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• Fun for £5K 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I've got 5 grand to spend on an "fun" car that won't break the bank with running costs. Jap import MX5 roadsters keep coming up as possibilities a less risky choice would seem to be the 158bhp Honda Civic VTi. Anyone have any thoughts on the above or got any better suggestions? Tim
• Any - University car 13 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My step daughter is looking for a car for her final year at university from September, budget around £1,500. The usual suspects I assume, Micras, old Civics, etc. With small petrol engines, is mileage more important than age?  And which is the best online search
• 2007 Ford Focus - Dash display language change 16 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  The dash display providing details such as av speed, mpg, distance to empty, etc has change from English to German(?) although still using MPG.  Any ideas of how to return it to English? It is a UK car, not import.   Jim Mitchell
• Where can one purchase a fog light 23 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  hello boys n girls....where can i purchase a foglight in london tomorrow,ive tried halfords and local shops to no avail.halfords only do brake light with dickies ,im after one of them ones you see on a import,thanks in advance...
• 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
• first car with full plastic size oe wheel trims 19 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  ok i will start the ball rolling must be a genuine GB available car, ie no slovakian imports or 1933 specials. remember not savage 500 trims or any of their ilk I think it was a 1982 ford sierra anybody?
• Blackwall Tunnel gets worse 20 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  As though the authorites weren't doing enough to slow us all down: http://tinyurl.com/3782k4 {Shortened link to www.thisislocallondon.co.uk - DD} It now looks like we're going to lose a peak time lane on a very important river crossing. What next ? - Humps on the A102 M?
• Volvo 460 16 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a temporary car for my father-in-law and have been offered a 1995M Volvo 460 1.8 with 50K miles and full history for 700 UKP. It is in very good condition in a nice silver colour. Is this good value? I'll have to sell the car again in about 6 months, so that is an important factor
• Tonight 21:45 ITV1 (regions vary) 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Take My Mother-in-Law A man whose kit car is starting to become more important than his family learns about priorities the hard way - when his Mother-in-Law has the vehicle towed away. Sounds interesting!
• vw golf gt tdi 13 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  i am looking at buying the above car but have one or two queries_ firstly - has anyone got any feedbacks ie what it is like to own secondly - the car will be an import but is to full uk spec and unregisted how will this effect the resale price. any information will be greatly appreciated
• Peugeot 306 Fitting Amplifier! 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Anyone able to offer any advice on where to run cables through from the battery (ie, where abouts on the firewall is appropriate?) It's a diesel engine, so I don't want to inadvertantly let any fumes through, obviously positioning and correct gromets are important! Chris.
• Chassis dynamics? 8 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  With most manufacturers trying to out-do each other with the best handling cars in all catagories,i can understand this in sports cars and the like,but in the humdrum family saloon is it so important about having a pin-sharp chassis which encourages you to drive harder causing the kids to throw up
• Radio frequency 20 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  who has imported a japanese car will know this?
• Fiat Barchetta 1 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I read a thread on here a few weeks ago saying that Fiat UK were no longer intending to import the revamped Barchetta, but according to their website it is availible in "limited quantities" and lo and behold I got my What Car? through the post today and it has a road test of the revamped Barchettta
• Justice for all 17 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I see in today's Telegraph that a government minister's chauffeur has escaped a ban after being caught doing 106mph on the M4 because of "The importance of his job". Good to see that with only 30 million licence holders in the UK the courts recognise the difficulty in finding people to drive MP's
• Ford Focus - Broker4Cars 29 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Just been offered a 2002 Spec Focus 1.8 Ghia with Climate Control for £12739 by Broker4Cars. From shopping around this looks to be good, some of the supermarkets can beat the price for 2001 spec imports. According to the blurb this is a UK car with the Ford warranty. Any experience
• Classic Car Restoration Courses...Update Informati 25 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT .....Due to technical problems at xrs.net , there may be difficulties accessing the CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION COURSES UK website at www.restoredclassic.xrs.net. The SAME website ( with the same information ) can also be accessed via an alternative web address
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  Should I buy an older car for cheaper VED? 15 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used Peugeot 2008 petrol auto 1.2 engine. My online research has shown that prior to 2017 the VED payable is £20 but after that date...
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  How can I check for internal tyre damage? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car failed its MoT with a "do not drive until repaired" instruction due to a bulge on the inner wall of the nearside rear tyre. I have no dispute with...
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  Would the DVSA require a new catalytic converter to import my 1985 Pininfarina Spider from Spain? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 1985 Pininfarina Spider Europa (Fiat 124). It is in good condition but I am currently refurbishing neglected areas. The catalytic...