July 2007
Well, I've finally ordered one!
Expecting delivery late October. I didn't feel too excited at first but now I cant wait!
I went a bit mad with the options list as Audi seem to have taken a lot of things that used to be standard on the old model and put them on the options list. Clever Audi!
I've opted for the fancy magnetic suspension, although I have no idea if the standard option would have been good enough unfortunately.
I went for a silver one in the end with the red leather seats (not too red, real nice deep colour)
Slight tweak to subject line lest it be confused with the other TT - it fooled me ! - PU
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i have an old motorcross bike
the manual states that the gearoil should be 20/40 multigrade motor oil
I have loads of 10/40 or 15/40 laying around will that be close enough? am i right in thinking it will just be thinner at cold temps vs the correct grade Read more
Hi all, Im currently looking at a Seat Ibiza 1.4 (75bhp) 54-reg & a Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 8v 56-reg which are both about the same price which is just over £6k.
Which one should i choose, considering i've yet to test drive these cars. I have sat in both of them & was impressed with their driving positions as they're much better then the new Clio i sat in.
I like the new corsa but it's out of my price range unfortunately, but i do like the interior etc.
I'll be trading in my 03-reg Fiesta on purchase.
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Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-) Read more
Pick the one with the most convenient dealer.
I think I have just seen a record price - £195 to release your car from a clamp, undisclosed amount if they 'tow'. The immediate area has just been re-vamped with up-market shops and the pub carpark is next to the public carpark. People have used the carpark when in the pub attached and got a ticket from the bar to prove they had been there. The carpark is now only for pub residents. I feel a lot of aggrieved patrons will miss the notice as they do as they always have done in the past! Read more
Thankfully I stay in Scotland.
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I'm still more than happy with my new CR-V apart from a couple of small gripes; I don't like that the interior (hard plastic) trim scuffs so easily. I've never, ever, experienced this before. The vehicle's about 4 months old and it already looks well used around the lower interior doors and dash. Any tips for 'renewing' the surface? We don't have kids or pets either, just mother and me and we're veeery careful.
The other irritations are in heavy rain, we get a steady drip..drip..drip noise somewhere around both B (door) pillars. I can't see any leak but the steady dripping noise just drives me mad.
Finally, the drivers wiper drags a sheet of water from the A pillar at least halfway over the windshield on the return stroke, anyone else notice this?
Otherwise, it's great.
Cheers, Bill
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My late uncle Bill owned a Vauxhall Wyvern. The rainwater drained from the roof through the door pillars and sills. One of many reasons Vauxhalls acquired the bad reputation for premature MOT failures.
Hi All,
I am after some help i have with a problem with my wife's 106 diesel.
I went to start it yesterday but when i put in the four digit immobiliser code both green and red lights stayed on, can these units totally pack up or is it more likely to be a wiring fault? also is there a way to by pass it and do away with it altogether?
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Thanks very much for that info David i will check that out tomorrow and hopefully get it going again and will definatley be doing away with the key pad to save this hassle again
Regards,
Maretz
While topping up my C-Max's coolant today, I accidentally spilt some onto the top of the coolant tank, which dripped down into the engine. It wasn't an enormous amount.
Is this anything to worry about, or do I need to do anything about it like rinse it off?
Why do they make the refill orifices so hard to get to, even with a funnel?
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Both Longlife and Normal antifreeze (either PG or EG based) are supposed to have a high pH (>10) ie. Alkaline, when in a 50/50 mix with water. If the pH is the reason for the paint discolouration (which I suspect it is) then will still discolour paint. But at pH 10 - 11 I guess you have to leave it on there for some time (hours). Should be a warning on bottle not to spill on paintwork. The pH of your antifreeze is a way of telling if it has had it, if it drops down to lower values then it is time to change it.
Can I legally park on the grass verge that runs along side of the road in the space between a pelican crossing zig-zags and the pavement? The remainder of the road outside of the markings have double yellow lines.
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I recently saw a car double park on the zig zags (yes there was already one there) while he nipped into a shop. I think the two of them should be taken outside and told not to do it again. Maybe with some finger wagging so it really sinks in. I know we're in a nanny state but sometimes I think we deserve it.
JH
....after 8mph scooter chase
tinyurl.com/2otrlv (Shortened link to www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk)
A PENSIONER led police in a chase along a busy dual carriageway before giving them the slip - on his mobility scooter.
The low-speed pursuit started when police asked the stubborn senior citizen to pull over but he defiantly cranked his scooter to its top speed of 8mph.
The chase caused traffic chaos as the OAP crawled down the fast lane of the A1032 in Middlesbrough before the officers lost him.
The determined OAP veered onto the Cannon Park roundabout where he gave red-faced officers the slip.
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Saw a rather large lady aim for a kerb at speed once.......and the thing wouldn't go up the kerb, it just stopped.....she flew forwards and ended up falling out of it sideways.
blasphemy removed knows how i didn't burst out laughing, i was aching to....Mate and i went and picked her up and dusted her down and off she went with just a couple of scratches and bruises.
There was a street full of people with strangely contorted faces and puckered lips.
Article on BBC news website:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6915057.stm
New research points to a link between diesel pollution and heart disease. Read more
Hmm.. butter or diesel? Know which I'd choose!
Browse
Bit on the cheeky side aren't they?
£25k car with no metalic paint, steering wheel controls, electric seats, mirrors or cruise control.
Plus £150 to be able to plug the ipod in....