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  • Translucent red or toilet flush blue? screen wash 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    You know the stuff. On sale at a large retailer near you. Toilet flush blue is OK to minus 5c and antelope liver red, down to minus 7. Of course the colour in the mix doesn`t just de-materialise, it leaves a scum on the screen, outside the wipers arc. Given that this stuff is ready mixed. What`s
  • Milked at dawn - `bring it in at 8.30 sir`... 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    `. That usually means the `receptionist` behind who`s skill at pricing top dollar jobs - lurks hungry looking share holders - wanting to spend winter in Florida. So the old story continues - you pick up the phone and ask ` How much for a brake fluid change` - "That will be £57.30p" - you then ring the other
  • Revenue from traffic offences 17 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    Someone`s just asked me if I know how revenue from speeding tickets is appropriated. They say they`ve searched for the answer and drawn a blank.   Anyone know if there`s accountability/transparency re these funds?
  • Jaguar S-Type 2.7D 2005 - Restricted performance 8 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    restricted performance alert - car has reduced power - thought it might be air mass meter  but no luck when this was replaced- am at a loss to know...
  • New Petition 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Hi all Found this petition on the ABD website http:/petitions.pm.gov.uk/notolls Thought you might find it interesting. Wonder if it will be as successful as the road pricing one -- Alyn Beattie I\'m sane, it\'s the rest of the world that\'s mad.
  • Juddering Window 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    Drivers electric window has just started juddering the last 2 inches when going up. The motor works fine driving the window up and down. If it,s the window rubber that,s causing the juddering what is best to sparay on the rubber ?
  • Mini Cooper s - Mini break pads 27 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Can car be driven with break pads on the wrong way? And what issues could it cause? Shouldn’t break pads on ‘wrong way’ been picked up in dealer health...
  • vw t5 2011 - fitting EXTERNAL rain deflector s to vw t5 17 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    Can i ask advice regarding the fitting of External rain deflectors to a vw t5 2012.and how are they recommended .THANKS.
  • Ford S-MAX - power stearing 24 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    Hi my ford smax power steering getting tighten for last couple of months.it was not frequent before but now the winter started and when the car is cold...
  • n/a - Cyclist in the s***. 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10440606/Cambridge-pensioner-fed-up-with-cyclists-poured-dog-mess-over-mans-head.html Oh dear,...
  • fiat brava 1.4 s 1997 - inertial fuel cutoff switch 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
      In this make and model where is the reset switch located. Is it under the front passenger seat? Any help would be gratefully received...
  • bmw mini cooper s - xeon headlights 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    off side xeon headlight not working,replaced with a 2nd hand one which worked for a day and went again,, heard this is a common problem but dont know...
  • s reg - ford fiesta losing power 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    my ford fiesta is not good. it generally starts and runs but dies when i approach a junction in first or second gear. it does restart but is a tad dangerous....
  • Private Car Leasing 28 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    In the market for a new medium sized estate and would like to know if anyone leases privately instead of buying. Any Pro,s/Con,s plus can anyone recommend a leasing company that will supply to private sector. Many thanks
  • Four by two-upmanship 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    To distinguish them from the humble 4x4 class of cars, shouldn't two-wheel drive cars be classed as 4x2's? (Or should it be 2x4's? Which comes first ~ the number of wheels or the number that are driven?) -- L\'escargot by name, but not by nature.
  • London\'s \'Ban On Bangers\' ??? 19 May 2003 (Forum)
    http://www.pistonheads.com/news/article.asp?storyId=6737 You may not fancy driving into London any more now that you\'ll be charged for the privilege....
  • HJ\'s DT column 12 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    I notice the Saturday Honest John spread had been reduced to a single page. Does this mean people are getting bored of HJs constant recommendations of...
  • Astra 'service due' indicator 5 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone help out and advise if the current Astra service indicator ('Insp' showing in the trip meter position) can be reset at home? This could save me a return visit to the dealer! Regards John S
  • Trade-sales 13 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    I am considering buying a car from the car supermarket, Trade Sales in Slough. Has anyone any handy tips on this or comments, good or bad? I am worried the cars are not UK specification and will create problems later on. Ian S
  • Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol 'S' type 2006 - Workshop/Repair Manual 11 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Hello,can anyone help me find a workshop manual for the 's' type Civic.I've been in touch with Haynes and they don't have a manual in print (amazing considering the number you see on the roads),so I'm looking for alternatives.I'm going to have a go at the front and rear brake pads first
 

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