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• The naked sump 2 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I knew it was out there - on Mrs Oilrag`s new Panda. I could sense it - in it`s allegedly thin coat of black paint - a virgin in it`s own right. Never a blast of salt or night-time condensation. Never a lash of grit - slash of rain or salt salt SALT.
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Advice on buying used mini on Irish plates 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I am really confused, I have found a good deal on a Mini Cooper S (2002 £7995) and I thought it had private plates. When I asked if these were included in the sale the dealer explained that the car has Irish plates and had been imported at some point. My mum works at a BMW dealership and they have advised not to touch the car as it is imported?
• More C-Class woes 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, With my limp-home mode resolved - for now at least - I'm on to the next problem with my old Merc (wish I'd bought an Audi, even my old Xantia cost me less per mile). Driving home today I noticed a metallic clunking the o/s/f suspension. A quick inspection in the dark found the o/s/f of the car to have dropped - the wheel is up into the wheel arch, I'm surprised the tyre wasn't rubbing on the wheel arch when parking.
• By bye, Barchetta 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  There was just now way I could safely get Mrs B and BabyBarchetta in safely, as the cot kept flying off the boot rack at 60 mph, no matter how much gaffer tape I used :-) So that´s that. A fun little car that should continue giving its new owners good service, and in a soppy emotional way I´m pleased it´s gone to a good home ? a very nice young couple took it away, absolutely delighted.
• Honda Prelude Mixed tyre situation 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Being a bit of a Prelude fan, I bought the car and it came with an awful mixture of tyres. On the front n/s is a Cenataur supreme from Kwik fit. On the front o/s there is a marangoni Trio. On the rear is a Debica tersus and a tyre on the o/s called an accis I think. The question is: should I wear these out or get a decent set of treads?
• Driving while sleepy 17 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  The trouble is sometimes you don\'t have much choice - so what do you do? I live about 50min drive away from work along a motorway (it was halfway between my wife\'s and my own workplace) My wife\'s having our first child in 6 weeks and so I\'m likely to end up without much sleep. I can\'t afford to move and I have to go to work, there\'s no public transport (couldn\'t afford it anyway) and so I shall have drive tired.
• Motorway Madness! 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Does no-one give way on motorways anymore? The old school thought of M-S-M appears to have given way to M-S-S (Manoeuvre-Signal-Sometimes). I have lost count of the times where I have left a suitable gap between myself and the car in front, only for someone to dive in, leaving me with no option but to slow down to account for the fact my safety zone have just been nicked.
• Tyre noise... revisited! 3 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  If so what are the recommendations for the lowest noise, they are 195/60/15's as far as I remember. I seem to have read that the p6000's are generally very quiet. Regards Simon
• Dealers reluctant to take trade ins with wet belts 3 Jul 2025 (Forum)
   Fiesta s with the eco tech engines and even Honda s 1litre three cylinder engine which has a wet belt are on the list. But all modern cars which show warning lights for every conceivable minor fault can cause a headache for second hand dealers who are required to provide a six months warranty under the Sale of Goods Act .
• Audi A7 Sportback - 7 Speed S-Tronic Gearbox Service Time. 4 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if anyone could guide me to a reliable Garage/Workshop in the Leeds area for the above job? I'm almost at 78k, and it needs doing....
• Honestjohn’s Motoring Agony Column 08-02-2020 Part 2 15 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  “Scrubbers” The cure for crabbing C43’s is switch to 18” wheels. MB paid for mine when I complained about the behaviour of the car on 19s. They provided the alternate fitment MB wheels and tyres FOC. I still have them as the new owner of my 3yr old C43 preferred the look of the original fit 19’s....
• Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S Line Cabriolet 2dr - Audi A4 Engine seizes due to oil starvation 21 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I’m looking at getting a car and I’ve been told the following: Damage to the sump, caused oil starvation to the cam and now does not start How...
• Audi A3 2 lt S line - Audi A3 servicing 28 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi looking at buying the above car with 50k miles on it 4 yrs old - 2011 model noticed it's only had 2 services to date ( one Audi dealer the other an...
• 1998 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec S - Replace Catalytic Converter 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  As the title suggests, I want to replace the cat on my mk4 fiesta myself. I've had a look but i can find anything on google about doing this. I know...
• Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Sport diesel manual 2004 saloon. - Battery Warning Light permanantly on! 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  For 3 years I have had the battery light on permanantly and no mechanic or specialist has beeen able to explain why or to get it switched off!? I got...
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  Cost of a replacement drive shaft? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been charged £409 plus labour for a replacement n/s drive shaft in my 2008 Toyota Verso. Is this reasonable?
• Diesel engine filtering atmosphere at 0.06 28 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Just passed it`s MOT and recorded 0.06 on the fast pass. The limit`s 3.00, I believe for a turbo diesel. I didn`t even bother giving it a good blow out, prior to the test either. But that said, always take it up to 4,000 revs once, on every hot engine trip.
• Citreon C3 1.4 52 reg - O/S Coil Spring Snapped 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, my mother in laws C3 has just snapped its drivers side coil spring. After trawling the net I have vound numerous complaints about this. Are they really...
• x reg vw 1.6 s - alarm key fob 5 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  My key fob failed.New battery no go. Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min. Checked on line and vw do not...
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.4 Cracked windscreen 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My sons Polo has developed a crack in the windscreen (probably due to the cold weather) It starts at the bottom edge in the centre. It moves up about 50 mm and then curves towards the passenger side about 80mm. Although it,s within the "swept area" it doesn,t impede the driver,s view nor is it distracting. Will it pass the MOT ? Thanks in anticipation.