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Paint Sealant Services (eg Lacroe) 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
is if it were so important Ford would have made it standard or a condition of the warranty. -
Replacement for a Mondeo? 25 Oct 2006 (Forum)
I intend to replace my diesel Mondeo (2004 model) with a PETROL car of similar size. I cannot afford new, but I would like something less than 2 years old and the cheaper the better. Any suggestions for a similar sized vehicle? Reliability is of greatest importance, with safety also being -
My Own Road Test - SAAB 9-5 SportKombi 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
Just done a first 'proper' road test in my life and like to share with you ppl. It's a SAAB 9-5 SportKombi 1.9 TiD Auto Vector. Please feel free to discuss cause it's really important to me now ! http://tinyurl.rzeszow.net/?show=1281 - - - - - - - Free enterprise is the basis of western democracy. -
Insurance group-Prelude? 19 May 2006 (Forum)
Anyone know what insurance group a 1996 HONDA PRELUDE 2.3 LITRE AUTO would fit in? This is not the VTEC model. The car was originally a Japanese import vehicle and has many features that differ from the UK versions. They include. Four speed AUTO box with tiptronic shift, Air conditioning -
bankers draft ok for private sale? 19 Apr 2006 (Forum)
this is pretty important and i need to get a definite by 6 tonight, is a bankers draft from say HSBC, lloyds, or halifax as examples, ok to accept as payment for a car sold privately? the car is selling for £5000 and obviously we need to be 100% this is safe before we release the car. can -
Unusual Isuzu SUV 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
This week I'm commuting in from a friends farm and each time see an Isuzu SUV travelling in the opposite direction. As far as I'm aware it's not a model officially imported to the UK. It's quite a stylised, sporty loooking model, about the size of a Freelander and hasan integral hardcover -
Which van to buy? 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
Following the "Transit van economy/specs" thread. I am thinking of buying a Transit-sized (medium high roof) van. Economy in terms of fuel consumption/spares'n'repairs is important, as is reliability. I know little of vans. Any ideas/pointers to suitable vehicles, or "things to think about -
Mondeo TDCi - 115 vs 130 9 Jan 2005 (Forum)
Anyone got any 'real-world' experience of the difference between these two engines? There seems to be quite a big difference in the torque numbers (206 vs 243lb/ft), which is what is most important in a deisel. Reason for asking is I've found a Mondeo that looks a good package but it has the 115 -
2001 Ford Escape-U.S. 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
My father is moving back over here, he wants to know what is invovled in importing his current car (Ford Escape, or Maverick over here). Does it need to be modified in anyway to pass SVA test. All I can think of is headlight adjustment, being a fairly recent car it should pass emmissions??? Any -
BMW Z3 2.8 cylinder bores 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
imported models? All information gratefully received D. -
Pajero Brake Warning Light 9 Feb 2004 (Forum)
I have a Japanese Import 2.5TD Pajero on a K plate (1993). Recently the brake warning light has flashed on for a short period of time and then goes off again. Saturday I had to brake sharply and light illuminated and stayed on. There is no loss of brake power. What could be causing this? Brake -
What makes you 'love' your car? 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
important to you when choosing your new car ? -
Astra 8v 22 Feb 2003 (Forum)
about how important belt renewal was on the 16 & 24v engines, but nothing about the 8v. Thanks in advance. Paul -
Small secondhand automatic? 6 Feb 2003 (Forum)
Could anyone recommend a small reliable automatic for my wife? Our maximum budget is £2,000 which is somewhat limiting. Have spotted a few 1990-92 Renault Clio autos within price band, but the guides warn against old Renault autos for poor reliability. Most important factor is reliability. I'd -
Yaris or Corsa? 15 Aug 2002 (Forum)
more so in-gear) and more economical (60mpg combined). The Yaris would be a UK car, the Corsa an import. Any comments would be appreciated. -
Army Barmy 23 Feb 2002 (Forum)
politicised - this confirms it. Presumably HMG takes the view that while the fight against global terrorism is important, the campaign against speeding is more so. -
'Dog' clutches 26 Nov 2001 (Forum)
About twenty-five+ years ago Honda imported a little 600cc. saloon called the Touring. A friend owned one, and I drove it a few times. Fairly ordinary except for the clutch, which I believe was called a 'dog' clutch, and consisted of two castellated discs which just slotted in(fairly noisily -
Continental lights Rover 200 11 Jul 2001 (Forum)
I have a barely used set of continental headlights for a Rover 200 Series 1989-96. The original car was bought in Germany new in 1991 and imported into UK by me 2 months later when UK lights were fitted. The car has now been sold. The lights are in immaculate order. Any offer considered as I don't -
Audi variable servicing 11 Dec 2000 (Forum)
, singing your praises over on the Audi and import newsgroups. -
Is a Mercedes-Benz SL a sensible buy as a classic? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am in love with classic Mercedes-Benz SLs, especially R107 models built between 1970 and 1989. Finding a Mercedes-Benz R107 at a good price and in good...