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• `squatting toad` car design-what price elegance? 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It seems a trend for new small cars to look like squatting toads, with the driver sitting pontificating in the centre, in the cab forward, high glass line, can`t see the bonnet style. I can see how being at the centre of things like a plum baked in a pie, with no concern for what`s outside fits with the insularity of modern society, but has the simple joy of seeing a drop of rainwater rolling towards you on a waxed bonnet gone forever?
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - yr 2000. 1.4 16v cut out 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  i have a 2000 1.4 16v golf that keeps on cutting out when i am slowing down this doesnt always happen thought it seems to only be at the times when i have the clutch down and turning round a corner is it my bad driving or is this a problem with the car if it is a problem can someone advise what this problem could be and how i could remedy it s
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 ecu codes 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi have got a ford mondeo mk3 tdci,the fuel ecu,that sits on the n/s front leg behinde the wheel arch is damaged not reparable ihave located another ecu but two of the numbers are difrent mine is 3s7q-9f954-aa the other one is 2s7q-9f954-ea will this one work on my car has i can`t find my exact one can anyone help me.
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 - Changing the gearbox oil 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My 1998 micra has done 100K and is probably due for a change of gearbox oil. The Haynes manual tells you how to check and top-up the oil (through the...
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 2000 1.8S - replacement of headlamp bulb... 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  , but we wondered if it was a job that could be undertaken at home and what type (and cost) the replacement bulb would be. The spec is not given in the manual. Many thanks, Waino. S
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - near-side headlight bulb changes 12 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi just changed n/s dip-bulb;all you have to do is remove battery cover and battery (65 min) a bit fiidely removing and refitting but nothings easy nowadays with cars 1.9 dci .I fitted a temporary supply to pos+ and neg- leads(12v m/cycle battery) but later found not necessary all u have to do on completion is re-code radio unit
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '97 - 1.25 identical to 1.4 ? 11 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Guru's My car knowledge inept son believed the only thing you had to put into an engine was petrol, Therefore the lack of any form of lubricant (and coolant) has resulted in crank damage.. It is currently a 1.4 Zetec-S, a breakers locally has the 1.25 version. My question, would you know if the 1.25 will drop straight in? Would the 1.4 gearbox/ecu etc be suitable? Many thanks, Stuart.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - How much spares or repair for this Golf 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  What would be a reasonabe asking price (spares or repair ) for a 2001 Golf Mk4 1.6 S with 119000 on the clock, FSH but with NSF damage which is wheel, wing, suspension, drive shaft, wishbone, windscreen, airbags deployed, A frame probable damage where wheel battered into frame. A very rough figure may make me feel better about what I've just sold my daughters motor for :-)
• Nissan Almera Tino (2000 - 2006) - CD m/changer could it work with steering controls 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  If it can be done, does anyone know where I can acquire the necessary adaptor ("Connect2" don't do one). s
• Fuel Shortage, what fuel shortage! 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  To add to it, why are they queueing 7-8 cars at the remining petrol pumps. Is it me being paranoid? Or have I just started to undermine the UK economy? Graham S.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.8 TDCI (100) - gearbox problems? 24 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  The gears are slick and easy to operate at all other times. The car has only done 47k. Any ideas on what this might be? s
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 1.0. steering lighter turning left than right 14 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I know that this car has an electric power steering assistance, but can anyone tell me if this strange asymmetry is possible or am I imagining it? Thanks. s
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1995 316 coupe slightly erratic idling 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  i have a 1995 316i coupe and on start up and for a while after the car idles at slightly above 1000rpm, it drops and down then goes back up to around that level - self reving. the car has done 151k, do you think the erratic idling could be down to the high mileage the cars done or maybe it could be the MAF. any other suggestions? s
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - 00 Alarm Problems on a C200 Kompressor 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Where is the alarm/remote unit on the car as |I was wondering if we unplugged it it may be a connector problem. Thanks s
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Zetec Hesitation,misfire up to 2k revs. 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Having changed the ht leads and plugs on my focus i have still got a really bad and unnerving rough idle the car runs 'lumpy' (sounds like a vw camper) and loss of power on any sort of incline,although once the revs pass 2k it seems to clear but the power issue (hesitation) is still there.. Any ideas bantam1 s
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 Fitting new battery to corsa sets off alarm. 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  It's a 1998 (R) 1.4.I don't have a key fob to turn it off. Would appreciate some advice please. s
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 petrol.Tinny rattle from under car... 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  i think it might be this silver thing under the car looks like a heat shield thing, has anyone got any ideas or experienced a similar problem? my car is a 1999 focus 1.8 zetec 4dr manual s
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.7dti Izusu engine. Loose oil sprocket. 9 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Has anyone ever heard of this problem before? Cost of repair £650 serious damage to sprocket, oil pump spindle, lower cam cover and belt. s
• Peugeot - Ludix One moped - Connecting indicator kit. 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  If I get the sequence wrong, will I fry the relay? I feel like a clueless bomb disposal expert... -- Tim{P} s
• Nissan - Gearbox which box fits what model (any Codes ?) 6 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I bought a gearbox for Almera quite a while ago but it never fit on it so its lying in my garage but I would like to sell it on ebay or wherever but I don't know what engine sized Nissan Almera/Primera it'll fit on. s