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• Various - Help me choose! 25 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I intend to keep the car for about 8 years and am therefore concerned about reliability.  I care about responsiveness and fuel economy but depreciation isn't of much importance. I will be buying brand new.   What are your views?   Thanks!
• EU Tyre ratings 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  details=Ordern&cart_id=39999657.110.25315&typ=R-232042&ranzahl=4&Breite=205&Herst=Nexen&Quer=55&Felge=16&Speed=H&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So They are rated as B foe wet grip, by far my most important criteria. They get an OK reveow at autoexpress http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/60115/nexen-nblue-hd Looks an OK write up not too good on dry grip according to them but OK   Anyway my question can any one find or knows what the pass criteria are for EU tyres?
• Help - which used family car to buy? £5500 10 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have had a good look around auto trader and local car supermarket, and went to a car auction at Bruntingthorpe this morning but I just don't seem to be getting much for my money. Low running costs are important to me.  I had been looking at Focus Estates, I can get a 2008 1.6tdci with 80,000 on clock, or a V50 2005 with around 60,000 on clock. I have read on here the sage of diesels repair costs and am now very hesitant to go for these though.
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - is it ecu 15 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  all help greatly appreciated as i have to now do some roadside mechanics. as i am on a tight budget and a transporter is not a financial option as an ecu is more important          
• Safety Tips For Women Who Drive at Night 17 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Women Drivers are very sensitive while they are driving. Here I am sharing some important tips for women who drive at night. Specially women have to consider that never drive alone. If you must drive alone at night, take special care to keep yourself safe. * When driving, keep your doors locked and keep the windows either closed or mostly closed so a potential attacker could not reach in and get to you or to the door's unlock button.
• BMW 118d vs 120d - Which one to go for? 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking at 2 Beemers, One is a 118d manual SE with quite a lot of extras including Start/Stop, Pro Sat Nav, heated seats etc, but missing a few things I really want, most importantly Blue Tooth preparation for pairing a mobile phone to it Other is a 120d M-Sport Auto, again with lots of extras, mainly the same as the above plus Bluetooth prep, and a few other things too (like memory seats), the Bluetooth prep is important to me, but so is fuel economy and it doesn;t have the start/stop All the reviews says the 118d is the one to go for, but this is a private purchase, not company purchase, so Road Tax is issue not company car tax.
• Opel Astra 2001 - Blue/Black smoke from exhaust 12 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi. I have an opel astra 2001 16.16V. My sub assembly was recently replaced with an imported ecotec motor and my old cylinder head reconditioned and re-used. From the start smoke came from the exhaust. then new piston rings was fitted, but after about 100km smoke appeard again.
• KIA Venga - WOW Kia quality has shot up 10 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Lets hope they dont make the mistake of Honda, Toyota and Nissan and think they are more important than they are and start selling their cars at a premium.    
• Volvo V70 / Saab 9-5 estate - What estate for under £3k? 19 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  But I don't tow anything and only do 10k miles a year (mostly local runs up to 25 miles, and an occasional motorway slog), so maybe the relative fuel economy bonus of a diesel isn't so important. - Good seats. I'm tall and my back suffers poor support. I've had Saabs and this Volvo, both of which have perfect seats. - Budget: under £3k really.   Any thoughts much appreciated.
• Input on my next car please!!!!! 27 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have two small children, one is a babe in arms, the other a toddler. I do about 20k per annum. Space, practicality is important but I do like the way a 3 series drives which is why I have left it on the list?. I have discounted the silly cars in respect of cost of income tax and cars that I really wouldn?t drive and here is my shortlist.
• replacement windscreen wiper preferences? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Odd, getting to that time of life where a clear windscreen and silent wipers suddely becomes so important...it'll be driving gloves and a tartan blanket next I tells ya! ps: just discovered ( 2 years on) that the previous owner had stored a box of replacement bulbs in a cubby hole under the boot carpet with each pack seperated from the next by a small piece of polystyrene to damp vibration.
• Tata Nano (2008 - ) - TaTa NANO India's Model T ? 15 May 2009 (Forum)
  Could Ford create a modern version of the Model T that would sell for $ 4,000 -$4,500 US, Roughly 2,800 to 3,100 Euros ??? More important, would there be a market for such a machine in the US or Europe? My concept would be a small 4 seat machine, 2 door hatchback with a 1000cc TD motor. Construction possibly from recycled aluminum and plastic, with steel only where needed for strength and wear resistance.
• Toyota Previa (2000 - 2007) - .... any alternatives? 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I can't find anything else on the market that is similar in layout. Questions are:- * Is it worth considering an import? * What alternative vehicles should we look at that are similar in layout? * Why are second-hand ones so expensive for age & mileage? * I read that the diesels all suffer from cracked heads - is there any truth in this or just an internet myth?
• New Lada - 43 years young 10 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Now us westerners will probably think so what, but the Lada 2107 in many ways is the worlds best selling car, some reports suggest they have sold more than the VW Beatle and the last version was sold unupdated from 1980 to 2008 with only some minor modifications such as fuel injection for western imports. My dad had a 1987 one and in many ways it was a good car, paid £850 for it at four years old, and it lasted another 6. In a world when every new car including Kias is perfect, it is refreshing to know that there is still some truly awful cars being made outside of America!
• Honda Accord UK (2008 - ) - New Honda Accord. 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I take a genuine interest in cars; but I feel the new Honda Accord deserves much more fuss. Does it have traction control I wonder in the Executive model? That was important to me when driving on the ice the other day. I also like front wheel drive. I was interested in the new Citroen C5 for my next car, but the Honda Accord is much better. I am genuine about this message, as my present car is excellent, but it is old and has very big milleage.The garrage warned me that I may have problems in 6 weeks or 6 months.Something connected to the gearbox is getting warn.
• Long term ownership max £4000 country track holes 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It can also be something like a Yaris, but being high up in the car is quite a good idea around where we live. Obviously maintenance of the car is an important factor too, but most people with Toyotas have said reliability is extremely good. Any suggestions and help would be appreciated here. I am based near to Brentwood, Essex.
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - Most luxurious and comfortable car for 10 - 12k? 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I've got a newish job and have opted out, after finally doing the math it looks like I can spend about 12k (maybe slightly more if pushed) on a car, I've looked at a lot of different models but the Accord Exec diesel 2006 looks like the best bet in terms of value for money and the kit you can get (very important!), also the reliability is good!, I was just wondering is there anything else that I may not be considering that may be better for that sort of money?, I've had a look at cars like the Laguna but its the reliability that makes me stay away, other then that I cant think of any more cars, ideas will be appreciated as I'll probably buy one this week, want to make sure I make the best decision!
• Reducing motoring costs 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Having returned to the UK from Germany recently I find the cost of motoring to quite cheap up here in Bradford.You do not have to tax or insure your car or have a MOT .I do notice one or two people who have these but are quite few.You can deal drugs quite openly commit just about any crime you like.Also seat belts are not required ,red lights mean nothing,speed camaras are no problem as you will have not notified the DVLC of your ownership of the offending vehicle.The reason for this utopia is there are no police on duty.Bradford has two officers for night duty in my area and they do not have time for anything as trivial as untaxed or uninsured cars.walking through town one day I counted over 50 untaxed cars and then gave up.Perhaps this is where Customs and excise should looking.One more point I am returning to the the German Republic in two weeks time for good to a land that still thinks law an order to be an important thing.In my short stay here I have had my car broken into twice with the police response being nil.
• Driving Music 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I reasonably regularly drive overnight to, or indeed from, Italy. Usually alone so music is very important. As most continental night time radio stations are fairly poor I take my own. I don't want you to think I'm doing a "Clarkson" in some transcontinental supercar, in fact it is mainly in my trusty old Mondeo estate !
• Advice on Choice of Daily Commute Car? 13 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  The car must be under 5 years old, as company rules state that the car must be 5 years or under, so no point getting a 4.5 year old car and then having to change in 6 months. Ideally should have a least 1 years use out of it. Reliabilty is very important, just turn the key and go. Dont want the hassle of constant breakdowns etc. Also good comfortable cruiser, with good motorway accelration, as car will probably get driven 4 hours a day at least.