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• Most reliable cars - Triffid related. 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Having just watched the final episode of "Day of the Triffids" can now report that the only cars that will remain in running order following an invasion of carnivorous plants are: Smart convertible 2CV Range Rover So there you have it- no more discussions needed on what to buy:-)
• Anti Congestion Patrols 7 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Just heard on the local news that Essex County Council or police (sorry couldnt remember which one) are running Anti Congestion Patrols. I can just imagine it, "sorry sir, you must pull into that field as if you carry on there will be congestion". How else do they expect to control congestion?
• Hyundai Santa Fe (2001 - 2006) - 06 2.2 forte diesel additive 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  can you tell me if it,s worth using forte diesel additive in the above car,its running fine would this make any difference. cheers keith
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.0 Car wont start 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, my wifes corsa won't start, good battery, got spark but no feed to fuel pump, it will run by priming with petrol, anyone have any ideas please?
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.6 engine misfire 24 May 2009 (Forum)
  the car runs 'ragged' at light throttle settings. Is this because the engine is mismatched to the car or possibly dirty fuel injectors, coil pack, lamba sensor or something else Any advice please Thanks
• Mondeo -£600 for 2 tyres! 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Yes it's true, next door neighbour's bill for 2 new Michelins on 18 inch alloys, new shape Mondeo estate diesel. Makes a bit of a mockery of running costs for "Mondeo man"!! Mental note to check the hidden costs before buying next car!
• Driveline vibration issue - possible root cause 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  (That's how the article is named, couldn't do it better myself) http://my.telegraph.co.uk/cheech/blog/cat/motoring - first three pics and explanation underneath. If he hadn't run out of fuel he may never have known... :-)
• Audi A4 v A3 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Gents, Anyone got any info on running costs per mile of Audi A4 automatic 140bhp v Audi A3 manual 140bhp. Really like the A4 but need too see if the auto will kill my mileage allowance of 11p for either Any help appreciated
• Tyre pressures 1 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  With the cold weather now upon us it is worth checking tyre pressures. They drop significantly (several psi) during cold weather so it's likely your tyres could be running several pounds under pressure which in turn impacts handling, grip and fuel consumption increases to mentioned but a few.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 diesel fuel tank strainer/filter 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I am currently running my Focus TDdi on 100% biodiesel and wondered whether these models were fitted with a fuel tank strainer? Thanks for any help
• Makes that didn't last long in the UK 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Yugo and Moskvich spring immediately to mind. I'm sure there will be others. And is anyone still running one of these obsolete makes?
• winter drawers on, clocks go back on sunday 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  this isnt a reminder for the initiated , but to the scores of motorists who pour out of the factories on a monday evening , post 5.00pm and run the gauntlet home without lights on ..you see them every year and apparently road accidents increase the last week in october
• Give this guy a marketing degree 17 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  There's a small ad in Auto Freeway for a 97 Vectra, taxed and tested, described by its trade seller as an excellent run around for £595. Only thing is, the pic shows the car on the back of a recovery truck. * Auto Freeway North East, Aug 29 edition, pg 12.
• A wheely big problem (mixing wheel/tyre sizes). 25 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  It's 14x60x195. I have a near-unworn, in-date, 13x?x175 tyre on a rim with the same PCD. If I were to run it on the back, opposite a 14x60x195, what issues might I noticees?
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 03 2.0 - possible cam chain slapping 13 May 2008 (Forum)
  the car seems to run fine and idles ok but sounds like a cam chain tenisioner has broke becouse the chains sounds like its slapping is that possible? cheers
• New Parking Regulations 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  An item on BBC1 news this morning said that only 1% of people who got parking tickets appealed against them but, of those who did appeal, 60% were successful. Clear message there - overwhelm the system, and money-grabbing sharks who run it, with a blizzard of paper!
• Fiesta or Micra auto - best? 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  If you had the choice of a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.4 SE Auto or a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia Auto, both at £5700 from franchised dealers, which would you go for? Nissan known for reliability, Ford for cheap running costs.....I just don't know!
• 'Off the wall' bids at auctions. 2 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  The following was taken from HJ's news article on the the Friday 14th car auction, "But either the vendor pushed the auctioneer to run it to an unviable £7,100, or there were simply no bids." Question is, do auctioneers take bids "off the wall" at car auctions to try and get a sale going. s
• Hyundai Drinking petrol 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  anyway I have a Hyundai Accent 1.3 GSI, 2001. Its been a nice drive so far but recently I have noticed that the petrol just runs out so quick. Any suggestions guys??
• 1998 Audi 1.8T A6 digi Display 17 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  98 A6. Today although the display light to tell you the door is open and 'OK' once the engine is running the display appears totally blank. I note the car was rather hot due to sunshine. Any Ideas. Regards Peter