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• Ford S-MAX - Ford SMAX Service in N. East England - software? 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Heard so many bad reports about Ford dealers in the North East - worried - Anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North East of England that is capable of doing a first service on an S-Max? any comment welcome  When the first service on the S-Max  is done the software on the on board computer needs updating - cant seem to find out what software is in (to check that it has been done) or some idea if there is an update available  Rang both Ford customer care and Ford customer relations but they tried but could not find out ( got the technical info centre number 0906 5533447 but thats a premium rate £1 a min number and based on the fact that other people in Ford dont know may be wasting my money Anyone any ideas?
• Crazy motorway driving 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Result both lanes blocked. 300 metres later when there are 3 lanes I overtake Polo and then pull into N/S lane. Only doing 60mph. Polo about 55. Watched her in my mirror. Motorway is a series of long bends. On LH bends she pulls into N/S lane. On right hand bends she pulls out and occupies the third (O/S, overtaking) lane.
• Are 4X4's bad designs? 29 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Do people really want such impractical cars or are the manufacturers telling us that we want them? I like 4X4's as a concept, but the execution seems to be loosing its way somewhat.
• Japanese imports - to be avoided? 19 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I have read that the Prelude?s engines are ?highly stressed? (quote from Parker?s Car Chooser) and that therefore servicing is important ? so a 10 year old Jap import might be somewhat of a gamble, with no history??
• Pathetic! 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I was parked in South West London yesterday afternoon. All perfectly legal, inside a parking bay, displaying a vistor\'s permit, etc. When I got back some moron had parked his Volvo S80 with the front number plate touching mine, and on double yellow lines, and on a speed hump, and facing the wrong way, and obstructing someone\'s drive, but displaying a resident\'s permit (which I guess made it OK).
• Ford focus zetec s - Radio code 5 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Our battery went dead on our 59 plate focus and we need a code for the radio can anyone help? Seriel number is v041541  Many thanks
• Audi S£ - MOT Brake Test Quattro transmission 2 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Can someone explain why the Quattro transmission allows the brakes to be tested on a brake tester, when other 4WDs have to be tested with a declerometer,...
• Jaguar XFR-S - Calling all petrolheads....! 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all, Having a few problems with my new XF... https://www.facebook.com/HelpIwantMyJagBack Any help or support would be very much appreciated!...
• The bad press that 4x4's receive [Read only] 8 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Whats wrong with a brand 2 litre diesel powered 40mpg+ 4x4 with less road footprint than a Mondeo? I just dont get it
• Primera 2.0TD S reg - ABS light 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I own one of the above and in recent days the ABS light comes on intermittently during driving. Can anyone offer any advice on why and is there a cure? Many...
• Demise of Mondeo Man 6 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  From an article in today`s press, it seems that according to Ford, Mondeo Man`s days are numbered, as they plan to switch the emphasis in future design & production away from the family saloon to Mini People Carriers.
• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Suzuki S Cross 1.6 DDiS Allgrip - conflicting dealership advise 6 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently purchased a used '14 plate Suzuki S Cross  with 30,500 miles on the clock and in very good condition. Some 5 - 6 weeks after I purchased it the front wheel arch trim on the offside of the vehicle has started to come away. The trim clip is broken and some (what looks like) silicon sealant has been squirted into the gap - presumably in an effort to re-attach it.
• MINI Cooper S - 2014 Mini Cooper SD 17 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I've been searching every search engine and YouTube etc but can't find anything about the Cooper SD...it's all Cooper S reviews only. I've recently purchased one and collect it this week, I test drove both the Cooper S and SD but fell in love with the SD, granted it doesn't sound anything like the S but I enjoy lazy torque power and with the motorway driving I do it seemed perfect for me.
• Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar S-Type - ownership nightmare? 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all I've seen a Jag S-Type locally at a very tempting price - 51 reg with 131k on the clock, being offered by a dealer who I'm guessing probably doesn't want it on the forecourt and needs to get rid. It's the 3.0 V6 auto version.
• Giving uninformed technical advice 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Dispiriting - the Tech`s are weary of `armchair experts` - now they too are challenged by the guy (s) who knows nothing technically - but who have found a soap box. Free speech? Sure. I`m not suggesting a `plonker` marker at the side of these posts - but you wonder if actual tech`s should have a means of identification.
• The dangers of in car technology 31 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  s most critical. The system puts the voice up at the driver?s level when road conditions are relatively safe, then drops it down to the driver?s feet when conditions are more hazardous.
• What`s in your washer bottle? 25 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Or that catch all `fluid`.. Pink or blue? There generally has to be a colour of course to give `confidence` that it`s not plain water. Even though that leaves an opaque coating on the screen round the edge of the wiped area. I had a recent dream (time shift induced) that included the usual cream and red Triumph twin (last seen age 17yrs in the 60`s) but the main thrust was a guy telling me that cod liver oil kept the pipes soft.. the washer pipes that is.
• Translucent red or toilet flush blue? screen wash 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Of course the colour in the mix doesn`t just de-materialise, it leaves a scum on the screen, outside the wipers arc. Given that this stuff is ready mixed. What`s the point? unless it`s form over function again? I know that if you try hard, the clear stuff can be found.. but its seemingly not popular. If its not ready mixed and its that nice little main dealer earner.. that`s different.
• Milked at dawn - `bring it in at 8.30 sir`... 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  That`s with me though and I`m reasonably technically minded........... At the service desk it`s obvious that 9 out of 10 people don`t have a clue and it`s more than being `milked at dawn` more like `raptors are go` I wonder if these places are nervous enough to play background music when huddled together planning their `recession survival strategies?
• Revenue from traffic offences 17 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Someone`s just asked me if I know how revenue from speeding tickets is appropriated. They say they`ve searched for the answer and drawn a blank.   Anyone know if there`s accountability/transparency re these funds?