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• Jaguar Mascot - the Leaping Cat 5 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  In the USA, Jaguar fit 'leapers' their cars ; current s-Type, XK and XJ ranges. However in the UK I understand that Jaguar have not been allowed to fit leapers' since the days of the MKII and the first S-Type - {which was basically a streached MKII.} I do like the leaper on MKII Jags.
• Effects of tar on paintwork 29 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My big concern is whether the paintwork will be affected in the longer term, will I end up with permanent marks? The colour is light metallic blue. Any help gratefully received. Rob S
• Wagonmasters 6 May 2013 (Forum)
  Anyone else heard of this? Looks a great little film about 1950's Americana and the station wagon. http://www.wagonmastersthemovie.com/
• Electrical accessories 24 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Stafford Vehicle Components S-V-C are not replying to emails.  Does anybody know if they are still active ?
• Which would you go for??? 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Boxster S or Z4? Same mileage, same price ... which one???
• Body parts for sale. 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  What would be the best website/s to advertise a lot of van body parts? Thanks.
• Road Maps 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a make of road map(s) to cover a trip to Northern France, Belguim and Holland.
• Vauxhall Zafira factory? 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Do any BR\'s know which factory the Vauxhall Zafira comes from.
• Merry Christmas 1 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Non-motoring topic, but: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Backroomers! Regards John
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  How can I protect the paintwork in a 20 year old Jaguar? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a one-owner 19-year-old Jaguar S-Type in very good condition but do not have garage space for it. Is there a Car Paint Protection...
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  Is it safe to have my rear-wheel drive automatic car towed? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel automatic. In event of a breakdown, which seems quite likely, is it possible to tow this car without causing damage...
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  What crossover do you recommend? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000...
• Mini Cooper S 2007 - Mini Cooper - Huge Oil Consumption 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Approximately 9 months ago the engine of my 2007 Mini Cooper S started making a rattling noise on start up. I took the car to a Mini service garage who informed me that there was no oil in the car, however the oil warning light had not come on. I have regularly checked the oil since then and the car has now used approximately 8 litres of oil, inlcuding an oil change at it's last service with Mini since last summer.
• Ford Focus 2013 - 17" v 18" alloys. 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
   The rental car had done similar miles, same model year, same engine, basically the same car (Zetec S -v- our titanium) driving on same roads, same driving style. There is one major difference however, my own car has the optional 18" alloys fitted, the Zetec S had 17" std Zetec S wheels. And what a difference 17" rubber makes.
• Mitsubishi L200 pickups (2000 - 2006) - Type Approval - help needed 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I am trying to register an L200 in the UK that was originally registered and used in Southern Ireland. It?s described on the registration certificate as an L200 CREW CAB 4DR. It?s a 2.5 diesel and was first registered in February 2002. The chassis number, I am told, shows that it is not a ?grey import?. DVLA want evidence of ?
• Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1989 1.1 RE, trouble with front brakes 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Reliable old AX11 that always starts well and runs well. Has been a cheap car to run and not much has gone wrong. Recently when braking sharply the N/S front wheel seems to lock up but the car does not pull to N/S when applying the brakes. Brakes work OK it is just that they now lock up a wheel when they did not do this before. There is no ABS on this old car.
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - S reg. 1.8T auto: any use over 100k? Price? 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  He told me yesterday he had seen a Passat 1.8 auto with 110,000 miles on it for sale outside someone's house. I am not sure what S reg means in terms of age though. If it is pre-1998 the asking price of £2,400 sounds a bit steep to me. My friend says he believes the seller to be an honest private owner and that the car is a 1.8T.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.8 Central locking - n/s/r door not working 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I believe there is no power getting to the n/s/r door central locking motor as it fails to react (either lock, unlock or deadlock) when the other doors are locked or unlocked. I have stripped the panel off the inside of the door and peeled back the foam sheet (this has never been done before so I took care to carefully preserve the mastic sealant as much as possible) but I can't see any obvious fault with the wiring or the locking solenoid.
• Alfa Romeo 156 Cam Belt Failure 23 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Have noticed quite a few comments on forums concerning the reliability of Alfa Romeo Cam belts (in particular the cam belt tensioners) failing on Alfa 164?s and 156?s, well before their scheduled replacement (72K). I have an Alfa 156 (3 ½ years old) that has covered 63K and bang went the cam belt a couple of weeks ago. Now facing a large bill to rebuild the engine.
• Astra 1.7 TD estate (98 S) 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hello Folks I am a new user so please be gentle! I have a Astra 1.7 TD estate (98 S) which when driving is pulling to the offside (to the right). I thought it was the tracking and so took it to a garage who tracked it and when I asked them if it was out they said oh yes by miles.