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BMW Boxer 23 Jul 2002 (Forum)
tidy, neither the front caliper or rear drum have seized and the clutch appears to be OK and the engine turns when rocked in gear. What I intend doing is draining the old petrol from the tank and carbs and filling up with new, and jump starting it from my car to the old knackered battery. Advice -
Citroen C3 - advice re old Citroen C3 13 Jul 2024 (Forum)
I have a 2006 Citroen C3 that I like very much - it's been brilliant since I bought it 5 years ago and needed no repairs until it broke down this week in France with a broken clutch. I'm being quoted 950 euros for the clutch to be repaired there, which is about £800. The car is only worth -
Hyundai i30 - Paint peeling off 17 Apr 2020 (Forum)
and not a pressure washer. OK the car is 11 years old but I have never heard of this happening before. I assume it is the environmentally friendly water based paint being used. Bring back the old Dulux and <expletive deleted> the environment. To answer the question asked by Doggfuzz -
What's the best way to insure a learner driver? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
What's the cheapest way to insure a 17 year old learner driver on my car whilst teaching them to drive? -
What supermini do you recommend? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
What supermini do you recommend? -
What is the real mpg of the KIA Sportage XS? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a diesel KIA Sportage XS. Can you tell me how much this car does to the gallon please? -
Vw golf mk 6 2.0 tdi - Vw emissions and her replacement 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
Hi I have been diagnosed with fault egr I was in getting emissions update and had a flashing coil and visit workshop message a few times that same week so told them that. Vw Customer services are due to contact me as my local Vw dealer said car is too old for factory -
slk cdi - advice! used car with sketchy service history. 20 Jan 2015 (Forum)
Bought an slk cdi 2 years old with 16,500k on the clock. had the satrguard and becker map pilot. I asked for a service book but apparently it's all recorded on computer now. I chased up the history and found a record of only one service done at almost 16k and two years old. The main dealer I -
Bulkhead leaking - what's the cause? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is there any history of leaks from the bulkhead in the Volkswagen Up? Our car is less than a year old, but takes on water and the garage cannot find the... -
Buying an Insignia - good price? 22 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Looking at Insignia, 1.8SE, petrol, 40k miles, 11 plate, £8,000 is this a good price? -
Obstructing a Driveway 8 Nov 2011 (Forum)
Hello all, I found an old thread on this topic, but it was 3-4 years ago so it seems to have gone quiet, so I'd be pleased if anyone can help with this shiny new envigourated thread :-) On the topic of blocking driveways, it was mentioned about it being an offence to block a driveway -
Ford Fiesta mk4 - Best way to sort out rust 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
of the car as I know its history compared to some old grotbox off eBay. If I leave it it will just get worse quicker. I was just after an ideas of costs/work involved etc! Is it worth prepping the car myself? -
V70 or Mondeo ? oh dear............help 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
I currently drive a new mondeo tdci which has approx 50,000 miles on now , the car is 2 and a half years old . I have allways fancied a V70 Vovo estate , the one that im interested in is a petrol manual 2.4 engine . The said car has done approx 60,000 miles and is 3 years old . So weird the mondeo -
Advice needed please! 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
Hello people, i have a bit of a difficult descision on my hands and would be very grateful for any help given. I'm 23 year old male soon to be 24. I've driven the same car for 6 years and have decided its time for a change. I'm currently looking for a new car at the moment and have narrowed my -
Creaking Nissan Micra 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
Hi All, I have a Nissan Micra that's about 3.5 years old that has started creaking. The suspension has always made loud creaking noises going over big bumps, where my Dad's that is about 6 years old makes no suspension noises to speak of. I've now noticed louded creaking noises at slow speaks -
Golf Mk IV cabin tightness 18 Feb 2004 (Forum)
since taking delivery last year of new 03 reg noticed that 'last' door closes with a 'clunck' (like a seat!), not with a tight 'thump' for which a vw golf has/had? a reputation. and which my old mk iv s98 reg did. also 'schwish' noice of cars passing in opposite direction in my view definitely -
Car Recommendation? 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
A relative of mine currently has an old-shape Mazda 323 5 door (loathes the current shape) and will shortly be looking for a new (or low mileage 12-18 months old vehicle). His criteria (as described to me) are: - "A bit different/stylish" (he doesn't need space) - "Not a convertible -
Coy's site 30 Apr 2002 (Forum)
If like me you like old fast cars you can't afford, try:- http://www.coys.co.uk Cheers, Tomo -
Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before... -
Ford Fiesta Saloon - New Second Car as the old one has £££ repair bill. 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
? Cars to consider for option 2 at about 6K + old fiesta are I suppect; the new fiesta, yaris, pug 207, cirtron DS3 and maybe a mini or hyundi i20 VW polo? Thoughts on this welcome Many thanks in advance. Marcus