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• Short term Car insurance for under 25's 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi guys, Does anyone know of an insurer which offers short term insurance for Under 25's on cars above group 18? I need to insure a Group 19 car for a period of 1 day. I usually use Norwich Union or Dayinsure for this purpose but they will only cover me for up to Group 17 as I'm under 25.
• Dispatch van- uneven rear brakes????? 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, HELP AND ADVISE PLEASE. my van has failed its mot on uneven rear brake application.(o/s/r low) i have free up the load sensor linkage and renewed the wheel cylinder to the o/s/r. i have been back for a retest and the reading is still the same, low on the o/s/r, i was told the difference allowed is 24% mine is reading 60%.
• Cabrio PVC rear window cleaning 30 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  After the triumph of the jeweller´s rouge on the front window scuffs of the Barchetta, now attention turns to the PVC rear window which has become cloudy with age. It´s not that bad, but if anyone on the Backroom has a magic fix to try before I replace the whole shebang (could be a bit pricy) I would love to hear it!
• 60's VW Camper sounds 8 May 2005 (Forum)
  (sorry mods) Little brother has just bought a '60s VW camper imported from California in reasonably good nick. He (and I) were growing up in the 60's and I was going to make up a CD compilation for him when he and his mrs go off camping in the beast. Suggestions and additions most welcome. Beach Boys - California dreaming. Cliff & Shadows - Summer holiday. .............
• Old Mini - Modern Classic? 15 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Just passing time looking at the e-bay motors section recently and I am amazed at the prices being asked (and sometimes achieved) for the old style Mini. Not the 60's/70's Cooper/1275 models I hasten to add, but the 1.0 litre BL built cars from the 80's, most of which have long since died from terminal rust. One punter was after £1500 for his rusty 1985 mayfair model!
• Portable SatNav 16 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have a friend who\'s just got a summer job as an agency delivery driver (delivering cars to and from garages all over the country) He\'s seen other drivers at the agency using sat-nav systems that swap from car to car and plug in to the cig lighter, and is wanting to know what\'s available and where from I have no idea, so if anybody has any recommendations, please let me know ta I have to grow old - but I don\'t have to grow up
• anyone interested in 30\'s roadsters 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All; My other half was looking to buy a Morgan Aero 8, until he found a car called the Marlin Sportster, made by Marlin Cars in Crediton, Devon. He\'s just ordered one based on BMW E36 M3 mechanicals. I mention this only because I believe firmly in supporting smaller companies and when i saw what these guys are producing I could not believe it. I suggest following these links: http://www.marlinracing.co.uk (manufacturers website.)
• Finds in s/h cars. 15 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Have any of you found unusual things in s/h cars left by previous owners?. My finds so far have been one gold tooth (which at the moment I can't find as I would like to weigh it in at the jewelers sprapyard).And the other find, after looking to see what was rattling under the handbrake was A 12bore shotgun cartridge.
• Get UK Resident card,ID Card,Driving License ETC(S 23 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Get lost. Post this on a site for London residents. Not much good to Anglesey residents.
• audi a6 - car fault s 7 May 2014 (Forum)
  I have just bought a audi a6 2.5tdi 2002 model. I would like to know if this car has a dpf or is that just on new cars?  Thanks
• S Reg Micra spare key 3 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  My Daughter needs a spare key cut for her micra. It is the type with the built in chip in the key plastic. Has this got to be a main dealer purchase? Appreciate...
• Pug 307 models 20 May 2004 (Forum)
  I\'m looking at s/h Pug 307\'s as a replacement car. Can anyone here pls advise which models have the two front armrests on the seats? Cheers!! ducati996
• ECU Bosch Codes 11 May 2003 (Forum)
  Have come across some web sites for older Bosch ECU\'s codes but I\'m after the Bosch codes for the Renault dci derivitives 2001> Any idea\'s K2
• Ford S-MAX - Buying S Max - now or wait? Petrol 1.6 or diesel? 10 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  We are in the market for a new or nearly new Ford S Max and hoping to get a good price for the older model as the new one is supposedly coming out soon this year. I am not sure however when is a good time to get the discounts - would the dealers be discounting it already now (the formal announcement is not made yet) or after it's formally released?
• Mini Cooper S \ JCW - Mini Cooper S\charged or Turbo? 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  Decisions, Decisions... I'm looking to buy a Mini Cooper S, either a late Supercharged (06) model, or the later turbo version. I have driven both examples, and found the supercharged variant more involving, as the sound of the SC and the slightly less 'bloated' interior gave a better feel and feedback on the road.
• Bought car under guarantee and found it`s a cat d 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Mileage was low and it was around £6000 . I asked if it had been in any accidents and was told that the Polish guy`s wife had knocked the bumper. I nagged the boy to make sure it was seviced by the main dealer to keep the guarantee valid. He takes it in and learns that it needs a gaiter and maybe a gearbox ! No problem, to get those done under the guarantee was worth the £300 he paid for the manufacturer`s service.
• Buying an S Class Benz 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My thinking was that if my 120k Mondeo gives me no trouble and is lovely, I cannot see problems with a similar mileage S Class Mercedes.
• The neurotic dipstick 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  There it is in the rack on the engine assembly line and it`s quivering with fear - will it spend it`s life with it`s feet in a pool of sludge and it`s head in a salt and filth encrusted engine bay or what? As the last communal night falls, the little rods chatter and try to calm each others nerves.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.9TD Various problems 27 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys Please can someone give me some advice, I am a novice when it comes to mechanics! I have had no problems with my 306 and all in all been very happy with it, (and I have to be it?s got to last me another couple of years yet!) It?s a 1.9 Turbo Diesel, S Reg with 123,000 miles on the clock, it has been serviced every year (whether it?s done the mileage or not) However in the last few weeks some gremlins seem to have crept in and I would like some advice so I know what I am dealing with if I go to a garage or if it?
• Omega Estate 2.2 TDi - any thoughts? 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  A colleague is offering me one of these - 2002, 130k (km), lots of goodies. It´s the automatic apparently and has all the toys. It´s a bit early for us to get rid of the Astra (we´were going to wait til next Autumn), which is still running perfectly, but I thought I would have a look at it at least.