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• Rover 100 ECUs 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I've been told that Rover ECUs loose their settings when you disconnect the battery. Does anyone know if this is true and if so can the ECU learn its...
• Tree Sap 28 May 2004 (Forum)
  I park my car under a large tree at home and at this time of year it quickly gets coated with millions of spots of sticky sap. It\'s easily washed off - just a nuisance. Can I expect the tree to stop dropping its mess soon when the leaves are fully out - or will it continue until the autumn?
• Pug 306 Diagnosis connector 27 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Drapers Fault code reader and I can\'t seem to find the 2-Pin connector to check the fault code. I know it\'s green and supposed to be near the ECU or relay box. I have a Peugeot 306 1997 2.0 XSi 8v. Any help would be great.
• MOT and servicing ? Basingstoke area. 14 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi All, I need to get my wife?s T reg Astra booked in for MOT and servicing next month. Any ideas for the best place for either, used to use the main dealer when it was a company car, now it is up to us (me)!? Matt ============== Basingtoke, because someone has too....
• whats wrong with Xsara clutch? 29 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Not sure if it\'s the clutch. Got in today and car just doesn\'t go. When in any first three gears car revs like clutch down but once over 30 runs ok but starts to over rev when accelerating. Could this be the clutch or something else if the clutch how costly ?????????????
• Pd version passat or not ?? 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  How do I tell for sure if my passat is a "pd" as I've read many people refer to this type of car, and now i'm not sure either way, I have a :- VW PASSAT 1.9 S TDI AUTO ( as per the log book ) Year (W) 2000 It is 85kw, to my understanding this is the 130bhp car. cheers.
• Stone chip repair (The ultimate way?) 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Found this via matt35's reply to my posting on meguires polish. It has to be the most comprehensive guide on the subject!. Here's hoping I have copied the link correctly. (I've previous history at getting it wrong so fingers crossed here goes).
• Describe a car - 1 word 24 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Do you ever see a car and just know you could sum it up in one word?. Some examples: New Saab 93 Cab - dumpy. Mercedes S Class - smooth McLaren F1 - hmmm. Citroen Saxo - fragile. Nova - Nipper SLK - girlie. Anyone like to add some!
• Suzuki Wagon R rear light unit / 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please confirm if the outer lens of the O/S/R light unit for the above, is available separately or does one have to purchase a complete cluster ? Local Suzuki dealer ( part of a multiple franchise ) seems unable to confirm. Thank you, petel@clara.co.uk
• Seat Ibeza cupra sport 8 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I was wondering if anybody can help me, I am thinking about purchasing a 16 valve Ibeza Cupra sport, on a t or s plate, tho I dont have any information on them such as performance build quality and reliability, is there anybody who can help me? Thanks in advance Jonsey
• Tyre Price 24 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Unfortunatly had a puncture in my n/s/r tyre over Easter.I used my local independant supplier whom I have been using for years, for business as well as private. Anyone know if £130 was too much to spend on Michelin Pilot Primacy size: 225/45 r 17 91y.
• Merc Vito advice 27 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I am considering buying a Mercedes Vito 113, 2 litre petrol, camper van (professional conversion), air-con, leather seats, S plate, 47k miles for £17000. I have read some horror stopries about the Vito. It looks fantastic. Anyone know if this is a good a price? And is it thirsty? Thank you.
• BMW 5 Series 2019 530e or 520d - Changed my mind... I think. 17 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  So looking at 68/19 plate ones with around 35k and full service history, plenty of M sport and SE ones.    Whats backroomers views on the 5 series? ive only ever owned Ford Modeos etc, not really a badge snob but I was very impressed by the car. Im in my mid 40's now and want a bit of comfort / luxury. Looked at the e class too, but do prefer the Beemer. the 530e is a similar price, yes heaver with the lbattery but plenty of HP to componsate.
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  Does aluminium foil prevent keyless theft? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  To enter my car, one has to use the remote locking key. Is aluminium foil a sufficient way to prevent a theft attempt by someone without the key?
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  What do I do if the emissions fix messed up my 2009 SEAT Exeo? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the...
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  Where's the best place to buy winter wheels and tyres? 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which places can you recommend to buy complete set of winter wheels and tyres (probably Alpin 4s) for a Ford Fiesta Titanium X 2013. And how much do they...
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  What would you recommend for my son's first car for 15,000 miles per year? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of...
• Passat CC or Audi A4 ? 25 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I am replacing my company car, for the last 4 years I've had a Toyota Avensis 2.2 D, which has been a very relaxing, dependable and reasonably quick car. I have a choice from a fixed list, and have discounted already the Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI ( underpowered & ubiquitous) Saab 1.9 TDI 120 Linear - Old and unattractive, Mazda 6 - Unbeleiveably plasticky and tinny, like a 1980's Datsun Cherry with its corduroy seats. and Amstrad HI FI Dashboard.
• Global Cool ! 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Not everyone is in a position to be selective about the car they drive however more fundamentally this assertion is simply untrue. Firstly small turbo diesel cars like Toyota's own Yaris D4D, a Ford Focus etc contain as much as 50% less embedded carbon (carbon produced in manufacture and disposal) than a Prius and produce a comparably low amount of C02 in use. However more broadly from an automotive perspective carbon would be reduced more quickly if car production decreased therefore it would be much better if we all continued to drive our current vehicles until they simply stopped running.
• Used cars of the year 13 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Sub £4,000 Mazda MX5 As above, you’ll get an early MK III for this money, just watch for rot. Best MPV £8,000 Ford S-Max 1.6 Ecoboost. Almost diesel economy yet none of the reliability issues they suffer from. Rare though as most are diesel powered which again if bought well a 2.0 TDCi can serve you well but just budget for potential problems.