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• Car cloning 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Any attempt to change such numbers would mean damaging the paint and thus respraying the area(s). Any evidence of a repair in this area would raise alarm bells for a potential buyer. The only problem would be reapplying such numbers after crash damage Just a thought.
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  Where can I get a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have tried for three weeks at Mercedes-Benz local dealerships to obtain a workshop manual for my Mercedes-Benz 300E Avantgarde turbodiesel. Where can...
• Skoda Octavia - Variable Servicing / Oil change 6 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Trouble is I can't get my head round a two year service interval ( I always did a six month intermediate oil change on my last car) and since we only cover 10K a year, so might be better changing to fixed annual service. Last service was April 09, next one due April 11 - we have a long trip to S of France this August. Q: Would it be wise to do a  National Tyres Castrol Edge oil change now (£31.50 and 507.00 spec) or would it void my Approved Used Skoda warranty? Or is it  really fine to run two years on the same oil.
• VW Transporter - Buying advice (again) 5 May 2010 (Forum)
  Now I must be mad to be considering the private option, but it is the right money and colour, but I beleive there is finance o/s, so how would I go about making sure I do a safe deal and not left hung out to dry so to speak, (apart from buying from the dealer)?
• free virtual beer! A new puzzle ;-) 22 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I thought, let`s try a puzzle for a change - so here goes. A single photograph will identfy the object in question and two of the clues below are in the photo. Most clues - plus identification wins. For decades `they` (in the generic sense) had their own way (and at at one time they had been many) - glorying in their achievements and the world was at their feet.
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 TS EGR System 18 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Mazda Customer Service (when they eventually answered the phone) were dismissive and unsympathetic saying the car is outside it;s warranty and so they don't want to know It has always been serviced by Mazda, is a 05 with 70000 on the clock. It has had the cam belt replaced at the last service. Please, please is there anyone out there who has had this problem and overcome it.
• Audi TT Coupe - Crankcase gas recirculation 4 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  A number of motoring forums seem to be catching on to problems with recirculation of crankcase gasses into the inlet manifold to be burnt as part of the...
• Tyre sidewall damage - repairable? 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Last week during servicing, dealer told me one of my tyres (front n/s) got a nail in tyres sidewall which was unrepairable [and I changed all tyres just 3 months back!] Since I had a full size spare wheel, I asked them to fit that as a replacement. Now my question is, can I repair this tyre?
• Ice Road Truckers - Ask Hugh Anything 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  We want you guys to submit your questions to Hugh from the show, we will put the best ones to him in an interview later this month? So, ever wondered how cold it gets, how treacherous it is, and what it?s really like to be trucking out on the Ice Roads? Post your questions here and the best ones will be asked to Hugh? Of course, we?ll let you know of the answer? Thanks for your time, and we look forward to hearing your feedback/questions
• What motorway MPG for Transit sized van? 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Not flat out, just going with the flow at 70/75MPH. The goods won't be heavy, just bulky. I'm hopeful of 30-35MPG based on the fact my old S-Max would get 45-48MPG at those speeds. Thanks
• The bus as an alternative to the car -- pah! 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Not having travelled by bus for several years, I noticed the following points. > The return fare, £ 3-80 each was higher than I though it would be. > The driver(s) seemed to be a surly type, barely a nod as you pay etc. > The bus was very jerky, both stopping & starting, though this could be the driver. > The driver appeared to corner as fast as possible. > Your fellow passengers include drunks, foul - mouthed yoofs & the like. > Your seat is hard & narrow with little legroom. > I was glad to get off, feeling a bit queasy
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Recalls and insurance 12 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Does this set a precident and can we assume all cars from all makers subject to recall will not have their cover affected. The subject is being raised as a result of Mrs C`s Grande Punto being one of the 56,000+ subject to a check on the integrity of its steering column....ooohh they kept that quiet didnt they haha?? This issue has just occured to me and I will be speaking to my insurance provider in the morning but in the interim I will be interested in any comments.
• Do we need more 4x4 commercial vehicles? 15 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The same goes for larger goods vehicles - a 4x4 two-axle 18 tonner would be able to keep going where 4x2's are defeated. Again, there's a cost and a weight penalty when it's being used in normal weather, but that could be recouped if it can go out on 2 or 3 days when a normal vehicle can't.
• Giving youngsters a shove... 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  (I was doddering along holding a newspaper - then asked them if they wanted a shove - to wide open mouths - shocked at the offer) The young woman in the passenger seat had an absolutely incredulous look on her face as I waved them off. That`s what you get I suppose when you are quite old and frail looking, even to yourself, with a long white beard. A nice `comeback` though, from when that young bloke a couple of years ago offered to help me change a wheel..
• During and after the airbags go bang ? 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  after having seen the video clip of the old lady giving the mercedes a clip on the nose with umbrella and setting off airbags, what happens to the car in a SLIGHT BUMP with all airbags used ? Having been a fan of bangernomics in the past ( last uk transport 1964 herald and 1980's 205 diesel together made excellent and fun transport) a slight bump and a weekends work good as new. Is the car interior now beyond economic repair with all those panels in pieces, how does it work?
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - £500 to fix door damaged by gust of wind :-( 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Needless to say I'm not too happy and have contacted Ford to get this fixed under warranty - don't think I'm wrong to expect not to have to pay £500 for each gust of wind - especially as I live in Edinburgh. Not sure if the S-Max has the same 'strapless' doors! Let's see what Ford have to say ...
• Are you `overtooled` or still aspiring? 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Modern tools are so good and you can buy things that never seemed available on accessory shop shelves in the 60`s. Are you still adding or replacing tools, on a job by job basis like me? If so what are your latest acquisitions?
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 99 1.4 noise under trailing throttle 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The noise is a fixed frequency, i.e. it doesn't vary with speed changes. There is very slight play in the inner n/s cv joint, and the boot has a pin prick leak of oil. Is this joint lubed from the box? Could the cv joint be the cause of the noise? Is the box running low on lube? If yes to either of these scenarios, why is the noise constant and not speed dependant?
• Renault Laguna III (2007 - ) - Considering new Laguna Tourer - Am I mad? 6 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Called in to the local Renault dealer today at lunch time (in my work car) and was astounded to be a offered a brand new Laguna Tourer estate 1.9 DCi Dynamic S (17" alloys part leather and reverse sensors) in a lovely metallic blue for £12995!. Its a lovely car and the saleman will consider the Mazda 'at a fair price'. Given past posts about the last Laguna I am anxious about spending my hard earned on a car that is unreliable.
• 'invited' to a second speed awareness course 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I got 3 points back in 2000, that's it for me. nothing until this year did a speed awareness course for being flashed 4 months ago, I am having a bad year as within 24 hours recently I got two letters for being flashed (honestly not a fast driver) from different authorities. One was for driving through s london too fast at 7:00 AM sunday morning anyway, this London one are now offering me a course. I have already done one. It says on the form that you cant do more than one in 3 years So, what are my chances of getting away with it?