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• coat hangers ! 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I've tried googling, and all I get is links to price comparison sites that can't actually find the product, or one reference to coat hangers for citroens.... -- \"I ought not to let my mind wander - it\'s too small to be out on its own\" http://www.mikes-wa
• Buying new Vx Tigra - What price to pay? 18 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Perhaps there are no good deals to be had on these because they\'re so new? If anyone know of competitive deals on Tigra\'s please shout. Thanks in advance
• Omega Sat-Nav 13 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Car> 1998-S-Reg, Omega 3ltr V6 Elite Estate. Right, the Sat-Nav keeps turning itself on and off. Sometimes the disc will start spinning (hear the noise) and sometimes the screen will light up, then turn itself off again.
• Vectra engine cuts out at traffic lights 7 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  We have a Vauxhall vectra in good condition which has done 120,000 miles. Having had the above mentioned problems, saw Hj\'s comments regarding supermarket petrol and took his advice to add an additive to the tank followed by Shell Optimax/Texaco Clean system and problem appears to have eased. However, it still does appear at the most inoportune times, but not as often and although HJ sugested fitting new HT leads, this had already been done.
• Ford Escort 1988 16 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  There is a peculiar cylindrical sealed unit in the off side wheel arch which is fitted in line into one of the many breather pipes, this has been removed, again with no avail. Anyone\'s comments much appreciated - I need petrol !
• Tax Exemt Vehicles 12 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  The 20 year limit probably exempted many old bangers that were hanging on for a year or two before going to the scrapyard. However a 30 year limit would not include many such vehicles. Some of the over 30's may be tatty, but they're usually kept for interest by enthusiasts. Cheers, Sofa Spud
• Cassette stuck in player - Ford Focus 3 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Mrs smokie uses listening books on cassette to help her journey to work pass quicker. Tonight she had a tape which was going slower then faster, and now it won\'t eject. It\'s from the same set which unravelled itself inside the player a few nights ago (different tape though). I tried ejecting, the tape moves upwards but not outwards. Although I can grip it with pliers, it seems to be locked in position.
• Peugeot 307 steering pump noise. 8 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I took delivery of a new Peugeot 307 S in December 2003. As soon as I started it I was aware of a high pitched whine. This whine varies when the steering wheel is moved. The dealer seems to think there is nothing wrong with this, even though it sounds like a microwave oven.
• New Shape A3 Electrics 27 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  ve just had my 2 week old Audi A3 taken by the RAC to my Audi dealer with non-functioning wipers (very entertaining on the M5 today in torrential rain). Upon explaining the problem to reception they asked me to park it next to the other two A3?s with the same problem which have been awaiting parts for 2 weeks or more ?The RAC guy was quite familiar with the new A3 having been called out to a few with electrical problems but in the other cases he was able to cure by resetting the system.
• Tailgate Gas Struts - Toyota Corolla 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I had a Cavalier before, and that \'ate\' gas struts too. I think I\'m \'gentle\' on the struts, never slamming the tailgate when it\'s cold etc. They have all been made by Stabilus of Germany - who supply most of the motor manufacturers. Any ideas?
• Heathrow to Gatwick? Best way? 12 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Or should he take a tube into London, and then a train south to gatwick? Again, what's the cost? Or is there a direct train service? Given the poor lad hasn't been out of S Africa before, I want to give him foolproof advise. Can anybody help?
• Urgent. Escort help please! 4 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know the reason for the following or if not point me in the right direction of a forum/BBS that could help: early 90\'s Escort Diesel 1.8 non turbo Heater cold - tried flushing cooling system thoroughly including flushing the heater matrix directly. New thermostat. Still cold However every now and then (before and after the above) the heater would come back to life and go back to normal, the following day - back to cold.
• Amatuer Servicing Question Lander&PugTD 18 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Any ideas how to get it off without breaking it please ?? Secondly, after putting any old kind of Turbo Diesel oil in my Pug 405TD (1995 model) and it\'s now done 120K. Are there any benefits to putting Valvoline turbo diesel and Slick50 in it ? I intend to do a few more miles in it yet and it gets a good all round drive most of the year at various speeds etc.
• Mystery car 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  A friend mentioned a car he saw yesterday, and I can't think for the life of me what it might be. Small, boxy little rag top which he reckoned looked 60's but was on a '91 'H' plate (possible late import?). Shape reminded him slightly of the Daf variomatic, but he's convinced it was either a Pug or a Renault? Also had a 'sport' badge on it somewhere apparently Any ideas guys?
• If you have kids,look at this 17 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  You should use high quality paper and ink, but if you don't you can glue the shapes to card and paint over the colours. I blame BL/ Triumph for this. They did a cardboard cutout of the Triumph Acclaim in the 80's and I was hooked. Thanks for putting up with me.
• 200SX or 328 Sport 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  After much deliberation, I've finally managed to whittle down the wishlist of motors to two possibles...a Nissan 200SX or a BMW 328 Sport. It looks like I'll get more motor for my £££s with the 200, but I'll also lose more (probably) when I sell it as the 328 Sport seems to hold its value really well. I've driven both of them and there doesn't seem to be too much difference, although the 200 does tend to fishtail in the wet :p They both seem to be generally reliable if maintained, but the BM's M52 problem is a bit of a worry.
• Age limits for cars! 22 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  "Audi - the car for people who'd really like an Mitsubishi EVO, but might feel a bit embarassed in one at the golf club..." Nsar having come up with this...
• VW Passat 1.9 TD 10 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  hi to everyone, Have just recently purchased (tues just gone) a VW Passat 1.9 TD S TDI 115 bhp Automatic Tiptronic (W reg) can anyone shed some light on these cars as to its good or bad points that I should be on the lookout for.... You maybe aware from one of my previous posts that we had a Omega 2.5 TD auto and a petrol laguna auto, but the Missus just could not get on with the omega, so we sold both cars, as I wanted an Auto/Diesel and my wish has come true.
• Flat Rate 29 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Watching BBC2's Wrong Car, Right Car Dominic is often seen hammering his calculator in order to calculate the amount in monthly repayments the punter will have to pay based on the dealer's quoted interest rate. Plus they always talk about the 'flat rate' of interest.
• Unlawful killing... 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Unfortunately Dave had to remove that thread last night. Despite my warnings and despite Dave\'s deletions the night before, various people still felt it was really cool and fun to get all abusive and insulting, clearly being incapable of reasoned debate. We have better things to do with our time then to pull apart a thread one by one trying to separate the idiots from the sensible people.