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• I dont see anyone using snowchains anymore 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Are they still legal if they are are they any good.Tonight on my way home was exciting lots of bmw,s stuck on small uphill gradients sliding all over the place getting nowhere most of the front wheel drive cars not doing too bad .But i never saw any cars with snow chains on the tyres I used to see them years ago but not anymore .During this patch of global warming when we are covered in snow and ice is it worth getting some chains for the car what do you all think Tony
• Audi A4 B8 Avant (2008 - - 120ps- too little? 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I don't need a rocket ship, but want to avoid something that can't pull the skin off a rice pudding. So simple question. Has anyone got any experience of this engine and is it capable enough? (S-Line suspension is fine and I don't want a Mondeo :) )
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 95 1.2 belt change 7 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi both my power steering belt and the 'other' one (not sue if it cam belt , fan belt, alternator belt!!!!!! I'm sure you know which one it is :S) have both snapped! I have purchased the belts from halfords but just need some advice on how to actually change them please! I have a haynes manual but its too technical for me! :( So if anyone can translate into easier terms please that will be brilliant!
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 00 2.0 fault code help please :( 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Plz help with my fault code I have a 2ltr xreg vectra it runs very very lumpy and slow so i done the paper clip test and got the code 0340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction :-S can anyone tell me exactly what this means and how hard/expensive this would be please im a complete novice with vectras so any help would be greatly appreciated
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - Poor Fuel Economy of 2.0 TDCi with DPF 4 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have just bought a new 2.0 TDCi Titanium X Estate fitted with a DPF, which will not achieve more than upper 30's mpg. The DPF has had an effect on fuel economy, so if you want a Mondeo IV diesel to get more MPG, at the moment it is best to go for the 1.8 TDCi which does not have the DPF as standard.
• Ford Maverick I (1993 - 1997) - 1997 2.7td Alarm Problems 20 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I have an S reg Ford Maverick, 2.7td. In the past few days my alarm fob has stopped working, and when I unlock the car the alarm sounds until I turn the key in the ignition. Is this easy to fix? I've replaced the batteries in the fob, but it hasnt made any difference.
• Pictorial quiz, rust, grease and not bothered.... 12 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Well... If you would like to roll vicariously in a little grease and rust - here`s a little quiz ;-) 1) Name the vehicle Age of vehicle location http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rusty1.jpg 2) same again http://www.oilrag.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/rusty3.jpg 3) Don`t look at this if you don`t like grease.. ;-) Cars two and three have had the same subframe treatment - how long before car three looks like car two?
• Volvo V50 (2004 - ) - V50 New Car Deal 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Been offered a factory ordered Volvo V50 2.0d s in metallic paint of my choice on the road inc 12m RFL for £14900 inc my old car(realistically worth £500) on the scrappage scheme. This is a local dealer so the logistics of getting my old car to him are good.
• B/Hol quiz - `Virtual motoring tour` 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Here is a very high definition photo I took of a stained glass window. (It`s high definition so you can study it in forensic detail) Describe the landmarks you would pass as you motored towards it from home (without naming it) and the defining external architectural feature of this particular Cathedral.
• Your cars. What have you `re-engineered` 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  You know how it`s often said that `manufacturer knows best` - despite turning out cars with known issues where it turns out the owner is doing the final stage of deevelopment. What have you found? and more to the point.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Tyre Pressures 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  Now whilst I'm sure that they know what they talking about, can anybody advise if this usual for BMW/e46 s or is it because its the Touring ? PS I had to put a lot of air in the rears especially. Many thanks P
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.2 Crunching noise from rear near side 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Am getting a loud crunching noise from the rear N/S of Fiat Punto when going over speed bumps or potholes or bouncing rear up and down. Nothing is broken or rubbing as far as can be seen. Sounds like a heavy spring catching on something. Possibly the shock has gone even though it stiil seem to function.
• Morris - Calcium batteries with a dynamo equipped Minor? 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I need a new battery for my '58 Minor. The price of a GM battery is very tempting, but I note it's described as 'calcium technology'. I know that calcium/silver...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.5 Dashboard bulbs? Low Petrol warning light 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I think the bulb has gone for the low petrol warning - any advice on how to change the bulb? It's a Mondeo Zetec S 2.5 V6 51 plate/02 manufacture if that helps. I've tried taking the bottom of the dash off to gain access but don't seem to be able to find a way to remove the actual dash or reach up to the back of the cluster to change a bulb.
• Warranty invalidated by National? 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My lay understanding of the legal position is that the warranty is not invalidated providing that parts meeting the manufacturer?s specification are used. Anyone have experience of this? This is not a name and shame exercise. If their advice is correct their unusual candour may have done me a huge favour. made vehicle non-specific.
• When did we have to stop changing the water hoses? 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Even in the 1970's we were urged to change water hoses regularly ; indeed a spare top and bottom hose was sometimes carried in the boot. The practice seem to disappear almost overnight, presumeably due to material improvements.
• Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 96 1.8 Diesel will not turn off 14 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Is it cheaper/quicker to get a whole fule pump assembly from the scrapyard or recon outlet and replace the whole thing? thanks in advance... S.
• Dealers and e-mails 7 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Seen quite a few on AutoTrader and have e-mailed numerous dealer using the 'contact us' section on their websites. I used the e-maill option so I could give full details of my p/x and stress I was s erious buyer with cash waiting. Not a single, solitary one has replied. They range from main dealers to independents. If they can't be bothered to make the effort to sell, what would they be like if there was a problem.
• Addition to motor cycle test...... 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  M Vehicle (Driving Licence)(Amendment) Regs (N.Ireland) 2008 - in force 24th November 2008: http://tinyurl.com/6pm52h outlines the requirements that I believe will be mirrored for E,W,S. Go to Pages 2 - Schedule 7A to view. No doubt it will be interesting to see an emergency stop at min speed of 50kph...... dvd
• Ford - Ford Endura 1.3 engine - avoid or not? 21 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have seen a couple of potential cars, both late 90's Fiestas with the ancient push rod 1.3 Endura engine. My dad has one of these it has done 74k, it is a little it noisy but its a lot quieter than diesels of that era.l The motoring press all say to avoid them, but they are chain driven etc and are very easy to service.