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• Which small diesel? 31 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Can forum members give any advice to best small diesel car? Like the look of the Citroen C3 and Skoda Fabia, need something that fits a 6'3 tall driver, nice to drive and comfortable. Long term reliability is important as I will probably buy used 3 to 4 years old and keep to high mileage.
• Cigarette lighter install - Pug 106 24 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, My car is quite old (94 Pug 106), so doesn't have a cigarette lighter. I'd like to have an aftermarket one fitted, but don't know if this is possible, as never heard of it before. This is to enable me to charge my phone.
• Another Fifth Gear thread 30 May 2006 (Forum)
  t=45256"target="_blank">CLICK HERE to go to the next thread ***** One of the better Fifth Gear episodes tonight. Information on the increasing numberplate thefts, and how to prevent your car from having it's plate stolen. As well as how airbags are made and tested, along with seeing if a 10 yr old Rover's airbag would still work - it did.
• Ford mondeo- washer jet 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  I investigated the cause and it turns out that the water in the rear seems to be collecting in the boot rather than washing the screen. Now would you expect this to be covered under warranty on a 16month old car? Ford seem to say no, I think its a design flaw. Anyone else had a similar issue?
• fair wear and tear 2002 fiesta diesel 29 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My Fiesta 2002 Diesel just failed its MOT for split lower arm bushes, after 44,000 miles and cost me £250 parts and labour.. Does anyone think this is fair wear and tear on a 4 year old car? As I do not. I am thinking of writing to Ford to complain but wanted a second opinion first.
• Saab Converible roof problem 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone else got a problem with their convertible roof? Mine is only 18 months old 12,000 miles but the roof is badly marked from the inside with the pile being rubbed off. So far Saab is denying responsibility but to me its clearly a design/build fault. I had no such problems on my previous car.
• Dent removal - Woking area 2 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, My wifes 2 month old Jazz has had someone conveniently open their door onto her car and leave a dent, plus some scratches, all in area of an 1-1.5 inches. Looking around for a cheap way of fixing this and I found Chipsaway.
• Ford Warranty 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  If I buy a 12-18 month old (UK Spec)Ford Mondeo will it definitely come with the balance of the original 3 year warranty. I gather the original warranty is one year plus 2 years free optional. Am I right to assume the optional 2 years is only valid if the car is serviced by Ford.
• Air filters 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I looked at the air filter in my very old car and it seems quite dirty from the top but clean from the side (i.e. white). I think it is a paper one and wondering how do I know when it needs changing. Are there any pages showing what condition they should be in.
• Discolouration of plastic parts?? 15 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I have a number of black plastic trim parts on a ten year old car. The insides of these parts are like new, the outsides ( age and exposure to the elements ) have developed a white bloom which will not wash off. Can anyone suggest a process or product ( other than the "Back To Black" type ) that will stop the bloom and hopefully, restore the black plastic surface ?
• Trafficmaster - or something else? 2 May 2003 (Forum)
  My only experience of the system to date was in a hire car, caught in a rolling fuel blockade. That thoroughly confused it!
• Passat Driver's Mirror 17 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  OK I've bought the glass but how do I fit it? The driver's side door mirror suffered at the hands of an oncoming car and needs to be replaced. I have the replacement glass but do I just pull the old one off and click the new one in place? It's a 2 litre N reg and the mirrors have remote (but not electric) adjustment.
• Mystery Vauxhall Tool? 23 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hello, Can anyone shed any light on the uses if this tool: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gary.vance/car/tool.jpg (the image is 45k) It's located inside the petrol filler flap of my 1999 Vectra (Diesel), and is mounted in it's own little clip. There is also an almost identical tool in the same position of my parents 6 month old Corsa (Petrol).
• Diesel injector pump info. 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone found worthwhile info on the web to assist in stripping down diesel injector pumps? I would normally fit an exchange unit if needed on a modern car but have a spare pump (u/s due to diesel leaks) for the old Land Rover and would like to have a fiddle. The search engines don't seem to turn up much. David
• Tyre pressure sensors 31 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Out of idle curiosity, does anyone know how this works? Presumably there is a sensor in each wheel, but how does it communicate with the rest of the car? And will it still work at six years old? (I've owned ageing Renaults, so I think I know the answer to the last question.)
• Sandtoft Airfield 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  At the old Sandtoft Airfield on the south side of the M180 between Scunthorpe and Doncaster, there are thousands of vehicles - cars, vans, campers, all various makes and I am always curious when I pass this location.
• Volvo Sunroofs 22 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I have had a problem with excessive noise coming from a Volvo Coupe sunroof which Volvo have trace (through their technical department) to a glass fault. Since the car is older than 3 years old (but not over 60,000 miles) they have only agreed to stump a fraction of the £500 repair fee. Has anyone had any experience with this problem or with dealing with Volvo UK Thanks Steve
• Any - Low mileage ex fleet 16 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  I’ve been looking at a low mileage four year old car. When I type the reg no into KwikFit‘s site it’s telling me that it’s part of a fleet. In reality, how has this car been likely to have been used to date and what kind of life is it likely to have had?
• Lanoguard rust treatment 31 May 2023 (Forum)
  The reviews are all excellent and as it's so easy to apply I have thought about doing the underneath of my old car, especially along the sills and subframe. Now is the time of year to do it. Although it seems quite pricey, a 2L bottle should do two average sized cars. I still have some Waxoyl in the garage but I find it a messy product to use.
• Citroen AX 14TZS 29 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Just seen the above car on my afternoon walk around the town. Not immaculate but certainly tidy on the panels. It was a G reg so 1989/90 and I thought it looked amazingly fresh in design for such as old car. I think they came out in 1987.