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• Driving in Cyprus 30 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Just been on holiday in Cyprus and have noticed that not having one or even two number plates is very common. I think it must be a combination of climate...
• Mechanical sympathy. 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Apart from myself does anyone use their cars performance, but treat it with care. Not holding the car on a slope with the clutch instead of doing a hill start, waiting at traffic lights with foot on clutch instead of handbrake and neutral, violent last minute braking. Driving over kerbs
• Driving to Ullapool - stopover advice ? 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  We are of to Ullapool (from Wigan) later this year and are looking for somewhere to stop over on the way - any recommendations in the Fort William area...
• Consultative document re new drivers fees 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  new drivers may face a big increase in the fees for their driving tests. The Driving Standards Agency wants people's views as part of a consultation process. It aims to raise the basic car practical test to £56.50 and increase the theory test up to cost to £30, meaning the total
• 16v diesels 13 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have only ever had 8v diesels; another thread mentioned a 16v HDi (A new revision I guess.) I'm intriuged: What was the first 16v diesel released, and how does it effect the driving characteristics (If you think what 16v did to petrol engines I'm baffled as to what it will do on a diesel). What
• Erskine Bridge's missing toll 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, does anyone know why the tolls have disappeared on Erskine bridge which is between Glasgow & Geenock on the M898 over the river Clyde. Not that im complaining of course it saved me £1 when i went over it this morning! :-P -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• Car wash etiquette 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  When going for a car wash at a filling station: Is it respectful to park your car on the forecourt before you go in to pay at the kiosk? Or park your car in the queue then pay at the kiosk & annoy the bloke who payed in front of you who ends up queueing behind you? -- Its not what you drive, its
• car insurance for a learner driver 4 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  my partner is having lessons with a driving school and now she thinks it is a good idea to have a car and for me to sit in with her so she can gain extra driving time on the road. i am with esure insurance and they will not entertain this on any account. is their any way round this. has anybody got
• High Wycombe to Oban via Dumbarton 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi people, i will be travelling to Oban in Bonny Scotland as from Fri. I will be stopping off at the travelodge off the A82 near Dumbarton, would anyone advise me going through Glasgow on the M8 or go round the long way? Cheers -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• 1995 Fiesta fusebox 30 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I am currently driving a 1995 Fiesta with Zetec engine. I have blown the fuse for the cigar lighter and do not have a manual to tell me where the fusebox is and which fuse to replace. Can anyone advise? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• This geeeezer izz jokin innit? 16 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Check out ebay item. 4566962495 (sorry i cant do a link!) I cant see how this poor Fiesta can fetch £1000 sold by a chav some how!! But what they hey, hes got 1 bid on it so far! lol! -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)
• NIP delay 27 May 2005 (Forum)
  My wife was sent an NIP asking for who was driving etc etc but as I was driving I filled in my details and sent off (doing 81 in a 70 on the big downhill bit of the A303 on the approach to Salisbury r'bout). However this was about 3 weeks ago and I have not been sent anything. How long does
• Drive in oil and filter change companies 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  Are you the owner of a VW group car fitted with a TDI PD engine, if you are do you know the name of any of these companies that change oil and filters...
• Australia driving holiday 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I fancy a trip to Australia, its a massive country and i've never been so I don't really know where to start. I'm thinking about a three week trip, maybe...
• Car + Water = Distaster? 23 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Howdy all, I've just had to drive through a 2 foot 'puddle' of water. I remembered to brake whilst driving to dry the brakes out but is there anything else I should check? The car drove fine after the puddle by the way. Sounds stupid but you know me! Many thanks A Wet Adam
• Seat leon four wheel drive 150TDI PD 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Where can i get one? i wanted a 4X4. need loads of mpg. this car sounds right up my street, but after reading HJ report, it sounds like they never imported...
• squealing on taking-up drive - Scenic 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Front wheel - possibly wheels - on our 20k mile 1.6 Scenic squeal when setting off. Seems to be mainly but not solely when vehicle is driven off when cold,...
• Breathalyser time 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Two pints of bitter or lager. Alternatively Two pub measures (175ml) of wine. OK to drive or not? I say you\'ll be banged up but plenty of people I know say different. Can anyone out there give hard facts on this and also how long it takes alcohol to clear the body for those who drink late
• new mondeo boot rattle!! 1 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  my new model mondeo 2.0 lx 2001 on 75000 miles has an extremelly annoying boot rattle which gets worse when the weather is cold???. dealer as usual is hopeless. It sounds like the actual tailgate is moving and after 8 hours driving it drives me insane.Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
• Lorries! 18 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  What is it with these? One on the M23 yesterday, one on the M20 and two on the M25 today. Do they try to drive them like cars in the wet? Do they fall asleep - all these were early morning. Is it the foreign trucks? The way you see them tailgating in the wet I suppose we're lucky