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• Servicing 5 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I have just imported a new VW Golf GTI turbo. I am wondering if I should have it serviced at a VW dealer, or at an Independent VW specialist. Would the value of the car be adversely affected. My only worry about the independents is that they do not have much knowledge of later models, although I
• Any - American cars in the UK 7 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all! I'm considering buying an American import. Looking at Lincoln Town Cars with the 4.6 Modular  V8  at the moment (not stretched). Before I do so, has anyone
• Volvo V 50 Estate - Smaller Volvos - small petrol v diesels 25 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  SWMBO is eyeing up a V50 locally. Can anyone advise on the 1.6 diesel versus the 1.6 petrol, assuming we go for one 3-5 years' old, manual in either case.  0 - 60 time is unlikely to be important. Thanks all.
• VW corrado 1992 with ABS - Brake master cylinder 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Can't seem to find a master cylinder for the above which seems more difficult due to ABS being fitted. Ones with ABS have 2 ports and others have 4 ports. Any suggestions would be helpful - tried all the usual 'european' / Imports / sc***ies ect. thanks burt
• Ford Focus (trend) 2008 - Ford 6000 CD/Radio Manual 1 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Hi,   I've bought a Ford Focus (trend) 2008 which had a Ford 6000 CD/Radio, but without  a Manual or Users' guide. Would you be so kind to help me find a Manual, please? Really important for me. Thank you in advance..
• Mitsubishi - Mitsubishi takes control in UK 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Saw some interesting news for those of us who have had issues with Colt Car Company, the official UK importers. Mitsubishi have taken full control of them. It was run by a father & son, the father has retired and the son is no longer involved in the business. Let's hope that means a more
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 52 2.0 DTi ECU remapping 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, wanted to get some extra BHP on my Zafira. Had it imported from Holland in Dec 02 from new. Feels a little underpowered. Had a chap round but he said it did not have a Bosch ECU so he could not do it! Any ideas?
• VW Bora TDI vs Seat Toledo TDI 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  If you had to choose one of these car with a budget of £3k which one would you go for? I like them both so I would like to know which one would be better in terms of reliability, running costs, comfy etc.. Image isn't the most important thing for me.
• what car? 2 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  important. what do you think?
• Bio Diesel 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently bought an Isuzu Bighorn (Trooper) import. Does anyone know whether I can put a percentage of pure Veg oil in with the diesel? If so what are the recommended percentages. I would like to make my own biodiesel at home but don't have the space- hence the reason for wanting to add
• Changing kph to mph on BMW 5 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I want to import a 1998 BMW 316i from South Africa to UK. I have answers to all concerns except the following: I've been told by a dealer in SA that the cost of changing the speedometer and odometer km. to miles as required by DVLCC is 'prohibitive' but they cannot give me any speciifc figure
• vehicle identification by VIN? 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 1996 Toyota Celica Cabriolet, with a 2Litre twin cam 16 valve, automatic, she is a grey import, and I am trying to identify the exact model, is there any way that I can find this detail, for example from the VIN? I have tried searching your archive for this but couldn't see
• Toyota 2.2 Diesel Brake Servo Pump 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone help. I have a Toyota 2.2 Turbo Diesel Town Ace 1995 import. There is no brake servo assistance until I have driven for about 2 miles. The servo is not leaking so I suspect the vacuum pump. Can anyone offer me advice on how to overhaul this unit. Thanks KELVIN
• Car supermarkets 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Car supermarkets seem an attractive alternative to main dealers for new cars. However, I notice in the small print that as the cars are imports, they are not necessarily to UK specification. Apart from the obvious differences there might be such as radio spec etc what other differences could
• Any Mazda experts out there? 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  A local independent dealer is offering a 1998 323 1.5 GLX F for £3795. I've had a quick look over the car and the bodywork appears to be in great nick, so I may take a test drive. Are there any problems with this model that I should look out for? eg any history of grey imports etc? Any advice
• Recommend a brand new first car. 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a good first car, must be brand new / nearly new and less than £9000. Important considerations are ease of driving, insurance group, MPG, and cost of services. Would prefer a diesel for the above reasons. Is a new Seat Arosa TDi for £8000 good value? Or would another make
• Xedos 6 18 May 2003 (Forum)
  to a 2.5, only a 2.0l or 1.6. Is the owner mistaken (some mistake) ? or is it an import perhaps ? Cheers, Steve
• French MOT 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  It's a long shot I know! But does anyone have any knowledge, experience of getting an MOT (control Technique) in France? I am about to ask for one for my 1995 VW Passat, which is imported into France. Any ideas as to strictness, EU laws concerning general MOT standards pan Europe etc etc
• Cambelt prices 309 13 May 2002 (Forum)
  .' What are these and are they important? The car's done 75k. Cheers
• Servicing 26 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  on their service and it was on this basis that I tried them out. It's important I think to give feedback on the good experiences as well as the bad.