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• Ford KA 1.3i Studio - Auxiliary Belt Noise? 21 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  We have done about 200 miles in the new KA and its superb, accept for the presence of a Ticking/swishing noise comming from the engine which not present in our old car. I assumed the Auxiliary Belt was to blame so for the sake of £12 I replaced it with a reputable brand but the noise is still there and although low in volume annoys me! Some findings so far: 1) It is revs and not speed dependant 2) can be heard easiest when idelling or when driving with the windows down between close houses 3) when spraying water or WD40(old belt) there is no change 4) fluid levels all fine 5) turning the steering wheel or putting the rear demister on have no affect 6) I have PAS but no aircon 7) with the old belt removed all pullies/auxiliaries rotated smoothly 8) There is no sqealing or shirping whatsoever 9) No difference after warm up period I thought the tempo was more in line with the belt cycle rather than the engine speed so I counted 100 reptitions with the car idelling and timed myself.
• French reputation for rust .... no more 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Time was when French cars rightly had a terrible reputation for being prone to corrosion. As a case in point, I recall going on holiday in 1980 with a Belgian friend and his family, when we drove in their eighteen month old CX from Brussels to Saint Jean de Luz.
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Getting specialist to check over car before I buy 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  This car is 3.5 years old but has done a lot of miles for its age. Do you think it would be reasonable to apply the "6 month rule" to a car like this? If so, does getting someone to check the car over do more harm than good?
• Audi A4 Avant - I’m buying my first car, I need an advice 13 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I know it’s an old car and I will have to put some money extra, but will be too expensive to keep it working?
• URGENT: Car bought under motability scheme 20 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  HI, I came across a car bought under motability scheme by the original owner is now up for sale in one of the supermarket. It is 4 yrs old model 7 seater with very less mileage <5K available under company's approved used programme.
• Registered keeper on V5 for ex-lease cars 11 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've found a car for sale privately that I'm interested in buying. The guy selling it had it as a company car that he leased. The car is just over 3 years old and the lease period has come to an end. I've done an HPI check and there is no outstanding finance.
• Used car prices - private sale 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Friend of a friend has a used supermini worth £2500 in a private sale according to Parker's, no takers even at £1750! I guess people want a new or newer car and with interest rates so low just now can afford the payments on a new car so no interest in any used car over 3 years old....
• honda - buying a car MOT issues 26 Apr 2025 (Forum)
  Hi im about to buy a car , its an old car 2008, ive checked mot history (below)and im unsure if its worth getting hope you can help.   Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i)) underbody corrosion Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))   LAST YEAR Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weaken Central Exhaust mounting defective ( rear axle              FEW YEARS BACK    
• Any - Accident 4 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  We told her to let the insurance company deal with it and to block his phone calls. We are expecting her car to be a write off as hit into the passenger door and ended up into the front wing.. her car is a 2010 note and the other car was old too. Best thing to ignore the other guy?  Insurance company informed straight away.
• Car price drop incoming? 11 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, I helped a friend buy a used car last month, she got a 3 year old BMW 3 series diesel. Before she’s purchased the car, we had been to see 2 others at different BMW dealerships. For various reasons we didn’t go with them including the unwillingness to budge on the price and/or throw in a longer warranty.
• The perfect cheap used car 15 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Picked up my new/old car, a replacement for a contract lease Honda CRV I was tired of paying for. I needed space and wanted comfort and reliability so went for a 60 plate Toyota Avensis 1.8 Estate with 70,000 miles and aa lot cal privatemm Thu 13 Sep 2018 17:09 J0HNuk I have been parking on the road opposite my house for ten years, since I moved in with my partner.
• BMW 525 D - Swirl Flap failures 13 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Is the car by car advise correct ?
• What car to buy? 22 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I was just looking for some advice about which used car is best to buy? I'm only 21 and not got a huge budget (1500 is probably top end). I realise that I'll be looking at an old car but I'm at a loss as to which ones would still be considered reliable?
• Vauxhall Zafira - Buying at auction or car giant 15 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  My wifes after a newer Zafira, has anyone bought one from BCA? probably ex mobility or 2 or 3 year old, money is tight at present, I know it may not be a massive saving but are there any pit falls buying at auction as opposed to say Car Giant where bought are present zafira, we like the zafira as we can just bung everything in them and go for weekends away, my wifes only using the car for short commuting, shopping that sort of thing.
• Looking for some consumer advice 19 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Earlier this year I purchased a 4 year old Mercedes ML from a large car dealer. It was £17,000 with 55k miles on the clock. After 2 months the parking sensors became eratic and after 3 months they had stopped working, I'd now driven 5k miles in the car.
• Classic Car VED Registrations 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Just in case anyone is interested I got the following info from the DVLA: Cars built before 1973 registered exempt - 193558 Cars built before 1973 SORNed  - 57773 1973 to 1987 (> 25 yrs old) VED paid - 230470 1973 to 1987 SORNed - 257977 A quarter of a million owners (including me) refuse to pay 200 quid for a few miles a year.
• Volvo C30 - Which new car? a dilemma... 20 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I'm in a terrible dilemma.  I'm a 23-year old male, and I want to buy a new car.  I've finally narrowed myself down to either a Volvo C30 1.6D SE Drive, or a Volkswagen 1.6TDI SE Bluemotion (5dr).  They're both a similar price for similar spec.
• How much do you spend a month for a car? 8 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Just wondering waht most peole have to pay in total for their car per month? If we dont include fuel which is very subjective. Exclude company cars as not relevant. What make and model and how old, was it bought new or used and for how much? Include loan cost per month but state over how many years.
• Ford - rusting 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Currently driving a rental car as mines off the road after an accident. Been given a 58 plate Ford. Already the bonnet is rusting (i assume after a stone chip). I remember old Fords always used to rust but it appears nothings changed on modern ones.
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - Historic list prices 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Friend of mine is being offered by his tight fisted bosses a second hand company car. To whit a 53 plate Jan 2004 registered AUDI A4 AVANT TDI Sport 1896cc. We know its CO2 157g/km off the V5. We know where to find list prices of NEW cars but where in hell do you find the list price of an old car?