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• Why so many 'deals' 31 May 2005 (Forum)
  The usual answer is that there is too many cars seeking too few buyers and the makers need to keep the production lines running. OK fine. But why right hand drive cars? We must be such a small percentage of production, that why do they simply not produce fewer RHD cars for the obviously smaller market? Does the same situation apply in Ireland, or Cyprus/Malta etc?
• golf gti 1.8 turbo ecu(2000)eng.code agu 22 May 2005 (Forum)
  However i would like to test it on my golf to be happy that it is a good unit.I have connected it to my car but when i switch on the ignition the message 'immobilisor activated' appears on the dash and the engine fails to run. It has been suggested to me that the ecu has to be somehow coded or programmed to my key?? Therefore i cannot test the unit to check its condition. Any suggestions would be appreciated with costs involved if possible.
• Cycle Carriers - Any Recommendations 30 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Got our old one which fits to the rear of the vehicle, not used it for sometime but from what I remember its held in place by two straps which run over the top and under the bottom of the rear door, but I dont think it would be wise to use given I have a tailgate spoiler - think the weight on the straps would break the spoiler as its only plastic.
• Motorists paranoid? 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I read yesterday however that a bill intended to deal with the miscreations of foreign drivers in the UK had run out of time and, to cap it all, a leading car magazine has demonstrated how drivers of foreign registered vehicles are effectively above the law in many respects, there being virtually no enforcement action pursued by the authorities here.
• Citroen ZX TD suspension knock 6 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  It's almost a rattle rather than a knock, in fact, it's that light. The noise is triggered when the front wheels run over a slight road surface imperfection - it doesn't happen when the suspension deflection is greater. It doesn't seem to happen when the car is heeling over in a bend, either. Could this be the antirollbar bushes?
• Aston Martin Win at Sebring 21 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Sports car racing beats F1 by miles for spectator-friendly circuits and teams, and sheer entertainment. Watch out for the re-runs - although I'm not sure whether it is scheduled anywhere yet.
• Premium diesel oil 21 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Have recently acquired a 2.4 5cylinder diesel VW Transporter off a friend, which is 8 years old with 84k on the clock, serviced in a variety of places. I intend to run it for 3 years plus, with 20k miles pa, meaning 3 annual oil changes. At this age, should I use fully synth diesel oil, such as Halfords own, or any cheap stuff from my local factors? Will the better oil prove beneficial long term to the engine longevity.
• fiesta - engine smoke 14 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I have recently rebuilt my fiesta 1.1 (1995)hcs engine, it had a broken piston ring and was burning oil, I replaced the piston rings and it seemed to be OK there is no blue smoke from the exhuast and no eggy smell. but the oil is still going somewhere, there seems to be alot of smoke coming from the oil filler cap when I remove it when the engine is running, I guess this indicates excessive blow by, I sort of know the answer to this already I.E. rebuild the engine again properly(this time honing the bores or reboring) but is there anthing else, easier that i could try first?
• Small Van recommendations 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Regarding warranties, I understand that existing warranties can be transferred into the new owners name (?) but they only get the warranty that is left. For a 2nd hand vehicle whose warranty has run out, is it possible to get one from the dealer? (does this make sense?) Any help appreciated. -- If at first you do succeed, try not to look astonished
• Problems with my Peugeot 205 27 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I have an old Peugeot 205 XS 1.4L, it seems to be fine when running around town but when I try and take it over 60mph it seems to judder quite badly. I?ve replace the petrol pump as I thought it could be that but it didn?t help. The other day I ran it with out the air filter and it still wouldn?
• ford escort central locking 14 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Is it feasible to swap the passenger door lock with the driver's door lock, this would at least save him having to run around the car every time he needs to get in? Any suggestions would be welcome before i start tinkering. Thanks in advance.
• Pug 406 Door trim - removal. 16 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  It is the two switch layout with some sort of small tray which could be an ash tray or possibly for collar studs. I have tried levering off the surround which is separate from the tray but my nerve runs out when things start to bend. Am I missing something? Is this an area where there is much expertise or am I pioneer? Any advice would be welcome.
• New car on 1st September 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Yes, yes it's the one I can afford because I've worked hard, paid off my mortgage, nearly finished paying for the school fees and so on. Now then - how do I run in a diesel? What revs? For how long? etc. etc. It comes full of fuel (unknown brand - probably Tesco as it's nearest to the dealer), but after that I intend to use BP premier cru because you all tell me to.
• MOT Diesel Emissions Test 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Does anybody know whether the test is still the same or whether there are any plans to change it given the infinitely cleaner running of the latest common rail, Pumpe Duse and paticulate trap equipped HDi/D4D motors? Seems a rather archaic test for Euro III and IV compliant modern diesels!
• When is a Road Single / Dual Carriageway 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  The road widens to three lanes as it goes uphill - two for uphill and one downhill with double white lines against the downhill carriageway. Whilst out and about on my advanced driving run I was asked the speed limit on the road and I replied that it was 60mph as it is a single carriageway. But, the observer informed that it was in fact 70mph as it was a dual-carriageway on the short section that we had the crawler lane.
• Peugeot 405TD 1995 overheating 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  The car ran for 4 hours (stationary) on Friday in the heat and as the temperature got close to 90 the fan cut in and brought it down.......everything fine and no overheating. I then took it for a run on Saturday and at speeds up to 60 mph everything was fine temp between 70 and 90 but then over this speed the temperature began to climb up to 105. Slowing down brought the temperature down slowly.
• Peugeot 309GTI plug seized 30 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Yesterday the fluid was still there and the plug still wouldn't budge and the only thing they can suggest is to try after a hard run when the engine is very hot. Unfortunately, I am 5,000 miles away and don't know what the garage uses for releasing fluid. Anyone got any last resort suggestions?
• Plastic bumper cleaners 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  When I ran out recently I couldn't obtain any locally so bought Autoglyms Bumper Care as I've always been impressed with their range. However, after heavy rain last night my newly treated bumpers look terrible, with streaks and runs everywhere. What is the best product for black and dark grey bumpers?
• Ulysse/C8/807 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Ever since Fifth gear did the crash test between new/old Espace's where the old one ended as a mess but new one just needed a t-cut I have fancied a NCAP 5 star car for the family. Would running a Ulysse for 5 years plus confirm my previous doubts about Fiat or could it be safe and reasonably cheap motoring? Ps New to the site, I have searched for previous similar questions but please excuse me if this is a commonly repeated one!
• Golf GL tdi MK3 28 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hello People, recently purchased a Golf GLTDI '96. Everything seems fine but I am a diesel newbie. Recently I left the engine running whilst the family was in the car and when I came back about ten minutes later I noticed the glow plug light flashing intermittently. I switched off and then started it up again and it seemed to stop after that, any ideas?