As recent discussions have been on Viruses i would like to ask if any of you are in the same situation as me.
My computer was recently attack by the Code Red and Nimda virus strains.
It seems windows NT/2000 are more open to attack by internet based viruses.
Apparently the Nimda strain was developed to attack computers which already had the code red virus.
I have Norton Antivirus 2001 which is regular updated but somehow i still managed to have Code red and Nimda viruses.
After Quarantining these viruses i downloaded the recommended security patches for windows 2000 professional and IE 5.5 , but could not use them because i did not have the latest service pack with either .To my astonishment Microsoft still charge for these service packs even when its their software which has serious security flaws.
Would any other type of business charge customers to fix faults which are clearly present in their products ?
Would a motor manufacturer who is recalling some cars say --
We have found a fault with fuel lines which we have modified and will replace free of charge, but YOU will have to buy a new fuel tank so we can attach them. Read more

I recently had a new clutch fitted on my 1988 Polo which has covered 135k+ miles. On the drive home it (well not the clutch specifically) was problematic. It would only engage 3rd and 5th gear if the lever was slammed in, and when my foot wasn't on the pedal there was a strange whistling noise, like an old fashioned kettle.

I took it back and they 'made an adjustment and moved the linkage over to the left.'

Take two, then, and it was great - light pedal, easy gearchange.

HOWEVER the pedal has become 'heavy.' This is after, say, 1000 miles on the outside. Clutches last longer than that so what could be the cause?

All I can think of is that the cable, under the strain of operating the original worn out clutch, snapped away from the pedal and the AA fitted a metal clamp of sorts, taken from the cable under the bonnet. This involved sacrificing some of the available cable. The consequence is that the biting point leaves little play between pedal and floor. But I can't see this causing a heavy clutch action. Also right now there is sort of a vibrating noise which seems to come from under the gear lever.

Excuse the non-technical language! Read more

Readers who are looking at importation of a Toyota from Denmark might be interested to contact "Henrik Nielsen" . This seems to be close to one of the budget airline's Danish airport at Arhus.
I was interested in an Avensis Verso at the time and contacted several European Toyota dealers by post. Henrik was one of the few to reply and kept in touch, he got me a price as soon as he could (this took some time as it has only recently been announced) but by that time I had already purchased a Zafira locally.
I advised him and he was very courteous about it. I confirmed with him that it was OK to give out his name. Read more

I have a 6 month old SRi 150. It has traction control (non switchable), but suffers understeer when cornering (especially on roundabouts). It also tends to lose grip when pulling away from junctions. Tyres look ok. Anybody suffered similar problems? Any ideas/suggestions for correction? Honest John suggested this might be too much 'toe-in' - would appreciate any comments on this theory. Read more

i have just bought a CD called 'ROAD SKILLS' and found a part called 'honest johns car mart' where he tells you how to buy a car, but the best bit is a video player of honest john. i wonder if anybody else has ever bought this CD??? Read more