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• Volkswagen Golf TSI DSG - need changing cambelt 19 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  My vw golf  (automatic TSI 1.6) is 5 years old with only 18000 miles on the clock.  I took my car for annual servicing and was told that I need to change the cambelt in the car?!  Is this really necessary?  I have only done 18000miles.
• Renault Clio II - Car smoke black 4 May 2015 (Forum)
  hello My Clio 2 1.5 DCI has got a problem when you start the engine it smokes grey but when you are driving it smokes black and grey The old engine...
• volkswagen lupo - My first car 26 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  im turning 17 in less than a month and im ttreating myself to a 'brand old lupo'. any warnings to consider? hints and tips? please advise me as to where...
• whats your best car for the least money 21 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Mine's has to be a three year old lada i had about twelve years ago, only paid £280 for it, never gave me any trouble and sold it 18 months later for £350. i...
• Autotrader volume of ads 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have noticed that the number of cars for sale on Autotrader has decreased in the last 4 months from around the 390,000 mark to around 320,000. Is this due to less people buying new ones and hanging on to their old cars, so less p/x's or private sales to me made?
• Cheap rep-mobiles 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Has anyone noticed how cheap late-model old-shape Mondeos and Vectras are becoming? Your looking at around £6k for 07 reg examples with average mileages from car supermarkets. Seems like a lot of car for your dosh, what do you reckon? Surely the best used buys out there??
• Car / Tram interaction 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have recently returned from Prague and was impressed with the way that trams and road vheicles integrated on city centre streets. Can anyone explain...
• Finding out if a number plate is still in use 12 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I remember seeing a site that can tell you if a vehicle number plate is still used on a car but I cannot find it. I have found the details of some of my old cars and would love to know if they are still on the road or at least if the number is still in use.
• good dealer service! 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I found some little rust spots in various places on my 7 year old Mercedes 220. I contacted a local main dealer who asked to see the car and the service record...up to date... they inspected the car and it seems the whole lot will be done under warranty. I am really impressed.
• Seat Ibiza 1.9 diesel 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Have a problem with the engine on this car. It is only 4 months old yet is "running away". You can travel for miles on a flat road without ever touching the accelerator. The car has ample power of its own.Seat garage say they \re not aware of any prioblems.
• 5th Gear - LPG 11 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Following on from tonight's 5th Gear: How many miles per year, and for how many years, would you need to do (and keep the car) to make LPG conversion worthwhile? Car 1.8 litre petrol, just under 2 years old and 18,000 on clock. Does 33mpg on Petrol. FfCP
• Citroen C1 or Fiat Grade Punto - A 20 Year Old Who Needs Some Advice On Cars 2 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  With the help of my local garage I've narrowed it down to these two. My budget is about £2000 - £3000. This will be my second car. Fiat Grande Punto, 1.2 Litre, 2008 - £1995. Link: https://www.wightbay.com/shanklin/cars/2008-fiat-grande-punto-1-2-5663924/ Citroen C1, 1.0 Litre, 2011 - £3195.                        Link: https://www.wightbay.com/shanklin/cars/20-tax-2011-61-c1-citroen-1-0-vt-5661986/  Has anyone had prior experience with either car?
• Citroen C4 Picasso 2013+ - Citroen C4 Picasso 2013+ pros and cons 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  This car will depreciate by thousands after the first year, and then flatten out, so it’s probably better to buy a year-old car with some of the warrantee left over, and a wedge cushion. I have mixed feelings about this car.
• Honda Jazz - Help buying first car 9 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Following a divorce I need to purchase a car for the first time. I've only ever been a named driver on my ex's car, he took care of all those sides of things so I'm feeling very clueless and vulnerable! I have two kids (one a rapidly growing ten year old) so was looking for five door hatchback, and I'm thinking of a Honda Jazz as I know they have a reputation as being reliable.
• Ford b max zetec navigator auto - 12 month old Finance car Total loss 7 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. My car was involved in a crash on eve of 14th feb. My car is a total loss other parties fault but went through my...
• Ford Focus eco - Can I return a new 2.5 year old Ford Focus 23 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I would like some help on what my options are: 11 months after purchasing my brand new car from Ford there was a major coolant leak which led to the...
• Skoda Superb - number of owners legality 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    The car was supplied to me with a damaged wheel bearing noisy at motor way speed as well as a buckled wheel and the tyres listed on the pdi inspection did not all match what were actually on the car.   All pretty shocking I believe,  all the more so as the car was purchased to transport my 8 day old baby.
• Medium size car with flat back entry???? 18 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My Mom drives a small scooter which I currently get into the back of my Fiat Marea up a small ramp - very easy because it has a drop back and flat entry so I just drive the scooter into the back (riderless - i.e. I drive it from the side of the scooter - hope this makes sence). This car is nearly 9 years old and becoming unreliable as it gets very little use - I want to trade this and my 9 year old Fiat Punto as well - so 2 cars will become one (I cant afford 2 cars anymore!) We are both looking for small or medium sized estates or hatchbacks with flat entry into the boot - Can anyone help with makes/models that have this?
• Goodwill from Ford? 12 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Ford aren't the slightest bit interested in goodwill, the car is now several months out of warranty and another £400 bill looms. The dealer has to order stock, can't get the old system off due to broken bolts (this is a 3 year old 30k mls car). Much sucking of air through teeth, the dealer says that Ford won't entertain a claim.
• Gardens...going....going.....gone? 6 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  With most of my neighbours having two or three cars, parking was becoming a nightmare. So, we had the old crazy pave job done to get two cars on drive and one out front. Made an effort at greenery by having a curved bed with green stuff in it and a couple of evergreen tree things.