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• FIAT 500 (2007 - ) - eco:Drive 28 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  You then transfer the stick to your PC and an application will analyse the data and highlight any areas where you could be driving more economically. Has anyone seen it in action? Kevin...
• No more 3 pt., || parking, reversing in test? 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  "Learner drivers could be spared the ordeal of having to convince a driving examiner of their ability to reverse round a corner or parallel park, under plans being considered by the Tories. Performing a three-point turn could also disappear from the test under the proposals."
• Austin Allegro (working) on TV 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Forgot to mention that in new series 'Massive', which started on BBC3 9pm Sunday and is a weekly, the 2 main characters drive around in an Austin Allegro. Not sure which model, although it's obviously not a Vanden Plas. I'm surprised (and worried) to find myself thinking it looks quite good... and no road tax... BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/massive/ (no pictures of car though) F
• Subaru Forester III (from 2008) - Any roadtests/feedback? 18 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Anyone out there own or drive the new 2008/9 Forester? Especially interested in the new diesel version - are there any on the road yet? Wondering if the new diesel is strong enough to lug the bigger Forester around capably?
• Lotus Carlton 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Seriously, £20k for a 17 year old car, assuming they do get this price, what was the price of these brand new? My dad had a 2.0GLi version (in the days when that "i" was important) and I remember driving it as a raw 17 year old, newly passed my test, and twice spinning it 180 degrees due to the rwd power.
• Toyota Auris (2007 - ) - Thinking of buying SR... 11 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I notice that it has lowered sports suspension. My concern here is about going over speed bumps and the like. Does anyone drive an SR who can tell me whether they have experienced any problems like this or not. Thanks!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 tdci cold running problem 9 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  hello can you help i have a2003 1.8 tdci ,when i start it in the morning from cold it smokes bangs and clatters and misses this lasts about a min or so then the car runs starts and drives fine for the rest of the day thanks from chris ?
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.9 Funny Brakes 13 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Have had top mounts replaced, not sure if it is just me but the brakes don't feel as positive but abs works, and when I got home after a 2 mile drive at urban speed the front discs were hot. Would the replacing of the top mounts require any work on the braking system?
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - Recently bought an S60 D5 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, recently bought an 05 S60 D5 auto with 26000 miles on it, i've since put a couple of thousand miles on it and it seems a nice car to drive, but what do the BR's think of these cars and what is there to look out for in the future, regarding engine, gearbox, suspension etc, thanks for your views.
• Breath tests, settling a bet 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  To settle a bet with regard to less enlightened times. My recollection concerning breath tests for alcohol whilst driving in the 1970's is that there was a sort of informal practise whereby they were not used for accidents that occurred in the morning as they might catch someone who had been drinking the night before and this was though unfair.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 Adjusting/replacing boot lock 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hello, My Ford Focus Esate 2001 reg has a faulty tailgate/boot lock. After a day trip found could not close the tailgate. The door does not open when driving but the tailgate will not fully close. Is it possible to do a DIY repair or adjust? Help please!
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Diesel (2008 - 2009) - Legacy Diesel 24 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I believe the dealers have had one for a day or so last month and are singing it's praises, but as far as I know they have not been available for test drives by Joe Public.
• Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 (2005 - ) - 15,000 miles a year - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  If you were driving 15,000 miles a year, travelling, primarily, at traffic-free times on A roads and motorways, would you plump for a petrol or diesel engine? My choices are a 1.5 or 1.7 petrol or a 2.0 diesel, with automatic transmission, in a 2 year old Mercedes A Class.
• Volkswagen Beetle (1998 - ) - (1998-) 1.6 - ESP light on 22 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hello, I was driving this morning and my ESP Light (Electronic Stability Program) has come on and it is staying on. No other warning lights are on at all. Any idea what this could be or if it can wait until service in April?
• ANPR query 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  do automatic number plate readers check ALL of a vehicles documentation ? reason i asked a mate of mine is still driving around in his car ( taxed and insured) but the MOT has ran out and he thinks he,s ok , but i did warn him that he may be taking an awful gamble ...is he going to automatically get "nicked "when he passes a ANPR CAMERA ?
• Spectacles holder 25 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Am looking for a "pot" or tubular shape that glasses cld easily be slid into. Merry Christmas to you all and Safe Driving if you're out over the hol in this murky weather! EH
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - yr2000 - digital odometer backlight failed 27 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  The backlight has failed on the digital odometer display so although the numbers are still being displayed it is very very difficult to read (impossible while driving). Does anyone know, is this repairable ?
• Interesting use of 20mph signs 15 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Driving between Lyndhurst and Ashurst yesterday the traffic slowed dramatically once we left Lyndhurst in response to 20mph limit signs on the left of the road, followed by a sign indicating re-surfacing.
• Citroen AX - Early 90s 1.1 Any experiences ? 14 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  A friend has just obtained a well looked after AX 1.1 from the early 90s, 45K miles or thereabouts, FSR, for a good price. The pampered runabout of an old Polish gent who has given up driving. Does anyone who knows this model have anything to say about any part of it? s
• Tyre pressure gauges 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I know that air pump gauges may or may not be accurate, so I would like to top up at the pump, drive home and use an accurate gauge to let the right amount of air out when the tyres are cold. If I buy a new gauge, how do I know if it's accurate? A year later, how do I know it's still accurate?