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• Volvo V70 - Different Specification 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a 2002 Volvo V70 SE fitted with the 140bhp petrol engine.The log book came back today from the DVLA and it is listed as a V70 S 20v. I have a feeling this is the 170bhp version whereas mine has only 10v. If this is the case I need to get it changed! It is very likely that the two previous owners have been paying too much for their insurance.
• Citroen Saxo vtr 1.6 - engine will not turn of 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my friend just purchased this car yesterday he,s come to work this morning and the key wouldnt come out of the ignition finaly we managed to get the key out but the engine didnt turn of so we stalled the car but the dash lights remaind on so we replaced the key and tried to start the car again the car would not start without us bumping it, same again when we stopped and removed the key the engine kept on running, any help would be great please before it has to go to the garage and charged a fortune ... thanks daz   
• 307hdi, - "Diesel Filter Blocked" I 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Found this - http://wbsatwestmount.blogspot.com/2...te-filter.html does this work? Peugeot 307 forum is s***e, no one helps anyone!
• FIAT 500 pop 09 plate - Fiat 500 easy to steal?? can this be correct 21 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, My understanding was that most modern cars have a thatcham 2 immobiiser transponder and are near impossible to steal (Unless they nick your keys) So I was a little supprised when I looked up my Mums Fiat 500 on the Thatcham link http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/index.jsp?page=202&s=car  which only gives it 2 stars?? Can this be correct? Should I advice her on some additional security?   Many thanks Jlo
• New car for Schumacher - guess postion Spanish GP 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/6114741/Mercedes-introduce-new-car-to-fix-Schumacher What about Nico though who was doing quite well? It seems it`s make or break  for Schumacher over the next few races -given  the team have built a car to his wishes. Any guesses for his finishing position in Spain? I have him in 6th place  
• Trip to Koblenz or Bayeux 27 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Is Belgium cheaper? I could fill up on passing through on the return, or top off on the way out. It`s five years or so since we last went in that direction. Still not sure whether to run down to Bayeux instead....    
• Ford Cougar v6 - air con and noise 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  hi all, just filled up a/con with gas at kwik fit, but air still no cooler so did'nt have to pay, but they did say your pump is working as it is going in and out (whatever that meens) there is a fast ticking sound from the engine on tick over and low revs but when you put your foot down a bit, you cannot hear it,  the sound comes from the o/s around the belt area and only lasts for 30 secs or so, on and off, could this be the same problem.............any ideas what i can try? thank you
• Best - `bread and butter` petrol engine under 1.2 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  OK let`s set some parameters. Assuming bought new (under £10,000) and considered over a 15yr life-span. Defining `best` 1) Servicing costs - to 150,000 miles and 15yrs 2) Known issues and likely repair costs 3) DIY - difficult, or easy.
• Mitsubishi Galant (1997 - 2003) - Swapping a car. 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if there would be any dealers out there who would do a straight swap on s car?? I own a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5V6 24v Auto Estate. I need something more fuel friendly! I have no money to buy another car. I do a 50 mile round trip to work and back daily in a car that does an average of 28mpg!!
• Chassis drivers 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Most impressive were the modern type of bus with the engine at the rear but I also remember ' half cab ' Leylands and Bristols. Do they still do it, or is everything moved by transporter ?...I imagine H & S might have stopped the activity. Ted
• Rust. 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  The flipping jacking point had disappeared up inside the bodywork somewhere, and the car was slowly descending. Drat and double drat. The last time I saw such was when the N/S jacking point on an old Morris - a tubular affair with a rubber bung in the end to (try and) keep the muck out of it - actually fell off when a wheel was being changed.
• Why no AWD saloon models from BMW and M-B? 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Why don't BMW and M-B bring the 4wd versions of their saloons/estates to the UK? In other parts of the world there are E Class, S Class, 3 and 5 series with 4wd, but not here. Is it that the cars would be too expensive for the market, LHD/RHD integration problems or not wanting to cannibalise sales of X3,X5 and ML? Perhaps it's all of those and factors and more, anyone have a more definite idea?
• Ford Focus ST (2005 - ) - 06 1.6 boot opens when take foot off brake 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I have a ford focus zetec 2006, when I take my foot off the brake the boot has started to click open. Also when the car is unlocked I cant open the boot,...
• Terios or Jimny 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a s/h small 4x4 or standard car with very good ground clearance - the speedbumps have cracked my exhaust once too often. I like the look of either the Daihatsu Terios or the Suzuki Jimny as they are both cutish, high, but small enough not to incur too much ire from those against 4x4s.
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 01 1.8 How long to fit cambelt? 7 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Guys, Just bought a s/hand 1.8 Laguna II and I've no idea when the cambelt was last changed so feel I really should get it replaced now. I will get my local indie to do but I've no idea how long it should take. Anybody know what is a reasonable time?
• Interesting looking road in last weeks Top Gear 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  In last week episode during the royal mail piece, I think after the Scottish border was a disused road, behind the road they were driving, it was on screen for less than a second and am wondering where it is. I?m stuck without real internet (typing on a phone :S) for a couple of days so I can?t provide a time, quite fancy a jolly on the bike on Friday, thought I might go for a closer look. Cheers Boris
• Mindless idiot causes criminal damage to 4x4s 30 May 2009 (Forum)
  http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1115117_prope_into_attacks_on_4_x4s I cannot beleve how thick these people are. I am not a fan of these cars in the cities, they are too big and they cause a safey to threat but environmentaly I am not sure they are anyway worse than any other car in real terms.
• Ferrari driver pulled over for driving too slowly 17 May 2009 (Forum)
  d seen it all when he was pulled over by a high-ranking policeman ? for going too slowly! Denis Evans, of Southerndown, was at the wheel of his wife?s £150,000 red sports car at 7.45am when he was stopped by Assistant Chief Constable Nick Croft. Mr Evans was doing a leisurely 25mph near the Pelican pub in Ogmore-by-Sea ? a 40mph zone ? when he saw the unmarked Audi saloon behind him with flashing blue lights.
• Stations with auto cut-off fuel pumps. 6 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I can see on most of the nozzle hand pieces that there is still the little catch that engages with the trigger but they seem to have been disabled. Unfortunately I have developed osteoarthritis (I'm in my early 40's) in my hands and I'm finding it increasingly painful and difficult to maintain my grip on the trigger while I fill up, on some slow pumps this can take up to 10 minutes.
• Shaped Registration plates 10 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Although the lettering is correct size and spaced correctly and the plate inc makers details, kite mark, it seems that only the regulation oblong or square plates are legal. Off the top of my head, some of the S type Jags I have seen have had a plate shaped to fit the plate mounting area on the back, ie sort of oval. Looks like these style of plates are relegated to show plates only now.