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• Old Polo rickety starting 28 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  and 2 years old. The cooling system has been flushed and anti-freeze mix filled. I have noticed that my neighbour's car (a J reg Peugeot 106) does exactly the same thing, as does my grandparent's C reg Honda. What could it be, and how do I test for it?
• Old for Old? 12 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  accounting for the mileage I think. I had it in mind to swop and end up with a low miler that I could run for another 4 years thus delaying the new car purchase and over-pricing issue. The dealer offered £3800 for my Vectra in exchange. Have you a view on the relative valuations and the merits of swop idea
• Old Timers Driving Tests 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Clearing out the attic a week or two ago I found my fathers driving licence issued by the local county council in 1930 ( he was then 26 years old ). I wondered if he actually ever had to take a driving test? Sadly he's not around to ask any more. Any motoring historians out there - when did
• How long to you keep your cars? 10 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  into 3 categories 1) New car people. They buy their cars new, and keep them 3 to 5 years. 2) Nearly new people. They let someone else take the depreciation - buy their cars at about 1 to 3 years old - keep them until they are about 8 to 10 years old. These folk tend to keep their cars longer than
• Toyota Corolla - Ten year warranty 19 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if I’d be able to reinstate the Toyota warranty on a four year old car that has only been serviced once (at two years old) due to a very very low mileage please?
• Estate car under £3000 27 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I am going to buy an estate car for under £3000. My requirements are petrol (drive less than 5000 miles a year) and automatic (dodgy knee). I dont know what to buy, a 10 year old Mondeo or similar or a 14 year old 5 series or Mercedes. What should I be looking
• Long-term car rental? 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking for the cheapest way to get a car for a 3-month period in a foreign country. I'm assuming that the regular rental companies will want at least 300 quid/month? I'm reluctant to buy an old car and resell it when I leave. Chances are some greasy dealer will sell me a 6 year old Hyundai
• Replacement car - New or old ? 26 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I use to car to commute to work, roughly 500 miles a week (not paid for by work), and I'ts almost all on motorways. I have 2 dogs so I'd need something with a big boot/estate. The question is, should I go for a newish car or something older. I was set for spending a couple of grand
• Just seen my old car for sale minus 35,000 miles ! 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Three weeks ago I part exchanged my car at a car dealers 135 miles North of my house. Out of curiosity I have looked for it on Auto Trader and found it for sale at a car dealer back down south but it says 119,000 miles not the 154,000 I sold it at. Should I do something as I am peeved about
• Japanese car depreciation 21 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi I was looking into buying a Honda accord here in the States. The prices for nearly new ones are ridiculous, they depreciate very slowly. I suppose its because every one wants them. Back in the UK, Japanese cars depreciate quite quickly, a two or three year old accord can be had for buttons
• First car - Mini or Beetle? 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  OK, I've stopped gnashing my teeth about insurance! Adrian Flux recommended a 1972 Beetle for low insurance so we're now thinking about this or an old Mini. Which one is better as in reliability, cost of servicing and parts etc? My son has just spotted an old Hillman down the road
• diesel car needed 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  hi guys wonder if you can help im thinking about buying a pool car for my company - passat/mondeo sized and diesel. can anyone offer any alternatives to these - need 5 doors, saloon, 70k miles max and have 9-10k to spend passats are nice but seem expensive. any diesels to avoid? ive heard
• Another Mystery Car 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Along similar lines to one of the other current threads. Can anyone inentify the following old car, I have seen two in the last year and they are beautiful, Medium sized sleek cabriolet. Looked at least 25 years old. The ones I saw were pale blue with white detail and a nice browny-orange
• Any - An apology 27 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  day.  So, sorry to have offended anyone who owns, or owned one of those fine, if sometimes slightly smelly old cars. 
• VW Passat 2013 - Vw passat with 95k @ 18 months old... worth buying 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  money on a 3 year old car with ~60k miles (same price for same spec car) Any thoughts / views welcome. Also - anyone know how often the cambelt needs changing on these?
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - unlimited extras but no choice of drivers seat 9 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Other than in BMW/Mercedes, orthopedic seats at a swinging price. Plus i am firmly convinced that too many car designers are now designing cars for WOMEN with short legs therefore a short seat squab. which leaves a goodly portion of my legs unsupported plus why is Volvo about the only manufacturer
• Old man saving light bulbs 18 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Some people's behaviour is just unbelievable at times. On my regular route to work starting at 7am I get to recognise familiar cars and drivers each day. There is one man who every time we stop at lights turns his lights out. Not just headlights - an old world piece of courtesy long since obsolete
• The Old Crocks run 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I just realised that the Veteran Cars London to Brighton Run is nearly here again - I believe it is first Sunday (7th) in November. For anyone who has not seen it I can recommend it as the best free car show in the world, not just for the old motors on the run but also for the exotica driven
• Car scrappage scheme Vol 1 (Read Only) 23 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  ***** This thread is now closed, please CLICK HERE to go to Volume 2 ***** Hi all SWMBO needs a new car. Her current Micra is 11 years old and we feel it's time to change. We've driven a few cars
• Used family car - ULEZ car buying conundrum 28 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  From Oct 21, our current family VW Golf TDI will be subject to the ULEZ now being extended to the north circular. Looking for advice on buying a used car for the family (I have a 2yr old and 4yr old). Budget is £15-20k, and needs to be a load carrier for family holidays and weekend jaunts