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• Stupid Adverts 24 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I know people will say that at least they?ve made an impact and I remember the brands advertised, but all that?s happened is that the ads have portrayed a totally negative image of their product. There is no way that I would even consider buying any of the above products.
• Discovery TD5 auto y2000 - brakes 11 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  The car rarely travels more than 20 miles per day, at no more than 40mph (with annuual 2000 mile round trip[s to Spain) The brakes now need replacing, as the discs are grooved. I want to improve the stopping distance for the long trips, and the longevity of the discs. I have seen the Rossini product, and some enhanced brakes from Rimmer Bros.
• Dumb footballer (motoring related) 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Makhanya had an unfortunate accident on Thursday the 18th November 2004 after attending the Development Awards held in Orlando East at the Communal Hall. Minutes after arriving at his home, Makhanya parked his brand new red Mini Cooper S, outside his house in the South of Johannesburg. Realizing he had left something in the car, he rushed outside to find the car rolling as he had left it in neutral. He tried to stop the car from rolling down the slope but he failed when it rolled forward bashing his knee into a pole.
• Diesel cars - cynical marketing? 20 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  On some expensive cars, the Mercedes E320 and Alfa GT for instance, the diesel version is cheaper. Yet on the new Fiesta Zetec S the 90bhp diesel is £900 more than the 100bhp petrol version. The 99bhp versions of the Focus have the diesel a whopping £1,700 more. Peugeot 307 are in the same league as the 90bhp diesel is £1,600 more than the 90bhp petrol version(with the same trim) Whilst 'dieselheads' will extol the driving characteristics of compression ignition machines, most people buy them for their superior economy.
• Private sellers over optimistic on price 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Plus I am in funds at present plus I need to get something more presentable to my increasing client list. On this front I have been vaguely looking at dull cars with a twist for example Mondeo ST24\'s that sort of thing. It seems to me that private buyers currently have over optomistic expectations of what cars can be sold for. In some cases wildly over-optomistic. I had a conversation with one guy who quoted me an absolutely mad price on a Vectra and when I pointed this out, refering to similar cars on Autotrader he said and I quote \'that is what the car owes me\'.
• Accord or V70 Estate 8 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  The V70 has some really cheap aspects and while its nice and quiet upto 70, beyond that it all seems to fall apart. It has also spent too much time at the dealer. The 2004 V70's I've driven seem more "together" and more refined. Had a quick go of an Accord 2.4 VTEC Executive auto and it seemed to be a better quality car than the Volvo but the ride wasn't up to much and I'm not sure it had the overall comfort of the Volvo.
• Rover head gasket syndrome? 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The temperature goes ballistic after a couple of minutes (when low on water) and SHOCK SHOCK HORROR HORROR, there is \"mayo\" around the cap of the engine oil and the dipstick is showing a white/cream colour. Aint been down a garage yet but just wanted confirmation from you that it\'s likely/defenitaley the head gasket has blown. If so, what are the costs involved (God help me!) so i don\'t get robbed by the mechanics.... Thankyou in advance.
• I have a question Volume 46 22 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• I have a question Volume 44 4 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• I have a question volume 42 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• Changing Engines Mid Car 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello everyone I have a question which doesn't really relate to me - I'm just interested. Just before I bought my Mark 4 Fiesta, it had a new engine put in of the 1.25 ZeteC S variety. God knows what was in it before. My friend has the same car but has had a 1.6 put in his (presumably an Escort engine) and I was wondering how difficult it is to change engines in a car. I don't know myself because mine was already done before I bought it.
• Rover 414i Gearbox/engine problem 17 May 2004 (Forum)
  A friend mentioned something about the engine mix being off, which can be adjusted by a simple tweak of something somewhere, could this be the cause? As I mentioned before, I know NOTHING. Simple explanations in layman?s terms would be really helpful. Thanks in advance. D
• Laguna 1 Philips Radio/Cassette 28 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I've refitted all the plug/terminal blocks, checked fuses etc. Anyone know of common faults? Car is Renault Laguna 1998 S reg faclift model fiited with steering coloumn remote. Thanks
• I have a question Volume 39 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• I have a question Volume 38 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• Have I bought a weird VW? 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Ladies and Gents, After much deliberation - I've sold my Pug and bought something a bit cheaper. The car in question is a Nov 1997 VW Passat S TDi 110. With 131,000 on the clock. It's got full service history with everything changed at the right times, and has been really well looked after by 1 local owner. All for well less then 3 grand.
• Mint 1982 Ford Escort XR3 - should I? 27 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I consider these a classic, even an investment at the price it is going for (comparing to prices hot Mk1 and 2's fetch). My only problem (at 22 years old) would be insuring it, as it is group 14 - would any insurance comnpanies consider it a classic yet on a limited mileage policy?
• I have a question Volume 35 17 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• I have a question Volume 33 7 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  It does not need to be motoring related. In fact, in this thread it should not be. No Questions About PC\'s. They now go in another Thread. No politics No Speeding, speed cameras, traffic calming No arguments or slanging matches Nothing which I think is not following the spirit of the thread Nothing that risks the future of this site (please see the small print for details http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/credits/index.htm ) Any of the above will be deleted.
• Getting a Cable from bonnet to Interior 31 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi Guy\'s I have a Corsa 16v 4speed auto,1997 P. i recently brought a headlight flasher kit and there is a switch on it that is sposed to be in the interior how do i get the cable from under the bonet to inside the car. also the kit is designed for full beam headlights and instructions advise be to cut the cable on the full beam and join 2 cables, so one on the cut bit near light and one on other cut bit, if i did that i take it that it it will fail an MOT with the kit on the car and taken to test, if i removed the kit and placed a crimp over the cut bits and the headlights still work would it pass test?