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• Vauxhall Astra H Sporthatch (2005 - ) - 06 1.6 leaking shocker warranty? 21 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Had car into vauxhall today found a leaking rear shocker n/s/r vauxhall admit yes sir it's leaking and the o/s/r is dry but we won't replace under warranty! This car has done just 22k and vauxhall say there guarantee is to 37k, it's very clearly wet and they still refuse to replace.
• What?s Better For Taxiing - Diesel Or Petrol? 13 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I was wanting to know what people think is better for being a taxi - diesel or petrol? I am asking this as most people would go for diesel as they...
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 96 1.6 Will only start when accelerator is pressed 9 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have already cleaned the inside of the throttle body, but to no avail. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, S.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1.8tdci won`t start 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  iwas driving my focus 1.8 tdci diesel when the glow plugs flashed and it cut out got it going again drove about 50 miles same thing happend this time it wont start AA said it was fuel pressure fault and gave me the code s P0251 p1211 p2288 p2291 got mobile mechanic out to do a diagnostic check he said it was a main computer failure and would cost £450 to repair said his machinery is better than theAA am i being had over any suggestion`s slt - and moved to Tech
• Never a WORSE time to buy on finance.... 5 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I thought I would start this thread as the polar opposite to the other current thread "Never a better time to buy - if you have money" Because if discussing it saves a few people from being tempted due to low car prices and brushing aside the credit and current economic risk issue..... surely that`s good. Question, Would you really feel safe, currently, borrowing on credit for a car you didn`t actually need? Let`s hear the caution from the wise and experienced - a little insight or stories of what has happened to people you know, or have heard of, who have overstretched or encountered bad luck with `credit` car purchase and motoring.
• How has motoring changed over the last 11 years? 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Have things improved for the motorised masses since Labour's ascent to power in 1997? Were things really any better in the 80's and 90's and where do you think we would be had the Conservatives remained in power? Do you think that the spread of gatso's, reduced road building programmes, intrusive traffic calming, prohibitive 'green' taxes, inefficient bus lanes, suffocating legislation (from the E.U. side of things) are all inevitable parts of modern life?
• Do most cars sound the same these days? 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  When I was a lad (late 70's to early 80's) I could tell pretty much what car was approaching just from the sound it made. From the whine of a Mini/metro gearbox and exhaust trump of a Moggy Minor to the whine of Pinto engined Fords and rattle of tappety Chrysler/Talbots I could identify pretty much anything.
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - Honad/ rover 90,s tie up (cloning)I 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I Read a report on honest johns about honda accords. I have a 95 american built aerodeck estate. (2.2 auto) The article said the rover 600 was the accord...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 2006 1.8 central locking problems 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  We have just had a tow bar fitted via a reputable trailer centre on our Ford Smax. Since then we are having problems with our central locking not working...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9 LUCAS-CAV stop solenoid u/s in XUD9 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have just fitted a D8A XUD9 into my 306 and the only way i can get it to run is remove the plunger from the stop solenoid. I have tried another solenoid...
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - 1998 2.5 Hard-wiring to fusebox - where do black & 14 May 2008 (Forum)
  Simple Q this - I'm hard-wiring my RoadPilot in and there's one red & one black wire for power / ground. I presume these are to go to the fuse box or...
• 147 GTA v VR6 4motion v Cooper S 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Evening! I posted on here not so long ago asking about opinions of the Alfa 147 GTA, and I am now in a position to actually buy the car. I have narrowed...
• Fiesta 1.6s like hens teeth? 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me why there arn't so many late shape Fiesta 1.6's about? Been going through the main dealer sites & forecourts, they have many 1.25s & 1.4s in stock but not 1.6s under the Zetec or Ghia trim etc.. only the Zetec S which in my opinion is best for the race track due to it's short gearing.
• Insurance costs/groups 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Do insurance groups really bear any relation to the true risk of the vehicles? For a 25-year-old newly qualified driver, the quote for a Volvo S40 1.6 S is £1000. For a Volvo S80 2.5 T S, it is £1,950 (other details identical). Insurance groups are 7 vs. 15. I can't see there is that much difference in the vehicles to justify the extra cost. If you have a high insurance group you basically have to eat the cost of most types of damage to your car due to the effect on the NCD.
• Fiat Panda: There?s a hole in my locker 25 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Model: 2005 Eleganza, recently bought thus secondhand Centrally placed in the "ceiling" of the glove compartment there is a lengthways (in the direction...
• Citroen C3 1.4HDI 16v 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Basically on Monday while driving along my car began to accelerate on its own. After regaining control the engine continued to rev at 3 thousand revs. It?s now in the hands of the dealer and Citroen UK don?t seem all that bothered telling me it?s perfectly ok and to let them fix it under warranty. Basically im left thinking this is a pretty dangerous fault on this car I mean surely if something fails the car should stop not accelerate to whatever speed it likes. it looks like the middle of October before it returns to the road.
• Mondeo Clutch! 6 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  What can I expect to pay to get sorted? The other is a 2003 2.0 LX with 65k miles. It?s in top nick, and I don?t particularly want to get rid of it, but when can I expect the clutch to need sorting? Many thanks.
• RF Junior - First car 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  Insurance (for a 17 year old) is the prime mover here, Basically it means 1.1 106, 1.1 saxo, possibly polo. He has £800 pounds to spend (1200 saved for insurance!) so we are looking at 96,97,98 Saxo 1.1's and 96, 97, 98 106 1.1's three favours please guys, 1/ what problems do I need to look for on these (50-100k miles mark) 2/ If you see one nearby up for sale in your street , within 30 miles of woking, tip me the wink please. 3/ Tips for insuring young *male* drivers.
• Just bought an S-Type diesel. 21 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Well picked it up today, a 44K mile 54 Reg 2.7DSE in Zircon with Cashmere. I'm in love, I'd intended buying something a fair bit older but the seductive...
• probs with my new runabout (Ford Escort) 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  It runs fine in a straight line when driving normally. Any idea`s please? Ta, Jon