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• V40 - really that bad? 12 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  As I pay each new maintenance bill with the words "well there's nothing left to replace now" I just know I'm asking for trouble. (now you see why I chose "No Dosh") I have my eye on a 2001 V40 S 1.9TD. It's has 60k on the clock and FSH (volvo). The dealer is asking £9.5k but obviously I'm going to push for a deal. Now I know HJ has his views on V40s..... what I need to know is did Volvo improve matters with the 2000MY enough to make this car a worthwhile buy?
• Volvo 850 22 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I did consider a 1998 Passat & the Volvo V40, but the scary reliability stories put me off. Can anyone offer advice as to the wisdom of such a purchase? Nice 850's of that age seem to go for between £4,000 at non-main dealers, and £7,000 at main dealers. Many thanks in advance.
• V5/Ownership query 21 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hi, hopefully that got your attention. right, well i put a £300 deposit down on a ford fiesta zetec s at motorpoint. It was a nearly new one and was due to arrive in 3 weeks and if i decided against the car for any reason the deposit could be transfered to any other vehicle. I was satisfied with this.
• Mk2 Escort electrical gremlins 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I am sorting out my Mk2 Escort (RS2000 replica) for it's MOT after it has been off the road for some time. Everything is fine apart from a couple of electrical...
• Omega/Continental tyre question! 24 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hi All, Does anyone have any bad experiences of Continental tyres on the Omega. My fronts (235/45 ZR 17's) are suffering from an unusual tread wear pattern on the inside. The tread pattern seems to have some tread blocks work more than others - odd though it might seem. This was pointed out by a Vx dealer to me and would explain some strange vibrations that I've experienced through the 'wheel.
• Cooling/radiators etc 23 May 2002 (Forum)
  As you can imagine, the temp. gauge, which normally sits below a 1/4, shoots up to 3/4 way (sometimes above), and the electric cooling fan(s)kick in. But sometimes the temp stays up there for a while, until I start driving quicker again. What would be the best thing to do when the road is clear? get up to high speeds again quickly (to get more airflow over radiator), or let the temp come down before hitting the loud pedal?
• Speed traps 21 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  for a speed trap to be set up because ?those @!#$ motorists are speeding down our street threatening our children?s live?. The police investigate and if there seems a basis to the complaint they do set up a speed trap eventually, and guess what? 70/80% of the people caught are locals including some who requested the speed trap (they check!).
• MS Windows XP/2000/NT security 13 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Source: Microsoft Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-017 Unchecked buffer in the Multiple UNC Provider Could Enable Code Execution (Q311967) Originally posted: April 04, 2002 Summary Who should read this bulletin: Customers using Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000 and Windows XP Impact of vulnerability: Local privilege elevation and run code of attacker?s choice. Maximum Severity Rating: Moderate Recommendation: Administrators should consider applying the patch to machines that allow unprivileged users to log onto them interactively such as workstations and Terminal Servers.
• M6 J18/19 SPECS 5 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Regular M6 users will remeber the SPECS were in almost the same location about a year ago and Cheshire Plod boasted about 1000's of NIPs being issued. I mention their re-arrival just to alert you that when approaching this section of the M6 be aware of possible potential heavy breaking by the vehicle in front once these are spotted.
• Motorists aiding Research 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Alwyn? African Witch doctor dolls, complete with pins. These are nattily attired in British policemen?s uniform. With a certificate signed by one of the versions of Bogush. A Pinocchio style doll with the familiar ?zoom nose? feature. Again to avoid copyright problems we call it the ?Chris Watson?.
• Spacious, reliable, low cost estate? 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Short of buying a Transit van, or taking two cars each time, I?d interested to hear suggestions of a suitable low cost vehicle to acquire, it?s a five hour 300 mile round trip to uni so reliability and economy are important too!
• importing classic cars 4 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I am considering importing a 'modern classic' [specifically a Lancia 037 stradale] from the continent and have 2 questions related to importing. Firstly,...
• Car breakdown cure ?? 17 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My sister`s car broke down at the weekend ( misfiring then cut out ) and the Callout man from the Rescue Service says that it looked as though there was a problem with the fuel . To cure it, so he said , he apparently swopped the leads around on the car and revved it hard..This made the engine pop and bang and produced lots of smoke smoke out of the exhaust !!!!
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I also have a number of Trabants for sale both with 2 stroke motors and with the 1.1 Polo motor some are Estates some have tuv and some are scrappers .the 1.1 s are in very good condition. Plus we can supply all Chevrolet (corvettes,camaros,blazers tahoes etc. models at far below anything you would pay in the Uk incuding so called importers regards Andy Bairsto
• Mini Cooper S Coupe - Second hand car problems from purchase 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Would your advice be to reject the vehicle as I am feeling worried something has happened in its short life which is not surfacing? MINI COOPER S COUPE YE12GCY This letter is to complain about service I have received from Mini Crewe following the purchase of a nearly new Mini Cooper S Coupe and to explain that I expect Mini Crewe to provide appropriate redress under the SoGA 1994 and the SoGC regulations 2002 under which you are legally obliged to sort out the problems due to the vehicle being of unsatisfactory quality.
• Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I am minded to wait and see what they find and if they dispute there is a problem and then advise them I will: 1. Get another of the manufacturer?s garages to give me a second opinion (third if you include the first garage?s prognosis); 2. Mention I believe there is a conflict of interest and that I will advise the Manufacturer of this situation. 3.
• 'Stuck' with an expensive car 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  It was my choice and my risk. I?d welcome suggestions as to the sensible course of action now. I love the car, and it?s hugely useful to have the size at the weekends. But, I don?t need it. I can?t extend the lease term or reduce the 35k/year mileage I don?t need, I?ve checked. I could hand the car back, it might cost me £500, but I?
• Kia Picanto - Car insurance payout advice 16 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  If I take the payment to get the paintwork repair done myself will my current insurance policy be voided? If my car does get classed as category M or S will the stop me from selling it on the future? Thanks
• Mazda 5 - Mazda 5 - 2008 - D I E S E L ! losing power 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I am all to aware about the bad reputation these cars have with DPF's, injector washers and so on but try to keep everything at bay myself....
• 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 Powershift - Ford admits fault after warranty expires ! 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all, this quite a long story but will keep it short as possible. I bought this vehicle from Ford direct in April 2011, Ford dealership gave...