December 2023
Note the mofified user name as I wasn't able to find out if I was no longer a mod following my "retirement"..
Cataract op went well with a poke in the eye when putting drops in, but all good now.... Read more
My car has a leak, i drove it today about 50 miles and noticed it has a leak- partner thinks its air con as it is water and i had the heating on but i dont know. When i stopped there was a good stream of water coming out from passenger front side, no warning lights wtc have come on. I have noticed when looking at engine that i have no coolant but i have never topped this up so hard to
Know if that has caused the leak or ive juat run out Read more
If it’s cold clear water , then it’s not coolant . Possibly Aircon condensate. After a 50 mile drive, if it’s coolant , it’ll be warm and either a pink or blue colour. Get the levels checked with engine cold
Hi,
I bought a 2nd hand Ford Focus, its a 63 reg 1.0 Ecoboost (yes, I know, I've lost track of the number of people who've told me that's a notoriously bad engine after I bought it). It's slightly over 100,000 miles and no the timing belt hadn't been replaced, but it has now.... Read more
Could a Ford dealer run a diagnostic on it? It's probably something mechanical, but it could be software.
Hello,
I am writing an article about the Ford Mustang and would be grateful if you could give me some help by answering any or all of these questions.... Read more
Thanks for the comments here. Some of them are really helpful and give a good insight. The first official imports to the UK were on 2015. However, the Ford Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain founded in 1979 with a couple of owners who had met up at Santa Pod with their Mustangs. Hence the question about the first imports, I'm guessing they came in to the UK in 1970s at some point but who brought them in?
If anyone can help with the answers, it will be appreciated. ...
Looking for some new wheels :)... Read more
OP's comments on Honda prices near them is baffling.
Not to me. the OP says 30K, they do not say £'s, it could be any currency....
A poster on another forum shares information on possible plans to have all cars fitted with 'telematics' to tell where, when and how you drive, make classics uninsurable.
If true, a worrying prospect. here's a link to his YouTube detailed story.... Read more
Recent newish cars already know where you are anyway
and how fast you were travelling....
My insurer has increased the renewal premium by 280%, I made one claim in the previous year. I have maximum protected NCD. I questioned the increase and asked for proof that the full discount has been applied. The insurer will not disclose this, saying that it is sensitive business information. Since I have paid an additional amount for the so called protected discount, do I not have the right to see that it has been provided?
If not, it seems to me that the policy extra is being mis-sold and has no benefit to the customer whatsoever.... Read more
"protected" no claims bonus is just that. Nothing to say they can't increase the premium!
Good afternoon to all forum members. My name is Eugene. My daughter and I, 11 years old, fled from Ukraine to England, a missile hit our house, we had to leave. We lived in Kharkov. I worked as a director of a car dealership. The car dealership is not working now. We rent an apartment. I am not hired, because I can not legally leave my daughter alone at home, she is not 13 years old, and employers need people who will work until 7 pm. It's very hard for me and my daughter now, we lack finances. I found a job in delivery, but need a car to work. I wanted to ask all the participants if anyone can help me and my daughter. We need a car, maybe someone has an extra one or doesn't drive one. We need a car for a while, until I buy my own. Or who can suggest who to contact, websites, groups. My daughter and I would appreciate it. I am out of work right now, and our money situation is difficult. Please, everyone, don't be indifferent. I don't care about myself, I just want my daughter to be well. Maybe someone knows some charitable organizations that can help. I hope for your help. Have a good day, everyone. Thank you Read more
The circumstances by which the OP is in the UK are irrelevant. He has asked for help in sourcing a car and some advice given. That being the case I see nothing further of value to the thread so locking it.
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Hi, I'm guessing this has been asked a few times from what I hear about this engine. I would like to replace the engine as it is damaged almost beyond repair and I wondered if anyone had any dealings with companies that replace engines preferably in the south coast as I'm on the Isle of Wight. I am being quoted a hell of a lot of money here and im getting much much cheaper quotes online but wanted a tried and trusted company if anyone knows of one that might be able to help me. Read more
How much is an exchange engine from Mini ?
No - not my day to day clothing. Yet again a very old topic has reappeared. Is there no software facility to automatically convert a , say, two yr old thread to 'read only'? Or do HJers enjoy such resurrections? Read more
Sorry. Slept in this morning , so it escaped the net for a short while!!!
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Having recovered from the plane..
Going back next year to do lots of the bits we missed....