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• 2k to spend C220, Audi 80, Avensis 15 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Avensis, reliabilty and I was thinking the lean burn engine, what year do these finish and the VVTi?s start, I am aware of the engine problem on the VVTi?s, any bigger probs on the lean burn ones. I seem to remember issues with front brakes. I?ve read the CbyC breakdowns, nothing too onerous for any of the above, opinions please.
• Toyota MK 1 MR2 Quarrelling wipers 17 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  ) Unfortunately the main dealers want £123 for a replacement which effectively makes the car a write-off; I have therefore obtained a complete S/H linkage from 24/7 online breakers and this is the sticking point; I suspect if I prise the connecting rod off my S/H linkage, the middle-aged plastic bush will become instantly geriatic and fit as well as the one I currently have, I therefore would like to fit the complete linkage.
• Should I change my auto box oil? 19 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Should I get it changed, if so would it be expensive and what if I don't? P.S. For those of you who followed my tyres thread, the car alas has 4 Pirelli P6000's shodding it's 4 corners. I haven't tried it yet other than a few hundred yards back to work on side streets, but already I feel that there's an improvement in tyre noise. By the way the new fronts are P6000's, I notice the rears are P6000 powergy, is there much difference?
• Greetings from the South ... 4 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  The boys-in-blue have really earned their Xmas bonusses this year, as we have seen a proliferation of S**** C*****s on national roads, catching blokes doing 130 in a 120 zone... as unroadworthy and overloaded taxis, busses, trucks trundle by. The death of the 8 British tourists in a minibus crash, will have made the media in UK ... apparently Mr Nutter was playing 'chicken' with cars all afternoon.
• Omega!! ! 12 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Yep its been a while now since I\'ve posted about my lovely omega, but just wanted to say that she\'s still going strong without any probs or hassle since I purchased it with 89K on the clock last June. It was left in a long stay car park for 3 weeks in sub zero conditions at the airport during Xmas and started straight away when I got back!
• Improved Forum Search. 9 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Please see Stephen\'s message as follows; ================================================================= Well you can see that I really am bored this evening - so kicking around late here decided to add in a search facility to this forum.
• New small cars with automatic boxes ? 16 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Must be cheap to buy, fuel and insure if possible. Not too bothered about performance, image etc. I have made a shortlist below: Seat Arosa 1.4 S Auto. VW Lupo 1.4 E Auto. VW Polo 1.4 S Auto. Skoda Fabia 1.4 Classic Auto. (All above same engine and box, I have heard there have been problems with the above) Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Auto Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v Auto My current favourite is the new Daihatsu Charade 1.0 EL Automatic, £6700.
• Millers Oil analysis of oil sample 27 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Wheeler Dealers bought a Jaguar S type V8 with 200k miles and sent an oil sample off to Millers to find if the engine was in good shape. High levels of sulphur was detected which indicated coolant loss, possibly down to head gasket failure.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '98 - water leak to the interior 20 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Though it might be the seal on the heater box but doesn't seem to be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. s
• (Expletives deleted) 6 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  You are all f***ing t***s you really f***ing are stupid f***ing idiots   I am trying to work hard but it never f***ing works   NEVER f***ING WORKS   I WON'T GET WHAT I WANT TODAY, TOMORROW, OR THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH I AM f***ING TRYING EVERYTHING 
• extreme bangernomics 8 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Two blokes I know do nothing to their cars, zilch, nada, a Mazda Mx5 20 years old and a Jag S type pretty old. Jag cost about £800 and has merrily gone on for two years or so. Jag guy just runs them til they break and buys another, how they don't just stop running I don't know.
• Japanese metals manufacturer - Dodgy metal in cars 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Didn't there used to be something about this in early korean and chinese production, but if i remember well, Rover SD1's  and VX Cavaliers and others on that platform all had dodgy bulkhead/firewalls.   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-4971298/Japan-steel-scandal-hit-UK-based-Honda-Mazda.html
• Double white lines 18 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Turning right into a business entrance would involve crossing the lines - I understand this is legal according to the TSRaGD 2002 s.26. What doesn't seem to be covered anywhere, however, is exiting the business.  Is it legal to turn right onto the main road, crossing the double white lines?   Ta!
• I missed a - Cyclist 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Driving very slowly out of a shop parking place (very slowly to cross bit of pavement), Young Lady cyclist suddenly stops inches from my front o/s wing, she was riding on the footpath. Wound the window down and looked at her and to my great surprise she smiled, apologised and said "me brakes are not working"   Answers on a postcard...
• Recovery Insurance 30 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I have had a negative response from Green Flag and cannot see such a situation mentioned in any other provider. As I am now in my mid 70's and my wife does not drive I feel such cover would be prudent.
• Ford Transit Connect 2005 - recorded mileage 8 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if the current mileage on my van will show on a replacement used speedo,in other words,is it recorded in the vehicles brain(ecu)or will the replacement gauges unit show the actual mileage it had recorded on it,s original van,hope someone can help...thanks in advance if you can.
• VW Golf - James May names "The peoples car" 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Last night's programme hosted by James May named the VW Golf as the modern day peoples car. But with concerns about DPF failures on the TDI s and DSG problems is the MK6/7 Golf really following in the tradition of this famous model? Or should be looking at entry level cars such as the Dacia Sandero?
• MG6 - The best aftersales package on the market? 23 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-life-and-style-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Life+%26+Style+Feed%29">http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/488932/MG6-s-unrivalled-package-offers-complete-peace-of-mind?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-life-and-style-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Life+%26+Style+Feed%29   When are they going to get more dealerships?
• Audi A3 Sportback - The correct guide to running in a new vehicle 17 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently downsized from my BMW 320i to an A3 Sportback 1.4 petrol with the 140bhp cylinder on demand engine, and would like to find H.J.`s guidance on the correct procedure to running in this vehicle, without over stressing the engine too early?
• mardi gras 205 - peugeot 1995 1.1 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I have a old peugeot with a faulty throttle body, this part was originally made by 'weber-solex' and i have been searching for one for months. I need to know what other car makes/models around the mid 90's used the same throttle body.  any help would be great