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• Ford C-MAX - Is there a cure for misting Ford headlights 28 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I recently bought a one year old Ford Cmax Titanium X from my local Ford dealership and have been unable to resolve a problem of misting headlights. They mist up after a run if the car is parked in rain or is washed, or it’s a cold day.
• Nissan Primera 1.8 SE Petrol (2003) - Won't start - battery or alternator...or other? 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    I drove the car for about 18 miles last night with no problems, but apart from that it's not been used much over the past few weeks as the weather has been more suitable for my Vespa. It's the original battery in the car so at ten years old it's probably due a change, but are there likely to be any other causes?
• Mazda 5 - Garage say there is nothing wrong 4 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    I have to take the courtesy car back to the garage this morning and they will let me leave my car there and check it again but I am then car less.   What should I do?
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Any quality car with comfortable 5th adult seat? 28 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I finally felt I could escape MPV world as my older teenagers don't squabble as they did as children. So I bought a 5 year old e class estate avantgarde 220cdi but I am disappointed in the quality of the mid rear seat which is uncomfortablly shaped for more than a 30 mins car journey, the car is great in most other respects but this is making me think I must change again.
• clocked car private sale recorded verbal agreement 19 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All, Bought a clocked car from an old boy, he didnt know it was clocked as it was before his time. It only came to my atttention checking DVLA after.  I know that was stupid!   It has a full service history (fake obviouly as it shows incorrect mileage) car shows 90k but in 2005/6 it was showing 90k and 110K   My question is this...Can I take him to court and win i.e. get my money back?
• Yaris/Fiesta 1.4di,peugot 206 1.4i,peugot 307 1.4i - 1.4 DIESEL cars...up to £2300...advice pls? 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Guys/gals,   My trusty 106 xnd is getting old now & I need another car. Deffo want 1.4disel-as cheap tax & car insurance. I don't do a huge lot of miles but want diesel as engines go on & on...can you advise which you think of the 4 above are best bet?
• Jaguar XK8 and XKR (1996 - 2006) - 97 4.0 adding GPS tracker - what connections to 1 18 May 2011 (Forum)
  Or to an ignition-switched +12v ? The former will ensure a topped up battery-backup, but may deplete the car's battery. The latter will obviously only charge the tracker when the engine is running. I do have an 'old' tracker fitted to my other car (MX5, connected to permanent +12v) but that plus the alarm will deplete the car's battery within 5 days.
• help with insurance please 29 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  My insurance is due for renewal 18th jan and have looked into it and got a better quote with a different insurer. So I was planning to change the car on my exsisting policy from the day I collect til 18th. But that won't cover me for both cars to drive down to dealer in old car and drive home in new car will it???   Advice please!!!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - HELP, insurance are going to write my car off 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hello there. I recently had a minor scuffle in my car. I was not at fault and the other driver has admitted full liability and I am dealing with his insurance company as I didnt want the hassle of losing and then having to get my no claims bonus reinstated, have got courtesy car etc, and my car is being assesed by their people.
• Volkswagen Golf Plus (2005 - ) - 09 1.4 New car protection 'pack' offered by dealer 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  They say it is advisable with newer eco-friendly water-based paints. "You will never have to wax your car." The process takes the garage an extra couple of hours during final valeting before I collect it. I always had Rovers before and never had to wax them, yet the paint stayed in good condition and my 9 year old car is still glossy.
• Humph's new motor.... 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Well, don't panic, the old Mondy is still alive and well, buuuut.......as of yesterday, I aquired a new car. It's a company car. As some of you will know I've been self employed for donks but I've recently ageed to wage slavery again.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 06 1.4 abs esp arrr! 28 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  ABS and esp lights still on in road test mode. apparentley they have to do road test with the car plugged into a laptop to configure pump put car will not accept pump yet. ABS and traction working now but lights still on. I will have to take car in again. This is a regular problem with VW cars I am told .
• Skoda vRS vs other cars 18 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I need some advice (no flaming please!). We have decided to replace my wife's car and would like something quick but reasonably economical. Preferably to buy used (up to 1 year old, 10000 miles) costing no more than £14k. The Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0T FSI would seem to fit the bill.
• Other child leaning out of window 21 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Had to put two grandchildren in daughter's car in a supermarket car park the other day. Didn't want to, but got stuck with it, not best pleased. Thought I'd never find the car among the thousands, but it was easy to spot. On a yellow line by the entrance to the supermarket with flashers going, looking to put it politely like something rescued from a breaker's yard.
• how difficult is it to buy a new car !!! 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Today my wife & I drove round 4 dealers to get a price on hers & to get a replacement hopefully within weeks only to find that 3 out of 4 shook their heads in dismay at the 22 month old part exchange & to be told that any model of car in any colour that I wanted to order would be September now as manufactures have stopped stock vast quantieties of cars! this is for one of the most popular makes of cars built!
• No more car hunting, hurrah! 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  (which was my preferred choice) So I've bought her a 2005 54 Plate Hyundai Getz 1.3 GSi. Two years old with 26000m from a Hyundai dealer. It's got three years manufacturers warranty remaining and a years RAC recovery. Ended up p/xing the 02 reg Fiesta plus £800. Not the most dynamic of cars, but at least there's some piece of mind for the next three years.
• C2 for daughter's first car ? 29 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  One a couple of years old probably. Anyone have any experience of the reliability of the C2 or aware of any issues with the car ? It looks like I'll pay £5k+ for one from a dealer with a warranty and I'm not that fussed about depreciation on this amount of dough because she'll likely keep it five years anyway.
• Advice on Trade In Please 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I agreed a trade in price for my old car with a Toyota dealer over the weekend. I have signed an order for a 2nd hand car and this includes details of my current car. I have also paid a deposit of £100. I have now discovered that I gave the garage the wrong info about my car - I told them it is was a Passat S but when I checked the V5 it turns out to be an SE.
• Best and worst cars for resale value. 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Percentage of value lost after 3 years ownership. No clue who compiled the list or how they came about their figures. Top 6 cars: BMW 116 SE 49% MB C180 SE 49% MINI Cooper 50% VW New Beetle 54% Jaguar X type 2.0 V6 55% Mazda 2 1.4 Antares 55% Bottom 6: Perodua Kenari 77% Suzuki Alto 1.1 GL 76% Perodua Kelisa GXi 1.0 76% Nissan Primera 74% Kia Magentis 74% Hyundai Accent 1.3CDX 74% I am not in the market for any of these cars, but that Nissan Primera looks an excellent buy at 3 years old.
• demonstrator on finance??? 20 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all. Had my new car (well 7 month old) HPI'd today. am buying from a SAAB dealership. my bro-in-law has hpi'd it for free for me, he works in motor trade. car is financed by GMAC, it has been refinanced on 01/04/2004, so has 2 account numbers relating to it.