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• frontera suspension lift 29 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Is it possible to increase ground clearance on a 96 2.8 tdi lwb by rotating the torsion bars a little,and if so how far would they need to be rotated,also does anyone know the largest profile of tyre that would fit the 16"rims,which currently run on 255/65r16 tyres,Basically I am looking to get a couple of extra inches.....?,thanks
• Problem With Sat Nav 17 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My friend recently purchased a sl55 and when it come to trying out the sat nav it didnt work after a bit of running round it come to his attention that a music cd had been inserted in to the main box now the problem he has is he cant eject the cd from the box to insert the data cd which was supposed to be there in the first place.
• What for £12,000? 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Or Mr Reliables like Honda Accords/Avensis. Current Passat TDI Auto has been great, cheap to service and run to current 57,000.
• Renault Clio 1.4RT Starting Problems 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Recently my mums car broke down and I have been trying to get it back running for her. The car is turning over but just won't start. I have replaced the alternator, plugs, leads, and distributor arm/cap. I'm all out of ideas. I hope someone can help. JB
• vauxhall astra van 1.7 dti 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  i purchased an astra van 20 months ago for 12 grand on a 52 plate that had 5 miles on the clock. i have now clocked up 135000 and need to get rid. it is in very good condition and runs very good too, what price should i be looking to ask for it private or dealer
• Is it really that bad? 22 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  It appears to be a lot of car for the money, but there are more than a few negative comments made about them. Has enyone out there run one long term? and as the subject title says - "is it really that bad?" Thanks
• '97 Polo - falling apart 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I know this is probably very basic but does anyone know what it is and also is the car safe to drive home to a mechanic? The car seems to running fine without it.
• Berlingo XUD Smoking 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, My Berlingo van fitted with an XUD 1.9 Diesel smokes alot on start and the exhaust is very sooty. Once warm it runs fine. Has anyone similar experiences and what did you do to cure the problem. The engine has done 70,000 miles and recently had a reconditioned head, new gaskets etc. Thanks in anticipation Boop
• Vectra oily spark plugs 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a '98 Vectra 1.8 which is running a little lumpy. It's done 80k so I went to change the spark plugs and found that all but the plug next to the timing belt were drenched in oil. Doesn't look good to me, is this the head/head gasket?
• BMW 3 series Alpina B3 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  Anybody own/ever driven one? Seems to offer almost supercar performance and I am not sure he fully understands the running costs involved (not that I am jealous or anything you understand!)
• Motability - worth thinking about? 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  We have the opportunity to have a motability car if we want it. I haven't looked into it a great length but it seems that for nil or small deposit I can run a car for my dla payments for three years and 45000 miles. Cars available include a new Zafira, an Almera, Megane and tantilisingly a Mazda MX5! All for no advance. Must be a catch!
• VW Bora suspension bushes 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My brother-in-law runs a 2001 VW Bora. His wife took it in for a service recently and there is an item on the bill; "Replace leaking rear axle suspension bushes". Are these bushes fluid filled? Is it a known issue? Last time I had anything to do with suspension bushes was on a Triumph Toledo 20 years ago.
• Wrap up your engine to save fuel 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I see that a German professor at Cologne Tecnical College has developed a new thermal jacket for a car`s engine, that is claimed to save 5% fuel even during the summer months, apart from the obvious benefit of quieter running. It seems one of the prestige German manufacturers will be the first to fit this option.
• Diesel clean 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  HJ's recent column mentioned running diesels at high revs to clean out various elements. Any advice on the method to adopt? Sit in the drive in neutral with throttle down and sort out the nieghbour's washing? Or as one thread had it, go through the gears up to the red line and re-surface the road behind you?
• ZX Diesel Hot Starting 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My ZX diesel is a first time starter from cold every time. As it gets warm it gets progressivly harder to start. After a 30 minute run it will not restart on starter. However, if I get it moving at walking pace it will bump start easily. Tried everything, glows, fuel cut off soledoid, air leaks. Any ideas?
• Hyundai any good ?? 5 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hyundai must have great confidence in their products, to offer them with a full 5 year warranty, - I was wondering if anybody in the B.R. has got one, and their opinions on their merits or problems. Following an article in last weeks Sunday Times on the disposable car, it is very tempting to run one of these for 5 years, without hopefully too many expenses, and then scrap it!!!
• Views on the Audi A2 23 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Thinking of replacing my Missus' run about Fiesta with an A2 this Summer. We like its quirkiness & individuality without looking too extrovert etc. and appreciate the quality of the cabin. We thought the best model to go for may be an ex-demo 1.4 SE (£11k-£13k) Any Back-Roomers have any brief opinions on this car/views.
• VW Golf electrics 17 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My first thought it that the battery is somehow disconecting itself but this sounds a bit strange as the car runs around happily. Do you guys have any thoughts and could there be a larger problem lurking? Ta.
• Speed cops.... 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Just proves that in at least one case a physical presence is more effective at crime prevention than relying on automation. Oh - I was okay but a couple of school run mums are a few quid worse off :o) Terry
• Revised Mondeo due? 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  New Mondeo Ambientes (one up from the base model in Europe) have just been advertised in Saudi for under £8,000 equivalent. This is usually the sign for the run-out of current models. Haven't seen any news of this. There again, the Nissan X-trail auto is selling for £10,500 locally, so it may be that old favourite - rip-off UK prices.