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• Toyota Previa (1990 - 2000) - 97 2.4 Obtaining extra remote key. 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have recently bought an import Lucida estima, but only have one remote key. Does any one have a suggestion for obtaining or reprogramming another key.
• Unipoint alternators - any good? 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I'm considering uprating my alternator to give a better charge at low engine revs. The best value seems to be HillMart (www.alternatormart.co.uk) who supply Unipoint alternators from Woods Auto Supplies, possibly built/imported from Taiwan. Are Unipoint alternators any good?
• Volkswagen Golf I GTI and Citu Golf (1975 - 2009) - Ultimate cool? 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Is it a ridiculous thought to consider importing a new or used Golf Mark 1 from South Africa, where they're still made? Where would I start?
• Running a classic with blue lights 6 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  A friend's son wants to run an imported (from Germany) VW Kombi, keeping it in the Feuerwehr livery including two blue beacons on the roof. My guess is it'll be no problem so long as he does not use the blue lights on the road. Is there clear case/statute law on this?
• Vauxhall Vectra 3.0 CDTI (Diesel) 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Opinions Please!! I have seen a 2004 Vectra SRI 3.0 CDTI 52,000 miles for sale £7,795. Can you tell me if this is a good price and also more important is it a good car?? Also do they have a Cam Chain or Belt? Thanks
• Mini Headlights 28 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My 7 year old son, who is totally and utterly obsessed with MINIs, has asked me the following. With the headlights in the bonnet, if you open the bonnet do they still work ie do they point to the sky? Its obviously important to him to find out, don't shoot the messenger! Any takers?
• The wife's New Idea. 17 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  She's been offered, by her casual acquaintance, who apparently has a business (name unknown) of importing cars from Japan, a Toyota Previa year 2001, 7-seater I know nothing else about this car) for 4K. Any comments? Suitable? Shady? Proceed with caution, or RLF?
• price please 31 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  anyone got a book? subaru impreza wrx sti type UK Not PPP'd UK car not import. 15K miles black 53 plate registered dec03 private sale. autotrader say 17122 private and 17728 dealer. you look in autotrader and find one below £20 grand ! many thanks.
• Pajero|shogun experince wanted 24 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My wife is considering a used Pajero around the £4-£5000 mark. I was surprised at the MPG figure on the Car byCar Breakdown pages (22MPG for the diesel) Anyone got any experience of running an older import ( around the 93K year\reg), good or bad? Thanks in advance.
• VW fuel computer - temperature display 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  A friend has an imported Golf (current model) and the external temperature display on the fuel computer shows degrees F. Does anyone know if it can be persuaded to show degrees C ? Trivial I know, but if for the sake of pressing a few switches... Thanks, John
• New Golf TDI 130 28 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying a new imported Golf TDI 130 from a company called Motorhouse 2000 which has site on the internet. Before putting down a deposit I would be grateful to hear from anyone who knows anything about this company. Thanks!
• Audi TT - where can I get one at reasonable £ 30 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I want to buy a non- import 51 reg Audi TT 180 Coupe pref black or silver and am stuggling to get one under my budget of £22,000 Can anyone help?
• GM Hummer (AGAIN!!!!!) 24 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Posted yesterday, and just got a load of rubbish replies about a bluddy email adress, so only Hummer releated replies this time! How much do they cost? where Can i buy one in the UK? If not in the UK, can i import one form somewhere? thankyou!
• Toyota Will VI 24 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  One of my friends father has just taken delivery of a 'Toyota Will VI', a Japanese import. Having seen a photo of it it appears to be of supermini size with an odd truncated rear. It looks like a concept car gone horribly wrong.My question is, can any one give me some more details on it?
• New VW Golf this year? 15 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I've heard rumours that VW are restyling the Golf later this year. Is this true? If so is it a major revamp? I was about to import a new 1.6 SE but I'm going to wait until I know more. My local dealer didn't seem to have any knowledge of this.
• Immobiliser Repairs 3 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where I can get a Bosch immobiliser repaired ? I have spoken to Bosch but because it was an Bosch Australia import to the UK they do not support it, and a main dealer only wants to replace the whole thing at great cost. I am certain that there is not much wrong with it as the fault
• Opel GT 2008 - Opel GT (2008) Car Insurance Question 13 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, Was after a second opinion.  I have just imported an Opel GT 2008 Model. The import has gone well and I have all the docs, its got its UK number plate and is good to go. I rang Admiral for insurance (as my main car is with them) just on the off chance they may be able
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  Which small car is best for a long commute? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model. I absolutely...
• Austin 1300 - BMC Aseries oil 10 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Hello, ive just purchased a 1972 austin 1300 to import to cyprus. I was wondering what oil i should use in it? bearing in mind the high temps here in Cyprus in summer 40 degrees is common in summer with winter around 6 degrees. Any advice welcolm.
• Big Question and long distance care 19 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Re "Small Torque", the most reliable torque converter automatic supermini most people have never heard of is the Daihatsu Sirion. It is a Toyota Yaris with a different body, and ceased to be imported in 2010. My wife bought one new in 2009 and ran it for seven trouble free years.