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• Pulled over by police, will i get a court summon? 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    Also the police drove past my house slowly twice yesterday as if they were checking something out. That might be a coincidence but I thought it may be important.  Please let me know what you think?
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - when's the best time to buy? 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Although we haven't driven one, I think the 1.0 Yaris would be underpowered. I want the T3 or TR spec, as they have loads of airbags, and I think this is important given that my wife will be driving the kids around. For maximum peace of mind, we want to buy from a Toyota dealer, but, naturally, they are expensive. We're looking at £8k for a 2008 model with 8k miles on.
• M'way middle lane hogs - reply 20 May 2008 (Forum)
  It would be unwise to have such a sign, as it would lead to 'driver information overload'. 3. Such signs could be dangerous, as they might distract drivers from more important and safety critical signs. 4. They do sometimes use VMS signs (are those those texty gantry things?), but don't like to bang on too much as people stop reading them. 5. They have produced a DVD, which can be found at such and such address, which the AA and RAC thought was rather good. 6.
• BMW - BMW clamping down on cheap online sellers 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  The BMW spokeswoman added that all the manufacturer's dealerships were selective, and sellers could only be authorised by BMW directly. A named end user BMW UK sales director Tim Abbott stressed the importance of preventing unauthorised sales. ?It's infringing the dealer's contractual obligations,? he said. ?There must always be a named end user.? The company has requested dealers to issue written confirmations that they are aware of this agreement.
• Hondadealers,High Expectations? 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I was a bit concerned about getting pulled by the BiB so called the dealer. I also mentioned about the car not having any AA cover in place ;quite important as I travel 70 miles to work at night on the motorway. The dealer said they would give me a call back. I was asked to return the car and they would change it for me plus reimburse me for the £37 of petrol that I had put in the Accord.
• New Almera for under £6k - no brainer? 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  , Elec windows, 3 year G/Tee, a Euro NCAP rating of 4 stars (against I seem to remember 2 for the 'old' style Fiesta - ask 'Renault Family' if Stars are important......), plus a few other bits and bobs (CD player for example)..... This seems hard to resist. So £5,949 - £2,300 private sale on the Ford = £3,649 to find. Recently sold house and moving to East Sussex (wife to do School run with 5 yr old daughter every day ((no choice - sorry)).
• Police block M-way to pick up toy 16 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Her father Simon, who called out Essex Police, said: "One of the officers had children and probably knew the importance of these things." Police said their action was a "minor inconvenience" to avoid Amy's distress. The police are obviously very busy ... but I think it's great. It shows their social input and it's something we should be proud of Simon Osborn He said the family travelled to the next junction and then turned back to look for the toy.
• Sept 2001 Scoob Impreza 2000 Turbo 29 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  think it will cost me in the long run - noticed travel brochures in the house!!! I sold my old impreza (1995 - Jap Import) some years ago in a moment of regrettable haste, and have longed to have her back ever since. I think I have found one which meets my criteria. No mods, UK Car, Low Mileage, FSH & careful owners.
• Locking wheel nuts 24 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I know these guys have to undergo years of training before they are allowed to touch one of the most important parts of the car but still, the one last week must have special micrometer finger tips, his method of telling whether tyres were legal or not was to stick his figers in the tread, ahh, yes that one needs changing this one has got another 500 miles left.
• Help needed 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I know i must be mad and i dont know what came over me but earlier this year i bought a new (although it was imported and not that new afterall) alfa gtv from [company name] . I am the first registered owner and finding out any history via [company name] is a non starter. Earlier this week the car ground to a halt and smoke started to emit from behind the dash board.The electrics went completely and so i guess it was a small electrical fire.The RAC couldnt fix it and were bemused as to why a new car should have an electrical fire.They even said it could be that serious that the car may be written off!
• Inadequate road signs 5 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I question someones priorities. The number of A&E hospitals are being reduced so directions to them are even more important. We are seeing more signs indicating exiting a location. e.g. a grey 20 MPH sign crossed through with grey lines. I like the French signs indicating you have just left a town / village by having the name in grey.
• Buying new cars is a bit like smoking 25 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Buying new cars is a bit like smoking, I would not do it myself, but I am gald that others do as both keep my cost of living down, leaving me more cash for holidays, the children, bikes, houses and no need to work overtime to pay the HP on the car or to buy the fags. Mind you if it was not for people like John Ford - Imported Golf V5s, I could not afford to run my two cars. My cars when new would have cost over £50,000 , I paid less then £6k for both. Thay are each fully gavalanised, quite low milage, and I see ones like them advertised with 250,000 miles on the clock.
• Boot length need, a find me car thread 15 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  And driver seat must be able to raise to 70cm from ground. Having checked the usual suspects and trawled a few car lots, I keep ending up back at import vans like a Stepwagon / Elysion / Vellfire / Alphard / Estima which mechanically share many parts with UK models but its the trim / bodywork / glass that can be tricky from what the forums say. ie: a windscreen issue can effectively write off an otherwise good van.
• DFSK/DFM 17 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  On a different note, i have also considered the current style Piaggio Porter, which although not 'officially available' in this country, can nevertheless be had as a left hand drive import. Of interest to me is that there are 2 payload options with the van, the higher of these, 750kg, would suit me fine. And whilst it also is not something you would ever choose to have an accident in, current models do at have ABS.
• Peugeot 106 1.1 1997 - Do i need this bit for an mot pass 1 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  but my weld would only have one layer...   Questions---------- The most Important one! Do I even need to weld that fabrication on, as it looks like it's only cosmetic? If I do, would I have to weld both side of that red piece.. I am only trying a botchit, to get it past the MOT .. .not to win welder of the year ;) ...nor for it be the MOT man's greatest piece of art work :) I am going to put covering over it (roof sealant from poundland, which should cover most of my sins) ps ignore that big hole to the left...I've got that covered :) Cheers Liam 
• Vauxhall Vectra (1.8 i 16v LS 5dr) - Vectra C adlock icon -one key works, other doesn't 9 Nov 2015 (Forum)
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• A4, V50, C Class, A6, Mazda 6, Passat, BMW 3 and 5 - Does HJ or Anyone even read the questions? 26 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  We are not rich people so reliability, practicality, economy, etc, (all the boring stuff) is very important to us... We do want (or would like) bells and whistles, kerb appeal, prestige, and toys too, All the things you get with the top end of the range cars, so my question really is; Is it better to go for a slightly older BMW, Merc, Audi, VW with more miles on it, or a newer lower mileage 407, Mazda 6, Mondeo, etcetera?
• Ford Fiesta v VW Polo v Suzuki Swift v ?? - Help on what car to buy 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I can't find any two consumption rates the same anywhere and given the mileage I'm going to be doing, this is very important. Or are there any other cars I should be considering? I plan to buy the car outright and would accept £3k for the trade in and use no more than £6,500 savings so the Fiesta is the upper limit of my budget.
• Honda Accord 2.0i SE VTec (auto) 1999 - What's fair - after purchase query, used car 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi there, first time I've posted on here, but wish I'd seen this forum when I had my beloved import Eunos Roadster the last 9 years! I have recently purchased a 1999 T Honda Accord 2.0i auto. MOT til Feb, FHSH, 85k miles, full electrics and leather. Last service Feb 2011. Picked the car up Saturday, filled it up and had done about 15-20 miles when the engine warning light came on.
• Recommendations for BIG but economical estate pls. 7 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I need something where new tyres don't cost the earth like the daft S-max 245/45/18s, the cost to fix things/spares aren't extortionate if/when something goes wrong, doesn't need startling performance as fuel economy is more important than performance at present and is pretty reliable generally. Creature comforts: Air con and cruise control are pretty much essential. I know, I know... it's just those small luxuries that I'd really struggle to do without.