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• Vectra 1.8 iLS Fob Reprogramming 23 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have a spare 2-button fob for a Vectra which I got through my local scrapyard. I've been to Vauxhall and they want to charge me £20 for the Car Pass card (which I don't have as I bought the car second-hand), £93+VAT for a new fob (they don't like reporgamming old ones) and an unspcified amount
• Fortune Telling 12 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Time to change cars in a couple of months time. We usually buy a 1 year old and sell on its 3rd birthday. I would like to try and forsee what spec. will be in demand in a couple of years time. So, what colour car should I buy now, air con or climate, alloys or steel, sun roof any use, hatchback
• Do vans have rust protection? 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  as cars? I cant see that they are as ive not seen many rusty 5 year old Renault cars, but their vans are a whole different story judging by the ones ive seena round and the same goes for Merc ( but then thats much less of a suprise! ).
• Pass Plus in N. Ireland 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I was wondering if any one could recommend an instructor for the Pass Plus course in Northern Ireland, (Greater Belfast, North Down area). This is for my 18yr old son who has just passed his driving test. Unfortunately we could not get insurance to cover him for the main
• mk2 polo petrol pump leak? 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  mk 2 vw polo 1988..old style mechanical cam driven pump i replaced the fuel pump last year as it was damp...just latley the car has stunk of fuel , but i could never find a leak....well i found that the pump leaks like crazy for about 1 min then stops is it normal for a pump to fail after a year
• Buying high milers 28 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Sorry to bring this old chestnut up again, but I'm not worried about engines or mechanicals, but seats. (Of all things). In VAG group cars, how well do the seats stand up to high miles? I guess if they are worn out you can just buy a new one - how much do they normally cost? Any real shortfalls
• Hillman minx series 3 Radio 9 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have an original hillman minx radio in my car but unfortunately it doesnt seem to work, dont really want to take it out but I do need music. If i have another stereo put in elsewhere, is it simple to convert the car to accept it(positive/negitive issues)or is there somewhere you people might know
• Warranty Ford 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hey What do you think of this. I have a two year old car from Ford with a 3 year exteneded warranty which my warranty guide (issued 2003) says is simply an extension of the original one year. I have a problem which is covered by this. Ford say they will not cover it as their warranty changed
• Car to fit! 6 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  but small boot not good for dog or childs buggy together. Do approx 24,000 a year and need room for 2x6+ footers, 12year old + his buggy plus dog and the odd passenger(.......see my problem!!) plus driver (me) of course. Not fussed if new or used.
• New Passat or Audi 1 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The new VW Passat has been round a couple of months now and I was wondering if anyone had any impressions of the car generally. I am looking to change my car soon, and I was wondering whether to stick with the Audi A4 or whether to go for the new Passat which is cheaper. I know the new Passat now
• VW Polo '02: Servicing? 6 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  is in warranty, two years' old; the brakes have always been a little noisy, since new. Should I expect VW to look at them? I think HJ has said in the past that brakes were an issue with this car. Many thanks frmarcus
• Honda Legend LPG conversion 31 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am tomorrow (1st February) changing to a Honda Legend, 1999 3.5 litre model. I have spoken to Powershift who say the car is not eligable for a grant (car is over 5 years old) and been on the website www.greenfuel.org.uk who quote £1,870 for the conversion with a projected saving of £1,126.88 per
• Growly noises 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I must have missed something - who is this celebrated GRowler? Makes me think - now we've had favourite cars, best / worst design features etc. what about most memorable, inimitable motoring noises - growly or otherwise? Anyone old enough will remember, for example - - Morris Minor 1000
• Joke exhaust whistles 1 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone else used one for a practical joke ? Fitted one to my mates car the other day. He drives out of work with his car sounding like an old style kettle !!! The 30 mile journey back to Bishop Auckland must have seemed like an eternity. Funny thing was he rang his mate who was a mechanic
• Which MPV? 30 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  quality of the Renault, and I've no experience of long term reliability of either. The Renault dealer assures me that the new model Espace has done away with the old version's unreliability(?). Does anyone have experience of either car, or any pointers to help me decide?
• Leon 1.8 cam belt snapping 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  an old cam belt? Would it snap anyway regardless of how new the belt was? I've been tempted by one of these cars but obviously don't want to go for it if the engine is likely to knack up after five minutes! Can anyone advise?
• Distributor cap protection? 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Firstly, may I extend a thanks to HJ for his invaluable CBC breakdown which pointed to distributor cap misery in my Girlf's Volvo 340. Saved me many hours. I've changed the cap and I'm now looking to waterproof it. HJ mentions a special sleeve but initial inquiries have turned up nowt. It's so old
• Mondeo cambelt change 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone confirm the correct cambelt change interval for our Mondeo (2.0 Zetec LX Auto 1/97 facelift model). Car is just coming up to 6 years old with a confirmed 60,000m. Local Ford dealer says 5 years/80,000m Service book supplied says 10 years/80,000m My friendly local garage reckons
• Thanks, but no thanks 26 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I had a trip around MG dealers today, with a view to buying an MGZT. I offered my 18 month old Passat 1.8T SE as P/X. Offers made varied between £9-11000. This on a car that was on VW Forecourts for £14995 six months ago. (Thankfully I got it quite a bit cheaper-the power of the internet.) I chose
• power steering 7 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  drained the old fluid out and replenished with new plus the enhancer. There has been an improvement, the car is more responsive but I feel it is only a temporary arrangement until I can afford a new steering rack. I can recommend it only as a short term pallitive.