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• Insurance write off procedures 19 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Recently, my sons 98 Escort was sideswiped whilst parked, causing O/S panel damage to front wing and both doors and also fairly serious front suspension damage.At the time, the other driver didn't leave any details at the scene so we had to pay for the suspension repairs ourselves.
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 98 1.9D ZX Diesel exhaust fumes when window open 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  The engine runs beautifully and the temperature gauge shows engine operating at correct temperature. Whenever I open the window(s) at 30mph or more I get a strong smell of diesel exhaust fumes come into the cabin. I had an exhaust check done and it's fine (exhaust is quite new aswell.) My guess is that my bootlid seal could be faulty and opening the window could create a "vacuum" that draws in the 'swirl' of exhaust from the back of the car.
• Mazda Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007) - Tyre speed ratings 29 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Pirelli P Zero Nero 195/45 R16 V are the original fitment. The rears still have 7mm of tread. BlackCircles have the Yokohama S Drive at £ 58 fitted for each tyre - whereas the Pirelli's are around £ 80. However the speed rating on the Yokohamas is W. Would there be any problems having the W rated Yokohamas on the front whilst keeping the V rated Pirellis on the rear??
• Passed on M40 18 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I had occasion to go to Oxford yesterday and on way back I was tootling along at 70 when a Ford 375 Consul passed me - now that was a shock as my old Zodiac never felt safe at that speed - it was the grubbiest one I have ever seen - painted matt black with painted on cat paw marks- the rear number plate was missing so not sure of year - anyway I had to pass it just for pride sake - then further on I passed a car towing a hot rod not in too good condition either - then getting close to Warwick turn I passed a nice looking pink 50's Buick - very low to ground (my type of car) - so anyone any idea what event these cars might have been to? -obviously Oxford or further south.
• BMW - Engine swap with different transmission? 14 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  In fact, I don't even know if the Steptronic auto from the E38/E39 will handle the 745D and I don't know if I could somehow mate up the box from the E65 to a conventional lever as on the Steptronic 'box - I doubt you could adapt/replace the steering column to take the E65's little switch thing and, in any case, I don't like it much. Help!
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 99 1.3 Manual gearbox problem? 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Now it's my Mazda 323's turn to play up! - I've noticed that gears are getting harder to select, they work fine, I can select them all, but moving between gears isn't as slick as it usually is. Playing with changing the gears when the car's off and there are audible sounds when changing.
• Ever driven the Monaco Circuit? 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Then crept out without stopping or even being noticed - towards the back-lot of the campsite and tea bags in tin mugs in Le- Lavandou. The Maestro...It knew it`s place.
• Need to hire a luxury car for a weekend in August 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I don't want a car with driver as the whole point is that I will be driving the car (my friend's request) so it has to be a self-drive company. Cars up for considersation are 300C, A8, 5 and 7 Series, E and S-Class but I'll look at anything else that has a suitably nice feel about it. If possible I would want the thing for the whole weekend so that I can play with it the day after the wedding but it's not essential.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 2.0i engine running way too fast on tick over 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  my mondeo with the zetec engine has recently started to run at about 1500rpm when ever i pull up at a junction or at the lights, but after about 2-3 minutes it will slowly come back down.I have tried spraying the cable and linkages with copper slip but no difference ,someone told me it will be the idle control valve/air mix valve .This from a person who hasn`t changed his oil in 2 years so i`m not sure if i trust him..PLEASE HELP it`s doing my crust in..
• Special oil developed for original Mini.. 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Anyway, do you remember the first time you cracked open a can of Q20w-50? the colour and smell -I seems to remember it was developed with the Mini`s engine oil sharing gearbox in mind? Happy days ;-) I used nothing else for years and then moved on to Duckhams 15w40 for later cars. I wonder why the brand name seems to have more or less faded away?
• Renault Megane II Sport Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 05 1.9 'change oil soon' & 'check injectors' msgs 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Ive had the car just over 12 months from locail renault dealer and been going like a dream, the car has only done 28k. Please anyone got any idea how I can solve this with out going to the dealer as thay charge £££s just for turning up!
• Repairing damage to tyre rim protector. 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Also has anybody got any recommendations for decent tyres that are more durable than Goodyear Eagle F1?s? I?ve been very disappointed with their susceptibility to sustaining damage. Thanks for any advice.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 2001 1.1 Door Replacement and paint query 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I've just bought the missus a 2001 Saxo Forte but its in a bit of a mess. The two N/S doors both have dents in them. (its a 5 door) I've found a guy who is breaking a 1996 Saxo in what appears to be the same colour so my questions are as follows... Will the doors on a 96 model be the same as a 2001 (Y) model?
• New swear filter [Read only] 7 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I am not having a go at the moderators or websites, I just wonder it implentation of it was a bit short sited. So no swearing you cheap lousy *******s. I shall now take some lessons so I can refrain from swearing .
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (1994 - 1999) - 98 3.5 Budget 4x4 needed - Jeep??? 6 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Need a large 4x4 on a budget. Have come across a Jeep Grand Cherokee turbo diesel on an S plate, 120K and in good nick. This one has the manual box which is more attractive to me than the auto. Not knowing anything about Jeeps and seeing them go for little money, are they a good purchase?
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.8 several mk3 questions - where is stuff type 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I've looked on the chassis plate and on the engine chassis itsself but not seen anything (ABU, ABS, etc?) code like. 2) Where are the fuel injector(s) - I assume hidden on the back? (towards the cabin) How do I tell if its single point vs Multipoint injection (unless when I can find the injectors there are more than one?) 3) Where is the crankshaft sensor?
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 2006 2.0 Fitting a 6 Disc Auto-changer 30 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  They said the computer all needs updating and it needs loads of wiring added. Does anyone know if this is the case? With all the e46's I have owned i've just plugged one in and off it goes! Just to confirm, the car is a BMW 5 Series 520d SE on an 06 plate. Thanks, Adam
• It's legal to use un-numbered Motorway exits 30 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  With reference to the M6 Forton services near Lancaster: police confirm that you are permitted to join and leave the motorway both N and S bound, to and from the C-roads which allow access to these services for staff etc. Presumably, this applies to all other motorway services as well. I thought that using these exits was illegal, a notion supported by all the road markings and signs forbidding the use of these exits to 'Unauthorized Vehicles', at this service area at least.
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 02 2.0 GTi petrol - Anti Pollution Fault 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Ive got a petrol 206 gti (138), Car seems to be running fine, although its a tad rough, but its been like that since i bought it. I was reading Nathan206's post http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=67310 but I'm assuming its not the same problem in regards to the diesel additive? Cheers Tob {moved to a stand alone post}
• p/x valuations. 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Been around a few garages with a view to buying a Focus (still looking). I'm a serious buyer with cash plus p/x in my pocket. There are a lot of Focus/s/i about, but many are strongly priced with no hint that there is a cash crisis. Shown dealers the colour of my money, but am getting truly silly offers on the Getz. An 05 getz ,with FSH and in good nick.