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• Misting windows 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Any tips on the best way to deal/avoid this? I've done what my manual says - "turn the blower on and aim air down the sides" This is and old Passat estate...
• Life cycle for the Ford Ka 17 May 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone know what Fords plans for the Ka are? Will the baby of their range soldier on for ever in the style of a 2cv or the Mini or is an all new car planned. With the design almost 10 years old now with little development and (probably) quite profitable why change a sucessful niche product? If it aint broke why fix it (cliche) i suspect that it is a major dilema for the product planners on what to do with it in the next few years.
• Bikers: Free DVD (£3 P&P) 27 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've just watched 'A Street, A Track, An Open Road' on DVD. Even my wife (non biker) was hooked - its not the usual safer biking lectures. Sort of mini big brother style on bikes. Produced by the Motorcycle Industry Association and presented by Suzi Perry. With Chris Walker & Jamie Toseland amongst others. DVD only £3 delivered from http://www.stordvd.com/
• Matrix Reloaded 26 May 2003 (Forum)
  Bit like the Bond movie where the product placement was a bit OTT, IMHO. Still, great movie. Lee. Lee MINI adventure in progress
• chrome comeback. 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Have noticed that chrome is starting to make a comeback on some models lately, the obvious example being the new mini. I personally think it looks great and would love a car with lots of chrome but that won't be possible for a while yet. I did see some chrome today on a car in the form of an after-market no. plate base which you attach the actual no.plate to.
• New one to look for in the North East 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Out and about in the North East is a strange looking small car, green col.Rear end a bit Multiplas style. Reg, No. is NA 02 OCP Not on sale anywhere in Europe until next April and said to replace the Mini in popularity.Protype currently in use by a Driving School in Darcy Kitchens land (by the way where is he?) What is it? The new Nissan European Micra. DVD
• Small Cars are Unsafe 26 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  From Physics, force is equal to mass times acceleration, so it fits the heavier car will exhibit the more force. Is this a ploy by the government not to put peopleoff buying so called "super minis" ?
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  Can the RAC charge my daughter for a burst tyre? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the...
• Shopping for auntie dear. 3 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  The Jazz was instantly swatted aside by auntie who decided it wasn’t high enough, this despite having no mobility issues what so ever and the car being maybe an inch shorter than the Mini she drives now and has decided is too bulky for her?? Front runner down. The Kia Venga is again passed by for its styling, he wouldn’t even sit in it. The related Hyundai was also ignored. I’m fast running out of options.
• Useless car dealers & useful specialist 13 Mar 2018 (Forum)
   He said avoid the petrol because they were trouble, I'd not realised it was the BMW unit.  Think you will find that BMW used the Peugeot 1600 petrol in the Mini and the 116/316. BMW now use their own 3 cylinder petrol in these. Think you have just found the least knowledgeable Peugeot salesman in the land. If he tells you a pack of nonsense about the engines origin what chance is there of getting a honest car.
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  What's the best car for a minicab? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best diesel car for a minicab?
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol - Buying a high mileage Ford Mondeo 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  It says history is patchy, but wondered if there was anything in particular that I need to look out for on a car this age (11 years, 140k). Obviously if I got it, I'd do a mini service of all filters, plugs, fluids etc.
• what is the best / worst automatic car ? 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  I was just wondering what the best / worst automatic car was that anyone has owned / drove (recent or in the past). although a bit before my time, I did hear that the mini was an economical car in autobox form (I could be wrong but this is what I heard). I have heard that a 1.6L mark 4 Cortina automatic was a terrible car. very underpowered and drank fuel. So are there any better / worse ones ?
• Valeting costs. 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  WInterior -£80hile waiting at a main dealer I noticed their valeting proposals and made a few notes Described as Mini - £50 Wash n wax, clean door shuts, vacuuum interior and boot & clean dash Standard - £80 includes wheels hand cleaned & washed Standard + wax - £96 Full - £150 Interior - £80 Spruce & shine -£30 Are these typical prices outside of the carpark crew ?
• Cars and Stripes 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I'm seeing more and more cars with two stripes running front to back on them. The cars are usually blue, the stripes usually white. I've seen it on lots of Minis but it doesn't seem to be model specific (also Focii, Peugeots etc). Was it the Italian Job remake (which I never saw)? A new version of Starsky & Hutch that I've missed? Or just a fashion statement, like a Mullet haircut?
• moms corsa 53 plate - price for gearLink 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have found the kit as £42 from vauxhallparts but need a few pointers Is it outside of the gearbox? I have (in my younger years) changed a rear trailing arm on my v reg mini. I am 36 can I do this safely for my dear old mom? Thanks all.
• UK car industry 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  Peugeot are closing shop,rumour on the street in Germany is that Renault and BMW are looking for a place to relocate Nissan and Mini on mainland Europe ,Ford are saying if Land Rover does not improve its curtains and Jaguar are losing money hand over fist.The UK government tried to keep the PSA closure a secret till after the local elections but it was released in both the French and German press.Do you think we will be making cars in ten years I wonder.
• 03 Transit Torneo Service Light 6 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, have to service a friends 2003 Ford Transit Torneo 1998cc Turbo Diesel mini-bus today. That's all fine but can anyone tell me how to turn out the service light pls? I want to turn it out NOT blow the bulb, but don't have FORD tool to do this......and as it's not a digital odometer the holding in the trip button, turning on ignition, is no good!!!
• Returning Cat D vehicle to the road 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I have a salvage Rover mini that was written off Cat D earlier this year. It's about to go in for repairs, but despite trawling through the DVLA's website I cannot find what the procedure is to re register it. As a Cat D it doesn't require a VIC, but does it still need to be inspected by the DVLA local office ?
• Setting up an SU carb 19 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Can any of you advise me of any good books or websites which can help me with setting up my SU carb in my Mini. It seems to be running quite rich. There seems to be two adjustment screws on, but I dont know which to turn/which direction to turn them. Got the Haynes manual for the car but it does not say to much about setting the carb so I have come to a stop.