May 2014
I'm looking at buying a 2008 Honda Civic off a private seller.
Now it's got a scratch on the passenger door, a small dent on the bonnet and the panoramic roof curtain (front) doesn't close.... Read more
How long would it take to replace both the rubber boots on both front wheels of a Rover 25 1.4, Year 2000 model.
What would it likely cost for each boot to be replaced on each front wheel and how long dioes the job take to complete.... Read more
My Rover same as yours cost £60 to have both replaced and took 40 minutes to do,which is about right, garage supplied parts
I've had my clk for about 5 years now but reckon that will be nothing. Only cars used as everyday transport not classics kept in garages! Read more
I have a Y reg 1.0l Yaris bought from new, it has only 51k on the clock but has had a very tough life, but so far so good
Lots and lots of short cold start and stop start journeys, been bashed a few times, some t*** jumped on the roof but I managed to push it back sort of flattish....
All road loads are not fiddled by manufacturers-they are observed by Government(or Government appointed) inspectors-there are several methods of obtaining the loads and they are all spelt out in the regulations. Read more
Not that I paricularly care about what manufacturers claim, but I took a bit of advice from HJ and don't carry unwanted stuff in the car, and only fuel enough for a long journey with a bit of reserve, and pootle around locally with a minimum in the tank otherwise.
Use the car as little as possible, less stress, more walking and that saves fuel and money.
Hi, could you advise me what else I need besides insurance, to drive my 1958 car on the road please? Thanks, Roy Read more
I changed my wheels earlier and when I went to get the jack I found a cable that isnt connected to anything behind the drivers side rear light. I also know that the rear wiper isnt working and I was wondering if this cable not being plugged in is the cause? The only problem is that when I look I cant find anywhere for it to plug into. Does anyone know what this lead could be for? I'll add a photo of the cable in question as soon as I can. Read more
That makes sense actually, I couldnt for the live of me find somewhere for it to plug in. Thanks for the info guys.
Would I get any benefit whatsoever using higher RON petrol in my car??
Just a random thought that I would like answering.
Simon Read more
I run two turbo diesels a 140 hp 2.0 tdi in an audi q3 and a 1.3 cdti in a corsa d. As an aside I had a a3 1.4 t petrol 122hp. It was a lovely engine to drive, probably one of the best I gave driven. I am giving serious consideration to changing from a diesel q3 to a 1.4t 140 when the time comes to change.
At the end of march I bought an 05 SRI-when I got it home I noticed an inch or 2 of water in spare wheel well and a wet mouldy carpet. I got this sorted and thought all was well.
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Check the wiring harness rubber grommet is correctly positioned in the near side rain channel up near the tailgate hinge on the near side. These have a habit of popping out and the water fills the spare wheel well.
Over-fueling, cut out in traffic, difficult to start, not accelerating, RPM monitor not working.
Please could you suggest what I do? Read more
Petrol or diesel?
Noticed an article in yesterday's Sunday Times linking into a company who profess to remove the DPF from your car and then reseal the exhaust, leaving it inperceptable to MOT test engineers.
Spoke to a local German car specialist who says no such thing they can tell straight away and fail the car. They spell lthe death knell for the urban diesel. So how do buses conform? I regularly see new ones belching out black fumes.... Read more
Nice one Jamie
Almost the same colour as mine magnet grey,the 1.8 although great unit is not that good on fuel around 24 32 mpg in town,so if you want economy go for 1.4 or diesel which I have apart from that great car imo