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• Int. or Ext. - Which is Key for Retaining Value? 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Taking care of the interior, or taking care of the exterior aesthetic?  Obviously it is important to take care of both in order to help your car retain its value, but which has more impact on this? 
• N/A - Tougher Speeding fines - Need to read! 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Guys, majorly important, April 24th onwards drastic changes are being made  Fines now ranked into three bands, with band C being most severe and fines will be calculated according to how much the offender earns.
• Premium Car, Which One? 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  The main criteria is comfort, smooth ride and a reliable auto box and ideally a car that will not cost its purchase price in repair bills. Very much open to all makes and the badge is not important.
• best choice of headlights 5 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Like some people I do not enjoy driving at night, so having the most effective headlights are especially important.  I am also aware of the need to consider the effects on other drivers. The scientific description of the differences between xenon and halogen don't really mean much to me. What are people's views on the best type of headlighst to have ?
• Any - Council budgets 25 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I ask because Durham council have been pleading poverty for years yet have implemented roadworks that are generally of very low importance (ie. the latest is a few hundred metre long cycle path...that goes nowhere, yet the roadworks are causing chaos) They have amazingly forgotten to repair all the potholes however but some of these projects must just be a nice budget burner?
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis d-cat cambelt change- how often? 1 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My dad purchased a toyota Avensis D-cat T25, year 2010 2.2L engine, 177 horses, the car is an import from the netherlands, and we can't make heads nor tails of the documentation. It's in dutch.  So soes anyone here have the same car so they can tell us how many km does the cambelt need changing???
• ford fiesta mk6 1.4 diesel (2002-2008) - injectors 4 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I've been reading alot of problems that people are having with this car.most of you that fix your own cars miss out one important thing out.Firstly only buy parts for the fiesta from ford.as parts from spares companies are not up to spec.when changing the injector seals the alloy bolts that hold the injectors in must be replaced aswell-they stretch.If not replaced within a few weeks the injector will leak again
• peugeot 106 - choosing a 'new' hatchback 18 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have the above (1999) and time to change. Important criteria for me are : narrow width (160-170cm region so can get in garage) and roomy boot for a small car (similar to 106). I am a complete car illiterate and would welcome suggestions as to suitable (newer) models.
• SEAT Altea - Cambelt change 20 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Now question is, can he put the cambelt change (do a normal service) off for a year as he needs to get other things done, which are more important (brakes, mortgage) Thanks. Kams
• Audi TT Coupe and Roadster (1999 - 2006) - Probably a 225, any comments? 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Any mods from a certain year? Not fussed about age, the condition, history and mileage are more important IMO. Any comments? Thanks.
• short term breakdown cover 10 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I'm getting a new car at the end of the month :-))) My old car has gone away, thankfully, and i've got the use of a Focus for a couple of weeks. I want to arrange short term breakdown/recovery, as I have a couple of important trips to make Who do the team recommend ? I'm guessing I'm going to have to take out a 12 month contract then cancel it, so I want to avoid anybody who makes this difficult .
• exporting of used increasing? 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  In my work i visit various docks collecting imported vehicles and delivering new for export-the balance as expected. I'm seeing ever increasing volumes of decent looking used vehicles waiting at the quaysides to be exported. Ranging from Mondeo's to Volvos' to Landcruisers and Shoguns etc...say P reg to 02 ish.
• Double-yellow delight 10 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Between these bays the streets have double yellow lines. We have no traffic wardens. And the police have much more important things to do. Therefore, if you need to stop for a few minutes you do the counter-intuitive thing and park on the yellow even when the resident?s bays are empty. Is it me that's mad?
• Honda Shuttle/Odyssey (1995 - 2000) - Honda Shuttle or Odyssey which one? 12 May 2009 (Forum)
  Would appreciate any advise on the positives AND negatives of buying a UK Honda Shuttle as opposed to buying a Import Odyssey which appears better specced out. Any obvious drawbacks when it comes to re - selling in the future. Also does the Odyssey command higher insurance premiums. Would appreciate any useful comments.
• Eating at the wheel - again 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  With his right arm raised, at first I thought it was some sort of hand signal. Oh no silly me. He thought it more important to empty the last few bits out of his crisp bag than concentrate on the road. Rant over.
• Renault Megane Coupe (2009 - ) - Wow - Congrats Renault 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  When I watched the advert for the first time on TV, I said to the misses thats a lovely looking car, not knowing it was a Megane. I think they have certainly cracked the style bit, all important with coupes. I think the 1.6 petrol is going to be a bit of a bargin once discounts start up.
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 1.9Tdi Engine Number 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I am in the process of importing my Swiss LHD galaxy following my return to the UK after 2 years living & working in Switzerland. The Customs & Excise form that I am filling in asks for the Engine number (in addition to the VIN).
• 4k to spend on weekend/fun car 16 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  It will only be used at weekends and will probably only do about 3,000 miles per year. Reliability is important and i dont want to be speing a fortune on tax (they have enough of my money as it is!) so maybe a pre 03/01 model. Not to bothered about fuel comsumption due to low mileage but around 30 mpg would be good.
• Toyota MR2 (1985 - 1990) - Where,s the fuel cut off switch ? 17 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if there is a fuel cut off / inertia switch fitted to an early imported MR2. It is a workmates car and I have not had a chance to look at it yet. Not sure of the year but seem to remember it is what I would call the Ferrari shape (80`s ?). The owner is unable to find the switch (if it`s fitted with one).
• Autotrader drives Top Gear's Toyota Hilux 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  With numberplates and a tax disc, all which would be required to get it through its MOT would be tyres free from studs and the dark tints removed from the front side windows ? important to avoid snow glare......