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• New 4x4 - www.crosslander4x4.com 14 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  This is being launched in the U.S. ... "Cross Lander USA announced today that it has completed the purchase of Romania?s Aro 4x4 vehicle manufacturing facility that is located 60 miles north of Bucharest. With the plant now under the operational control of Cross Lander, the company expects
• Why can't I buy Mercs from Mercedes? 5 May 2003 (Forum)
  Off the track slighly but to get things off my chest .. in 1984 I went to Mercedes' museum in Germany. As a 14-year-old I fell in love with the Mercedes S-Class. Strange, I know, but true. 11 years later we tried buying an E-class brand new for Mrs V Senior. We failed. We bought an E250D 2nd hand
• Spartan Warriors. 7 May 2020 (Forum)
  . A simple box on wheels with a steering wheel, some seats, a roof and a basic engine. It served a purpose and did so cheaply without fuss, usually. I’m fortunate enough to have been in the motor trade in the 90’s and had the pleasure of experiencing true poverty spec joy. I loved the old trade yard at our
• Happy Blue's rental car blog 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  .   Clear dashboard marred by a hard to find button for the trip computer and a built in SatNav/Audio that makes the system in my S-Max look 22nd Century.  Didn’t help that the language was split between English and Hebrew – my knowledge of the latter is adequate for holidays
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 105TDi - the first 30/90 (months/k miles) 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  the exterior temperature sensor failed (replaced swiftly under warranty), and one sidelight bulb that was working intermittently. That?s it. Nothing too drastic in my opinion, although when the temp sensor?s ever more pessimistic readings finally reached ?42degC, the heater unit computer decided that whatever
• Millers Oil analysis of oil sample 27 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Wheeler Dealers bought a Jaguar S type V8 with 200k miles and sent an oil sample off to Millers to find if the engine was in good shape. High levels of sulphur was detected which indicated coolant loss, possibly down to head gasket failure. Seems a sensible option before rather
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '98 - water leak to the interior 20 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  have a '98 1.25 fiesta which continually has a puddle of water on the passenger floor after continuous heavy rain - can't find where its getting in. Though it might be the seal on the heater box but doesn't seem to be. Any help would be greatly appreciated. s
• (Expletives deleted) 6 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  You are all f***ing t***s you really f***ing are stupid f***ing idiots   I am trying to work hard but it never f***ing works   NEVER f***ING WORKS   I WON'T GET WHAT I WANT TODAY, TOMORROW, OR THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH I AM f***ING TRYING
• extreme bangernomics 8 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Two blokes I know do nothing to their cars, zilch, nada, a Mazda Mx5 20 years old and a Jag S type pretty old. Jag cost about £800 and has merrily gone on for two years or so. Jag guy just runs them til they break and buys another, how they don't just stop running I don't know.
• Japanese metals manufacturer - Dodgy metal in cars 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Didn't there used to be something about this in early korean and chinese production, but if i remember well, Rover SD1's  and VX Cavaliers and others on that platform all had dodgy bulkhead/firewalls.   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-4971298/Japan-steel
• Double white lines 18 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Hello all, If a main road with double white lines. Turning right into a business entrance would involve crossing the lines - I understand this is legal according to the TSRaGD 2002 s.26. What doesn't seem to be covered anywhere, however, is exiting the business.  Is it legal to turn
• I missed a - Cyclist 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Driving very slowly out of a shop parking place (very slowly to cross bit of pavement), Young Lady cyclist suddenly stops inches from my front o/s wing, she was riding on the footpath. Wound the window down and looked at her and to my great surprise she smiled, apologised and said "me
• Recovery Insurance 30 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of, or had experience of recovery insurance that includes recovery due to a drivers incapacity to drive because of illness? I have had a negative response from Green Flag and cannot see such a situation mentioned in any other provider. As I am now in my mid 70's and my wife does
• Ford Transit Connect 2005 - recorded mileage 8 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if the current mileage on my van will show on a replacement used speedo,in other words,is it recorded in the vehicles brain(ecu)or will the replacement gauges unit show the actual mileage it had recorded on it,s original van,hope someone can help...thanks in advance if you can.
• VW Golf - James May names "The peoples car" 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Last night's programme hosted by James May named the VW Golf as the modern day peoples car. But with concerns about DPF failures on the TDI s and DSG problems is the MK6/7 Golf really following in the tradition of this famous model? Or should be looking at entry level cars
• MG6 - The best aftersales package on the market? 23 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  /cars/488932/MG6-s-unrivalled-package-offers-complete-peace-of-mind?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-life-and-style-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Life+%26+Style+Feed%29   When are they going to get more dealerships?
• Audi A3 Sportback - The correct guide to running in a new vehicle 17 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently downsized from my BMW 320i to an A3 Sportback 1.4 petrol with the 140bhp cylinder on demand engine, and would like to find H.J.`s guidance on the correct procedure to running in this vehicle, without over stressing the engine too early?
• mardi gras 205 - peugeot 1995 1.1 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I have a old peugeot with a faulty throttle body, this part was originally made by 'weber-solex' and i have been searching for one for months. I need to know what other car makes/models around the mid 90's used the same throttle body.  any help would be great
• Buying a used family car 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Please can anyone advise what they think would be the best car/s to buy, we have 1 child plus 1 on the way and need a family car, it will mainly be driven locally plus on average about 50 miles on the motorway every week. We have a budget of between £4-5,000. Any advice appreciated?
• ford mondeo mk3 - notchy stiff steering 28 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  hi all its been a while. just bought a mondeo zetec s tdci and the steerings got a stiff spot when in the straight position. ive had it on two poster lift and turned the steering using the road wheels and it feels smooth. the fluids at correct level, could it be steering rack? cheers, matthew