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• Mazda CX-5 - Out of shape tyres - 1 year old used car 14 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  I just bought a 1 year old CX-5 for £25K and picked it up 200 miles from where I live.  On the drive home I noticed a mild vibration at motorway speeds and reported this to the dealer (Arnold Clark) when I got home.
• Depreciation and second hand car values 9 Jun 2020 (Forum)
    The whole thing was very easy and the dealer very good, finding exactly the car she wanted and an excellent deal.  Anyway, what really struck me was the trade in price for the old Yaris, which was the same that we paid 4 years ago as the final payment on the PCP, £6,600.
• Suitable first car for 17 year old 11 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  We are looking for a suitable car for our 17 year old to learn in. He's 18 in April and we thought it would be a good idea to get him a basic CHEAP but safe motor for about 2 grand. Group 1 insurance, low tax all the rest of it.
• Polo 1.4 tdi pd - How much is this immaculate old car worth 31 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  It is in effect a 15 year old car with less wear and tear of a 2 year old car. Nobody has sat in the back seats and only occaionally in the front passenger seat I know its a 15 year old car but surely its worth a little more than the around £800/1000 that this vintage are fetching.
• New or Old shape Volvo V70 ? 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I know old shape has expensive aircon problem - replicated on new shape car ? And is new shape car better to drive than older one ? I would probably be looking at the 2.5 low pressure turbo petrol or a diesel engine, as I imagine they will tow the best, and the turbo-petrol seem quite available What is the mpg of the 2.4 LPT petrol engine like when coupled with autobox (Horrific ?)
• Solid choices for (8->15 year old) small cars 7 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  My wife needs a small car for her 60 mile a day (total) commute to work (she is petite, and not really comfortable driving  larger cars), she'd also prefer an automatic. Are there any 15 year old small petrol automatics (talking fiesta, 206 size - not supermini) that would be up to doing 60 miles a day for a couple of years?
• Any - 7 seaters 15 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Granddaughter will soon have twins to accommodate, she already has a 2 year old and a 3 year old. They have a limited budget so will be looking at used cars, locally there seem to be a few Hyundai and Kia 7 seaters at reasonable prices, but mostly with fairly high mileage.
• Cleaning Engine Bay 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I am selling my car, it is old 15+ years old. How do people clean their engine bay. Is it worth the hassle? Should I used 3 in 1 oil. I have WD40 spray and Soudal Silicone Spray (no idea what this is for, but neighbours moved out and left piles of stuff....).
• Ford - Seven year old tyre 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I am in the process of changing cars and have a spare wheel and tyre which have never been used. Kept in the boot, not underslung. The DOT code shows...
• Old TV Commercials - if you have time to spare 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If you want to spend while, looking at what the (USA) car buying public were offered during the 1950's & 60's.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXEps2KMJg I...
• Stealing Radio rover 414 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My car was broken into last night, a 96-n Rover 414. They unsucessfully attempted to steal the original rover stereo and at the same time push the separate display into the dash. why bother stealing a 10 year old radio?
• Volvo 760 sunroof seal 6 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  One of our cars, a 15 year old Volvo 760 could do with a new sunroof seal. It's just breaking up with old age. I wan to replace it before the winter. Does anyone know of a sensibly priced retail source for these i.e not Volvo themselves?
• Petrol consumption - old v new Corolla 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Toyota Corolla 2000 to 2002. 1.6 ltr. VVTi 48 mpg. Toyota Corolla 2002 to date. 1.6 ltr. VVTi 40 mpg. Anybody got any ideas why the mpg is so much...
• Advice needed car allowance car 35k miles a year 7 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I currently do about 35k miles a year and get a car allowance of £320 a month after tax plus 20p a mile fuel allowance. The allowance stipulates the car must be less than 5 years old and you get paid more the lower the emissions. I currently run a Hyundai I30 that is coming up to five years old and not really big enough.
• Which Car for under 2k 16 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i need to replace my current car with a cheap second hand car. The most important factor is reliability! I am 20 years old and have 2 years no claims so insurance is still a factor in what car i want. i would also like the car to be good on mpg and have reasonable power maybe a 1.4 or 1.6.
• Best way to sell of an old car - No MOT 16 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  I was planning of selling an 2002 Japanese car.  80,000 miles. However, due to lockdown missed my chance.  My MOT was due, took it to regular...
• Why 3 Year MOT instead of mileage cap? 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  I've always thought that inaugural Mot tests could be mandatory at a mileage cap rather than age. A two year old car can easily travel 80k without a legal road safety test. But a three year old car could travel less than 20k and be forced the test. Anyone else think this is an incorrect way to measure the roadworthyness of a used car?
• Mainly Japanese - World's worst car names 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  sectionid=75583&sectionname=showroom&subsectionid=7803619&subsectionname=worstevercarnames My favourites:- Suzuki Afternoon Tea - perfect for little old ladies in England or the Mini After Eight for little old English ladies in France Gaylord Gladiator Daihatsu Charade Social Pose 1998 - the very last car you'd use for posing. Daihatsu Naked - ideal for naturalists, or even naturists Minicar Lettuce - calling all vegetarians
• Private registration query 26 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I am intending to buy a car which is currently on a private plate. Getting the original plate back is no problem but how does this work when the car will be taxed and insured & MOT'd on the private number when the old one is reissued?
• New reverse switch problem - Vaux Astra 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Ive just fitted a new reverse switch to my 92 Astra Merit 1.4 petrol. I unscrewed the old one, screwed in the new one, connected the lead and then the car wouldnt start! I then put the old one back in and the car still wont start - am I just unlucky and something else is wrong, or am I forgetting to do something as I really dont know that much about cars!