk ; www.ezl.co.uk ; www.airhawk.se/eng/
Seatbelt alterations, custom webbing, etc: 'Quickfit Safety Belt Service' Inertia house, Lowther Road, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 1EP tel: 020 8206 0101 www.touchharrow.com
Seatbelt safety device: CG Lock, retails at £49.95, stabilises the hips, preventing the spine from distorting and causing referred pain. www.backinaction.co.uk
Seatbelts: Third rear lap/diagonal seatbelt (when not originally fitted) www.securon.co.uk
Seatbelt replacements, sensible prices: www.fdts-seatbelts.co.uk
Seats:www.recaro-seats.co.uk
Seats: Specialist seats, spots seats, orthopaedic seats, made to measure seats www.rossiters.net
Second-hand engines, gearboxes, etc:www.salvogroup.co.uk
Security by microdots: Hidden microdots on commonly re-sold components contain a code unique to the car. Costs £250 to have applied. www.mighty-dot.com
Security products:www.CarSecurityUK.com

Security steering wheel lock: Disklok: www.disklokuk.co.uk

Honest's Opinion:

Probably the strongest and best steering wheel security covers. Took a locksmith 40 minutes to remove one. Company is also good to its customers in the event of any failure, such as a broken lock.

Security window film: For security, heat protection and UV protection: www.llumar.co.uk; www.pentagonglasstech.com
Security: Metro Stoplock: Steering wheel bars www.saxonind.co.uk

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Special versions available for 4x4s and cars with airbags. Not only protects the car, also prevents increasing theft of airbags.
Security mail order wheel nut keys: Mcgard
Self-Levelling Rear Suspension: As an aftermarket fitting. Transferable from car to car. www.proven-products.co.uk
Sensor testing kit (including oxygen sensors):www.testtools.co.uk
Service and Repair Code: Imposed by the SMMT from 26th May 2008 to try to head off legislation that might be more draconian. www.serviceandrepaircode.co.uk
Servicing: 400 franchises nationwide. Cheaper than franchised dealers. Not a recommendation. Feedback welcome. www.prestigecarservicing.com
Shopping bag carrying system: www.bagrak.com
Side protection strips (Polish site): www.pawa.pl
Silicon Dot 5 brake fluid:www.frost.co.uk
Silicone hoses:www.auto-performance.co.uk
Snow socks: Fit over tyres to give traction in snow. www.autosock.co.uk
Snowchains: Weissenfels quick-fit snowchains and other snow chains. Alternatively Autosocks which fit over a wide range of tyres including many wider, low-profile tyres that are unsuitable for snowchains, from ww www.snowchains.co.uk; www.carparts-direct; www.roofbox.co.uk
Snowsocks: Textile tyre 'socks' to give more grip in snow www.autosock.com
Soft luggage bags for sports cars: Makes use of space behind seats, etc. www.jazbags.com
Solid flywheel conversions:solid flywheels
Soundproofing:www.noisekiller.co.uk
Spacesaver spares for 2009 MY Skodas: Complete with wheel brace and jacking kit www.skospares.com; www.theskodashop.co.uk
Spare Parts for Japanese imports::www.neweraimports.com; www.japarts.co.uk; www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Spare parts, filters, home servicing bits and accessories::www.halfords.com
Spares for Campers and Motorcaravans:www.justcampers.co.uk
Spares, tools and old bits or manuals you want to sell::www.ebay.com
Spark Plugs:www.spark-plugs.co.uk
Speed Camera Locators:: Last on the list, GPS Inforad at £80, uses GPS to check the car's speed in fixed camera locations and warn the driver if he is over speed. www.morpheous.com; www.cyclops-uk.com; www.origin2.com; www.gpsinforad.co.uk; www.road-angel-uk.co.uk
Speedometers: Separate IVA-approved mini-HUD speedometers in Kmh or mph £220: www.ncs-systems.com
Speed Trap Warning: The new Road Angel is probably now the best combined GPD fixed and mobile radar, laser, TruVelo, SPECS, Watchman, Speedcurb and DS2 advanced warning system. Displays your road speed accurately by GPS. www.blackspot.com
Speed Warning Beeper: Beeper box that connects to electronic speed sensor cable and can be pre-set to beep at various speed limits. Costs £59.95. www.speedguard.co.uk; www.speedlimiters.com
Speedo faces in mph: Protech in Somerset Nailsea and Weston-super-mare email: protechsales.01@btconnect.com btconnect.com
Sperex VHT paint: High temperature resistant paint for exhaust manifolds, brake hubs, etc. www.matramagic.co.uk
Spring kits for MINIs:www.cobra-suspension.co.uk
Springs: Rossini heavy duty conversions:www.carparts-direct.co.uk
Stainless steel exhaust systems::www.longlife.co.uk; www.quicksilverexhausts.com; www.stainlesssteelexhausts.net; www.bell-silencer.co.uk
Starter motor and alternator re-manufacturers::www.bba-reman.com
Steel wheel and winter tyre combinations:www.mytyres.co.uk/Steel_wheels.html;www.Wheel-Base.co.uk
Steel wheels from scrapped cars: www.partsgateway.co.uk
Steering wheels:www.moto-lita.co.uk
Sticker remover: 'Sticky Stuff Remover' www.lakelandlimited.co.uk
Stimulant: Rocketfuel is a high caffeine + Guarana drink in a self-heating cannister intended to ward off drowsiness behind the wheel. Solf by Tesco among others. www.rocketfuel.co.uk
Stolen car recovery:www.thankstotracker.com
Stone chip protection: Cars £325.99 to £5000 inc vat and fitting. Examples: Mini £349.99, Audi A4 £399.99, Porsche 911 £699.99. Bugatti Veyron £5000 Bikes all are £299.99 www.rhinoprotect.co.uk
Stonechip protection alternative suppliers:www.armourfend.com; www.ventureshield.com
Storage of cars:www.carbank.co.uk; www.classicarstorage.co.uk; www.classic-reserve.co.uk; www.northerncarstorage.co.uk; www.premiervehiclestorage.co.uk; www.windrush-auto.com
Strongboxes for cars: (for satrnav units, PDAs, etc.) www.stoplock-strongbox.co.uk
Strut regassing (hatchback and bonnet struts): www.sgs-engineering.com
Subaru independent parts and servicing: For UK supplied and independent imports www.apiengines.com
Subaru tuners:www.apiengines.com
Suction cup screen mountings that do not magnify sunlight and cause damage to dashboards: www.suctioncupsdirect.co.uk
Sump oil drain taps: Simple lift and twist action, removes need to unscrew sump plug and replace washer every time. www.fumotovalve.com
Suspension systems: Special suspension units fopr towing, heavy loads, extreme use, etc. www.mad-suspension.co.uk
Suzuki 4x4 parts, etc: Club ZULU offers Soft Tops, Tyres, Valeting Chemicals, Body Panels, Spare Wheel Covers, Oil Additives, Electric Windows, Roll Cages, Fire Extinguishers, Obsolete Genuine Suzuki Parts, Second Hand Pa www.Zuks-Un-Ltd-Uk.freeservers.com
Swivel seats: Swing out of car for easier access by the elderly www.gowringsmobility.co.uk
Swivelling car seats for the disabled:www.elap.co.uk
Tata parts:www.partspeople.co.uk
Telepeage for French Autoroutes:http
Tents for cars: Fold-over 'Touchless Car Covers' at £329.00 inc VAT, carriage £3.95 www.morethanpolish.com
Test Tools: Electronic, electrical system testing tools and meters. www.testtools.co.uk
Thermal sleeping bag.: In case you get stranded in snow. £9.99. www.lifesystems.co.uk
Ticket clip for windscreens:www.travelspot.co.uk, www.clasohlson.co.uk
Timing Belt Replacements: Quick repairs of the damage (when possible) when a timing belt snaps. www.cylinderhead.co.uk
Timing Chain replacements:www.enginestuff.co.uk
Tires: Tires from the USA www.tirerack.com
Tools:www.international-tool.com; www.saxonind.co.uk; www.jcbshop.com; www.service-tools.co.uk
Tools: Distributor for Kamasa Tools in UK www.saxonind.co.uk
Tools for repairing nea and vintage cars:www.toolspastandpresent.co.uk
Tools to repair new and vintage cars:www.toolspastandpresent.co.uk
Towing accessories: Tow hitches, bike racks, light boards, trailers, etc. www.western-towing.co.uk
Tracking devices (for tracking your car if stolen): (carbug listing has had to be removed because website captures site visitors; wwwcobraconnex.co.uk not working) www.thankstotracker.com; www.tracker.co.uk; www.tractrackstar.com; www.acutrac.co.uk
Tracking for commercial reasons:www.TrackStick.com
Tracking System linked to mobile phone: Sempal SAT-1 triggers alarm to car owner's mobile phone if car is stolen. Owner can then text back to the system to immobilise the car. Costs £600. www.sempal.co.uk
Transmission oil: Xtrac XL1 SAE 75W-90 synthetic transmission oil www.neosyntheticoil.com
Transponder key manufacturer:http://www.88qc.com
Trick customising parts for high performance cars: Including huge chrome wheels to bling up an X5 or Range Rover. www.rudecar.co.uk
Truck and pick-up accessories:www.truckaccessoriesetc.com.
Tuning and styling accessories:www.bodykitsonline.co.uk
Turbo saver: Supplies oil to hot turbo bearings as the turbo spools down after the engine has been switched off. www.accusump.com
Turbo timers: Keep engine idling for a minute or two after you switch off to allow the turbo to spool down and cool down while its bearings are still being fed with fresh oil. Not legal in the UK on the road. www.blitz-uk.co.uk
Turbochargers: Turbotechnics for replacement turbos. Turbodynamics for replacement turbos with ball bearings and a range of special brackets to fit most cars www.turbodynamics.co.uk; www.turbotechnics.com
Tyre size calculator: (makes sure that if you change wheel size your new tyres are the same rolling circumference): www.tyresizecalculator
Tyre Tests: Useful compendium: www.tyrereviews.co.uk
Tyre and Wheel size compatibility:www.tirerack.com
Tyre information and suppliers:www.chris-longhurst.com; www.tyres-online.co.uk; www.mytyres.co.uk; www.pirelli.co.uk; www.michelin.co.uk; www.mrtyres.co.uk; www.tyresonline.net; www.netatyre.co.uk; www.event-tyres.co.uk
Tyre pressure gauges (Acu gages):www.international-tool.co.uk
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems: www.tyresure.com
Tyre Pressure Tables:www.dunloptyres.co.uk
Tyre pressure valve indicators:www.auto-unique.co.uk
Tyre profile comparisons: Enables you to chose different wheel/tyre sizes and profiles to the same rolling circumference. www.miata.net
Tyre Pump, electric: Made by Ring, solid metal construction, reader recommended, costs about £44. www.cbsonline.co.uk
Tyre safety: The Tyre Industry Council www.tyresafe.org; www.tyres-online.co.uk; www.mytyres.net
Tyre Sealants: Those recommended by bikers are: www.ultraseal.com; www.slime.com
Tyre Socks: For snow. More easily fitted than chains, but obviously don't last as long. www.roofbox.co.uk
Tyre Temporary Sealent Kit: Temporarily seals and re-inflates tyres after small and slow punctures. Costs £59.95. Refills £14.95. www.conti-online.co.uk
Tyre tests: (by end-users) www.tirerack.com
Tyres: Discount tyres www.tyre-shopper.co.uk
Tyres: Discount tyres. (Event Tyres now cover Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Greater London, Essex, H www.micheldevertyres.com; www.protyre.co.uk; www.easityre.com; www.e-tyres.co.uk; www.event-tyres.co.uk; www.Blackcircles.com
Tyres - part worn: Sell by the 100, £2 a tyre www.douglasvalley.co.uk
Tyres for 4x4s:www.formula4x4.co.uk; www.johncraddock.co.uk; www.bronco4x4.com; www.coopertire.com; www.event-tyres.co.uk
Tyres: cheap on-line supplier: Sends to your home or to one of its appointed UK fitters. www.pneus-online.co.uk
Tyres: Mobile Tyre Fitting Service: Retyres your car at your home or office www.tyrefit.europcar.co.uk
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems: TPMS valves at around half the price at a franchised dealer: www.tyresensors.com
Used Japanese Engines and Transmissions in USA :www.usedjapanmotors.com
Used spare parts:www.universal-salvage.com; www.breakeryard.com; www.findapart.co.uk; www.car-scrapyards.co.uk

VAG TDI 90 Injectors:www.vanaaken.com

Honest's Opinion:

By 80,000 miles TDI 90 injectors have worn enough for their spray pattern to cause ovalisation of the bores. Van Aaken now does high performance replacement injectors for £293.75 (+£57.50 fitting in Crowthorne, Berks) which work out cheaper than the standard VAG replacement parts. They are claimed to give an extra 19bhp and 51Nm torque.

Valeting:www.Gleamcleanppy.com
Valeting flexible blade:: for clearing water without leaving drip marks: www.mhtextiles.co.uk
Vauxhall Corsa parts at low prices: www.corsacentre.com
Vauxhall/Opel parts:www.vauxhall-car-parts.co.uk
Volkswagen Special Service Tools: (German site, of course) www.erwin.volkswagen.de
Volvo Parts:www.partsforvolvos.com;www.conrico.com
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) Module refurbishment:www.bba-reman.com
VW Type 2 watercooled camper spares::www.justcampers.co.uk
Water pump: Electric auxiliary water pump for severe operating conditons. www.mawsolutions.com
Water spray injection kits:www.water4gas.com
Webasto Hotshot: Screenwasher heater www.webasto-hotshot.com
Wheels: (odd sizes and smaller rims for deeper profile tyres that fit around the brakes and have the right offset): www.rarerims.co.uk; www.rimsnitires.com ; www.wheelsdirectsw.co.uk
Wheels: compatible wheels for every car:www.wheelfitment.eu
Wheel and tyre size compatibility:www.tirerack.com
Wheels from scrapped cars: www.partsgateway.co.uk
Wheel nut keys by mail order, fast service: Mcgard
Wind deflectors: Sunroof and side windows www.climair.co.uk; www.gbdriver.co.uk
Window optically clear UV protection film: Reduces UV penetration 67% without tinting www.solarscreen.co.uk
Windscreen rain and dirt repellent: Brand neam Ombrello www.weathertec.co.uk
Windscreen replacement:www.autowindscreens.co.uk
Windscreen treatment:www.weathertec.co.uk
Windscreen ticket clip £2.45:www.travelspot.co.uk 99p: www.clasohlson.co.uk
Windscreen washer heater: Costs £145. Heats washer fluid to 63C in 45 seconds. www.tbruk.com
Winter Tyres: Gislaved NordFrost 3: Reasonably hard wearing winter tyres. www.conti-online.com
Winter tyre and steel wheel combinations: www.mytyres.co.uk/Steel_wheels.html;www.Wheel-Base.co.uk ;www.rarerims.co.uk
Wiper blades, bulbs, etc.:www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk; www.1stAutobulbs.com
Wipers with flat blades, universal fit:www.1stautobulbs.com
Workshop manuals:www.haynes.co.uk; www.autodata.ltd.uk; www.retroretro.com; www.workshopmanuals.co.uk; www.motorbooks.co.uk; www.pooksmotorbooks.co.uk
Workshop tools:: Over 4,000 of all kinds of power and non power tools: www.machinemart.co.uk
Workwear:workwearfinder.co.uk

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