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• Volkswagen Golf TDI 115 PD - Juddering 2 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Presently they are goign through a 'list' of repairs. The symptoms are that the car (which is only 19 months old and a full UK spec import) judders when you put your foot down on the accelerator. I drove all the way down to London from Manchester and could not reach a speed of over 65 mph. The power died, although it did pick up if I changed down a gear and then back up.
• Undersealing 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I know that there have been quite forceful opinions on the wisdom of running an imported Japanese MPV (Toyota Masterace). However, with due consideration to it's low purchase price and it's full complement of "extras" compared to the traditional types of MPV, and acceptance that these vehicles are not for the fainthearted owner in that it is essential that the cambelt, cooling systems, electrics etc have to be checked/maintained and fully understood to obtain satisfactory and satisfying performance, I have been more than pleased with my vehicle over the last nine months.
• Sick Alfa 156 2.0 TS Man 9 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Apologies for the long email but I refuse to sell this car as when it works it is fantastic, and having solved one fault am eager to sort the others out. The local alfa dealer have been ok (i.e. they could have told be to f*@!#$ off as it is in an import with an extended UK warranty), but they struggle to diagnose advanced faults... On another note anyone with an import in the UK, must take out an alfacare warranty, as the dealer principal mentioned they are getting return rates on alfa's of more than 25%, and with labour rates at £50 p/hour, it could get bloody expensive.
• Kia Ceed - Main dealer and full service history 9 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  An ex-lease car looking at V5. Told FSH and remaining 7 year warranty. He expressed to salesman how important FSH and warranty were. Upon handover passed 2 pieces of paper with details of 2 services and service booklet with nothing in it. Told dealer the same day, we weren’t happy but he said all was good no problem it’s all as it should be.
• Piaggio Porter 1.3 Multijet petrol engine 7 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I have long felt that a (small) dropside pick up would be the ideal work vehicle for my needs, ideally something like a Daihatsu Hijet, Piaggio Porter or Suzuki Carry. These are very hard to come by these days though (apart from JDM import Kei trucks, which will only carry 350kg, not enough for me). So the Porter which has cropped up for sale has very much peaked my interest.  The Porters which were officially sold in the UK between (approx) 2000 and 2010 were just rebadged versions of the Daihatsu Hijet, complete with with that vehicle's (nigh on indestructible) Daihatsu/Toyota 1.3 petrol.
• Why MPVs gone out of fashion? 22 May 2021 (Forum)
  Kia Carens no longer sold (they are not selling Sedona/Carnival in UK) VW Sharan no longer sold Vauxhall Zafira no longer sold Seat Alhambra no longer sold Toyota Sienna/Estima not available in UK (unless you import 10 year old JDM cars) Honda Stepwagon not available in UK After Mazda 5, Mazda never introduced any MPV After Grandis, Mitsubishi never sold any MPV The ones which are still available VW Touran Ford SMax Ford Galaxy Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer Off course one can buy in used market but makes me wonder what reason behind MPVs disappearing.
• Luton Airport access, drop off, parking 25 May 2019 (Forum)
  This road access building work has been going on for 15 years-when on earth is it going to end?when is a proper access railway going to be available? and even more important, when is every area of the terminal itself going to stop feeling like the inside of a prison.   I have only used Luton once this year-Stansted is not much better ,but at least it was originally built as an airport and not a 1940's airfield.
• Your advice 14 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I can't make my mind up between the Honda Accord 2.2 (180bhp) or the Honda Civic either in the 2.2 / newer 1.6 engine. Economy and enough power are important, but only covering 20k miles per year I can't see 8-10 mpg difference making a huge cost difference over the year. Does anyone have experience with either car? An estate version of the Civic isnt absolutely essential but I feel I could use the extra space with the flat folding seats to sleep in for the odd night when I go traveling.
• Skoda Roomster - Alternatives to Roomster? 11 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  So factors include: - good rear seat room - decent boot for dog - seats fold/remove easily and fit in two mountain bikes - economy - reliability and longevity - performance not important to us Following job change, we are now only doing 8Kpa, mostly city work with (say) 8 tiprs>200 miles pa. Looked at Roomster, Meriva and CMax yesterday.  The Roomster had most room for rear seats and for dog, + folded really easily.
• 2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Hyundai i30 - Please offer some advice 16 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I am inclined towards buying the Audi because it is a solid manufacturer but from what I understand the cost of maintenance, servicing and parts are quite high which is an important factor for me. On the other hand I am also inclined towards buying the i30 because, with all the info I could find so far, it seems to be a decent, reliable car which should not be very expensive to run.
• Wolseleys from the 30s to the 60s. - My accidental interest in old cars 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
   I own a few cars that date from the early 30s to the late 50s all of which are in well used but good original condition. I realise that others have a different perspective on classic car ownership and all views are important to the survival of our hobby.   
• Any - Caliper life, shortened by needless 'servicing' ? 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The inside of the cylinder will last longer if it is bathed in brake fluid, but until the pads and disc wear it will be more prone to corrosion.  Discs have at least 2mm wear in them and pads many more.  I believe it is important that pads and discs are allowed to wear right down to the minimum before they are changed to ensure the piston travels as far as possible along its cylinder.  But I have often heard of people advised to change them 'cos they won't last till the next service, squire'.
• Ford Fiesta - 53' Fiesta zetec problems!!! 18 Oct 2011 (Forum)
      Ok so thanks in advance guys. Also apologies if there is a mess of information here, I don't want to leave any, potentially important info go.   Thanks again,   Adam 
• Toyota High Ace campervan - Fuse Panel for Cigar/SatFuse Panel 21 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  ForumID=12&TopicID=260070&SearchPagePosition=1&search=hi+ace&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=0&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search"> Hi I have a Jap Imported Toyota Hitop Campervan/Camping Car. Its a 4 berth convertion with two double rear seats that form a large double bed Or with a rear shelf and the back seat we can also have a double bed with loads of space at the front.
• VW Passat 2008 - Key matching question on B6 3C2 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hey guys, I have a 2008 PASSAT B6 1.9TDI (3C2) that I imported to Ireland from the UK recently. It only came with one key/fob so I'm thinking it would be much easier to get a spare now while I have the original key. I have VCDS(vagcom). Im guessing that this car has immobiliser IV.
• Audi A3 Sportback - New Car for Motorway Driving 7 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  -Comfortable for long range driving (I do 200 mile round trips at least once a week) -Mainly for use on the motorway, so picking up speed between 50 and 80 is very important to me Those are my main concerns.  Fuel economy is a bonus, but not essentail as I am fortunate enough to have a Fuel card. At the moment, I am thinking about a Audi A3 2.0 TDI, a VW Golf 2.0 TDI and a BMW 118d.
• Skoda Octavia - Salesman after me 20 May 2010 (Forum)
  When I called him back he said I needed to come in to sign some more paperwork and 'go through some important things' related to FSA requirements and  Insurance.  As far as i'm concerned the car is mine taxed, insured and paid for -  I can't think why they'd need me to come back in so urgently.
• Garage door - Automatic Roller door 14 May 2010 (Forum)
  He thought it would come in "a million pieces" but the parts only consist of: the door, electric operator, 2 brackets and 2 metal guides and about 20 screws and bolts. Should I be safe and get a garage door dealer to install it? Is there anything important I should know?
• Police complaint - should I or shouldn't I 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  On top of that, it's recently been well publised that our blanket 20 mph speed limit is unenforceable and we must be revert to a 30 limit. So bad and dangerous parking is suddenly more important than it has been. I really struggled to exit onto the main road this morning as a result of the worst example of parking I've seen for a very long while. The car was parked across the mouth of the junction, more less at right angles to the pavement.
• Mitsubishi L200 pickups (2000 - 2006) - Type Approval - help needed 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  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 ?Type Approval?. Mitsubishi in Ireland can supply me with Type Approval numbers for Emissions, Brakes and Noise, but not one number for the whole vehicle. After a lot of back and forth the local DVLA office are now saying I need to take it for an SVA test and, because it was not me who lived and used it in Ireland, some curt woman at VOSA says it has to have an SVA [enhanced] at the cost of £190.