January 2018
Recently bought a MR2 but won't be using it untill April/May, was thinking of buying a car cover for it but which one to get, prices seem to start at £20 and go all the way up to £150. Anyone with advice? Read more
The warning light 'Check water separator' is flickering, presumingly indicating water in fuel filter.
Not really a DIY job for me, the car is booked for dealer service in early April, should I wait for then or act now. Presume it could also be a sensor fault.... Read more
I'll try to keep this short as possible car was out of alignment from sale... lots of alignments later it was still out.
Finally took it to a guy that does rally stuff and is very well respected and was told it needed shimmed at the rear and camber bolts at the front.... ... Read more
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I currently have 20K in savings. The bulk of this is for a house deposit. ... Read more
I was in a similar position
I think it depends on your financial situation. For me, the cost of the finance repayment did relatively little to my mortgage position as I am maxxed on LTV % and therefore my income could get more of a mortgage maximum than I could get a deposit together for, or indeed need....
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Apologies for any errors in motoring knowledge. ... Read more
.... or is there a problem with starting new threads?
The only new thread I can see is Thunderbirds posted yesterday. ... Read more
As part of its “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements.
Your old car or van must have been registered before 1997 for petrol vehicles, and before 2001 for diesel vehicles … so probably not taking too many BR readers' cars off the road
The vehicle you trade in must be registered in France, and have been owned by you for at least one year. The amount you might be paid varies depending on the household’s financial situation, with up to €1,000 available for taxed households and €2,000 for those that do not pay tax … not an irresistible incentive I imagine.
The money received through the scheme must then be used to buy or rent a new or recently-second-hand electric vehicle, or one using petrol or diesel, which emits less than 130g CO²/km, classified as Crit’air 1 or 2... Read more
I am toying with buying a different car. Is there anywhere I can find a list of cars with timing chains as opposed to belts and with torque converter automatic gearboxes?
Small to medium size for preference. Read more
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As TRW, Sachs and Boge are all part of the ZF group, is there much difference in the levels of quality and reliability of their shock absorbers and coil springs, from 'brand' to 'brand'?
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One of our regular members wasn't able to start a new thread this morning. So let's see if this works.
Anyone else had this problem? Read more
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I bought a cheap one once, waste of money might as well have have used bin liners, caused severe condensation an the start of mould inside the car.
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