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I have a 2000X Reg Honda Accord Auto, done 55000 miles. Last wednesday while I was driving, the Engine check light ( Malfunction Indicator light) came on. The car was a bit hesitant on acceleration. I phoned the dealer with whom I service. Unfortunately they can't check it till next friday. When I drove the car on Thursday, there was no MIL and it was driving OK, until I had to stop at a roundabout when it stalled and the MIL came on again but managed to drive it after a few seconds. I filled it up with petrol and on driving off, it stalled again. It started again and I was able to bring it home and I haven't driven it since. I have started it in the last 3 days and has put it in Reverse and Drive but didn't drive but no MIL light now. I am going to take it to the dealer next week but any I am grateful for any advise,
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We had our first rain for about a fortnight about two hours ago - short and sweet but heavy whilst it lasted.

Nipped to Tesco about half-an-hour ago and was surprised at the numbr of cars with headlights and/or foglights blazing away. Ratio was about one in six over the two miles each way journey.

Yet visibility, despite an overcast sky, is probably miles and the air is as clean as you could wish.

Why do these morans use any excuse to have the halogen bulbs aglow?
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I am contemplating selling my car onEbay

I have never sold on Ebay before so was hoping if people could fill me in with a few tips and hints first please.

I am intending to be selling for £6995, so primarily interested in safe/secure methods of taking payment, bidding, and viewing etc. with this large value at stake.

I would be intending to do a "Buy it Now" and see how that goes - There also the additonal "next best offer" I notice you can add.

Or is it best to do an auction with a reserve set very close to my desired selling price.

Do people generally view the car in person and then make a bid or is it just bid and then pay ?

Is it sensible to insisit on a deposit via PayPal of say £250 or £500 within 24hrs to secue the car.

Can I make this "non-refundable" to deter time-wasters, or will this deter anyone from buying ?

What is the most secure method of taking payment for the whole car ?

Obviously cash is best - but then forged money could be handed over ?

Are there any scams involved with Bankers Drafts - I know people say these "like cash" but how does one verify they are OK ?

With cheques even if they clear, I understand it is not unknown for the money to be debited back if something later is discovered to be dodgy.

Do people experience people who will bid and then when they win, will try to bargain down the price when they come to collectthe car , as I am sure they could try that on.

Would be very pleased if people could tell me their experiences, good or bad and pass on any words of wisdom, before I start !

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I just got home from the first day of the inaugral two day Croydon Motor Show and it was a surprisingly enjoyable day.

Most of the the major manufacturers were present via local dealers with the notable exceptions of BMW, Mercedes and Skoda.

Commentary and driver interviews of the various cars in the parade ring (every 30 minutes, Estates, MPVs, Execs etc etc) were by Top Gear's James May who was very dry and witty and an all round good egg.

A trip around all the stands confirmed that the (absent) Skoda Octavia really is the best car for me (ordering a 2.0 TDI DSG on Monday).

Other observations:

1. The Seat Toledo looks like Quasimodo.

2. Chrysler make some brutal looking cars that will have the Chavs drooling and in an HP fuelled financial quagmire.

3. The Hyundai Sants Fe is the best looking 4X4 by far.

5. Daihatsu make cars for midgets.

4. The Nissan 350Z is the best looking non exotica car, full stop.

5. The Honda Civic is a corporate catastrophe.

6. The new Citroen Executive barge is hideous, beautiful and utter madness all rolled into one. "£37,000 OTR. What will it be worth in 3 years time?" "I haven't got that information sir".

7. VW Golfs have cheap and nasty interiors .

8. Saab interiors are worse.

9. There is no such thing as a good looking estate car.

10. All VW Tourag drivers are pimps or drug dealers, possibly both.


Well worth going along tomorrow if you can. £3 entry fee. Take your own food and drink though. £4.50 for a tiny hot dog and a warm bottle of water, I think not.


Great fun.


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Looking to buy a used Volvo Xc90. Prices seem to be sky high. Are these cars really that good. Any of you guys have one or driven one. Would be interested to hear your views on why these cars are demanding so much money on the second hand market. Read more