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• Fiat electrical problem 17 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1984 FIAT Regata 70 ES (Energy Saving) with Magneti Marelli Digiplex electronic ignition (Actually it has the CityMatic system which cuts off the engine at traffic lights.) The car is in excellent condition having only covered 37,000 from new and me being the only owner from new. Recently, I have been suffering intermittent non starting problems (no spark). I have changed the coil, HT lead, distributor cap/rotor arm, battery but still I get this intermittent non-sparking.
• 2 into 1 doesn't go 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Time for a bit of a rant, apologies if this has been covered before: Scene today on A1: Traffic tailed back…reach sign saying one lane closing in 800yds…traffic in closing lane starting to move quicker than the other…cars prematurely moving over to open lane…still 600yds to go…slower lane drivers starting to get peeved…lorry does honourable thing and straddles both carriageways to stop queue jumpers…still 400yds to go…horns blowing…fists being waved…road rage about 8.7 on richter scale… Why don’t drivers use BOTH lanes until they reach the traffic cones and then merge in orderly fashion: …shorter queue…no queue jumping…no road rage…pleasant journey… Rant complete Splodgeface
• National radio travel bulletins 23 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I ask the question because in all the years that I have been driving, I cannot recall ever finding them of any benefit (in fact I find them distracting and annoying). Furthermore, with most cars equipped with RDS radios, local radio bulletins are easily accessed and are superior since they cover only the immediate area and incorporate local, detailed information. Each hour there are two 5 minute bulletins, and so 17% of the stations output is irrelevant to the majority of listeners (especially to those at home or at work!).
• Immobiliser problem 18 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I rang round for insurance quotes on my Audi, and managed to get £450 off the renewal premium. Problem is, the insurer won't cover me for theft unless I can tell them what kind of immobiliser is fitted, and provide proof of installation. So I took the car to a local alarm/immobiliser specialist, who told me they can't identify the immobiliser.
• Skoda Disc Brakes 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Yesterday I went to the main dealer as my disc calliper "slider" on the front offside has partially seized and therefore the pad had worn away prematurely. It would go on but not retract fully. This is the second time that it has happened. The car is 2.5 yrs old and has a three-year warranty. It also came with free servicing, but that has all been used up. To the point, Skoda have refused to pay for the replacement disc pads and fitting stating that pads are a consumable and therefore not covered by the warranty.
• Renault defeated in small claims court 11 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The air distribution dial on my Renault Clio 1.2RN seized at 17,400 miles when the car was two-and-a-half years old. There was no warranty cover and Renault UK would pay only 75% of the repairs leaving me with a bill for £120 for a new heater box (total cost £480). I lodged a claim in the Small Claims Court complaining that the component was of unsatisfactory quality, lacked durability and became unsafe.
• Overheating 23 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  When will people learn? Do we have a large indicator type light (as found in competition cars) to indicate low oil pressure and/or overheating? Methinks it would make no difference. Rgds David
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  A superkarket chain in Germany Edeka has apparently bought up all the Daewoos from what where returned by the dealer network when the firm collapsed in Europe.As from tuesday they will be selling them from the supermarkets immidiate delivery for about half there previous price.All are zero KM and covered with a one year gaurantee.If you do not mind LHD it is a cheap way to drive a new throughaway car. I also have a number of Trabants for sale both with 2 stroke motors and with the 1.1 Polo motor some are Estates some have tuv and some are scrappers .the 1.1 s are in very good condition.
• Towing with auto Saab 23 May 2001 (Forum)
  I currently own a Saab 9000CSE 2.0ltr LPT with auto box. The vehicle has covered 85000 miles and has been regularly serviced including changing the auto box oil. I have previously towed my caravan (approx 21cwt laden) with a BMW 2.8i auto with no problems. I changed that car for a 2.9 Scorpio auto and blew two boxes, one whilst towing and the other shortly after a tow trip.
• Shell Optimax Test Results... 11 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Since 1st November I have put in standard Tesco unleaded (69.9p per litre) and have not noticed a great drop in performance, probably because the Optimax has done it's job and lined the relevant bits etc, however I am now only averaging 25 MPG having covered just over 1000 miles! I will leave everyone to make up there minds on this, but I for one will be using Optimax wherever possible. I did find it hard at times doing the mileage I cover finding a Shell station at the right time in my journey....
• Slowest depreciating car 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  In fact her Focus is nearly 12 months old and has covered just 2,500 miles. But I'm now considering opting out and buying a slow-depreciating car. Wifeys Focus will pick up the reigns as primary form of transport and my new one will be our second less-used car.
• Audi A5 Sportback - Car insurance claiming for malicious damage 27 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Just wanted to find out if anyone has had experience in claiming for malicious damage on their car insurance on the forum. Unfortunately my car as well as others, were targeted in the area and severely damaged by way of scratches which are in no way possible to remove, and requires a professional paint job as the scratches are deep and also across the body of the car.
• Skoda Octavia - New or used 15 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi I am in the market for a new or used car (16 Plate) got some quotes from dealers for brand new car as well which was about 17k on pcp and 20k cash, was generally looking at SE L 16 plate car is about 12.5k from car supermarket, but atleast it will have a year of manufacurer warranty left to cover me for any immediate problems.
• Seat leon fr - Advice: bought a car and engine light has come on 2 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    The dealership are telling me if I wanted it fixed to use halford under this momentum warrenty but its not guarnteed to be covered and may mean I have to pay. I love the car and it seems to be running fine its just this. Its ten years old with 70 k milage.
• Motability - use limitations 17 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I am new to this forum and apologise if this has been discussed before. Earlier posts have covered aspects of motability (including eligibility) but not this I believe. My nephew is disabled, cannot drive and has a motablity car. His wife is the appointed driver. They expected to be able to use the vehicle as the family car, eg. she takes the children to school, goes shopping, takes children to doctor, evening activities, seaside etc, goes to library etc.
• ford focs 1.6 zetec - clutch problems 21 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Please could someone help me sort this out coz fords r telling me that i have to pay which i think its wrong. If id know there was a problem i wouldnt have brought the car!!!! Fords tell me that the warrenty doesnt cover the clutch. They havent even taken the car in to check it they just gave me a quote for a new clutch -£850.00...
• Esure car insurance 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I've read a bit on a review site about how their customer service is pretty poor and how they charge random admin fees for things but as I'd be saving £150 (after taking out separate breakdown cover ) from that point of view it's worth it. Also I don't "need" my car much so if the worst happened and they were dragging their heels then it wouldn't be a disaster. Just wondering if anyone has any experience of them or any general advice?
• car sale 3 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  have i covered myself? can he sue? many thanks.
• rover 25, 52 reg 11 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi i'm looking for a secondhand car, and just seen a silver Rover 25, 52 reg, 1.4 iL, with tax & mot until 07/07, with 25k on the clock going for £2650, I haven't had a proper look through out the car, just a casual look over, overall it looks very good.
• service history - what a load of rubbish 11 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I've been looking at a few Audi S8s yesterday and also calling up some independent dealers. The cars are 6 or 7 years old, all have Audi stamps in the service book, but none of the cars have any previous receipts/invoices to prove that the car has been looked after. The point I'm trying to make is that if you take a car for servicing, and the dealer says "oh, you need to change your discs and your bushes and whatever else", and you just say, "naah, I will stick to the service only", you still get your service book stamped.