August 2007
Hi,
Can anyone help regarding differentiating the power of the Boxer engine in these cars. I can see from the car-by-car breakdown that 2006 models have the higher power (163bhp) engine, however what are the differences when looking at the engine etc ?
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Just been looking up some VAT matters for a friend and came across this website:
www.onestop-bookkeeping.co.uk/business_info.php#5
According to its contents with regard to using vehicles for business use, it also states:
"..and for those of you who are environmentally friendlier, you can also claim 20p/mile for business journeys made on your bicycle."
New one on me. Anyone else aware of it?
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I'd gladly pay 20p per mile NOT to use one.
You can send me a cheque or pay by PayPal if you like. I have my eye on a new Cannondale.
Petrol-powered cars should be phased out within decades to help fight climate change, say the Lib Dems.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6966771.stm
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I remember seeing an Aston Martin engine that had an air pump pushing air into
the exhaust to dilute the exhaust gases to meet emission levels I wasn't told how
much energy it consumed.
I think you've got this slightly wrong (although i could myself be wrong). There are AM models with a pump, but this isn't intended to dilute the exhaust gases, what it actually does is move a set of valves in the exhaust system when you reach a certain rpm, making it more free-flowing.
This isn't to do with emissions laws, it is to do with noise laws. The valves are designed to make the car more quiet at idle.
What would be ideal car for motorway miles. I've got budget of less than £1500 so after listening to you wise guys to avoid a diesel car with this budget I'm looking at petrol cars now. What would you suggest with this sorts of money to spend? I want the car to be reliable and cheap to run. Thanks Read more
I just wanted it to finish there but sounds like as if you don't want to!
Reliability Index for Primera 96-99 is 49.18
Doesn't that make Primera better car than Mondeo?
With my budget I won't be able to buy a Primera of the age you suggested but should be able to get a decent 96-99 model. Hence the Primera I could buy has better rating than the Mondeo of the same age! :)
Friend of mine has just bought a Berlingo Van via a dealer in Wales,but the registration is different to what he was quoted,which considering what he paid,could be a bonus.
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I checked one of my numbers on the website
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We have further important information about < numberplate > a Morgan.
We are able to reveal whether this vehicle has ever been recorded as a stolen & recovered vehicle; checks from our competitors are unable to do this.
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No model name... and the chap I bought it from bought the car in the early 60's way before Swansea was thought off. I'll keep my dosh thank-you!
Just been looking at some photos of the new Jaguar XF. Quite a departure from current Jag styling.
Looks quite good but bit concerned that the first thing I thought when I saw a photo was - that looks like a Lexus!
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Saw one parked up in a hotel carpark in Warwick, so had lots of time to look around it.
It's not as striking in the flesh as the photos suggest.
Doesn't seem to ooze executive quality
I'm a bit of a traditionalist, but I really do prefer the S Type.
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Could think of a few areas near me where this could be of benefit!
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"Should he have to pay for the recovery of someone who also choose to ignore the sign? And someone else with an even more unwieldy vehicle who ignored the sign? And so adinfinitum?"
No. That's exactly the point I'm making. If you choose to act stupidly, why should someone else pay for your recovery? (And all the people who use Renault Assist have now paid towards this idiot's recovery). In no way at all was what happened to him anyone's fault but his. He should pay for the consequences. As should anyone else who acts just as idiotically. The sequence of events was kicked off by him; no-one else. Please answer me this: Who should pay for the recovery? Would you pay for his recovery? If you wouldn't, why should the "pool" of Renault owners (or whoever subsequently foots the bill for Renault Assist)?
At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old man, no-one seems to want to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions these days. It's always someone else's problem.
V
Being the new owner for just one week, I have noticed that when driving in a straight line, the steering wheel requires some additional (but small) force to make small directional corrections. There is a definate resistance to move the wheel left or right which tends to result in a slight jerkiness in the corrective steering action/path. Is this normal with Hondas or is this the onset of a real problem?
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My wife's 2002 1.6 vtec se does exactly the same. I find it very noticeable after driving my Focus which has much sharper and smoother steering. I believe it is a quirk of the electrically assisted power steering in the Civic (or else we've all got problems!).
Any help available in figuring out what is a fair supply and fit price for a set of OE rear shocks for a '95 3 series touring (328i)?
Is £ 200 inc VAT OTT?
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If anyone is interested I booked it in to Main Dealer at an all in cost of £185 s&fitted.
Hi,
I have a 2002 406 HDi estate which I think the rear wheel bearings are starting to 'sing'. I seem to remember that a previous 406 I owned had a similar problem and that upon investigation the whole hub had to be replaced - you could not replace the bearings. Is this still the case? The vehicle is discs all round.
Thanks
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Sorry if this is an egg sucking lesson but I had what I was convinced was rear wheel bearing noise on a 406 and it turned out to be an oddly worn tyre - the tread was in blocks (think it was a Firestone) rather than continous strips, and every other block had worn. Very wierd, but changed the tyre and the noise was gone.
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If only he weren't a jumped up grease monkey.
(Now where's that smiley button? They have them on other forums you know, they look lovely.)
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