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• Done to a turn 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Do you see, for example, the government, or their acolytes and apologists, daily broadcasting their views in the media: television, wireless radio, the newspapers, magazines, billboard and other advertising, official literature, educational establishments, and in a myriad of internet based sources. Do they continuously come out with new twists on their spin for why you shouldn't do this, or it's wrong for you to do that, or you are harming something or someone if you do the other?
• Citroen C4 (2004 - ) - Mini review - impressed! 17 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The first thing that strikes is the steering wheel boss which is fixed in position, with the wheel rim rotating independently of it. The central boss contains thumb switches for radio controls and cruise control (!) , and also contains a neat row of warning lights. There are three backlit LCD panels - a big central one with speed, fuel and temperature gauges , one on the console showing computer and radio information, and a "strip" type digital LCD rev counter mounted on the steering boss.
• 2013 MK3 Ford Focus Titanium Econetic 140k miles - Urgent help with haywire electricals 7 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  We were on the A13 in Normandy, and I got a warning on the dashboard center display (trip computer, not radio) saying "Park assist malfunction, service now". All the dash lights came on, Speedo dropped to zero. I assumed I'd lost an abs sensor. Trip computer went blank (just dashes). Then the display said "immobiliser malfunction, service now".
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Loss of instruments, charging suspect 1 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Flat battery after driving couple of weeks back.Later when testing: Suspect alternator as with all lights, aircon, radio, fan, voltage at battery reduced to about 12.7V on 2000 revs. Didn't try driving, but then dove to work etc 14miles (spare battery in car in case) and everthing fine, charging 13.5 volts with everthing on.
• Mini One 5 door hatch 1.2 automatic - USED CAR ADVICE 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  £4,400) Automatic gearbox   MINI navigation system MINI connected Visual boost radio Front seat heating Front centre armrest Rear view mirror, auto-dimming Mirror caps in body colour Heated front windscreen Chrome line exterior Model designation deletion Pepper pack (sport steering wheel, 15" Heli spoke wheels in silver, velour floor mats, passenger seat height adjustment, storage compartment pack, MINI excitement pack, rain sensor with auto headlight activation, automatic air conditioning, interior lights pack)  Park assist package (front & rear PDC, park assist) Thank you
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8 Acceleration reduced warning then car won't 13 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  After work, about 10 hours later, I returned to the car and when I turned the key I had no reaction from the ignition, all the lights on the dashboard lit up, a red light at the top of the dash started flashing and the computer screen said: "Steering Assist Failure" followed by: "Engine Systems Fault" That was it - I could not start the car, although I could sit and listen to the radio or even have the fan switched on, so I presume it was the immobiliser kicking in. The car seemed fine during the week when it was cold outside, even freezing, it was only when the car had sat in the damp and rain over Wednesday/ Thursday night that it had a problem.
• Renault Megane,Toyota Avensis,Mazda 3- all saloons - Which 08 saloon? 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Engineer Andy has given me a lot of help with  the Mazda 3 saloon and I would value any further feedback comparing the Renault Megane 1.6, Toyota Avensis 1.8 and Mazda 3 1.6 saloons, all 08 moidels,  to guide me to which would be the one to go for. Comfort and quiet driving are important as is a good radio/cd speaker combination and ease of getting into and out of the car - my Megane seats are very low - probably due to age. I do not drive a lot but I do enjoy driving and being in the car - and so a relaxing driving experience is important to me.
• Skoda Fabia - engine stutter and high oil use 8 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  That said I have toyed with various theories including, sticky valves, faulty ECU, bad electrical joint, radio frequency interference from passing mini-cabs/public service vehicles blitzing the ECUs working values. prompting a reset etc. Any ideas ? Nothing appears to show on VAG COM diagnosis. Also, the engine started consuming oil from 30,000 miles onwards.
• Farewell chug a chug Diesels - you served us well. 13 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Maybe not - as long as it moves along the road in its grim little petrol engine way and the eye pod plugs into the radio. Here it comes... with it`s anodyne buzzing and augmented central locking type electro magnetic inlet valves. No springs. The next test bed for the public?
• Toyota Avensis (2009 - ) - New Avensis 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Why put the fuel cap release and traction control switch low down below the steering wheel just where the switch illumination annoys me at night but in a difficult place to reach! They have repeated the problem with the previous Radio where you do not appear to be able to curtail a TP announcement easily. I do not like the cruise control lever moving with the steering wheel (as before). At least there is an indication that it has set now but it still turns off each time you turn the ignition off - pain in the neck when you are used to systems which do not.
• Has the law made my cupholders redundant? 6 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as loud music (this may mask other sounds) trying to read maps inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio arguing with your passengers or other road users eating and drinking smoking I read this list as advisory rather than mandatory, as something which I should take care of because it might be dangerous, rather than something which is banned in any circumstances.
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 2.0T S - 124k FVSH - good buy? 13 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  A couple of minor trim creaks only. Otherwise quiet and refined. Good spec - all electrics, part leather, radio/CD, cruise, air-con (all working) Things wrong with it: It's falsely reporting a blown sidelight bulb One of the boot lid struts is broken Minor scuffing on bumper corners. Shortly in need of two front tyres.
• Peugeot 406 Coupe - Fault Code help! 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  It has recently been to Peugeot after repeatedly coming up with "anti-pollution system defective" on the car's radio/information screen, along with Engine management light on the dashboard being lit. I have my own code reader and the code causing this was "P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)".
• Auctions..buyer beware 27 May 2004 (Forum)
  Along came the car, no smoke or nasty noises although I had failed to check under the bonnet. Bidding stopped at £2100. I was the new owner. Got the car home, all seemed well. Radio was in 'safe' mode, typical. Thought I better give the car a thourough once over. Pulled the bonnet and straight away spotted the gunge on the inside of the expansion tank. Upon inspection the water was more oil than water.
• 5 weeks with a Benz A180 elegance 30 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  on the down side were the nasty orange door decals advertising the firm... the single lighter socket got a bit cramped with 3 things plugged into it and while shifting my hand would sometimes push the assembled plugs into the radio controles... the 3 headrests on the rear seat blocked most of the view of the inside mirror till I removed them after the first 10 miles. If M-Benz sold the A class in north amercia I would buy one...
• Toyota Prius plug in 2017 - Very quick review 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    In addition large satnav screen which also doubles as reversing camera screen, audio info, vehicle power source graphic and a host of other stuff I didn’t have time to play with!  DAB radio as standard - |I managed to navigate the radio quite quickly.  Also has heads up display – not sure if it adds to the car. The clock was wrong, no idea how to change it.  Surprised it didn’t just sync with the satnav – even our forfour does that.
• Citroen C4 Picasso 5-st (2007 - ) - Quick review (well, rant) 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Good technology supports you and you don't realise it's happening. Bad interfaces and implementation ruin good ideas. Oh, and the radio is rubbish for a car that should cost nearly £24k new.
• Nissan Micra - 14 day French road test 27 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  There were lots of little cubbies to put things in - though most of them were indeed little. The car was well equipped. There was a CD/radio - not that I tried either - having no interest in French radio, and not carrying CDs with me when I go on holiday (does anyone?). There was air-conditioning, which we ran for a total of about 20 minutes in two weeks, much preferring to open the windows (electrically, of course).
• Vauxhall Astra 2006 1.8 - Car will not start! argh! 22 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  This has now changed, 4 days ago the alarm changed from it speedy noise to a slower paces hiiiiiiigh-loooooooow etc which goes for approx 10 seconds. The car now refuses to start, I can use the Radio/lights/wipers everything, it all feels like it is working fine, but it will not start, I am wondering if the power sounder battery being low would cease the car from starting? when I turn the ignition, I can hear a faint click but nothing after it, which leads me on to either; The battery not having enough power to kick it.
• Citroen C5 II (2008 - ) - New Citroen C5 Early report 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Those on the steering wheel [centre module stays in a fixed position] are easy enough, controlling volume, cruise control/limiter, radio station etc. I like the reverse gear parking aid in such a large car too. It's not that easy to gauge width when turning left tightly but I'll adapt I hope. 1st 200 miles at 45 mpg in mixed driving which I hope will improve further.