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• Car parallel of dog rejection Quiz 30 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  There are many reasons to reject a car - but here`s a chance for lateral thinking on why it would be done - based on the following. Quiz inspiration looking at dog adverts on the internet. A family dog was for sale because it had lost some of the hair off its snout - leaving a bald patch. Yes
• It`s dark - car engine - propshaft loose 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  It`s getting dark and you are in unfamiliar surroundings, the propshaft keeps jumping out. It wasn`t a problem when you set off this morning but now things are drifting a little - the sun goes down vertically and it`s dark within a few minutes. There is total silence and then a petroleum spirited
• Toyota MR2 (1990 to 2000) - Falken tyres for MR2 Turbo 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I need to replace the tyres soon, so I started checking out tyre reviews. I'd decided that I fancied trying FK452's on my 17's. I went to get a quote for tyres today and was quoted for ZE-912's. I asked about FK452's but was told that the ZE-912's had replaced them and that they were the better
• Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - Anyone driven an S-Type 2.7D? 5 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  As you'll see elsewhere I'm considering a new XF diesel, and one of the problems with ordering a car based on reviews is that you (obviously) haven't driven it. Now I understand the engine's the same as the one in the S-Type, so I wondered if anyone had driven one of these (and ideally a Merc
• BMW etc model designation policy 10 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I am getting a bit fed up with 318's having a 2.0l engine, C180's and C200's both being 1.8s, Saab 93 1.8t and 2.0t both being 2.0l. BMW 316's have been 1.6, 1.9 and 1.8 in that order!, 320's have been 2.0 then 2.2 if petrol though still 2.0 if diesel! Now take the 5 Series 6 cyl models
• Oooh! Oooh! I found it! I found it! 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  You may recall that I\'ve been looking for something fun for the weekends that will also meet with Mrs ND\'s approval. I also had to ensure we had somewhere to store it. Thanks to HJ http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/index.htm?news_id=1564 I have met all the relevant criteria. Fun - it\'s a 4x4
• \"Free\" tracking check 16 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Got a new tyre for my Peugeot 306 XSi about an hour ago. Asked the bloke how much to check the tracking. \"Free check sir\" \"OK, could you check it then please?\" Checks it. \"Oh that\'s a mile out sir. No problem, it can be sorted, but that\'s £16.99 plus VAT\". EVERY TIME i get a free
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  Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max...
• who gets the £££££'s 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  If I go to court and pay a fine, who does the money go to?
• S Class Mercedes - is this madness? 12 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  !5th of June our car was hit by a van. Liability was admitted by the driver and agreed with the insurance companies. They for some reason gave me an S class at £300 and more A DAY! I reckon that has come to over £10k and £5K to fix ours and its worth at most £7,500
• A303 - location of M&S Simply Food ? 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Driving back from Plymouth late last night we passed a bp connect service station that also had an M&S Simply Food shop - can anyone tell me where it is please - or if there is actually more than 1 ?? Thanks in advance
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 Zetec-S and Heated Seats 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone know how to tell if my 04 Zetec-S TDCI has the loom fitted for heated seats? It had the one for the footwell lights - just needed to add the bulbs. TIA Moved to technical, Rob
• manual or auto mid 90's BMW 4 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  what are the auto bmw like. looking at one from around the mid 90's. are the automatic boxes pretty strong and and last?. If they are to go , what would it cost to get done? also with autos is there anything obvious to look out for? Subject header amended - DD
• Jaguar S type battery rundown 22 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Should a 2000 model Jaguar S type be able to go longer than 8 days, fully alarmed without running the battery dead? If so, what do I need to say to a dealer who claims there are no problems with it? If not, what to do to avoid the problem? Many thanks in advance.
• Nissan qashqai 2012/12 1.6 dCi 130 S/S - Gear selection 5 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The selection of 1st gear is almost imposible after stopping and going into neutral. I left Portsmouth today to drive to Mid Wales. I got stuck at...
• Ford S-MAX - Ford S-Max....what's the alternative?? 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Am reluctant to buy one of these, as not an MPV fan, it looks a bit dated to me (despite the remodel), have been around ages, and there's a new model...
• Who\'s fault? (Motor Accident) 7 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  into the next entrance of the garage and clearly without checking blindspots or mirors, he crossed my father\'s path and despite his braking, they collided fairly heavily. Who\'s fault is it and why? Thanks.
• Astra Elite CDTi S/S 5 Door Diesel - Replacement Third Party DPF for Vauxhall Astra 10 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  I currently own a 2013 Astra Elite CDTi S/S 5 Door Diesel  which is having issues with the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF). I've had it cleaned a couple of times and this seems to help for about 4-5 months but then it has issues again (even though I'm driving it on the motorway a fair bit
• Ford S-MAX - S-Max 2.0 Diesel or Petrol? 4 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Having 3 teenagers (almost - youngest is 12) in the family, I've pretty much settled on a 2006-2015 (the previous model) S-MAX Titanium X.  Would like to get as new as possible, buget allowing.   Question is, should I go for the 2.0 Diesel or the 2.0 petrol
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  Where's the best place to buy a used S-Max? 29 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a late Ford S-Max 163 Powershift, with panoramic roof and sat nav for one my children. However, I can't find any. Can you help?