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• Good old-fashioned cassettes 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I've noticed that the BR has been getting a little 'heavy' lately so, in the intention of lightening the mood, I've started this thread. How many of us out there still have only a radio/tapeplayer in the car rather than a CD/minidisc/mp3/wax cylinder player? And if you do have a tape player, what mouldy, broken old tapes are languishing in the back of your glovebox? For the record, I only have a tape player and I can muster the best of Paul McCartney, Tony Bennet Swings, The Three Tenors, Round the Horne Vol 2 and several home made ones including The Rocky Horror Show, Barry White, Robbie Williams' Swing When You're Winning and a 70;s compilation.
• BMW Boxer 23 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  What I intend doing is draining the old petrol from the tank and carbs and filling up with new, and jump starting it from my car to the old knackered battery. Advice on two points would be appreciated: I) If it doesn't start as above any ideas what do after checking that the spark is OK 2) Will there be any lasting problems with the bike because of it's lack of use?
• Citroen C3 - advice re old Citroen C3 13 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 Citroen C3 that I like very much - it's been brilliant since I bought it 5 years ago and needed no repairs until it broke down this week...
• Hyundai i30 - Paint peeling off 17 Apr 2020 (Forum)
    It seemed to be where there were stone chips and it was just peeling off in big chunks.  I was using an ordinary garden hose and not a pressure washer.  OK the car is 11 years old but I have never heard of this happening before.  I assume it is the environmentally friendly water based paint being used.  Bring back the old Dulux and <expletive deleted> the environment.
• Vw golf mk 6 2.0 tdi - Vw emissions and her replacement 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hi  I have been diagnosed with fault egr I was in getting emissions update and had a flashing coil and visit workshop message a few times that same week so told them that. Vw Customer services are due to contact me as my local Vw dealer said car is too old for factory contributions. Can  I link this fault with emissions or is that a bridge too far?  Bill is 1k+ on 7 year old 65k car I would have part ex pretty soon now in a right pickle.
• slk cdi - advice! used car with sketchy service history. 20 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Bought an slk cdi 2 years old with 16,500k on the clock. had the satrguard and becker map pilot. I asked for a service book but apparently it's all recorded...
• Obstructing a Driveway 8 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all, I found an old thread on this topic, but it was 3-4 years ago so it seems to have gone quiet, so I'd be pleased if anyone can help with this shiny new envigourated thread :-) On the topic of blocking driveways, it was mentioned about it being an offence to block a driveway if there is a car in it - i.e. depriving someone the use of their car (but that blocking so someone can't get in is not an offence).
• Ford Fiesta mk4 - Best way to sort out rust 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  getting this sorted out so I can get a few years cheap motoring out of the car as I know its history compared to some old grotbox off eBay. If I leave it it will just get worse quicker. I was just after an ideas of costs/work involved etc! Is it worth prepping the car myself?
• V70 or Mondeo ? oh dear............help 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I currently drive a new mondeo tdci which has approx 50,000 miles on now , the car is 2 and a half years old . I have allways fancied a V70 Vovo estate , the one that im interested in is a petrol manual 2.4 engine . The said car has done approx 60,000 miles and is 3 years old . So weird the mondeo allready is starting to show its age , the Volvo just drove it and seems much more of a solid not so wimpy drive as in the Ford .
• Advice needed please! 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hello people, i have a bit of a difficult descision on my hands and would be very grateful for any help given. I'm 23 year old male soon to be 24. I've driven the same car for 6 years and have decided its time for a change. I'm currently looking for a new car at the moment and have narrowed my choices down to... Mark 2 golf gti 16v OR Astra GSI 16v... insurance is roughly the same as are parts... performance is better with the astra BUT it comes with the 'boy racer' tag.
• Creaking Nissan Micra 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a Nissan Micra that's about 3.5 years old that has started creaking. The suspension has always made loud creaking noises going over big bumps, where my Dad's that is about 6 years old makes no suspension noises to speak of. I've now noticed louded creaking noises at slow speaks in car parks - especially when turning sharply and braking - such as when swinging into the parking space.
• Golf Mk IV cabin tightness 18 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  since taking delivery last year of new 03 reg noticed that 'last' door closes with a 'clunck' (like a seat!), not with a tight 'thump' for which a vw golf has/had? a reputation. and which my old mk iv s98 reg did. also 'schwish' noice of cars passing in opposite direction in my view definitely louder than in old car. as if a window not closed properly. my guess is door frame and/or window at drivers seat not tight, but vw main dealer unable find fault or do anything, "as water is not entering cabin"!
• Car Recommendation? 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  A relative of mine currently has an old-shape Mazda 323 5 door (loathes the current shape) and will shortly be looking for a new (or low mileage 12-18...
• Model dog stuck to car - "illegal"? 5 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/woofow An old boy's been sticking a small brass model dog to his car. Now, the police have told him to take it off, as it's "illegal". Is it?
• Cuban Cars ... 27 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Watching that James Bond tosh last night, with JB driving a 50's American monster in Cuba; do they still drive those old cars from the 30's and 50's out there, or are they allowed imports now ?!
• micro cars 17 May 2001 (Forum)
  Are there any micro cars available in the UK which can be driven by 16 year olds apart from the 50cc Fun Tech? Specifically something with weather protection. (Daughter won't wear crash helmet- uncool and spoils hair).
• Coy's site 30 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  If like me you like old fast cars you can't afford, try:- http://www.coys.co.uk Cheers, Tomo
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - New Second Car as the old one has £££ repair bill. 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Cars to consider for option 2 at about 6K + old fiesta are I suppect; the new fiesta, yaris, pug 207, cirtron DS3 and maybe a mini or hyundi i20 VW polo? Thoughts on this welcome   Many thanks in advance.
• Any - Learner's first car 31 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  M-M junior is now 19 and wanting to learn to drive. He'll soon be applying for his provisional licence, has been looking at cars, insurance quotes etc. and is seeking for some sound advice on what sort of car would best suit his needs and his pocket. His budget is around £4-5k and he's looking for something up to 5 years old.
• volvo s60 ( old model ) - looking at a new car 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  most of my driving is on a/b roads in the south east ( with the twice yearly drive to scotland ,(  home )  i test drove the new volvo s60 d3 , loved the car an everything about it , but the boot is small !  it got me thinking of the old s60 2.4, an the d5 . would that be a good buy ( boot larger ,not much ) but as comfortable .  i,ve read the turning circle is poor so i could live with that  looking to keep the car for 4-5 yrs ( 100,000 miles or so )  what does the panel think ?