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Fog lamp - P reg Micra 10 Nov 2005 (Forum)
I've just bought a P reg Micra Shape from the auctions and it seems fine, apart from the fact that there is no fog lamp switch! There's a factory-fitted... -
Volvo S80 suspension noises 15 Aug 2005 (Forum)
I have a 1999V S80 which occasionally makes rather ominous clonking noises from the N/S suspension when going over irregular road surfaces or over undulations on a smooth road surface. Sometimes it sounds like the front suspension; sometimes the rear. The ball joint was replaced in a recall; both -
Reg No. Request on Ebay 2 Aug 2005 (Forum)
I have a car up on ebay with a buy it now price of nearly 12k. Someone has requested the registration number to 'do the usual checks'. I've stated there... -
Gearbox oil leak Fiesta MK3 31 Jul 2005 (Forum)
I recently put a reconditioned gearbox on my 1.6 MK3 1991 Fiesta but have been having an oil leak coming from somewhere which I can't seem to trace. It's definately gearbox oil leaking and not engine oil and it seems to have lightly covered the nearside components with oil ie n/s driveshaft -
Peugeot 306 Starting Problems 8 Jul 2005 (Forum)
Recently i bought an S reg (1998) Peugeot 306 (1.6 petrol engine Meridian Model.) The 1st week it drove without problems, but now it refuses to start. I have looked at the fuel pump which is fine and checked the fuses again these are ok, the car turns over when i turn the key so the battery -
Omega parking bulb replacement 29 Jun 2005 (Forum)
O/s front parking bulb has blown. The car has HID lights and in the book it says remove the rubber cap and pull out the bulb to replace. Sounds easy, but space is somewhat confined. However I can reach the back of the bulb but it will not come out. It was difficult, but I managed to twist -
Why did you choose? 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
Why did you choose the vehicle(s) that you currently own/drive? Was it the seductive velour material? Was it the 0-60 time? The top speed? Comfort? Economy? Price? Running costs? Some other reason? Having chosen, are you pleased with it? Did the main reason you chose it pale into insignificence -
Identifying a component by its serial No 23 May 2005 (Forum)
my son was hit by a car today and the driver did not stop only slight injury,s the help i need is tracing what make of car it was the police are hopeless i have the cars wing mirror the internal part nos are167 125-4/2/1 and 167135-4/2/4 18-200 any help thanks dave {Subject header re-titled -
Fancy an Aston Martin? 9 May 2005 (Forum)
at Aston Martin?s Works Service facility in Newport Pagnell. Full details here:- http://snipurl.com/ergb Anyone got any spare change they can donate to me? -
High Fuel consumption. Renault Laguna 11 Mar 2005 (Forum)
I have a Renault Laguna 2.0L 16v 98 volvo lump NQ7 or N7Q, I have had the exhaust replaced after the cat secton, as it was blowing a little.The fuel consumption has gone out the roof,this was the case before the replacement exhaust. its doing something like low 20's. which is alarming. Does anyone -
Corrado VR6 Electrical Problem 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
Hi- Car just had annual service.On returning home I noticed that when I use the footbrake the N/S front sidelight comes on with the brakelights. Anyone know what could be causing this and could it be as a result of the service? Coincidentaly the annual service is usually followed by an expensive -
New Shape Micra value 28 Jan 2005 (Forum)
Ok here goes. Friends mum died some months ago and my friend now has her 2004 Micra. She dosen't want it and has asked me to sell it for her. Don't know how to value it. Its May 04 5 door 1.2 S in metallic blue and 875 yes 875 miles on it. CD electric windows remote locking etc. Is £5000 too -
Eastbourne counci's mean charge. 17 Jan 2005 (Forum)
we are asked to pay to see what is our heritage. Shame on you Eastbourne for making a few lousy £s from visitors. -
Mini Cooper - new engines ? 20 Dec 2004 (Forum)
I'm thinking of buying a new Mini Cooper 'S' but have heard rumours about a whole new set of engines about to be launched for all Mini variants. I don't want to buy one then 5 minutes later find they've released the new engines. Can anyone confirm this? If so, can you point me in the direction -
Volkswagen scirocco dropped door 29 Oct 2004 (Forum)
Hello all. Could you please give me information on how to fix the dropped drivers side door on my brothers scirocco. It?s dropped and can let in water! A ?how to? or a few pointers or even a good VW/scirocco site would be cool. Is it just a case of loosening the hinge bolts and realigning? What -
306 HDI Buzzing Noise 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
think it\'s serious but irritating! Any help would be great -
Toyota Camry turbo diesel (1984-8) 8 Aug 2004 (Forum)
Can anyone give me more information about the turbo diesel engines used in Toyota Camry?s. There are two which I am interested in: 1984/5 1800cc turbo diesel engine and the 1985/6 2000cc turbo diesel engine. Do these have Japanese toyota engines, or are they shared with another brand -
How much to pay new - Nissan Almera 18 Jul 2004 (Forum)
I\'ve found that Motorprovider are advertising new UK supplied Almera 1.5se 5dr\'s on the net @ £8.5k. Anyone know if you can get this car/model any cheaper than that? Any thoughts on the merits or otherwise of the Almera? Hi Happy, I\'ve changed this to lower case as typing solely in Caps -
I\'ve been a Dummy! Water put in pas 13 Jun 2004 (Forum)
I have just got a new (s/h) hand car and this morning topped up the Power Steering fluid with about 25cl (max) of water by mistake. Can someone please let me know if this will have any short/long term effects on the performance/lifespan of the power steering and, if so, what can I do to rectify -
Odometer issue - Honda Prelude 4 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Hi all, My Honda Prelude\'s odometer as suddenly stopped at 49999, which I found slightly odd. The rev and speed needles are working correctly but am not sure wheather this can be repaired, anyone know the possible causes?? Also, looking at buying newish used BMW privately and am looking