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• Legal definition of hands-free? 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  is that no-go? What is you've pressed re-dial to make a call whilst using an earpiece? Are dangling ear-pieces going to be outlawed and only fixed dashboard/thru the radio systems going to be allowed? I'm not after a debate on the rights and wrongs of mobile use behind the wheel, simply a definiton in layman's
• Corsa Wont Stop!!! 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Has a 3 cyl Corsa in the workshop for an engine change this afternoon. Nice easy job. All went swimmingly until startup. Connected the battery and noticed the central radio display lit up straight away before putting the key in, hmmmmm. Fired her up and let it run for a few minutes, no leaks, nice
• Classic Motoring Embarrassments 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  to take a look at this problem. He opened the bonnet but could not find anything wrong. Slightly happier, we carried on but the noise soon returned. Next garage, the mechanic spotted straight away that in the passenger footwell (near my size 12s) was a portable radio, that had been turned on. Well
• Seatbelt - 20th Anniversary 1 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  There is a news item on our local radio today that it is 20 years since the wearing of seatbelts became compulsory. Over this time 375 deaths and 7000 serious injuries per year have been saved. So, hip hip hooray for Volvo. What puzzles me though is that the news item goes on to say that Road
• Overpriced Servicing 25 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  of the work(clutch, headlamp) the bill was still £900 (400parts/500 labour) including such things as £35 for 'investigating' a poor quality radio (conclusion - upgrade it!) and £30 for changing the wipers (labour only). The dealier isn't interested. Vauxhall say thay only regulate part-prices....Dealer says
• Supermarket cars (and a bag of spuds) 2 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Don't know if anyone heard the full version but I just caught the end of a discussion on radio 5 this afternoon where they were dicussing that we would "soon" be able to buy a new car at any shop including supermarkets. I was amused by a spokeswoman from the Consumers Assoc who said it would
• Charge for dealer fit option? 29 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have bought a new Seat Alhambra, delivery of which is tomorrow. I negotiated hard for the deal, but ended up with my dealer matching the best broker price, which I was delighted with. I deferred a decision about upgrading the radio/cassette to a CD tuner as this was a dealer fit option. I
• VW Golf MK IV Audio Equipment 24 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I am contemplating importing a VW golf from Holland.The only problem with achieving a full UK spec is that cars from Holland due not have the UK std VW Gamma radio/cassette/cd player fitted to UK sourced cars. The equipt is very expensive to buy seperately from a VW dealer, does anyone Know
• 5 questions..... 13 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Did everybody miss this, or was it not worth of comment ? The questions HJ was faced with on the Radio Programme; Author: Mark (Brazil) (200.165.138.---) Date: 08-12-01 19:37 Just because I'd like to see what everybody else says... 1: What book are you reading? Arms & the Women- Reginald
• MG HS - Buyers regret. No thank heavens 9 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Daughter was told that the DAB radio function (missing on some models in the past year or so) and a dab pliug in kit on the windscreen provided instead, had been fixed and new models should arrive fully equipped. So went to order one with the proviso that would check the car before
• Seat Ateca 2019 - Lost AM and FM bands from infotainment system 6 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  The radio in my 19 plate Ateca SE Tech. has developed a strange fault: AM and FM bands are completely silent. With volume turned up, not even a hiss or crackle of static; nothing but silence when presets are selected or while manual tuning. By contrast, DAB band continues to work normally
• MINI One - Broken Aerial Cable 29 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  a halfords system. 2 questions: 1. Is the Aerial cable repairable - can i do it myself (if so, how?) or where can i get it repaired (how much would this cost)? 2. i have seen Wave radios online on eBay for around £20 - can i just buy any of them and plug
• Seen a Pre-reg Suzuki SX4 SCross 1l turbo for sale 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  an aftermarket LCD smart screen where the radio currently is for car-play? Thanks!
• Vauxhall corsa - vehicle not starting 23 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  day i went to use it I turned the key and it wouldn't start it wouldn't turnover, after a couple of turns it worked. I drove it for 5 minutes and it cut out on me and hasn't started at all, when i turn the key it doesn't make any sounds just the lights on the dash  come on and radio. I've been
• Private Hire : - Cab Drivers only 6 May 2020 (Forum)
  an hour, then doing this job.  The main reason being, although you had the money coming in, in went out just as quick on the following. Car Hire Radio hire Grid charge Petrol Charge   On the petrol a hybrid makes a huge difference, but for anyone
• BMW - Not giving way 9 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  .    But just to play devils advocate, I wonder how much more he might have noticed if he had not been listening to the radio, and had it so high, is it possible he would have heard the car and at the very least braced himself for the impact, or been able to do something.    When I have
• What was the title of that film? 7 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Please will someone out there remind me of the title of the film which may have had Tom Hanks as the male lead. He was a widower with a son about nine years old. I can't remember a great deal about the story but probably enough for someone to answer my question. The Dad listened to a radio phone
• Honda CRZ - Is it easy to change a battery 20 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  fitted isn’t much quality. It’s 7 years old. I use the car once a werk. Is there much difference between batteries available online? Soem crz owners have mentioned Yasusa brand? Is it easy to swap in a new battery without messing up things like radio codes, alarms? Or is it best left to the dealer
• Any - French police handing out €50 rewards to drivers 20 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  , congratulated and handed a €50 voucher by a journalist from a local radio station It’s planned to repeat the scheme six times a year, coinciding with the start of the school holidays or on bank holiday weekends.
• Buying a new second hand car 29 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  is that it is almost certain that after a week or so, minor things( and sadly major items too)  emerge like a warning light,squeaking pedals, bulbs, rattles, radio not tuning and other foibles etc . A dealer will of course always say a car comes with a guarantee and "you can return it sir if not satisfied