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• BMW - The Ultimate Driving Machine (but not in snow) 27 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I've just spent the past half-hour watching RWD BMWs and Jags struggling to get up a snowy slope. Small FWD cars had no problem. Why do people buy cars...
• Smart tech devices are dangerous ? 8 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Among the related links in the Mail article to the actual MPG is the following thought provoking subject http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2783457/Is-talking-car-DANGEROUS-Study-finds-smart-tech-significantly-distracts-drivers-Apple-s-Siri-worst-offender.html
• Chevrolet Epica - is it worth buying 10 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi.  In saturdays Telegraph Motorpoint are selling Chev/Epica,s brand new for £9.999. This model is not listed on the chevrolet webb site. Is it discotinued and if so is it sold in any other country . Has any one owned one .Are parts available etc.
• Skoda Citigo - Which Skoda: citigo or fabia 10 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  S I made my decision. Citigo it was going to be....until I went to the dealer. Apparently they're running a special offer and the two models are the same price. Any suggestions? I will be using the vehicle for city driving and want something with a high MPG.
• Nissan Juke - Driving in Snow 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  50/50 AWD ,Traction ON, pull away in low manual on CVT grearbox and then put into auto once moving.  I have used these setting s for muddy fields. Is this this the best way?  
• MG ZT - MG ZT 2.5 160 prone to Rover 75 gasket problems? 12 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys Looking at this car: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201244491088560 Just wondering if they are prone to the dreaded problems that Rover 75's have of gaskets blowing? Cheers Martin
• Passat airbag warning lights 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I was wondering if it could be a simple thing or something a bit more complex that would lead me to hand it in to a local garage. Any advice would be appreciated. Thx. S.
• Toyota Hilux - Tyre Sizing 7 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Tyres on my Hilux are 205R16C 110/108 S ; aspect ratio, viz;the figure normally shown as the second number after the tread width is not stated. How do I match snow chains to this sizeing specification and what does the C and the 110/108S represent ?
• VW, PSA group, Renault & now Honda - Why is 1600cc the new standard for diesels 5 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I can only presume it is an optimium size for 4 pot configeration. Or do some European country(s) punish anything larger in cc's, tax wise?
• Mazda 6 - Cracked alloy 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  It turns out that the front n/s alloy rim has a crack about 5mm long – possibly as a consequence of hitting a pothole in the winter – not sure why it took so long to show up.   Is it possible and safe to have such a problem repaired or is it better to bite the bullet and buy a new rim?
• SAAB - SAAB Sale off - GM Left with loss making Swede 8 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  BBC Reports sale is off http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8377076.stm Who will buy it now? Have a look at your "M" key FB - seems to be tyoing "N"s !
• Wolfsburg cars 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Time may have distorted my memory but was there a 70's (I think) car branded a Wolfburg or Wolfsburg. I seem to remember it was called the Knight or similar and also that it had an unusual engine, possibly 3 cylinder. I told a work mate about this and could then find absolutely no mention of it on the internet.
• Indicators AHHHHHHHH 24 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  What is it nowadays with drivers and their indicators. It?s a case of I won?t bother indicating and pull out or force my way in. Or my indicator is on and here I come ready or not. Don?t even ask about indicator use on roundabouts nowadays as nobody seems to bother.
• Reasons for MOT failure 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Recently had a "health check" on a car which returned a couple of areas for inspection. Are either of the below likely to cause an MOT failure? Oil leak on gearbox selector seal & O/S drive shaft seal. Exhaust flexi split & corroded. Car driving perfectly well and no exhaust noise. TIA
• Vauxhall Astra H estate (2004 - 2009) - Astra ENERGY ? 6 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me the spec for an Astra Energy? My son was looking for a 07 Astra Design Estate and has seen a couple for the Energy version. It`s not mentioned on the manufacturers website list of models so is it an import? Thanks
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 - Ethylene based antifreeze 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  How long does ethylene based antifreeze keep for once the bottle has been opened? I found an almost full bottle that I opened about two years ago. Is...
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - Testing for clutch slip 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I think my clutch is slipping as I go up steep hills. Is there an easy way to test for this, please? I seem to remember something about trying to move...
• Honda Prelude (1996 - 2000) - 2.2 Vti pollen filter 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Just came across a firm called Japan Spares that lists a pollen filter for 1997-2000 Prelude. First I've heard of one - does anyone know if one is actually fitted and, if so, where it is? s
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - 2.5 V6TDI - Any information anyone ? 22 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Can't find it on the VW website. Any info please. I have not been living in a cave.(I think) s
• Mini One - 1.6, Real world fuel consumption ? 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a 1.6 Mini one,i have looked at the official fuel figures but as these are normally way out what can i expect to get mpg motorway commuting and general use ta Andrew. s