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• Antara - Purchased a car with faulty clutch 30 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  The issue was still there so popped it back in and the lady drove it around the forecourt and said, "ah yeah, I see what you mean, it could be the clutch but it's an old car so it's not unreasonable to expect this type of problem". I asked if her mechanic could look at it and she agreed but would have to call me with a time to come back in. She called me 3 days later and asked to bring it back up so I drove to the garage where she just drove it around the forecourt again and said "I get what you're saying but as I said, it's an old car and you've got to expect these problems, it's fair wear and tear so we can't do anything about it".
• Vauxall Zafira 1.6 2004 - timing belt on Zafira 1.6 2004 2 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hi guys, i'm new to the forum and hoping for some advice please My wifes old vauxhall Zafira 1.6 2004 has been making a tapping noise for a few weeks now. car runs fine but is starting to sound like a diesel engine, RAC and mechanic whos long since retired both say the sound is coming from timing belt area of the engine and might be the pullys or bearings (i know ziltch about cars) lol timing belt and water pump changed at 60k miles, her car has now done 100k so is due a change,  (our old mechanic has moved to another area)I getting getting quotes ranging from £280-£480 just to change the timing belt kit and water pump.
• Astra/Focus/C4? £3.5K used... or brand new? 12 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  So we then looked at main dealers with good warranties (Citroen/Network Q etc) in the £8500 range. Cars looked loads better with mileages nearer 25K but.... The inevitable step has to be considered.... a new car with £3000 scrappage on the old Citroen, 3yrs warranty and a 3yr service package levered into the deal plus 0% finance which would allow savings to be left in the bank for a bit longer.
• Seat Leon TDi 110 Camshaft "Failed" 28 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  If the hardening really has failed, are there any suggested approaches to getting some sort of recompense from Seat? Or am I really not on with a hope as the car's "too old"? Thanks in advance, James
• New 5 Series. 17 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Superb cars both.
• Second Hand Small/Medium car? 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Is there a Web page that outlines the small/medium cars about 5-6 years old? Looking for reviews and user input. Constrained by width of driveway so size important sadly (width between sides of 2 house walls).
• Any - Recalls Recalls 18 May 2017 (Forum)
  In the news on the BBC toay, highest ever number of vehicle recalls... back to the days of chuckemoutatanypricecars.com   Linlk to auto express article (but a month old)http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/94036/car-recalls-uk-a-million-unsafe-cars-on-the-road-as-owners-ignore-recalls
• Movie of car and airliner 27 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hope the mods let me get away with this. came across this link to a movie with a car and an airliner. 2 file sizes, recomment the larger one if you can (sorry,not modem friendly). www.pocketmovies.net/detail_73.html The punchline with the little old lady is a killer! WTM
• Car tax query on a new car. 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I pick up our new (old) car on Tuesday , how do i get it taxed as the insurance company is shut until sat so may possibly get documents by Tuesday more likely weds, and the log book will have the previos owners name in it?
• Reliable small cars for under 3 grand 1 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Hello after getting rid of my old financed car I'm looking for a new small car which is reliable, good on fuel and not too boring with a budget of 3 thousand pounds. I know this is a good place for suggestions thank you. 
• Looking for a new car 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I'm currently on the lookout for a new car. Well about 3/4 years old. I know the Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi is only £35 per year for tax but what other cars fall into this tax bracket? Only stipulation. It has to be diesel. Anything else is a bonus!!
• Car Raffle 12 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I'm selling my old car and havent had too many offers yet. Its a P Reg Escort and I was thinking of selling 20 raffle tickets at £50 a ticket and who ever gets drawn out wins the car and they can sell it on or use it or whatever.
• Mercedes - Radio 11 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  My radio/ cd player on my 14 year old car has developed bad reception for AM stations but is fine on cd and FM....any ideas?
• BMW 1 - Finance settled by dealer before swapping cars 9 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Basically I had arranged via phone call with a BMW dealer I would part ex my current car for a car they had for sale, agreed price etc and i paid the deposit for the car. However when I went to collect the car, the car had actually been resprayed and I rejected the car. Dealer has since paid my deposit back.
• renault 5 again 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  As some of you you may know I have a Renault 5 GTS 1.4cc , just out of curiousity does anyone know how much BHP this car has , it just seems awfully quick for an old car .
• Suggestions for car - tall(ish) driver 4 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  We are in Portugal, so prices are different but models much the same. Also, looking at something 2-3 years old to let others take the first hit. I have never owned a new car, Accord was bought at just over 2 years old (and 40% off new price).
• C43 - When after 5years does luxury car tax premium end? 27 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  As of 27th April my C Class will be 5years old - at what point do I cease having to pay the luxury car tax premium? Thanks-in-advance
• Ford Focus - looking to scrap my car 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi i am looking at getting rid of my old Fosus i live near Great Yarmouth, was going to use a company called Scrap Cars Legally. Anyone had any dealings with them?
• Rover 75 Retro - Undersealing a car 22 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a 9 year old Rover. It is in immaculate condition. Not a sign of rust anywhere. I live high on the clifftops in Cornwall and think that undersealing the car is a good idea. How do I proceed and expected cost of?
• Estate car Best for £29k 21 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  If you had up to £29K to spend, which estate car would you buy ?. either new or up to one year old ? requirements for this vehicle are 1. Large carry capacity ( like a volvo) 2. reliability. 3. deisel power ( plenty of it )