I would like to buy an ex police V70 T5 new shape or if possible something with the same safety and reliabilty,who should i seek out or visit for my prize motor. I see there is an auction of ex police cars at west Oxfordshire motor auctions any sites nearer to sussex or any help anybody could give a lost soul!!

many thanks
Chris Read more

I am having a problem with my 1998 1.6 Cordoba Vario ( 58k Fsh ) . The car miss fires/hesitates intermittently whilst driving along, particularly up hill. This happens at any temparature and at any road speed. So far my Seat dealer has replaced the HT leads , the distributor cap , drained the fuel tank and replaced the fuel pump relay , all to no avail. Can any one help Pleaseeeeeeee? Read more

Hi folks,

have been caught in a bit of a dilema and thought so much about it now that I cant make a decision.....

While driving along a motorway, I pulled out to overtake a skip lorry, as I was about to pass it while in the overtaking lane a large metal object flew off the back of the skip and damaged my bonnet and windscreen. I stopped the driver on one of the off slips where he denied anything fell from his skip. I called the police who only were interested in ensuring details had been exchanged.

Driver phoned company boss who allegedly said the matter would be sorted out.

Next day I phoned company boss who said his driver said nothing fell off the skip and I was trying it on. I explained I was behind the skip and was in no doubt that the item was carried off the back by the wind. incidentally skip was loaded on lorry with the low end to the front which in my view allowed wind to help the oblect take flight.

I enquired how he could be so confident, he said he could account for the content of the skip and there was nothing missing. I asked for his solicitors details which he refused, I assured him he had not heard the last of this and hung up.

I notified my insurance company for info only at this stage, then about an hour later the company boss called back saying he didnt want any hassle, he wouldnt admit liability but told me to get a quote for the repairs. Explained liability was not at issue I just wanted my vehicle repaired.

Obtained quote which came to just over £700 quid. New bonnet and windscreen required. Phoned compnay boss, who said it was too expensive, I offered to take windscreen on my insurance which would only coat him the £50 excess.

He said I'll send you a cheque for £200 and that will be the end of it. I told him that was nowhere near enough, but I would let him have my decision after some careful thought.

This is where I would appreciate your collective views and experiences.

A. Should I pass this to my insurer as a claim (protected full no claims bonus) and let them pursue this idiot for recovery of costs. If I do this surely although my no-claims bonus is protected the premium will be loaded up as they ask if you have any accidents claims or convictions in the last 5 years.

B. Should I accept the companys £200 which will pay my £100 compulsory excess on my policy and may also be seen as an admission of liability by my insurer, who i'm sure will accept the other £100 as part settlement of the claim.

C. Should I pursue this idiot through the small claims court and use my insurance only as a last resort, however as it expires at the end of April, I would need to formalise my claim via insurance asap if the civil action failed.

D. Take the companys £200 and fund the repairs from my own personal wealth.

If there are any other options which you are aware off (they must be permissiable under law) I would willingly consider them.


Enduring the 'joys of motoring'.
Leon Read more

An uncle with a 1982 SAAB 9000 has just driven a fair distance to stay the night, and on arrival proclaimed that a few miles from arrivel his clutch started to fail to disengage.

Stopping at traffic lights required use of neutral whilst stationary and then much pumping of the clutch pedal to get in to gear without having to switch off the engine and restart in gear.

A penny to a pound, from the symptoms, either the clutch slave or master cylinder (replaced only five weeks ago so a prime place to start looking for bad workmanship or faulty goods) are playing up.

I have never worked on a SAAB in my life however, so would welcome any comments from BRers before I roll my sleeves up tomorrow morning to try and fix it for him.

Apart from the fact that the clutch master cylinder will be the first thing I look at, are there any tricks I would benefit from, or known weaknesses to know, please?


Many thanks! Read more

I have a 1994 escort diesel van with a broken gear box. I have managed to get a S/H box from a 1996 escort diesel van. But the clutch relese bearing wont fit as the box nose is to big,It has a plastic sleve on it and sems to be about 1mm to big. motor factors cant help as thay come up with the same bering as I alredy have.Anyone know of this problem?
Dave Read more