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• Lidl - 3 way car accessory adaptor 14 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  In case you are on the lookout for one, from this Thursday LIDL have a 3 way adaptor for cigarette lighter to run 3 accessories for only £2.99. Unlike others, it comes with a flexi cable as well.
• Renault World Series - free tickets 9 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Renault are running the free ticket promo for the Donnington round of their World Series race meeting like they did last year. It was a good day out and free is always a good thing! http://www.worldseriesbyrenault.com/donington/uk/
• V70,S70,S60T5 mileage concerns ? 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Would like a T5 Volvo. The ones in my price range have done around 80k miles with Volvo history. Is this a concern and if looked after could I happily run one to 150k miles ? Thanks.
• One lady owner ... 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Why do garages advertise this as a positive when advertising a used car? To me it means: a) Excessive Clutch/Brake wear B) Short run syndrome (Thirty seconds to local corner shop and back) C) Lots of minor parking dents
• Peugeot 106 Screen Washer 1 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  W reg 106, the rear screen washer doesn't work. I can't hear the pump running, do I need to replace the pump or is there a fuse/relay for this circuit and if so where do I find it. Cheers Chris
• Small auto for 3-4k 30 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Suggestions please... Must be: Auto No bigger than supermini class As new as possible (3 years old max) Low running costs Not bothered about image/performance (within reason of course) Thanks in advance for any recomendations.
• Tyre Width. 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  I run an old car which i've had a few years. It came with later alloy wheels. I'm considering returning the car to original wheels and tyres these are thinner (165 against 185) I expect to have less grip, anything else? Alfaboy.
• Xantia Tailgate Wiring 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Run a Y2K Xantia 2.0Hdi estate. Various failures of rear screen heat and tailgate mounted lights traced to (fatigue?) breaks in cable cores inside wiring conduit between body and tailgate. Is this a known Xantia problem and are there any fixes? TIA
• Alternative fuels 10 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  It seems that in Brazil you can get cars that run petrol and alcohol: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/national/9493414.htm?1c How expensive is this specific alcohol to produce, perhaps some clever person could do a home brew kit ?
• lpg conversion - Range Rover 4.2LSE 3 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have recently converted my 4.2LSE Range Rover to gas. It runs fine on petrol but hunts at idle on gas although from 1000rpm on it is fine. Does any one have any words of wisdom?
• rover 25 hesitation 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  W reg rover 25 1.4 si Starts ok hot or cold. When moving off engine hesitates when cold then runs ok . Only happens when cold. Have changed spark plugs. Any answers please?
• Locking Wheel Nuts 22 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I have run a search on this subject, but found little info on the best available locking wheel nuts on the market. With a set of alloys and tyres costing in the region of 2 grand, - what make would B.R`s recommend as the best on the market ????
• Civic or Corolla or Almera 8 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I am looking for a second car run about and can't decide which one - any views? Civic or Corolla or Almera? Looking at HJ's car by car breakdown the Almera looks hard to beat (reliability and longevity are my key concerns).
• Turbos 12 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Do todays modern Turbochargers need time to cool after use. I know drive a Passat 1.8T and often wonder whether I should let it idle for a minute or so after a run. I know it was advisable a few years back, but is it still necessary today.
• Chipping a Golf 15 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I got this from a mate: "Mind you if you decide to chip you will run the risk of voiding your warranty... unless.... you got for the Oettinger chip upgrade which agrees covers your warranty...but that costs £800 tho..." could he be right?
• Flat Geodesy in Francaise 21 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Message from Steve Warren of the UK Speedtaps site. Chap from UK driving in France was made to run his wheel over a £400 Geodesy because the French bobbies do not like speed camera warning devices. £400 ! Ouch
• HJ News about brand new Corsas for 6250 8 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Don't want to depress you guys but a contact in the trade (leasing company) buys these brand spankers for 4k. yikes! what will that do to resids, either that or they are running them for nowt.
• kenlow water heater 26 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Hi all Anyone using a Kenlow water heater. I belive they are good for cars that do short runs and do not get up to temp. Any points of view? what do they cost? Can you point me to there web page
• Vw golf gt tdi 2.0 140bhp 2008 - fuel temp sensor issue 11 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  . So I've had it in garage today on the diagnostics and it threw a fault code out for the fuel temperature sensor. I got the new sensor straight away, took it back to garage, they replaced it, took it for a run but was still doing it. Back on diagnostics and code had gone. Got told to give it a good
• Volkswagen Polo - MK2F Polo Parade Coupe 1994 M reg starting problems 30 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  I've got a 1994 m reg polo parade coupe that won't run. Engine code is AAU. Here is what I know so far: Vehicle started surging when driving - got worse over time. Started losing power - accelerate when pulling away and lack of power, full throttle seemed