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• Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - 4x4 wheel balance and track 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My Volvo XC90 has a nasty habit of using up expensive 18inch Continental Contacts,the first set lasted 15k and the second are now getting close at 30k with one n/s rear distinctly dodgy and wearing all on the outside.Last set fitted by Volvo dealer, now closed and nearest 20miles. Dealer claimed tyres needed 4x4 balance cost £180 thank you very much, chap who did it told me "it can be out again in a few miles".What is the best way to prolong life of these tyres which are £150 ago?
• Wiper blades at well known supermarket 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Looked at blades - fine no problem, then turned packet over to look at cars it could be fitted to and found a roll call of cars I have not seen since I learnt to drive in the late 1980's. The most recent car was a Escort mk 6? (2000?) but most dated from 1975 - 1995. Used to get this in another well known car parts supplier until they recently upgraded their flip books a few years ago.
• Best £3-£4k convertible? 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Three cars I'm considering are the old style Saab 900, the GM Saab 900/93 or the Audi 80 convertible from the 90's. Does anyone have any experience of these or have any other suggestions? It would need to be reliable so anything too old is out. Living in London I like the idea of the Audi as you can get a hardtop for it, but I've always fancied a classic 900.
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 1.3 - do i HAVE to replace entire hub? 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi iv just been told bearings have gone on both sides on the back of my s reg 73thou micra. iv searched for a bearing kit but to no avail. does anyone know if you can get just the bearings as i have a garage that can press them in/out. or is it a complete hub replcement? its such a bummer as you can easily find bearing kits for the later k10. any help info would be apreciated thanks {year & engine details added.
• Satnav disaster? No, I say. 9 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  xml=/news/2008/04/03/nsatnav303.xm l "The journey from the family estate at Althorp, near Northampton, should have been a straightforward 85 mile hop south down the M1 to Chelsea?s Stamford Bridge stadium. But it went wrong when the driver typed the destination into his sat-nav and then dutifully followed the instructions 146 miles north to the village of Stamford Bridge near York."
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Just bought a TDCi 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Just bought a Zetec-S (130bhp 2004) so probably going to be posting a few questions on here. First one is that every picture I've ever seen of the engine bay of a TDCi, the engine has a large plastic cowel/cover covering the entire engine.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - '99 1.6 VTR - Headlight replacement 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I've offered to change a broken N/S headlight for a friend at work. Does anyone know how to remove the old unit? A thin, flimsy body coloured strip of the radiator grille runs under the headlight and meets up with the wing under the indicator.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1996 2.5 V6 - Heater cold at low revs 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  than the vacuum assist on the flap controls? Anyone else resolved this, as it seems to have been a problem for other too! Thanks in advance! S
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.5 diesel intermittent non start. 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have a problem, my 1.5 diesel S reg, starts most times. But sometimes It just turns over but does not fire, like the fuel cut off soleniod is stuck. Been reading various links on this subject. I have found the relay in front of the alternator, not sure if this is where the prob is. or how to un-plug it to check the condition of the connection.
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Part exchange price? 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  What would I be looking at, roughly, for part exchange for this Corsa for a 51 plate Fiesta (2,995). Vauxhall Corsa, 2001, 3 door, 1.0L, 66k, s/h. Car runs well but there is some damage, nothing major i.e: alloys scuffed, rear plastic wheel arch missing, back of drivers wing mirror broken off. Inside is scraches on the steering wheel (one of her sold called mates done that wife a knife), scuffs on the corner of bumpers.
• icy weather 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  just been driven home by the wife after emptying brother in laws sacrosent drinks cupboard (well i only do it once a year ) anyway the roads are icy and i kept asking that she slowed down as all between us and a lampost is 4 footprints of size 8"s and a load of cold air,is it just me or do people really need an accident before they realise that rubber and ice dont mix? to add to this ive seen two of my customers this week with mangled motors due to this cold snap and they were both women drivers (i am not making judgements by the way as in the main i find women are indeed the better drivers) comments, prognosis etc welcome :-)
• Backroom Awards 2007 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Its that time of year ............... my nominations for end of year awards: Top TV Show: Top Gear Best fantasy car: Bugatti Veyron (again) Most desirable car: A4 Cabrio BR favourite motor: Seems to be the Legacy (replaces the Mondeo TDCI) Most overrated car: BMW Series 1 (I still don't get it) Most respected BRoomer: Aprilia Best gadget: This website Biggest surprise: Adam (P)'s welcome return Gone but not forgotten: THe Growler, Colin McCrae The HJ "Hat & Tee" Sartorial Elegance Prize: bell boy (in his two week old long johns) (PS: For best thread see Ed V's current thread.)
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Erroneous advisories with MOTs? 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Four years ago, I was advised a CV joint gaiter needed replacing. Just had it done last week after a pre MOT check - no mention of that problem in the MOT?s in the intervening period. Last year I was told I?d slight wear on the front brake discs (which were only six months old at the time). No mention of that this time. Had several other ,often non existent, problems pointed out (low brake fluid-not).
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Zetec. Heater fan problem 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Has water perhaps got in somewhere, I know the pollen filter is a leak point on Focus' but there is no sign of damp in the footwell etc. s Max
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - 2005 - stalls intermittently at idle. 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Do you have any suggestions as to the cause? Many many thanks in advance if you could advise me. Kind regards, Iwan. s
• Getting a Vehicle Identity Check 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  you then have to sign his clip board and print your name 10 minutes later he gives you a stiifcat to get a log book quite straight forward really ,but i did glue down the chassis cover in the floor to give him a bit of a sweat on s
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.2 - vacuum pipe to where? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Could this pipe be plugged into somthing to do with either cold start of emission control? Thanks in advance for any help on this subject s
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Looking for a 1.8T - anything I should look for ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  just wondering if they are any good,not to worried about mpg as I will not be doing much,but was wondering are they a good enough handling car and are the engines reliable enough,i believe they are about 150bhp,so would they be good enough for a fast run,not looking to pass out everyone but would like a bit of poke,,,any help appreciated,regards all james s
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9 dci - EGR Valve clean or replace. 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Of course, Renault say this valve isn't covered by the warranty because it's a "component"! What do you reckon Honest John? s
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - Petrol SRi 140 Coolant loss 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  in which three water hoses go into, with a small pipe coming out of the top of it. the water is shooting out from the sides of this valve near the top, from little square holes, but only when the engine is hot. this has never happened before..could something inside this valve? getting stuck?? your answers/ thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! s