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• The courtesy of `comrade` vans and commercials 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  The `same regiment` courtesy extends to other commercials too, to some extent. Pop out in the other, car version of the Punto though and there`s a marked difference - it seems to be visible in the pecking order of cars and no longer a comrade to commercials. The odd neck turns in traffic with the old Punto car and you occasionally detect that supercilious little lip curl of self satisfaction of being embedded , commode-esque, in the comfort of a `proper car`. ;)
• What is it island lane markings ! 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Some of these take the form of an ?outward spiral? and should you follow them, deliver you correctly to your turn off. There?s a lot that don?t though, one local island has three lanes around it. If you are taking the third exit off, you start on the inside, then pass the second exit, where the lane you should be in is suddenly on the outside of the island.
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 air con probs 3 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  So i thought there either a leak or low on gas- pooped of to kwik-fit for regass, they let the machine do the work and according to their own gauges the temp has only dropped from 13c to around 11c- i.e. pretty much the same as before the regass- to be fair they did not charge me for their work. So i think there?s probably no leak (or it would not start the compressor) and has the right amount of gas is in there. The only thing i can hear is a clicking noise now and again when the air con is on (a bit like the compressor click) however the fans are still turning so not sure if this clicking is relevant, other than that i am stumped
• SBA Rally 2008- Car Choice! 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Its that time of year where we are requiring another car for this years rally, which involves us driving to Croatia, via belguim, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia, and i thought who better to ask for advice than you fine people. Shortlist so far is; Lexus LS400 Volvo 960 (3.0 24v) Mercedes S-Class BMW 7 Series (again) Volvo 850 T5 Honda Legend W124 E Class estate Please feel free to suggest any others though, bearing in mind our max budget is £1k
• `Cosmetic` Grease The oil-less Con? 13 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Because I`ve just replaced a worn out door check strap, well greased of course, but looking at the new one before fitting its bushed and `tight`, no way would an external coat of grease do anything. Presumably that`s why the old one wore out. The new one needed `working` with spray 3 in one oil, on a bench, for a few minutes before the oil penetrated and it eased. The same with door hinges I suspect too, I`m now back to using motor oil not grease on them.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0 Petrol Xsi noisy new exhaust 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  This Xsi never sounded meaty but this new exhaust does make it sound a bit boy racer-ish. I wouldn't have minded if I was in my 20's but it is a bit annoying driving around - especially on motorways.
• Not so impressed with SureSell 25 May 2008 (Forum)
  Mixed messages from this BCA subsidiary. I'd seen it mentioned in the HJ Telegraph column, so, now our S-reg Peugeot 306 is off to pastures new, I thought I'd give it a go. The helpline number was very helpful, but they wouldn't deal with me directly. I had to call my local BCA - in this case Blackbushe, Surrey.
• Zero Rate VED for Classics 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Does anybody know: - a) How many cars were zero rated at that time b) How many are still in use (i.e. have a zero rated VED disc) c) How many cares it would apply to now if the 25 year limit were re-introduced? I realise that the chances of this are similar to those of winning the jackpot in tonight?s lottery! Sorry lost the fight to get c) to display properly!
• Secondhand car for driving instruction 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Dull but potentially hassle free; I am discounting the diesel because IMHO common rail is more trouble than it's worth, and I would expect the 1.5 to manage low 40's in the MPG stakes... Thoughts comments and other suggestions most welcome! Jonathan.
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 2000 1.8t - Oil/Filter Change - Auto. Transmission 18 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  (A3 1.8t 2000, 50K)' I am just slightly nervous that the transmission oil/filter should not be touched, only the Oil should be topped up as Audi insist that the ATF fluid and filter are lifelong.. Thanks I am aware the Audi mutli and s-tronic transmissions need to have their oil changed every 40k but not the older version transmission, but why, given the evidence that Oil is a major reason behind transmission failure.. (am I missing something)
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - Williams - revs high only on full throttle 1 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  i found the tps settings should be red - yellow 5.78kohms red - green 2.01kohms yellow - green 4.27kohms s
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2003 2.0DT - basil fawlty impressions..... 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  IDEA`S PLEASE >>> ive gotta 03 vectra `c` 2lt.dt , no probs for the first 155,000 ( YES .. 155,000 ) miles but now has developed a very anoying fault that has baffled a vauxhall main dealer and another garage .
• 1st baby on the way, £3.5k to spend - suggestions? 31 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The in laws have retired to the south of France - we're in Aberdeen, so a car that could handle THAT journey would be great - but to be honest it might be just way too far to drive. So far I have been looking at Volvo V40's (with high mileage), Citroen Picasso (seem pricey), Renault Scenic (not seen any in our price bracket), Skoda Fabia Estate (top end of budget). I'm open to any and all ideas really ... what car, what age, what to look out for?
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - High milage or scratched door/wing?? 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Would anyone reccommend against a car of this milage? Apparently the timing belt was recently changed. Car2: 1999 S Reg RENAULT Clio 1.2 RT (£1500) This car (89K miles) is also mechanically sound, but has significant scratches on the driver side wing and door. Would it be expensive to remove the scratches? Both cars look great and have the mod cons I'm looking for (power steering/windows/locks & Alloys) but I wonder which would be the best to go for?
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 00 1.6 petrol engine cuts out 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 Leon 1.6 S Petrol. First of all this has been an ongoing problem that seems to be getting worse and Seat claim that nothing is wrong with the car. The problem has been occurring since I changed my battery over.
• Foreign plates 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  These plates already offer immunity from parking tickets / speed cameras & the congestion charge . If my 80's diesel US pick up ( UK plated ) gets slapped with a huge road tax liability , what's stopping me from registering it say in Poland - it's already a left - hooker ? Is something being done - or is it each to our own ?
• What car for a new driver BUT also an old lady? 12 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I reckon I could get some good advice by opening the criteria to you guys. Background ? She is early 60?s and just passed her test, so confidence is quite low. Mostly the car will be driven for short journeys around town, to and from shops, etc. The car MUST be an automatic and due to the fact of her self-confessed limited confidence, the car must be small and very easy to drive.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2003 - 1.6 Tdci - Loud 'tapping' noise under load 6 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I've seen on other websites people mention hydraulic tappets. Anyone have any ideas or advice or similar experience? Many Thanks..... :( s
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 2.0TD, Oil Change grade suggestions. 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Also do you guys always recommend buying the genuine filters or anything which I could get from my local car parts shop would do the job? s
• Volvo 940 (1992 - 1997) - Cambelts on the 1990 2388cc TD engine. 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  So hope one of you guys and gals have done one before and can give me some info on it. Many thanks in advance. s