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• Mini Cooper S 2007 - Mini Cooper - Huge Oil Consumption 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Approximately 9 months ago the engine of my 2007 Mini Cooper S started making a rattling noise on start up. I took the car to a Mini service garage who informed me that there was no oil in the car, however the oil warning light had not come on. I have regularly checked the oil since then and the car has now used approximately 8 litres of oil, inlcuding an oil change at it's last service with Mini since last summer.
• Ford Focus 2013 - 17" v 18" alloys. 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
   The rental car had done similar miles, same model year, same engine, basically the same car (Zetec S -v- our titanium) driving on same roads, same driving style. There is one major difference however, my own car has the optional 18" alloys fitted, the Zetec S had 17" std Zetec S wheels. And what a difference 17" rubber makes.
• Mitsubishi L200 pickups (2000 - 2006) - Type Approval - help needed 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I am trying to register an L200 in the UK that was originally registered and used in Southern Ireland. It?s described on the registration certificate as an L200 CREW CAB 4DR. It?s a 2.5 diesel and was first registered in February 2002. The chassis number, I am told, shows that it is not a ?grey import?. DVLA want evidence of ?
• Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1989 1.1 RE, trouble with front brakes 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Reliable old AX11 that always starts well and runs well. Has been a cheap car to run and not much has gone wrong. Recently when braking sharply the N/S front wheel seems to lock up but the car does not pull to N/S when applying the brakes. Brakes work OK it is just that they now lock up a wheel when they did not do this before. There is no ABS on this old car.
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - S reg. 1.8T auto: any use over 100k? Price? 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  He told me yesterday he had seen a Passat 1.8 auto with 110,000 miles on it for sale outside someone's house. I am not sure what S reg means in terms of age though. If it is pre-1998 the asking price of £2,400 sounds a bit steep to me. My friend says he believes the seller to be an honest private owner and that the car is a 1.8T.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.8 Central locking - n/s/r door not working 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I believe there is no power getting to the n/s/r door central locking motor as it fails to react (either lock, unlock or deadlock) when the other doors are locked or unlocked. I have stripped the panel off the inside of the door and peeled back the foam sheet (this has never been done before so I took care to carefully preserve the mastic sealant as much as possible) but I can't see any obvious fault with the wiring or the locking solenoid.
• Alfa Romeo 156 Cam Belt Failure 23 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Have noticed quite a few comments on forums concerning the reliability of Alfa Romeo Cam belts (in particular the cam belt tensioners) failing on Alfa 164?s and 156?s, well before their scheduled replacement (72K). I have an Alfa 156 (3 ½ years old) that has covered 63K and bang went the cam belt a couple of weeks ago. Now facing a large bill to rebuild the engine.
• Astra 1.7 TD estate (98 S) 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hello Folks I am a new user so please be gentle! I have a Astra 1.7 TD estate (98 S) which when driving is pulling to the offside (to the right). I thought it was the tracking and so took it to a garage who tracked it and when I asked them if it was out they said oh yes by miles.
• Audi 1.6 & Speedo cheating! 19 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Judging from my wife´s A3 1.6 of 2002, I am trying to convince them that the A4 with 1.6 engine is hardly an improvement after the "lazy" Golf 1.4 . I did try to find the specs. for the A4 1.6 in the net but without any luck...
• Peugeot 306 keypad immobiliser 7 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Also, with the green light on, if I press the "S" button, type the code, then the "S" button again it bleeps a few times very quickly. Then when I turn the ignition off the red light comes on and stays on for a few seconds AND it bleeps four times which doesn't seem to be documented at all!!
• 10,000 Cars crushed 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Thats a lot of untaxed cars off the roads... http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1024627_10000_cars_crushed
• M6 severe delays around Thelwall Viaduct 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1046292_crash_block_m6_ Avoid
• Drivers using cemetery as rat run 14 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Nice. Real nice. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1031875_drivers_use_cemetery_as_shortcut
• Gumball and Dodgy plates 5 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Here we go mods - you'll love this thread! http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1018446_deathcrash_playboys_boasts
• French Mopeds 20 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Does anybody know what those French mopeds with the engine on the front mudguard were called please?
• seat leon 15 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  does anyone have any experience of coil failure(s) causing poor cold starting on seat leons?
• What is this beautiful red convertible? 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The one down there on the right in \"Weekend\'s Best Deals at 29th June\" | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | V --------------------------------->
• Tax this GB 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2880975.stm Now then, what would the reason(s) be to tax this vehicle?
• Anti congestion charging 14 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  http://www.sod-u-ken.co.uk/ Worth a read but I doubt people\'s opinions count!
• Decent tyres 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Roo did you get the firestone F590's. If so what do you think of them Jim