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• Nissan Micra - Spinning noise when clutch pedal pressed down 29 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I can hear a spinning noise when I press down the clutch pedal on my 2001 Micra.  Does anybody know what it is please? I don't think it's the...
• Cheap car to modify 6 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Not sure where I should post this but my wife has a 1.6 focus company car so I wanted to look at buying a cheap car or classic car to just use occasionally   I was thinking of a £1000 to buy then spend a bit of money over time customising it to make it a bit different from the usual standard hum drum. I am in my 50's but with a long car history from classics to 4x4s   I am happy to look at anything long as it's different Any suggestions   Cheers
• Which one for an old car? Mazda or Toyota? 30 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I will use generally for short distance. will there be more difference on mpg? I'm afraid of Mazda 2.0's fuel consumption. :)  
• advice on a car 15 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I think an Audi /Bmw would be my preference. My top choice is A5 hatchback 2012 onwards facelift 2.0 s line. I was thinking of alternatives eg bmw 3 Series. What would you guys suggest. Thanks
• Kia with a nervous twitch 26 May 2018 (Forum)
  On my way to work this morning i passed a current shape Kia Cee'd going the other way and it's n/s daytime running light was flashing rapidly, not actually going on and off, but dull and bright. Made me think it had a nervous twitch, in fact the first thing that popped into my head was (the great) Herbert Lom in the Pink Panther films!.
• Peugeot 407 Coupe - Rear Seat Base 3 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  A member asked about lifting the rear base of the Coupe seat because a child had been sick on it, I had asked the same Question yesterday, this mornin g I had done the job within 5 mins, front OFF/S Sear fully forward to give you room, Put your hand under the Corner of the base & lift, Job Done, I needed to do this to clear the underside of the newly purchased car.                                                                          TWR
• Ford Mondeo - Vandals 8 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  So the lowlife in the area has taken away his livelyhood for at least 8 weeks or so. The fitter said it had been stood there for 10 days drying out.  b*********s!
• any - Best car you ever drove. 16 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Last year due to a van re designing our Volvo we were loaned...don't ask me why.... a brand new Mecedes S class 3.2 diesel. It has comfort, enough power for anybody, a boot you could get a small sofa in and everything seemed excellent quality. Economy was v good for a large car too.  If money were no object I'd have one tomorrow but the thought of the bills would keep me awake at night.
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Corsa alarm?? 28 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Seems a strange post given we are no longer in the 1980's but here goes.  Just brought a Corsa 2011 (D) SXi however not sure it has a factory fitted alarm. Before I carry out the usual tests can anyone confirm yes or no? The interia door symbol "red light" stays for a minute or two but then goes out however after some research I believe this only indicates doors are centrally locked.
• SUV or Cheiftan Tank - Best car to deal with Britains dreadful roads 16 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Following the recent discussion about the state of Britains roads, my question is what car can give a comfortable ride as things deteriorate further. HJ s advice was to not deviate below 55 profile tyres and 16 inch wheels which is a good starting point. From experience I found the MK 6 Golf on 65 profile tyres was just about perfect.But have you any other recommendations?
• Primera - condensation in rear light... 22 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  The car is my son's freshly acquired 2000W Nissan Primera S. It's in gleaming red and at £2495 (50,000mls) looks like a good buy. Just one tiny niggle: I wonder if anyone else has experienced condensation inside the rear-light cover - in particular the bootlid-mounted reversing light?
• Bentley Mulsanne (1991) - An appreciating asset - really? 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  This looks too good to be true - Is it? http://www.csgmotorcompany.com/bentley-mulsanne-s-very-low-mileage-very-good-history-leather-ac-stunning-in-amersham-5429187 I happened to see this car this morning while at this dealer for another purpose. It seemed totally desirable in every way - one of the last real British Bentleys, and the bodywork was far more perfect than you would ever expect from a 1991 car.
• Ford Fiesta Radio Code - 53 plate - Ford Fiesta Radio Code - 53 plate 13 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, Same story as a lot of people: I had the gear box replaced in my 53 plate Fiesta and now the CD Radio is asking for a code. The code in the log...
• BMW 530 D - Advice for written off car 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have checked the value of similar cars on Autotrader and was surprised to find 2003 models with 130k fetching £3500 average. Is this the settlement I am like to receive or will it be taken from Glass s guide. Grateful for your guidance on how to proceed.        
• Peugeot 306 automatic transmission - Starting problems 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have had breakdown rescue me twice, 1 said I flooded the engine, the next said my immobiliser is draining my battery... My car says bulb ku blu when turning the key and starts straight away when attached to my man' s car with jump leads... DEFO NOT BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR AS HAD THESE CHECKED ALREADY... Am stuck now as to what it can be and really need some advice please
• Ford Fiesta - Is my car thirsty? 2 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I've calculated that it's doing 35 mpg and it feels like it should do more. I also have a 2007 2.0 Zetec Diesel S-Max and that does 45 mpg and it's a much bigger car. The fiesta is not thrashed and has a mix of dual carriageway and town driving typically, and probably 5% of the miles are motorway. The A/C is on more often than not.
• any - £3000 to spend on a car. 20 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Ok so I have a baby on the way and I need a new boiler. I'm planning on selling my 09 fiesta ztec s and I'm looking to spend about £3000 on a new car.  I'm wondering what would be a good idea for a new car? I'm thinking 5 door hatch back. My mate keeps saying get a mk4 golf 1.9tdi but I'm worried that for £3000 I will get an unreliable one.
• VW Jetta 2008 Tdi 2.0 - Under-revving 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I experienced a loss of power while some way from home, the car would not rev above 3000 making over-taking impossible.  After I stopped for 10 minutes the problem disappeared and hasn't recurred for 6 month,s until this morning.  Same thing again, after the car was stopped for a few minutes, the problem disappeared.  A local garage mentioned this as a VW problem concerning the turbo-charger.  Has anyone else experienced this?
• Any - What is the max safe life for 'space-saver' tyres? 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The risk of a catastrophic failure when they are eventually used must be high, especially as they are not of the most robust construction and are inflated to 60psi, however I have read of no such failure(s). Maybe they are better than they look, or perhaps being stored in the dark extends their life to say 10-15 years? Seems unlikely to me.
• Volkswagen Passat CC 2004 Model - Central Locking Issues 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Just recentlly purshased a 2004 Manuel Passat, and I have issues with the Central Locking, I have to hold the key very close to the drivers doors to actevite the systerm and only the driver doors works, I have to use the boot button inside the drivers door to activet, also if I use the door button inside the drivers door the rear N/S door works non of the others, can some one help please?