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• Jaguar XK8 and XKR (1996 - 2006) - Stunt parking of Jag XK8 Convertible 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Our cars are getting older, but oh so much more inspiring. Having seen his car I now want to change my new Nissan Qashqai for an S-Type. Yes, it's never-ending. Having previously only used our garage for storing everything that really should be put away in the house, we have now cleaned it out, in the hope that the Jag will fit in - not for everyday, but maybe for when we are away.
• Swearing...... 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Perhaps this is new to someone ? No ? Well then I am mystified. Is anybody particularly offended by the letter "s" and thinks that using "$" instead purifies the word ? Perhaps "i" bothers you and "1" is somehow cleaner and less troublesome ? Maybe "@" stands for a better ideal than "a" ?? Or perhaps some people are confused and incapable of communication without dedicating some small part of their limited intellect to getting a word past the sweary thing by using special characters ?
• Hyundai i10 (2008 - ) - Experiences of i10 ownership! 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Tthe problem was that the dealers battery tester said that it was ok - while the RAC bloke said it was kaput. The RAC chap kindly rang the dealer and supplied documentary evidence saying the battery was u/s. The dealer accepted this and the hunt began for a spare battery.... not ONE was to be found in the country !! - the dealer retrieved one from a brand new i10 that had been delivered that afternoon !
• Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe (2009 - ) - You're the one that I want?... 30 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  So, having now read HJ's full Road Test and in possession of a min-brochure and the promise of a 2/3-hour solo test-drive I never imagined that I would be 'diverted away' from my desire to own a 3.0 Diesel S XF, but I believe that I'm about to be?
• The exponential ascent of the 'green' movement. 12 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Thinking back to when I was a lad reading car mags and watching Top Gear in the 90's, I never came across any mention of 'carbon' this and 'eco' that save for the odd eccentric article. I'd like to know exactly when the environmental movement really started to get a toe-hold and affect the motoring world as it has.
• Taking the cash or not 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  My mileage will be approx 30k per year business and 3k private 40% tax slave so the £160 or so wont be going too the tax man if i opt out I am looking at 1 year old Audi A4 s line 140bhp. nice car!! approx 17k and as I'm going to be on the road this much i would like to drive something of my choice Can someone help as to which is the best option???? before i go mmmmaaaddd!!!
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - MK5 1.9 TDi electric heater 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  From 'research' on the net today there is a 1kw ceramic heater moulded into the dash. For those of you who are thinking wow how do you get that to work then this is for 'S' spec car with climatic control set the heat range to 26 degrees (some say 90% of range others 50%) press the econ button so that the led is OFF Turn the fan to whatever speed you want, maybe be better off with 1 first off to see that it is working and off you go.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 rear wiper not wiping fully 25 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  When the rear washer was depressed the wiper would wipe across the window fully 5 times and then settle normally in the correct place but sometimes not. In searching I have found the most common fault is the relay?s, Ford Parts Centre insisted that this was the fault, I have changed both of the relays for the windows in the fuse box and still no difference. The next thing I changed was the rear wiper motor, this again made no difference.
• Fumoto oil drain valve with poor pics.. 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Took the winter tyres off yesterday, and those keen eyed will notice that i've rotated the summer set including the new spare which is now on the front n/s against all the good advice..;) Don't take the mickey too much... http://tinyurl.com/dj8cd9
• Licence points so work restricted . 3 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  'GLAZIER Paul Kerfoot has been banned from fixing a cop shop?s windows because he has been done for speeding. A snotty letter told him he could not work for the police because they were ?committed to the maintenance of high levels of honesty and integrity?. Yesterday dad-of-three Paul, 55, who has nine points on his licence after three speeding offences, fumed: ?
• Beautiful cars on film 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  My lovely stepdaughter bought me a lovely Christmas present. I'd been trying for ages to get the 70's series ''The Winds of War'' on DVD, well the beautiful girl found it and bought it for me. I also managed thanks to her to find a week later ''War and Remembrance'' which was filmed some 6 years later, some 40 hours long altogether, they don't make em like that anymore, more's the pity.
• The car and `motoring` as a criminal tool/actvity 6 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  A thief exited a local house in mid afternoon recently and apparently got into a waiting car - another incident led to a car being fully loaded and driven off this time in the early hours. There`s more than this.. but confining it to cars and `motoring` have you ever seen similar? What may be a sussing out of property vulnerability by car.
• Volkswagen Golf VI (2009 - ) - Shall I, or shan't I? 3 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  There is supposed to be a quantum leap in the quality of the interior but the heater controls are just rather flimsy circular dials with poor indication of their position and on one model, I could hardly move the directional air vents for fear of snapping the flexing plastic louvres! My biggest gripe is that a sunroof is no longer an option on the S or SE, only on the top of the range GT. Also, some of the bright, shiny alloys have been replaced with a funny greyish two tone alloy finish thus making brake dust less obvious, I suppose. I was also surprised to see that there wasn't any fancy underbonnet engine cover but -instead the underside of the bonnet lid had sound-proofing padding.
• Advice on replacement family car 16 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Whilst I don't mind it and it fits the space requirements, I'm not convinced that we need a 4x4. Am thinking something like a 2.2 diesel S-Max. Better value second hand, huge inside (although granted don't need 7 seats, but useful on occassion). Any views? This car will be a keeper for some time so depreciation not that high on the agenda.
• Since you joined, how has Forum changed you? 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Almost 2 years in my case. 1) I`ve learnt a lot from Technical and as a result am more open to small petrol engines than before - FAP, common rail problems and so on. Screwloose and others providing an education 2) I feel better towards BMW`s and wouldn`t rule out owning one at some point. 3) While some Japanese cars are surely good, the seeming tendency of some owners to praise their own, ignore any threads about faults with it, yet seemingly gloat at faults posted about other marques...
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W210 (1995 - 2002) - 1997 2.0 gearbox trouble 25 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  My 1997 Merc E200's gearbox (four speed) is doing some funny stuff! In the mornings if I drive off from home she will hold 1st gear and thump into 2nd and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd too. So, I usually idle in D1 for 10-15 mins and shift to D and drive off and 99% of the time she will shift smoothly.
• Citroen XM (1990 - 2000) - 97 2.5 Door Card Pop Fastners That Don't 8 May 2008 (Forum)
  On my 405, I drilled a hole and bunged in an unobtrusive self-tapper out of sheer frustration... I?ve tried PTFE tape, insulation tape, etc. Can the white bits be bought new separately? It?s been one of those ?one step forward, three back? jobs:- I finally worked out how the forwardmost steel retaining pressing engages with the door skin and handle bolt (after over five years of owning the car?)
• Airport Parking Company - Liability for damage? 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I went on holiday a week later leaving my pride and joy in the hands of a certain airport parking company. On returning I noticed a scrape on the previously prestine bumper just behind the N/S rear wheel arch on the plastic mouldings and a scuff around the reversing light/fog surround. They took photos at the time, and have now produced photos of the car at the time it was left at the said company.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - '03, 1.9 PD TDi - low mpg 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  This has happened in the past and the mpg figures usually increase following the service (usually the same with performance). My usual figures were from high 40's up to a max of 55mpg. Most of my journey each day takes me along the motorway and I tend to drive the car pretty enthusiastically. The figures have since dropped to high 30s to a max of about 47mpg (taking it really easy) but I've not noticed a change in performance.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.4S - intermittant ECU light 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Can anyone help with my problem please (Peugeot 306 Meridian 1.4 S reg petrol) The ECU light on my my peugeot 306 intermittantly comes on and the engine jutters, but only after travelling on a motorway for about half an hour. The light goes off again but the engine continues to "jutter".