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• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 air con probs 3 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  the machine do the work and according to their own gauges the temp has only dropped from 13c to around 11c- i.e. pretty much the same as before the regass- to be fair they did not charge me for their work. So i think there?s probably no leak (or it would not start the compressor) and has the right amount
• SBA Rally 2008- Car Choice! 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  960 (3.0 24v) Mercedes S-Class BMW 7 Series (again) Volvo 850 T5 Honda Legend W124 E Class estate Please feel free to suggest any others though, bearing in mind our max budget is £1k
• `Cosmetic` Grease The oil-less Con? 13 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  check strap, well greased of course, but looking at the new one before fitting its bushed and `tight`, no way would an external coat of grease do anything. Presumably that`s why the old one wore out. The new one needed `working` with spray 3 in one oil, on a bench, for a few minutes before the oil
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0 Petrol Xsi noisy new exhaust 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  ? This Xsi never sounded meaty but this new exhaust does make it sound a bit boy racer-ish. I wouldn't have minded if I was in my 20's but it is a bit annoying driving around - especially on motorways.
• Not so impressed with SureSell 25 May 2008 (Forum)
  Mixed messages from this BCA subsidiary. I'd seen it mentioned in the HJ Telegraph column, so, now our S-reg Peugeot 306 is off to pastures new, I thought I'd give it a go. The helpline number was very helpful, but they wouldn't deal with me directly. I had to call my local BCA - in this case
• Zero Rate VED for Classics 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  (i.e. have a zero rated VED disc) c) How many cares it would apply to now if the 25 year limit were re-introduced? I realise that the chances of this are similar to those of winning the jackpot in tonight?s lottery! Sorry lost the fight to get c) to display properly!
• Secondhand car for driving instruction 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  2003 model year cars. Dull but potentially hassle free; I am discounting the diesel because IMHO common rail is more trouble than it's worth, and I would expect the 1.5 to manage low 40's in the MPG stakes... Thoughts comments and other suggestions most welcome! Jonathan.
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 2000 1.8t - Oil/Filter Change - Auto. Transmission 18 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  of difference to a very clunky Audi transmission.... (A3 1.8t 2000, 50K)' I am just slightly nervous that the transmission oil/filter should not be touched, only the Oil should be topped up as Audi insist that the ATF fluid and filter are lifelong.. Thanks I am aware the Audi mutli and s-tronic
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - Williams - revs high only on full throttle 1 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  settings should be red - yellow 5.78kohms red - green 2.01kohms yellow - green 4.27kohms s
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2003 2.0DT - basil fawlty impressions..... 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  IDEA`S PLEASE >>> ive gotta 03 vectra `c` 2lt.dt , no probs for the first 155,000 ( YES .. 155,000 ) miles but now has developed a very anoying fault that has baffled a vauxhall main dealer and another garage . It starts first time EVERY DAY no matter how cold , BUT if I drive 1-2 miles
• 1st baby on the way, £3.5k to spend - suggestions? 31 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  at Volvo V40's (with high mileage), Citroen Picasso (seem pricey), Renault Scenic (not seen any in our price bracket), Skoda Fabia Estate (top end of budget). I'm open to any and all ideas really ... what car, what age, what to look out for? Your thoughts appreciated. Cheers.
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - High milage or scratched door/wing?? 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  a car of this milage? Apparently the timing belt was recently changed. Car2: 1999 S Reg RENAULT Clio 1.2 RT (£1500) This car (89K miles) is also mechanically sound, but has significant scratches on the driver side wing and door. Would it be expensive to remove the scratches? Both cars look great
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 00 1.6 petrol engine cuts out 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 Leon 1.6 S Petrol. First of all this has been an ongoing problem that seems to be getting worse and Seat claim that nothing is wrong with the car. The problem has been occurring since I changed my battery over. The engine does not turn over without me giving lots of throttle
• Foreign plates 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  maintained & driven . These plates already offer immunity from parking tickets / speed cameras & the congestion charge . If my 80's diesel US pick up ( UK plated ) gets slapped with a huge road tax liability , what's stopping me from registering it say in Poland - it's already a left - hooker
• What car for a new driver BUT also an old lady? 12 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, My mother is in the market for a car and has no idea what to buy. I reckon I could get some good advice by opening the criteria to you guys. Background ? She is early 60?s and just passed her test, so confidence is quite low. Mostly the car will be driven for short journeys around town
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2003 - 1.6 Tdci - Loud 'tapping' noise under load 6 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  mention hydraulic tappets. Anyone have any ideas or advice or similar experience? Many Thanks..... :( s
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 2.0TD, Oil Change grade suggestions. 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  which I could get from my local car parts shop would do the job? s
• Volvo 940 (1992 - 1997) - Cambelts on the 1990 2388cc TD engine. 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  on it. So hope one of you guys and gals have done one before and can give me some info on it. Many thanks in advance. s
• Steering while stationary 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to be drilled into learner drivers. But I strongly suspect that the reason is driving schools fear the damage that will be caused when learners do this while the n/s front wheel is graunched tight against a high kerb. Otherwise it has to be irrational, since clutch abuse is winked at by driving instructors. I
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 1991 - rear brake drum back plate problem 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  there have any ideas or suggestions. I'm looking for a solution that I can do myself without blowing the bank on new parts. I also need help as soon as possible. Cheers s