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• Speed limiters for young drivers? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Basically they re-map the ECU so preventing the youngsters vehicle from going over 70mph without restricting the performance elsewhere thus making the young driver not realise it's been tampered with. Will it ever take on? -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• VaG PD diesels - why are only some noisy 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Having owned 2 cars with this engine and observed many others I can't figure it out. Is it fuel, hard driving, soft driving or just out and out mileage that quietens them ?
• Car Friendly/Unfriendly towns 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  The congestion charge has eased traffic in town a bit, so is great. It's expensive to park, but fine if you can afford it - and fine if you're driving through. There aren't many no-go areas although some one way systems are a bit irritating. Cambridge on the other hand you cannot even drive into. Oxford is worse. Dundee I will agree is a dream - but that's because the locals cannot afford cars.
• 151k in 51mins in 330d - madman! 14 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  151K in 51 minutes in a 330d by driving like a madman. www.tinyurl.com/yt5366 copycat coming to grief, but without anyone else doing so. I think the drivers exclamation at the end might have referred to the standard of his own driving www.tinyurl.com/39kpz7 {Link made non clickable - due to adult related content on this site that could trigger a report back to your employer, should you view this from your workplace.
• Putting diesel in a petrol 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  More for your amusement than anything else: I am driving my jalopy today, a 106. Took it to put some petrol in, started putting diesel in it (normally drive a vRS Fabia). Only 77p, which I've watered down with 37 quid's worth of unleaded. It seems to be running OK, and the cashier said she's never seen anyone so relaxed about having done it.
• drive the deal 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I understand some readers have used this company to get some good deals but I would like to know how safe it is.Once you have clicked on 'order your car'...
• Fords Quickclear windscreen 19 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Does this happen with other Ford models that are fitted with the Quickclear windscreen ? I have experienced no such problem whilst driving Focus's without the Quickclear windscreen. Oh and yes I have had my eyes tested and they are fine for day and night driving.
• Be careful out there... 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Driving test fraud has surged to 'terrifying' levels, putting millions of innocent lives at risk, a Daily Mail investigation reveals. Illegal immigrants and other criminals use easily-forged ID to book a test, then pay a lookalike up to £1,500 to pass for them.
• VW Camper 1.6 Diesel Fan Belt 7 May 2006 (Forum)
  This van, which is lovely but slow, has got a strange arrangement for the fan belts, the crank drives a belt to the water pump, which has 2 pulleys on the end, the second one drives the alternator, I want to tighten the belt between the crank and the waterpump, the belt is a bit slack and it has started squealing in the wet, there is no obvious means of tightening it, as the crank pulley and the waterpump, are fixed relative to each other.
• Is road rage on the increase? 11 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I seem to be getting seeing rather a lot of drivers mouthing off at one another and making rude gestures, add to this the intimidating driving and universal tailgating and I am seeing a depressing picture. Now am I getting paranoid or are other BRs thinking the same. I try to drive considerately within the rules and be polite to other road users..you know..signaling at roundabouts and practicing lane discipline etc.
• oil burning? Astra 1.6 16v 30 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hi guys, i run a astra 1.6 16v with 56k on the clock, it burns some oil, im using castrol gtx magnetec 10/40 semi sinthetic i change my oil every 5,000mls or every 6mths, would changing up to a thicker oil like 15/40 cause any problems? my driving is mainly stop start driving, it drops about half the dipstick about 1000mls.
• My MPG Just Keeps Getting Better 13 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  As the proud owner of an MB 320 CDI 04 plate with 17k on the clock I continue to be amazed by the driving pleaseure it delivers. Again on the drive home from Uxbridge to West malling along the worst stretch of the M25 my MPG averages a stunning 45.5 at an average speed of 60MPH over 65 miles in 1hour 10 mins.
• Loss of drive - 98 Mondeo 28 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Appoligies if this has come up before but I can't seem to get the search engine to come back with anything. I'm having problem with the accerlation...
• Modded metro, please why???? 31 May 2005 (Forum)
  I bet the poor guy had just realised he hasnt been pulling many women around Milton Keynes & hes just noticed why!!! Suitable for banger racing perhaps???? -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• We Have the Laws - Now Enforcement? 7 May 2005 (Forum)
  A Black Country motoring menace has been ordered to stay off the roads AGAIN after clocking up his 21st driving ban at the age of 26 - while riding a mini motorbike. Car-mad Richard Lawley, of New Town, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill, admitted his 32nd offence of driving while disqualified to take his tally of criminal convictions to more than 170.
• Poll 38. What irritates you? 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  What's the most irritating thing a fellow driver can do? Drive Slowly Hesitate at Junctions Break the speed limit Hog the outside lane Drive around with their fog lights on all the time Play loud music Not indicate Tailgate All of the above Other - please specify below
• 53 reg zafira kangarooing 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Whilst driving on sunday the above mentioned 1.6 petrol 53 plate zafira started to kangeroo when driving at medium speed and feels like it is a bit slugish now. It feels like its missing or over choking, does anybody have any ideas?
• Dealer attitude on internet bought car? 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Has anyone recieved any bad vibes or service from their local dealer when taking their car in for a service (or problem that needs to be looked at) after taking a test drive with them and discussing a price only for you to buy from a internet broker because of a better deal? I'm a tad paranoid about the dealer not doing a good job if he knew he lost out on a sale after letting me test drive their car!!
• Poll 23. Passing Your Test 14 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  --Begin Poll Code --> Poll 23. How many attempts did it take for you to pass your driving test? One Two Three Four Five More than five Still learning to drive Other
• Number plate lights on Nissan Micra 25 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My daughter is about to take her practical driving test in a Nissan Micra 1996 1000cc 1996 5 door model shortly which we purchase for her 21st.Her driving instructor pointed out the rear licence plate lights were out and they need to be sorted for her test.Today I have replaced both bulbs and checked the fuses but they still refuse to work.Any ideas anyone as I am struggling what to do next, Thanks, Millers57.