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• Cheapest Place for A4 Cabriolet? 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Right, after finally finding the threads concerning Micronet Showroom, I think I'll steer clear of them for now. I'm after a new A4 Cabriolet 1.8T. The cheapest place I've found is £23206 from Drive the deal. I've only found one review of Drive the deal - which was positive about the service, but wondered if anyone else had used them? Also if anyone can suggest a better price, I'd be interested.
• Volvo S80 belt 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  On the 2.9 engine the crankshaft pulley that drives the alternator belt appears to be held on by 4 bolts/screws. If I hold the crankshaft using the centre nut and undo the 4 screws should the pulley come off easily?I have not much room and none for a puller.
• Audi A3 Tdi Not Starting, Elec Fault? 1 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A couple of times this week the spedo/rev counter and other dash instruments have not been working but after about 10 mins driving they have come on. Thursday driving to work they did not come on at all and when I came to go home car would not start(tries for a second then stops). All other electrics lights, climate control etc are all ok.
• Kia Picanto - do you have one? 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm considering buying one of these (with the 1.1 engine). We've had a decent test drive and we're very impressed. As the car will be shared with SWMBO I'll be using it every now and again for a 125 mile each way run that is mainly motorways and dual carriageways. I'd appreciate real life feedback anyone can give me on their experiences particularly on fuel economy, how it drives on long runs, does it keep up at motorway speeds, comfort and if you've had any problems (hopefully not).
• Pavement Crossovers 12 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Hi Has the law changed on access to and from your drive in the past 18 months or so?? I'm certain that before that time - you had the right not to blocked in your drive if you had a legal crossover, but now you can't be blocked out! One other query, I had my crossover extended from 9'' to 14' when we moved to the present home - people at times block part of it - makes it difficult, at times impossible to turn the way I want to - where do i stand on this in legal terms?
• auto gearbox "best practice techniques" 6 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi All I am about to get a Corolla 1.6 auto and, never having owned an auto before would like to know if there are any driving tecniques I should adopt (apart from laft foot braking, which I am unsure about!)? For example: When should one use the 1 and 2 gears manually? Should one take it out of drive at every oppertunity?
• Imobilisers - Can the common car thief.. 29 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello, today i saw an Audi TT (nearly new conv) park near our home and then pick up a thug from half way up the road and drive away. The idiot driving was/appeared to be about 18? Since around 1998 it has been mandatory to fit immobilisers in all new cars sold in the uk. Can these be easily be driven away without the real car keys??
• Buses and Coffee Cups 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  All this was done with a coffee cup in one hand. He put down the cup whilst taking the fares, and then picked it up to drive away, taking several ?swigs? the while. It was a masterly performance.
• BR Shocker! Discovery passes MOT!! 21 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Apparently the emmissions were unbelievably low, and the mechanic who took it to the MOT test station and the tester both commented that it was in extremely good condition or its age. This was quite lucky really as I was driving it up until Sunday when I realised that the MOT was a week overdue! Woops! Well we're back on the road now in 4 wheel drive and I am one happy chappy. H
• Driving in Bristol 20 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone used the A4 Portway park and ride at Shirehampton in North West Bristol? I'm heading for Broadmead/Lower Castle Street area so I am hoping it is...
• Renault Espace Noise 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I've got a Espace 2.2Dt, with 57k mile on the clock ,which has over the last couple of days developed a hum noise from the engine bay. It occurs while driving and gets louder with speed, and disappears at low revs/speeds. It appears to be at its loudest at about 65-70mph. It goes when the clutch is pressed in, so as such I can't get it to happen of the drive to aid me locate it.
• Four Wheel Drive Danger 18 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Study in todays Telegraph says that cars and people carriers killed about 1 in 25 pedestrians they struck. Larger 4 x 4s (SUV's)killed almost 1 in 8.Usual...
• Insuring 2 cars on same policy 14 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have a fully comp. insurance policy for my first car. I own a 2nd car, and have been told by my insurance company I can drive my 2nd car, or any other car third party. I have phoned 3 times to check this and they are 100% convinced it\'s fine for my to drive my second car third party even though there is no other insurance covering it.
• Drink driving 14 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  There, that got your attention. You have all been so horribly well behaved and sensible this Friday that you have driven me to drink. My keys can be...
• Pug 306 Engine cutting out! 8 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, I have a pug 306 1.4 XN (126,000 miles) The problem is that after about 5 minutes of driving the engine will just cut out. It has happened 3 or 4 times now and can happen at anytime even when just driving along the motorway (i.e. not just slowing down for a round about). The car will then not start for about 1 minute (guess it is flooded).
• Girls Cars 22 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  They seem to be cheap n cheerful. Bit worried about driving too. How do you cope with all the aggression out there? Looking forward to the freedom a car will give me though... Thanks and bye 4 now......
• Merc CLK. Mondeo with a badge 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Just had a drive of my mates brand new £35,000 Merc CLK. It's a nice car with lots of fancy gadgets and electric motors. However, it drives no better than a mondeo and the interior trim feels flimsy and is not a patch on the solid feel my MGZT has.
• 10 Seater? 25 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  (I was pretty sure I already posted this but couldn't find it so please forgive me if you see it twice) My family and I are planning on touring Europe with some friends from America. We want to drive around Europe, the problem? There will be 10 of us all together. The plan is to buy the vechile then sell it afterwards. Are there any MPV's\Limos\mini buses\caravanettes, which would be comfortable for a few weeks of driving for 10 people + luggage?
• Supermarket car parks ?? 26 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Some considerable time ago, a thread was running about the legal situation when driving in a Supermarket car park, as to the question of if the rules of the road apply. Though there was considerable response to the posting, the question was not resolved. I would wish to ask again, Do the rules of the road apply when driving in a carpark which is private (not adopted public highway) but to which the public have access?
• Asleep at the wheel 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  M25 on Sat I was driving in the inside lane at about 65mph - only about an hour's drive. I felt a bit sleepy so I turned up the aircon and the radio. Next thing I knew I was on the hard shoulder having been woken-up by the rumble strips.