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• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Dodgy History?? 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Only thing is that a an AA data check reveals that is was exported to the UK when it was only 11 months old. It was then re registerd to UK plates. Thing it the AA check cannot supply any info of its history in N Ireland, only its history here. AAre there any car data checks tha will give me its history in N Ireland.
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - Value 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  in a private sale and 2)as a px, A4 Avant 2.5tdi (FWD 155ps/120KW) ist reg Nov 2002, 1 owner plus demo, FSH (all bills & receipts & MOTs) currently 76000 miles, tax till April 2010, MOT end of Nov 2009, no rust usual chips on paint for nearly 7 year old car but basically tidy. Rear tyres only got 2mm left fronts good for another 10K.
• BMW Z4 (2003 - 2009) - Need to know the book drop... 22 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, Can anyone who has access to old Glasse's guides please tell me what the book drop is on the following car over the last 6 or so months? BMW Z4 2.5 Auto 2003 03, 17K miles. Showroom condition. I'm trying to persuade my dad to lease me his as it sits around doing nothing nearly all of the time and I figure that I could put it to good use but I would need to know roughly how much it was dropping by!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus 14 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Doesn't run very smoothly and lots of condensation from exhaust. 2. Original tyres (2000 manufacture), too old? 3. It's on its original cam belt. 4. Brake discs are rusty & fluid was last changed in 2005. Any other potential causes for concern on such a low-mileage car?
• Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - Diesel engine problem 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 5 month old X Type Jag 3500 miles (I bought the car new) and i am told by my local dealer that diesel is finding it's way into my engine oil and making it poor quality. They have changed the oil free of charge but have done nothing to solve the problem.
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - Battery Maintenance 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have noticed now the cold and damp spell has bestowed upon us, The cold morning starts have been slightly sluggish than normal. It still starts just the tone of the starter is down. The car gets a good 30min to an hour drive every day. Is that enough to maintain charge. It is fine in the high seasons. Is just topping up the fluid ok or is a regular charge (monthly) beneficial? The battry is 2 years old.
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2002 - Clutch / Gearbox 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Can anybody offer some advice about a Zafira clutch/gearbox fault on my sister's 2 and a half year old car? Basically, with the engine running, you can't select any of the gears. However, if you put it in gear and then start it, you can drive it (but only in that gear). Had to drive it home in 2nd for her after it expired in Edinburgh at the weekend.
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 96 2.5v6 Replacing Rear spring 22 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have a broken rear spring on my Omega 2.5v6 petrol. How do I replace . Is it just a matter of jacking up car ,removing road wheel, using spring compressor to compress and remove old spring and using same to put in new one locating on projecting lugs top and bottom. That is apart from above I do not need to dismantle anything else.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Price for a van please? 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Mrs O has to sell one of these in her professional capacity, and is after a Black Book price for trade and private sale. Parker's and the like don't seem to have the exact model. Vauxhall Astra Envoy car-derived van (same as the estate, but without the windows) 1.6 petrol, first reg 1 July 2002, MOT until July this year, 23k miles at last MOT (and hasn't done much since). It has an old style V5. Would a private sale of a van incur VAT?
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 00 Driveshafts worn out at 45k. 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has had to have driveshafts replaced on her Citroen Saxo. the car is 7- 8 years old but has only done around 45k miles. is it a common prob on saxo's?? i always thought driveshafts are good for 100 k plus miles unless a rubber boot has split. the boot did split on one of the driveshafts but that doesn't explain the other one needing replaced at such such a low milage.
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 1.0L Servicing on low annual mileage 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The car will probably be kept until it falls to bits. What do the BR think?
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 2006 525D + Nokia + Bluetooth 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  You pay £30K+ for a nice car and about £1000 to get Bluetooth as an extra & it works with your 2 year old Nokia phone. 12 months later - You pay Nokia £250 for a new model phone with Bluetooth. And they will not talk to each other.
• Deal Drivers 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  So if you are looking for a new car, do check out deal drivers. (no i don't work for them, just a very happy customer now I get some peace off SWMBO)
• London to Brighton run 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I spent a very pleasant couple of hours this morning on the corner of Streatham Common watching this pass. I know every car was now over one hundred years old, and the brakes leave something to be desired, but I was positioned at traffic lights, and I was amazed by the number that 'ran a red'. Not one of them (five hundred odd) hit anything while I was watching.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - Audio wiring identification 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Also, what are the three connectors on the top block, my new stereo does not have any connectors here, they are marked DA, CL, and MRQ on the old radio ? I,ll be grateful for any help, many thanks.
• Peugeot 205 - Battery or Alternator ? 23 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  So, how can I tell if the battery is shot or if it is the alternator failing to charge the battery? Ta {Car details added to attract the attention of Peugeot owners - DD}
• Corsa '02' ticking noise. I'm baffled... 15 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Could be at the drivers end of the dash ? Could be in the wing cavity or bulkhead area ? If it was an old BL car, I would say that the fuel pump was sticking..... I'm baffled and getting rather iritated..... Thanks for any ideas, Sutters.
• New use for speed cameras 27 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  A new use for speed cameras (motoring link) has been devised, to control excessive speed of skiers in Italy. http://tinyurl.com/28pzk7 With 26,000 accidents, 16 fatal, last year in Italy you can understand how speed on skis can kill or injure. It is interesting to note that the age group for excess speed is 19 to 25 years old - a very similar age group to young drivers who do silly things in cars without regard to other road users. -- Roger I read frequently, but only post when I have something useful to say.
• Paint on bumpers 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have noticed a blister on the front bumper of our C5 today and, whilst it has collected numerous small chips and scratches over the years, that have gone down to the plastic, it has only ever flaked off once before, which was when I first bought it. It will definitely require a repaint to avoid an unsightly patch of black plastic. The car is now five years old. Is this kind of thing inevitable with paint on plastic? Would it be best to get the whole of the bumper done? Also, there doesn't seem to be any primer coat underneath the top coat.
• 2001 Primera ABS 27 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I'm taking it in for a mechanic to check in the next day or two. thanks Burt again (the fiesta is my father's car - it never rains!!!)