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• Seats for five tall adults 9 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I need an economical car for a 40 mile daily commute that will on occasion accommodate my wife and three tall teenagers - Possibly even for European holidays? Currently we use a Fiat Panda, mainly for my commute, and a Honda Shuttle (old but good) for the family.
• Vauxhall Astra - exhaust emission / engine warning light 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I just got in my car to drive and it seemed to shudder whilst driving then I noticedthe warning light on. I had only driven for a minute so just went back home. Any idea what it could be? it's nearly 8 years old but is regularly serviced. the last service was 3 months ago. it's done about 55k miles
• Audi A3 2 lt S line - Audi A3 servicing 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi looking at buying the above car with 50k miles on it 4 yrs old - 2011 model noticed it's only had 2 services to date ( one Audi dealer the other an independant ) Wondered what's the service schedule/intervals?? I'd have expected more services in the book.
• Anyone used 'Provisional Marmalade' insurance? 27 May 2015 (Forum)
  Looking at options for insuring my 18 year-old son whilst he has a provisional licence. Among the options is the afore-mentioned insurance company, which provides short-term cover for supervised driving in (usually) their parent's car. Seems a good idea, bearing in mind that the 'lessons' may be a bit sporadic but in 'clusters'.
• Mondeo 1999 2L petrol zetec - engine breather 7 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The car was bought 2 years old and has been well looked after. Total mileage is 147,443 but over the past few months engine oil consumptiion has increased markedly  (it used negligible amounts till then).
• VW Golf Mk4 - Temperature Gauge Failure 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Golf failed to register. There was no problem with the coolant level.  On the return journey there was the same problem but after about 10 miles the gauge suddenly registered correctly. There is no point in taking the car to a garage with a non existant problem but I wonder what could have happened and am I likely to break down without warning?
• Pegeout 206 - automatic gear problem 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Any help would be greatly appreciated before I take it anywhere and get charged the earth for this old car.
• Audi A3 Sportback - Incorrect insurance history 2 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise... My car was hit a copuple of years ago with no fault to myself  My insurance company say i have an additional claim that I dont recognise   I've contacted my old company, who have put,in writing, that they don't recognise the claim my new company say is on my claims history.
• 2010 Peugeot 407 SW Diesel - Slow Crank?? 5 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  No not the poster although those that know me might think so!! Car is approaching 3 years old and with the cold weather the crank is quite slow to the point that I am thinking about replacing the battery, but they last longer than that don't they? Which makes me think it could be charging system (though lights are fine) or starter motor, both of which are under warrantee.
• Looking for cheap to run estate for less than 3k 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Looking to replace  a old caddy van with an estate car (require a large load space),  ideally dont want to spend more than about 3k.  Can anyone suggest any models to consider? At what mileage or age do problems tend to start on older models?
• Peugeot 206 - Peugeot 206 - what to look for when buying secondh 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi My daughter is about to buy her first car, and quite likes the Pug 206 (as her mum has one).  personally, I don't, but I'll not be driving it. It will probably be ten years old, for £1000 and 60k - 80k miles.  What problems should I specifically look out for when I go and see advertised examples?
• '98 VW Polo 1.4CL - Droning noise from engine? 20 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Got a new noise coming from my car as of today. At around 20 it sounds like someone blowing air down a cardboard tube. As I accelerate it gets louder, around 40+ it sounds like an old prop driven airplane. As best I can tell it's coming from the front, perhaps slightly to the left.
• 5k Challenge 17 May 2012 (Forum)
    Looking for a decent vehicle to do over 35,000+ miles a year that is both reliable and fuel efficient. I would be the only passenger mainly motorway driving, old car was a petrol 1.2 which was costing me tons on fuel so maybe a diesel. Advice on what maximum mileage I should be looking and age would be great total newbie!!       Thanks in advance
• Second hand prices...wtf? 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  What on earth has happened to second hand car prices? Last time I was considering an upgrade I could pick up a low mileage 3y old Grand Picasso for about 6k. A year later it's more like 7.5k. Is this the same across the board? My guess is that this must reflect price gouging by retailers in the face of lower volumes.
• Ford S-Max - Windscreen repair problem 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Also the rain seems to stay on the repaired area but dipersies from the original unrepaired areas. The car is only 12 weeks old, any suggestions to whats caused this and how I can correct it.
• Ford Escort 1.6 si - not starting 12 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I bought this escort 1.6 si " n " reg  as a non runner due to water pump & thermostat needed changing, i have replaced the water pump, cam belt, drive belt, spark plugs, made sure the engine was in line for tdc properly but it will not start, it is a low miliege car with 68,000 very genuine miles and owned by an old dear from new. any help on this would be much appreciated ?
• Mitsubishi Colt 3-door - Extended Warranties 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I have never got into these before but our 3 year old Colt is about to pass out of warranty.  We have been offered 1,2 or 3 years of extended breakdopwn cover for £275, £409 or £589.  The car is well looked after.  Regadless whether the same deal is cheaper elsewhere, is this type of cover worthwhile or is it  the same sort of poor deal you get with white goods and the like?
• vauxhall corsa 2001 - help!! 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  when i put old stereo back in everything works ok?if any1 knows what the problem is id be grateful thanks,,
• Ford Focus 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  Been checking on my local Ford dealers site and there are quite a few 57 plate 1.6 Focuses for sale for £ 6995. What are running costs like for this and are they reliable? My old man hated Fords and always told me to avoid them and some of this prejudice has carried on for me as I was always told they were a lottery to buy. However, from what I gather the Focus is a very good looking and reliable car with good resale and reasoable servicing costs.
• 2001 Mondeo Zetec 1.8 - Number plates 6 May 2010 (Forum)
  What's the law regarding what has to be on a legal licence plate? I need new ones and don't want one of those poncey italic fonts, just plain old legal lettering - I'm sure I've heard that to pass the MOT, the postcode of the car's original dealer must be in smaller lettering underneath. Is this right or can I just have my reg number and nothing else?