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• Cheap LPG? 16 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  My question to anyone who can answer it is, as LPG is surely just simple 'Calor' Propane (many filling stations have a big fillable cylinder same as people in the country do for storage!), is it possible just to either get some contraption to fill your car gas tank from (very cheap) "heating" gas bottles you can get from anywhere, or even perhaps run the car directly from a (securely mounted) cylinder in the boot?
• An enjoyable morning 1 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  You’ll think I’m mad but I spent an enjoyable morning cleaning the mil,s car, it’s a thirteen year old Citroen c4 Picasso, it’s got a few dings and stone chips so I know I would be ok using a waterless wash without fear of causing any further damage, it’s only when you get close up and personal that you notice things, sure the alloys are starting to bubble in places, and , as mentioned the odd stone chip, but it’s in remarkable condition for its age, I was quite impressed with all the features, plenty of storage cubbies, fold out tables for the rear passengers, and plenty of room, not sure of the mileage, but I guess it’s not much, it’s done the odd airport trip when they used to go abroad, but up until her hubby passed at the end of last year, it’s not been anywhere save for the odd local trip, it passed its mot recently, and she was asked if it were for sale, I don’t think much has gone wrong with it either, a new cam belt last year, but her son looks after any mechanical issues, so just the wear and tear/ servicing stuff needed, It surprised me how taken I was with it, if er indoors could drive one, I’d seriously consider getting one, newer of course…anyway I’ve finished my rambling…and no, I don’t work for Citroen…
• Seat adjustment. So little choice. 6 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  The best feature by far on any car is the memory function for the drivers seat. Allowing minute multi adjustment electrically and storage of that position and the side mirrors in a memory is invaluable. SWMBO being 5'3" and me at 6'2" meant a real problem if she left the seat in her position after using my car. However when opened with my master key the seat and mirrors automatically returned to my settings.
• Grom Audio - 3.5mm and Android connectivity 14 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  They say " GROM Car Kits integrate Android® devices, portable music players, iPod®, iPhone®, USB mass storage, Bluetooth® to factory car audio systems. Designed to install with ease, made for self-installation." I rang them up and they said they have a DAB module in development, which should be out soon, once they have tested it.
• KIA Venga 2 - Almost a month (nearly a 1000 miles) 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Nothing special to write home about, but driving position and hence comfort much superior to the Kia rio 2 1.2 it replaced after I got stuck in the car (difficulty getting out after a journey to Leeds and a friendly garage attendant offered over the tannoy to come out and fill it up for me) Fuel economy not as good as the rio, but 1.4 instead of 1.2 and more sit up and beg and a bit heavier too. (Between 35-40MPG overall, not complaining) Nice underfloor boot storage, even with a full size steel spare wheel. Boot big enough, and Importantly swmbo approves. Like the reversing sensors, Good big door mirrors too!  good rear seats, (had 2 old friends in them up to Aldeburgh and Norwich on separate day trips.
• MINI One - What are essential options and extra for new MINI 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    MINI One 3 door Hatch 1.2 automatic Options: (1) Media Pack XL --Navigation System Professional --Enhanced Bluetooth with USB audio -- MINI Connected XL (2) Pepper Pack -- Sport Steering Wheel --15” Heli Spoke alloy wheels in silver --Floor mats, velour --Pass, seat height adjustment --Storage compartment pack --MINI Excitement Pack --Rain sensor with auto, headlight activation --Automatic Air Conditioning --Basic interior lights Pack (Orange)   Extra: (3) Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors (4) Heated front windscreen (5) Rear view camera (6) Interiro Trim Piano Black (7) MINI Driving Modes (8) Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (9) Space – saver spare wheel (10) MINI TLC (11) Gard X   thank you very much
• Setting records for age of fuel in the tank 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  But it seems to me, there must be a trade off at some point between a drop or so of water that can be easily drained from the filter and derv that is continuing to deteriorate, with the risk of forming asphaltines that are large enough to start plugging the filter - IF the fuel in the tank is not emptied by use as much as possible before each refueling. I wonder how much of the water concern (microbes) arises from evidence in static storage tanks where there is not a constant circulation of fuel with a filter to separate it out? In other words, taking a stance where `condensation concerns` are paramount. How does that change over time?
• Volkswagen - excellent service from main dealer 16 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  The car had also been well cleaned inside and out and was spotless. They even found a gold ring and one or two other bits and pieces and left them on the centre storage lid! I think the overall 'customer experience' was superb. Friendly, efficient and understated. Given the way main dealers get a bit of stick here (esp VW!) this goes some way to redress the balance.
• Car has vanished into thin air! 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  and I'm worried that there's been some sort of admin error and the car is sitting in a yard racking up a massive storage charge. Anyone got any ideas?
• Bad diesel???? 24 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Is it likely that normally nobody else will pay such an extortionate price in France for diesel and this fuel has been sitting in storage for months? and become contaminated? Did anybody else stop at this service station and fill up from the same pump (First on rhs) on Monday at about 12.30? Long shot! The problem may resolve itself when I next fill up, but it wont be for another 300 miles to ensure the tank is almost empty.
• Renault Safrane 2.2 What to do? 11 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  A short and unsuccessful attempt at legal action occurred and the situation is now this: I owe the garage 600 quid for work on the car + storage. However to get rid of it the Garage will dispose of the car for me leaving us quits for £160 + Towing Costs. The car is in theory worth 1800 quid in good running order. I have since bought a new car.
• Anything with petrol in it - Carb Gasketry 21 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I have some Permatex RTV silicone, but I'm not putting that anywhere near a carb ever again (been there, done that, had reason to regret it). It'll have gone off in storage anyway, always does (Incidentally, doesn't the bead on the sump flange in this Permatex video , about 2 mins in, look like a gasket disaster in the making? Unless the intention is to silicone treat the inside of the oil pump) https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• Ford Galaxy - Winter Tyres 14 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  So bearing in mind the lack of snow in the U.K. and the amount of rain we have, I really do wonder if having winter tyres is safer or not. Add in the cost of a second set of wheels and hassle of storage and changing over not to mention the increased wear, are they of any real benefit? Does anyone have any real life experience or thoughts based on facts? I do live in Yorkshire on a steep hill but now have an awd vehicle.
• first impressions of my new Volvo XC60 D4 Auto 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Collision Avoidance works up to 17mph so you don't mow down people in car parks, over that it's up to you! Seats are very comfortable and there is lots of storage. The rear seats folded flat for when I collected some gardening supplies and the remotely operated tailgate is a godsend when carrying things. All in all a very positive experience so far. I shall update from time to time as the ownership and mileage progresses.
• Ford Focus Ghia 1.6 2006 - Check Engine Light and Alarm 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
   It seems like the car is in a factory mode where the alarm is automatically disabled after a period to prevent false alarms and discharged battery during transort and storage.  I sure I can get this fixed relatively easily by a ford dealer but if anyone knows a home fix please advise.  
• Economical family car c£2k 3 proper back seats 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I love being higher up on the road, and ugly cars don't bother me. A tow bar would be helpful for the odd occasion we need storage. I don't want to drive a big car for the odd time we go on holiday. I would love to find one about £2k but could go to £5k for the right car. I have no preference for makes/models whatsoever, please suggest anything.
• Very costly phone call. 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  ADDED: 4/05/2007 9:54 A man caught using his mobile phone while driving not only received three penalty points and a £60 fine, but had to endure watching his £60,000 Mercedes sports car being towed off to a storage compound. Checks carried out by officers who pulled over the driver on Queen's Road in Clifton revealed that the driver only had a provisional UK licence and no insurance. He also already had nine penalty points on his licence, meaning the three added for his latest offence would mean it being revoked.
• The reason for high insurance premiums 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  At the repairer,someone will take time to inspect the car and probably take a couple of hours to come to the same conclusion that took me 5 minutes.No doubt an engineer from the third party insurance will then pay a visit to the garage to assess for himself.Cost unknown but not cheap I suspect. All this time the repairer will now be charging a storage fee which will probably be at least £50 per day. Add on the various expenses of the accident management companies involved and it is easy to see how a claim like this just rockets out of all proportion to the cost of the car.
• BMW 5-Series E61 Touring (2004 - ) - 520d SE - 12,000m report 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  It will store 20,000 track details, but I have found it prefers MP3 to WMA format. However, it is fiddly to get to on the move, as it mounted on the inner side of the centre storage compartment. * Storage pack in boot: side net, webbing, extra underboot storage, bag hooks all very useful and makes the most of boot space * Hi-fi loudspeaker upgrade: better quality sound than standard but doesn't really compare to the Volvo * Interior lights package: not really worth having * Sliding armrest * Auto dimming folding mirrors - very good in tight car parks etc: the passenger side has an auto-dipping feature in reverse.
• Skoda Roomster - Roomster vs Meriva... Small MPV Back to Back Test 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  The seating is fairly similar in comfort, though the middle "seat" in the Meriva is pretty much useless other than an armrest (rather surprising as it's an inch wider over the body), the Roomster has a 3/4 seat so can be used occassionally. The Roomster seems to have more storage in the front, though the Meriva scores with fold down picnic tables in the back. The Meriva's boot space is a lot smaller, though it has a false floor with under floor storage which is good. The Roomster has no false floor and so has a large drop to the boot floor.