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• Slack timing belts. 10 May 2002 (Forum)
  Customer asked for the timing belt to be changed at 36K (genuine mileage and original belt) because the car was 6 years old. While getting the bits for the job someone was saying to me it was a complete waste of money and only mileage could affect a belt. Well forget the technical for/against but the slack on the old belt was amazing.
• Would there be something with 24mpg on a 1.6 diese 1 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  I happen to see a 5 year old Honda CRV deisel for sale. The display showed it as 24mpg. Would there be something wrong with this car with such bad mpg?  
• Aluminium reflective numberplates 16 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Having had an acrylic number plate shattered (by a stone, presumably) I was wondering if: a)Aluminium Reflective number plates are legal on a year old car? b)Are they even available anymore?
• Skoda Octavia Estate - Cheap, reliable car 31 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I've been poring over this site and can't make up my mind whether I should get an old banger like a 05 Octavia 1.9 diesel (<£3k) or whether I should get a 3-4 year old Hyundai i30 still under warranty (about £7k). My main criterion is reliability. Followed by: - cost - space - economy - not too sluggish I'll probably only keep the car for 2-3 years.
• What % of your income would you spend on a car? 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Clearing away some very old papers, I found the receipt for the first car I ever bought. What it was, how much it cost and when I bought it don't really matter. What does matter is that it cost just over 10% of my then annual income.
• Any - Torque Conveter Autos 20 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  I'm helping a relative look for a newer car and one of their main requirements is to have a torque converter automatic. Taking the following into account what cars should be considered.:- Budget: £8,000 Age: Up to 3 years old Size: Nissan Note/Ford Focus Size Engine Size 1.6 Thanks
• Automotive Pairs 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  While walking around my local area I have noticed a few two-car families where the two cars are virtually identical. One has two black Honda CRVs. Another...
• What's so special about Ipod compatibility in cars 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Well, call me old fashioned, but I fail to see why so many magazines list ipod compatibility along with ABS/airbags/AC etc. How does non-ipod compatible car becomes less attractive than a compatible one?
• Anyone else notice ? 23 May 2003 (Forum)
  Really sad I know but has anyone else noticed that the car featured on the Peugeot advert set in India showing an old car being 'bashed' into a shape resembling a new Peugeot ?0? also changed from being an RHD to LHD in the process ? Anyone else spotted any major continuity problems with car adverts ?
• Mitsubishi Colt - Clutch Judder 8 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My Colt CZ1 1.1 3dr is perfect except for a few vibrations in the cabin and one problem I've had for a long time, the clutch. Ever since the first service at 1 year old (6k miles) I've had clutch judder, some times on a mild day it seems fine and crisp but most of the time even after warming up its bad,especially in damp conditions. The cars now done 48k and is 4 years old and I've still got the problem.
• Ageing airbags. How safe are they? 3 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I have always been an advocate of the "bangernomics" school of thought, having previously owned a string of old crates that have (more or less) got me from A to B) My latest car, a 1995 306 1.9 xrdt has proven itself to be a little gem. It has never missed a beat in the three years I have had it, and I would like to keep it running as long as possible.
• Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - What to replace it with? 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a car that's about 3 years old. Does anyone have thoughts on what the newer Sharan's are like, or suggestions on other MPV's to consider would be very welcome. We need to buy asap. Getting to a dealer out of London is ok.
• Skoda Fabia 2 (2007 - ) - Hard ride 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Loved my 24000miles in old model 1.9 Fabia Ambiente- hate the hard ride of the new one. Anyone else think the ride is uncomfortable? Factory tell me 15" wheels and 50 section tyres (old one had 14" and 60 section- much more compliant), due to bigger front discs -- stiffer suspension because car is slightly higher.
• Entering radio code - how? Rover 25 4 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  i have recently bought an x reg rover 25,i admit im i girl and am just about capable of putting in the petrol!the car has just come from garage having had some minor things done to it,and now i dont know the code to turn my stereo back on!ive a 10 week old baby,music volume a neccesity when traveling with a baby!!can anyone help?
• LHD 968 Porsche from Japan 5 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  It is a '92 plate 3000cc 4 cylinder. Current Klms 80K, last recorded service 56K Klms. I have owned the old 944 turbo 8 or so years ago and an 86 924S. I have always fancied a 968 but prices are silly for what are now 10 to 15 year old cars. This one seems a reasonable deal. I will budget for a full service/fluid change and cambelt say £1000, anything else I should think about .
• BMW service and repair estimate 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  They also recommending complete change of fan belt and a/c belt, they look fine to me but is it really required. I live in the UAE, very hot and humid climate, car 5 years old 52,000 km's
• Tram Lines on The M25/M20 M26 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Why are we so naff at keeping our roads in a proper state? The other day the tram lines were so bad (M25 slow lane)I nearly veered into another car. Its no wonder no body wants to drive in the slow lane any more, it aint safe!!! \" Keep doing the same old thing, youll get the same old thing, try something different today!\"
• Rover 414si over reving after cylinder 8 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have recently changed my sister in laws cylinder head (for a used one) as her cam belt snapped not a good thing on a rover engine especailly a k16 DOHC.I followed the instructions from my haines manual to the letter. When I started the car up the engine is now idling at 1500 rpm I have changed the temp sensor and the manifold heater (as it was old and blew the engine fuse). Can any one give me a clue where to go next. Help with a Rover 424si k16 engine that has had a used cylinder head fitted as the old one the cam
• Secure child seats for BMW 5 series 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 94 registered BMW525 and I am about to buy a second one. I have tried to find a car seat that will sit securely in the back seats (I will need to put two baby seats in the back, one for a two yr old and one for a nine month old) but cannot find one that will not sway sideways. I have tried BMW, Halfords and even asked the Police!
• what sports car for 5-10k 17 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Im looking to spend 5k may be more for a sports car, ive driven new WRX'S, Civic type R's and like both anyone know of a similar car to these for the price range. I was thinking an old WRX or Accord type R. The car needs to be reliable and "bullet proof" (hard wearing) Suggestions welcome Steve