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• MOT brake question 21 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  My Corolla needs an MOT shortly, and the front Pads are worn, and the discs have some corrosion - how can I tell if they are worn enough to fail an MOT ? The car stops OK (maybe just a little worse than it was from new - now 3 year old, but with 130k on the clock).
• Oh dear.............. 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Still looking for a different car , but unfortuantly not a new one now as i hoped . Whats the best out of these please , ive narrowed it down to 2001 Mondeo 1.8lx 2001 Vectra (old style)1.8 club 2001 Omega elite 2.5td automatic The omega is truely beautifull , but need your advice please ??
• Alloys - Best yet 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Today, in Macclesfield, I saw a Ford car, Fiesta or Focus (they are like Chinamen). The back wheels were alloys with a strip of rubber around them, probably 17in. The front wheels were 15in steel with good old fashioned fat tyres. What is the backroom view on the handling and safety?
• Buying/selling registrations.. 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  What determines if a registration is transferable? If you see someone selling an old pre letter prefix car for restoration. But lets say its a hopeless Austin/Morris something with no history and not worth the time/money to save. Can you scrap it and transfer the plate? How does it work?
• Audi A3 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I keep getting conflicting info on whether a 2 year old Audi 1.8T Quatrro has better performance than the 1.8T. or was it just a case of being 4 wheel drive. What Car says the 1.8T has 150bhp and the Quattro 180bhp. Local dealer says no difference. Any thoughts?
• Nissan QX 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am loking for a three year old Nissan QX 2.0 V6 automatic. Unfortunately they almost all have high mileages. Is it realistic to expect a car of this sort that already has 90,000 miles on the clock to cover a further 120,000 over the next eight years without major mechanical problems?
• cheesy pong 7 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  But if its cold outside, will the aircon cut in and achieve the objective, please, folks? Despite doing what I've been told, the car still sometimes smells of old socks.
• Shell Optimax 31 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Lets hope this isnt the same, I personally will wait to see how it goes. >> I have just filled up with this fuel. My car specs 98 ron preferred, with 95 minimum. I hope that it improves the performance and economy. I asked the attendant and he said that the fuel is the same as the old stuff, but improved. i.e. it doesn't melt your engine (hopefully).
• Sellling an import to the trade 6 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  If I was to sell my 6 month old Golf GTI 1.8T (UK list 18k) in Jazz Blue with winter pack, cruise and pearl pant, to a dealer, what sort of money would I get? The car is as new, I have another on the way! Cheers Andrew
• BMW X5 - Car Insurance - UK cover is a bargain! 2 May 2022 (Forum)
    Dealers with cars available in a few weeks are demanding premiums on top of the List Price of $20K. He settled for a 3 month old car at list price of the car when it was new in February.
• Keep Mother sweet 1 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  I found it dull to pilot and thought the ride was overly firm, especially considering it was utterly joyless to drive. I’ve now had cause to borrow it for a day while old Terrance the Toyota is in for new rear brake pipes for his Mot. The newer car is however a much better little car all round. It’s a little bigger and the interior space noticeably improved, especially the boot.
• Honda Jazz - Rear Ended at a Roundabout 12 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  In Nov 2014, (at about 8pm at night) I was driving my husbands car. I was on my way home when I was waiting at a roundabout, because a car was coming from my right. A young guy about 19 years old driving a Vauxhall Astra slammed into the back of my car. My 6 year old child was in the back and started wailing immediately.
• New Used Car?! Help 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, i currently have a Honda Civic EX MK8 2.2 Diesel ive had it 3 years and have loved it since i bought it. I am looking at purchasing a new used car for around £15000, dont want a small engine preferably. Would want a car with maximum 3.0 v6 diesel, there are so many cars on the market and dont know where to start, been looking at Audi A7 but is it worth it for a 6 -7 year old vehicle?
• Best Insurance for a car not driven much 29 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I have put my old car for sale, but I am still holding on to it for a while. The car is less  worth£950.   My mileage is about 1,500 miles or less per year. Just wondering, what is the best insurance for someone in situation?
• Ford Focus 1.6LX 2003 - Help!! my car judders when i accelerate? 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Went and filled my car at the petrol station today, shortly after my car started to judder when i accelerate, runs fine when idle?? I have also have noticed a noice the last few weeks it sounds like the old VW beetle each time i accelerate but the car was running fine back then?
• MINI One - Very Low Mileage 2005 Car - A Good Buy? 30 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I have been offered a 2005 Mini One 1.6 petrol on a 2005 plate with just 12,500 miles on the clock. Owner is 2nd registered keeper, 64 years old and has owned the vehicle as a second car for all but a year of it's life. Mileage is 100% genuine and has been verified. Car serviced every 12 months at main dealer. The car is like new but should I fear such a low mileage?
• peugeot 3008 1.6 thp exclusive - used car discount 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Is this a good deal?  I don't want the hassle of selling current car privately, 9 years old with a few small niggles. Thanks
• Trade in at dealer and what car to replace it with 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  (oh, i do want a safe car)
• Best buy for £20k 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Having just opted out of the good old company car, I've got £20k to spend on a new, ex-demo or car supermarket car. I do 40000 miles per year, mainly motorway and A-Road. I will be keeping the car for 3 years/120000 miles (ouch!). Running and purchase costs will be funded by employer's car allowance, the ususal 12p per mile for fuel, plus tax relief etc.
• High depreciation car 31 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  What is the cheapest way of running a 1yr old car with relatively high depreciation and looking to change in 2 or 3 years when the warranty is out? Say for example, a Citroen C5 diesel. I have looked and Personal Contract Hire and Personal Contract Purchase are similar prices to other cars that size, eg Laguna, Mondeo etc.