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• Audi TT 28 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Well, I've finally ordered one! Expecting delivery late October. I didn't feel too excited at first but now I cant wait! I went a bit mad with the options...
• Past glories - searching for old links 9 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Some time ago (over a year I think) someone posted a fabulous link to an old film of Saab 9000's 'dancing' for want of a better description on a runway with musical accompaniment. There was also a link for a tunnel in Russia where a camera had filmed the slippery conditions (and ensuing mayhem) that also was worth watching.
• Reliable cheap small auto 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I would also like the car to have some safety kit, and an ok ncap score. I have been looking online at the following cars. 306 Mid 90's + civic Golf 92+ Ibiza Polo Starlet Matiz Punto Corrola Atoz Amica Lupo Arosa Almeira etc
• Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec keeps cutting out 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  my S reg focus seems to be idling at low revs (about the 900 mark) I dont know if this is contributing to it cutting out. When i release the accelerator the revs drop and it has occasionally cut out. I thought this was something i was doing because i have only had the car a month but it has happened a few times now.
• 7 Seater estate for less than £1000 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  Ideally I'd like something like a Renault 21 estate, where all the seats are forward facing, as I would prefer the separate boot, rather than having the rearmost passengers share legroom with luggage. As these Renault 21's are quite rare now, has anyone got any other suggestions?
• Driver Age Limits 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  Is this because they have been programmed by nature to survive in order to protect the survival of the human race, or because their lives being so much easier than men`s that they are more relaxed? But younger women drive much too close to the car in front. Omegalen
• Reasonable parking sensors 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hello there, Just bought a new VW Bora 1.6 S, and picking it up on Tuesday. We currently own a much smaller car, so it'll be a steep learning curve to learn how to park the Bora for me, but especially for my wife, who isn't the most confident of drivers, but will need to drive the car on her own sometimes.
• It's a mystery! (206CC Brake reserv.) 21 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Question is: Could this be due to some mishandling when servo was replaced OR can driving over rough ground do this (seems unlikely) and has anyone had reservior split on their car and what caused it? Maybe screwing the cap down too vigoursly? Thanks S.
• Mondeo 1.8lx (99) power loss 10 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  My S plate (99) Mondeo 1.8LX (Zetec-e engine) has gone from running perfectly well to suddenly deciding it only wants to rev to 4000rpm. After that, there's major kangaroo-ing and the power drops to tickover before picking up again.
• VW Coils AGAIN 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The car is registering an emmissions fault and will just not start. The local dealer has told him 1-2 weeks for the bits and they have 3 other 1.6's with the same problem waiting. VW have said they will pay even though the car is out of warranty but he is now inconvenienced without a car for 2 weeks. Thankfully he has my trusty old Corolla to rely on !!!!!
• The Good Old Days 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  new/newly-new car which was designed in the nineties with technology from the eighties- ish! My husband bemoans the advances in technology in newer cars as he?s unable to ?fix? these. I know that Dawoo (have I spelt that right?) used to produced warmed-up ancient Vauxhalls but is there any other manufacturer offering the same today? We?re not bothered about badge status, colour or origin ?
• No temperature gauge! 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  But I do like to see how the coolant is warming up, and even more to see how the oil is warming up - as on my MINI Cooper S. Still, the BM has a 'fuel consumption indicator' and does have a fuel gauge thrown in too. Apart from this relative lack of instrumentation, the latest 3 seems a fine car.
• Dead 306 any ideas? 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  The garage suggested that I call the local council (Hammersmith and Fulham) who will take it away for free, however the cheapskate in me feels I should be able to get something for it! The car is a 1998 S reg Peugeot 306 1.4L 3 door in white (I know its not the most desirable of models!) with 70,000 on the clock. Its my first time posting but have read for a while so hopefully someone will be able to help.
• Clio electrics...fob,radio etc 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a 98 S reg 1.4 RT Clio with a couple of annoying problems. 1) Remote key doesn't work, I've changed the batteries but still no light on the key!! 2) Radio doesn't work, it lights up, so there is power getting to it but nothing happens when I try and switch it on!
• Air con recharged but still not working 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Car: Daewoo Leganza S reg The air con on our car stopped working about two years ago and we have never bothered to get it fixed, but its so hot now, we decided to have a look round about fixing it. We have brought a R134a canister and tested the pressure, which was low.
• Parking (and Riding) Traffic Wardens 30 May 2006 (Forum)
  .:-) So neat and simple and saves traffic wardens all that walking...:-) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Highway Code Do Not/Must Not 3 May 2006 (Forum)
  I understand that "Must/Must Not" in the Highway Code identify legal requirements. Not so sure on the "Do Not"'s. The one in particular is: 218: DO NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement unless signs permit it. etc. Plod has been down our street putting warning notes under the windscreens of parkers with two wheels on the kerb.
• '98 Astra 1.7TD estate - Front Strut £? 22 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My Astra failed MOT today (thankfully he found the worn ball joint which had been knocking for weeks, despite my usual garage declaring they didn't know where noise was coming from!). Amongst other things, the O/S front strut is disintegrating! Said he'd never seen one like it before - The flange which the base of the spring sits on is just crumbling away. Its booked in for replacement next week, but they couldn't give me guesstimate of price, as they usually only replace the shock insert, and need to shop around for the complete strut.
• Advice needed !! Fiesta Shock Absorbers 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 98 Ford Fiesta Ghia X 1.4 which I am looking to sell as I now have a company car. I recently had it MOT'd and it failed on a leaking o/s front shock absorber which will now need replacing. I am under the impression that you will need to replace the other front shock absorber otherwise the vehicle will feel imbalanced. As I am selling the vehicle I want to keep expenditure down as much as possible so I would like to know from anyone with any experience in this matter - is it really necessasry to get both front shocks replaced or can I get away with just the one done?.
• Ford Ka Won't Unlock In Thru Boot Help! 9 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help. My girlfriend's 1997 Ka2's door locks will not open after she has locked it up, only way she can get in is thru the boot!! It seems to stem from the drivers side, she puts the key in but nothing, won't open although it WILL lock everthing up.