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• 1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze 7 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  correct spec is important as it can impact the engine and its seals.  This was an AA approved garage. Any advice, appreciated.
• Toyota Corolla - Service 2 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I have a T registration Toyota Corolla 19 years old, automatic with just over 103,000 miles on the clock. I'm told that with older cars, even reliable cars like mine, which is in excellent condition, that a regular service is not that important and to just fix things,  as and when they need
• saloon family car 12 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  need some advice on a family car. I have a budget 10k but ideal would be 7/8k. It has to be automatic and im doing about 20k mileage most is motorway. Economy is important. Max 70k mileage and 2012 oldest. Options i looked at was hyundai i40, mondeo. (Don't want the expensive brands)Also if I went
• Int. or Ext. - Which is Key for Retaining Value? 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  ?  Obviously it is important to take care of both in order to help your car retain its value, but which has more impact on this? 
• N/A - Tougher Speeding fines - Need to read! 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Guys, majorly important, April 24th onwards drastic changes are being made  Fines now ranked into three bands, with band C being most severe and fines will be calculated according to how much the offender earns. A lot more in depth here: https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/speeding
• Premium Car, Which One? 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  criteria is comfort, smooth ride and a reliable auto box and ideally a car that will not cost its purchase price in repair bills. Very much open to all makes and the badge is not important.
• best choice of headlights 5 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I have done a search and found no previous threads. Like some people I do not enjoy driving at night, so having the most effective headlights are especially important.  I am also aware of the need to consider the effects on other drivers. The scientific description
• Any - Council budgets 25 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Do councils still do the old trick of spending all of their remaining budget just before year end? I ask because Durham council have been pleading poverty for years yet have implemented roadworks that are generally of very low importance (ie. the latest is a few hundred metre long cycle
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis d-cat cambelt change- how often? 1 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My dad purchased a toyota Avensis D-cat T25, year 2010 2.2L engine, 177 horses, the car is an import from the netherlands, and we can't make heads nor tails of the documentation. It's in dutch.  So soes anyone here have the same car so they can tell us how many km does the cambelt need
• ford fiesta mk6 1.4 diesel (2002-2008) - injectors 4 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I've been reading alot of problems that people are having with this car.most of you that fix your own cars miss out one important thing out.Firstly only buy parts for the fiesta from ford.as parts from spares companies are not up to spec.when changing the injector seals the alloy bolts that hold
• peugeot 106 - choosing a 'new' hatchback 18 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have the above (1999) and time to change. Important criteria for me are : narrow width (160-170cm region so can get in garage) and roomy boot for a small car (similar to 106). I am a complete car illiterate and would welcome suggestions as to suitable (newer) models. Quite taken
• SEAT Altea - Cambelt change 20 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  service) off for a year as he needs to get other things done, which are more important (brakes, mortgage) Thanks. Kams
• Audi TT Coupe and Roadster (1999 - 2006) - Probably a 225, any comments? 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  , history and mileage are more important IMO. Any comments? Thanks.
• short term breakdown cover 10 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I'm getting a new car at the end of the month :-))) My old car has gone away, thankfully, and i've got the use of a Focus for a couple of weeks. I want to arrange short term breakdown/recovery, as I have a couple of important trips to make Who do the team recommend ? I'm guessing I'm going
• exporting of used increasing? 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  In my work i visit various docks collecting imported vehicles and delivering new for export-the balance as expected. I'm seeing ever increasing volumes of decent looking used vehicles waiting at the quaysides to be exported. Ranging from Mondeo's to Volvos' to Landcruisers and Shoguns etc...say P
• Double-yellow delight 10 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  In my little town there are residents only parking bays monitored zealously by a private company. Don?t even think of stopping in one without a permit. Between these bays the streets have double yellow lines. We have no traffic wardens. And the police have much more important things to do
• Honda Shuttle/Odyssey (1995 - 2000) - Honda Shuttle or Odyssey which one? 12 May 2009 (Forum)
  Looking to buy one of the above shortly. Would appreciate any advise on the positives AND negatives of buying a UK Honda Shuttle as opposed to buying a Import Odyssey which appears better specced out. Any obvious drawbacks when it comes to re - selling in the future. Also does the Odyssey command
• Eating at the wheel - again 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  important to empty the last few bits out of his crisp bag than concentrate on the road. Rant over.
• Renault Megane Coupe (2009 - ) - Wow - Congrats Renault 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Ive seen the advert, now looked at the pictures online and I have to say, what a stunning looking car. When I watched the advert for the first time on TV, I said to the misses thats a lovely looking car, not knowing it was a Megane. I think they have certainly cracked the style bit, all important
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 1.9Tdi Engine Number 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I am in the process of importing my Swiss LHD galaxy following my return to the UK after 2 years living & working in Switzerland. The Customs & Excise form that I am filling in asks for the Engine number (in addition to the VIN). Can anyone help me locate this - as I can see nothing obvious