December 2008
Daughter who lives away has lost her VRD. She has collected the relevant form from the Post Office in order to obtain a replacement, but needs to fill in the vehicles chassis number.
Please can anyone inform me where she will find this info on the body of the car, and I can then tell her where to look.
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I don't know if anyone else is having problems but I always have the "keep me logged in on this computer" option and I normally don't have to log in at all. Over the last few days I have to log in every time.
I don't delete cookies, the machine is on all the time and I'm the only one using it so something weird is happening. Have there been any changes on the forum? Read more
The problem of the login details not being remembered should now be fixed. You will need to make sure the check box is selected when you next login and then it should be back to as it was before.
Apologies for the inconvenience this has called all of us - including me.
Why is it that when you come to a stop in a queue at a set of traffic lights, the queue will shuffle along when the lights haven't changed. Usually when you've applied the handbrake and selected neutral. What does moving forward a few inches actually achieve? Is it to block side roads or keep clear markings on the road? Just wondering... Read more
Yes but automatics are directly responsible for global warming and deep vein thrombosis aren't they? Not very eco-friendly. In fact some manual 4x4s emit fewer pollutants than conventional cars with auto boxes. I think they should be banned and the owners forced to grow trees instead.
;-)
I know there is no congestion charge on Boxing Day but do THEY allow us to park or even park foc on Boxing Day in the evening - Aldwych area. Can't find it on any of the obvious websites. Anyone know? Thanks. Read more
Well, for the Westminster part of the Aldwych area you want this:
www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking...m
which also says:
The table below sets out the parking guidelines for the Christmas period 2008
Parking type 25th Dec 26th Dec 1st Jan
Paid for Parking* Free parking Free parking Free parking
Single Yellow Lines Free parking Free parking Free parking
Resident Permit only Bays Not enforced Some areas enforced Some areas enforced
- So ok to park on single yellows and pay & display/meter bays. Don't park on resbays.
Can any one tell me if a diesel engine benefits from adding Millers power sport 4 fuel treatment to it.
Cheers
Made non-model specific, Rob Read more
Discussed at length, over the years! Consensus seems to be that it doesn't/can/t do any harm. Some people think that it is good stuff and the cost of buying and adding it to your tank is less that the price difference, per litre, between oridinary and Ultimate diesel at the pumps.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=27451&...f
My dad is seriously considering a new Jazz as his retirement present, but after looking at the brochure he's a bit disappointed that you can't mix and match a few of the options.
He's driven the third and top tier models and really likes the third tier as it has 15 inch alloys. But he likes the top tier has it has auto climate control, but it also has the large wheels and a glass roof - he thought the larger wheels gave a harsher ride. 16 inch tyres tend to be more expensive too. The top tier also has auto lights and wipers which he doesn't hanker for. So if he wants the auto climate he needs to find a lot more money to pay for lots of things he doesn't want and live with a harsher ride. IIRC insurance is more too.
Seemingly no option for a spare wheel is also a major disappointment to him and may be a deal breaker.
Servicing for 5 years for £550 is one aspect he is interested in.
I've noticed Honda also do this with the more expensive models - give a few levels of trim and very few options. So if you want one particular extra you have to buy a higher spce model.
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Interesting that HJ found a full-size spare wheel in the test car. So Honda can do it if they try.
Hi all,
Was looking new a couple of weeks ago, the gf job is looking a little insecure so we have decided to go for a second hand car rather than a new/nearly new.
Looking for:
-Small car
-Low insurance (we are 24&23 so want to keep the cost down)
-Economic
-Cheap to run etc.
I am thinking of a 2002-2004 model with 40-60 on the clock. At the moment I am thinking it will be the choice out of the following.. Ka, Fiesta, Panda, Punto, 206 as they would match the above.
Anyone want to throw any more into the mix or have any general advice, it would be appreciated.
Regards
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Ben, get the Panda! If you can live with that dash. I drive a '99 Focus Ghia which is brilliant. You could get a newer '00/'01 Focus for your money.
Anyway, all this talk of the Almera's got me interested...
At Cargiant, you can get a '55 plate 1.5 SVE with 26,000 miles for £4,699
For that, you get:
Climate Control, Sun Roof (electric), Satellite Navigation, 16" Alloy wheels, Radio with CD-Player, Parking Sensors, Electric Windows (front and rear), Electric Mirrors, Central Locking, Power-Steering, ABS brakes, Airbags (multiple), Multi Function Steering Wheel, Rear Head-Rests
Incredible!
It's not going to impress any pretty girls or boys on the pavement though.
Contrast with:
VW Golf '55 1.6 FSi 5Dr 6-Speed £7,999
It's unlikely that the Almera will suffer any more faults (probably far fewer) and you don't get CC, sunroof, satnav or sensors.
You'd need to be pretty image-conscious to get the Golf, wouldn't you?
Exhaust sensor light is flashing intermittently,car,was recently at main dealer but diagnostic check failed to locate fault. Light continues to illuminate as before and car splutters. When light goes out again car returns to normal and drives ok. I think it might be Lambada sensor. Any thoughts? How many Lambada Sensors on Mk 5 golf 1.4? Where best place to get a replacement? Can it be done as a DIY or do you need to attend main dealer to get done (reset electronics)? If suitable for DIY any instructions? Read more
Looking at the prices of Jag XJs in the UK, the 3.0 l petrol comes in at about 43k pounds. With the pound -euro exchange rate at nearly 1-1, this price is ridiculously low compared with the price in Germany where the same car is listed at 70k euro. At 45k euro, this is equivalent to a BMW 3 series. Chance of a bit of luxury on the cheap?
What are the chances of being able to source a LHD model from the UK? Are the dealers likely to be only able to supply RHD to support the continental dealers?
BIG Read more
Sounds like the reverse of a few years ago when Brits were importing RHD cars into the UK...
I have a ford focus TDCI 1.8 w reg and the coil light keeps coming on up to 3 times a day, when the light comes on all power is lost. I have to pull in switch off and re-start, then it ok again. Also it seems to be misfiring or having an intermittent loss of power, any clues?
I've had it at my local garage 3 times now, they have done all the diagnositic checks and said it's ok????
It's getting a bit dangerous cos i cant predict when it goes.
I've been told it could be one of the following :
crankshaft sensor , throttle sensor, camshaft sensor, fuel solenoid, injectors, fuel filter and flush of system,
sounds expensive to try this all out though.
Rae
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