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• New Member. 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  HDWIS (He Does What I say) aka SWMBO. World's most bring job - Accountant. Drives a 3 year old MINI soon to be replaced. Only drive his beloved 5 when he's been at the Vino (but I love it and got him a good deal) Love 4WD but hates the dreaded Defender. His dog hates me. Look forward to posting.
• Theory test 16 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Didn't have a theory test back in the days I took my test, so it's interesting to see this. Lee. -- Lee MINI adventure in progress
• Citroen Picasso versus Focus C-Max. 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I'm contemplating buying one or other of these mini-MPVs. They both seem to find favour with HJ in their different ways, but I am particularly inclined towards the 2.0 litre auto Picasso and in either case it would be a petrol engine. The Back Room's collective wisdom and experience would be most welcome, please.
• New Laguna 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  A friend has a current model and is thinking of replacing it with a brand new one, would be useful to know when the new one is coming out as I'd imagine that wouldn't help the values of the current models! Thanks in advance, Lee -- Lee MINI adventure in progress
• UK Broker - Motafile 15 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  The best price I've found on a new Mini Cooper is with Motafile, a broker supplying UK main dealer cars, offering £300 off the list price. Has anyone used them before to purchase a new car, or who has any experience from going through them?
• North Coast 500 4 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  At this time of year thoughts turn to summer holidays, and one idea my wife and I have for a few weeks away in the summer, probably early September, is driving the North Coast 500 in our Mini convertible. We’ve seen a few packages offered by various firms, which seem reasonable value, but does anyone have any experience or ideas about the best way to do this trip? 
• Most remembered car tv advert 11 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Probably been covered but here goes What car tv advert do you remember most? Is it the Mini Metros being driven off the boats at the South coast? The Fiat Strada being built by robots? Volvos being driven through windows by crash test dummies or the Citreon BX being eaten by a mechanical Grace Jones?
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 24-12-2016 Part 1 31 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  My employers have a Ford mini-bus I drive occasionally. The mileometer failed several years ago, and only the trip mileage is displayed. However, it always gets through the MOT without comment from the testing garage, no mileage being entered on the certificate.
• Ford Fiesta - OBD Code Reader 1996 Fiesta LX 9 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I just bought a mini OBD2 code reader after being told it would work on a '96 fiesta, but it doesn't, or at least i haven't found the correct software. Can anyone advise me on either a phone apt which will work with it, or which OBD reader i actually require.
• Impress our car uninterested Son - How do Audi do it? 5 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Cos Skoda failed, Mini failed, despite the nightclub effect showroom, Volvo then failed, Suziki also failed. But boy o boy when he sat in the wee A1 Audi .........................he was genuninely smitten. But I did not see anything particularly different about it, though this was perhaps bearing in mind the price premium.
• ??? - Towing a horse box 19 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi am wondering if any one can help me, am currently driving a mini, and am now having to up date my car to something that can toe a horse box but I have no idear where to start am only 25 and don't want a huge car(4x4) but something big enough to pull and also need something economical has anyone any suggestions
• Audi - A4 Avant SE 2.0 TDi Multitronic - opinions? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  OK, I was going to take on a Mini Cooper S though it has no aircon so I now have 2008 A4 Avant SE 2.0 TDi Multitronic lined up, any thoughts? I think it is a 140 rather than 170, its a PD so not expecting great refinement, any views on the Multitronic gearbox?
• Alfa Romeo MiTo (2009 - ) - Looks Good! 29 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Based on the Grande Punto/Corsa platform and will be good value for money. Looking forward to HJs road test. Should sell by the bucket load to those not wanting a MINI. If it weren't for the dealers ...
• Are we breeding pansies? 3 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  All the young uns under ((22 mind) tell me they need power steering as a pre requisite of their first car irrespective of their budget,now i know this is after passing their test in a power steered airconditioned super mini,buy hey,the modern boy and girl is going to grow up to be a right pansy if they cant turn the steering wheel in a t reg mk2 1200 clio discuss
• Misting windows 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Any tips on the best way to deal/avoid this? I've done what my manual says - "turn the blower on and aim air down the sides" This is and old Passat estate...
• Life cycle for the Ford Ka 17 May 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone know what Fords plans for the Ka are? Will the baby of their range soldier on for ever in the style of a 2cv or the Mini or is an all new car planned. With the design almost 10 years old now with little development and (probably) quite profitable why change a sucessful niche product? If it aint broke why fix it (cliche) i suspect that it is a major dilema for the product planners on what to do with it in the next few years.
• Bikers: Free DVD (£3 P&P) 27 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've just watched 'A Street, A Track, An Open Road' on DVD. Even my wife (non biker) was hooked - its not the usual safer biking lectures. Sort of mini big brother style on bikes. Produced by the Motorcycle Industry Association and presented by Suzi Perry. With Chris Walker & Jamie Toseland amongst others. DVD only £3 delivered from http://www.stordvd.com/
• Matrix Reloaded 26 May 2003 (Forum)
  Bit like the Bond movie where the product placement was a bit OTT, IMHO. Still, great movie. Lee. Lee MINI adventure in progress
• chrome comeback. 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Have noticed that chrome is starting to make a comeback on some models lately, the obvious example being the new mini. I personally think it looks great and would love a car with lots of chrome but that won't be possible for a while yet. I did see some chrome today on a car in the form of an after-market no. plate base which you attach the actual no.plate to.
• New one to look for in the North East 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Out and about in the North East is a strange looking small car, green col.Rear end a bit Multiplas style. Reg, No. is NA 02 OCP Not on sale anywhere in Europe until next April and said to replace the Mini in popularity.Protype currently in use by a Driving School in Darcy Kitchens land (by the way where is he?) What is it? The new Nissan European Micra. DVD