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  • Why does insurance vary so much ? 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    It just about time to renew SWBO?s insurance, so the various comparison websites have been brought into action. We were expecting the premium to go up since during this year I have inadvertently managed to gain 3 SP30?s this year, ( Grrrrr?..all by white vans in 30 limit areas. ) but I have been
  • Jag S-Type D's??? 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    A question to those in the know, firstly, has anyone seen the new V6 diesel Jag S-type's with manuals (so that's basic or S spec) in things like the Top Car auctions? If so, what kind of price are they fetching at a year old? Mum's getting restless with the 140000 mile Celica, and we both think
  • SoftRoader 4x4 's 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    Which of the 'soft' 4x4's would you recommend for someone with a knee injury? The requirements are:- The seat is at chair height, and no climbing up or down to get in or out. The door aperture is long to allow minmal bending of the knee. Comfort for 15k miles per year including commutes of up
  • Reliability: 528i vs S-Type 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Hi all, a friend is current looking at 5 year-old (1999 S/T/V) RWD automatic with 100k on the clock, large saloon at £5-6,000 to replace his 10 year-old Scorpio. He has narrowed down to BMW 528iASE or Jaguar S-Type 3.0SE auto. Would anyone kindly comment on the 1) which is more reliable? i.e
  • Rover 75 v Passat 130 Diesel s/h 20 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    Interested in Passat tdi 130 s/h, and interested in readers experiences with both the Passat and the Rover. Do-able s/h for £8k ? - I am going to clock up a mega mileage, so 50k would be OK. Somewhat concerned about running costs on the Rover - the VW can be serviced at my local Skoda dealer
  • Today\'s Court Case 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    Most people wil hav eheard today of the case where a woman in Lincolnshire was found guilty and jailed for 2 years, for causing the deaths of her daughter and her daughter\'s friend in an accident. clearly the mother\'s behaviour was stupid in the extreme but in the reporting of the case
  • Cat S - What to do? 31 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    of the damage to the insurers who then said it was a category S and a write-off (they refused to physically look at it). We discussed options with them and decided to accept a cash settlement from them and then keep the car and do the repair ourselves as it was just a dent in the door.  A few
  • Ford Fiesta 1.25 2000 - N/S driveshaft removal from gearbox 10 Nov 2020 (Forum)
    I’m in the process of separating my engine and gearbox to investigate an oil leak, which I suspect to be from the crankshaft oil seal. I’m almost ready to undo the N/S engine mount and begin dropping the engine/box but can’t remove the N/S inner driveshaft from the box
  • Motoring memories - tricks of mind via artifacts 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    What can you think of that`s a `solid` memory - embedded in the golden days of earlier life? R Hanson`s coal trucks negotiating that steep bend on Durkar Lane - Crigglestone W Yorks. There! In the gutter gleaming - large ball bearings from their wheels - now here`s the thing. You can still FEEL
  • belingo 1.6 hdi - headlight levelers 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    N/s motor not working o/s OK do the have different fuses or both work from same fuse
  • M8 branded UK?s worst route for traffic 15 May 2007 (Forum)
    Great and I travel it every day. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1398557.0.0.php
  • Autotrader v/s ebay 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    One answer could be that most people visitng here already have Autotrader set up on their own computer with all their own preferences for the search?
  • Any recommendations for good Jeeps/4 by 4's 24 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    Can any of you folks suggest a good Jeep / 4 by 4 for under £10K
  • R56 - Remapping a Cooper S 16 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    What sort of cost is involved and basically is it worth it  ??  I'm all for fun and appreciate it would likely be even quicker but does it decimate...
  • reverse gear on mazda 6's 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    Is anyone having trouble engaging reverse gear on a 5 speed mazda 6. Mine is on its 3rd clutch and it still isnt right.
  • what`s secondary ignition ? 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    Yet another misfire, someone said could be secondary ignition. In simple speak what is it and how would it be fixed on a mk3 16v Golf?. cheers Robby
  • Toyota Hiace, Japanese import - Finding parts of mid 90's Toyota Hiace? 3 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm looking into buying a mid 90's Toyota hiace, Japanese import in excellent condition and very low milage. Have heard that parts for them are getting difficult to come by. How can this be? Werent hiace made for 30 years and the country was crawling with them?  Anyone
  • Peugeot 207 - O S R Wheel Cylinder Wet 13 Jan 2018 (Forum)
      Hi all   I have the following advisory after the 207 passed its MOT:   FO/S/R Wheel cylinder wet     Brake disc worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened both front sides inner
  • Ford S-MAX - Throttle Hang Up 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    I have a 163ps diesel manual S-Max that despite extensive investigation and installation of latest engine mapping software by Ford still exhibits an annoying throttle hang between gears - as if you havent lifted off the accelerator. After the latest of 4 visits to the dealers I am
  • Honda Jazz S - Help please Honda Jazz emissions mystery 18 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    honda jazz s 1246cc 2005 emissions light on permanently.  honda garage have tried donor throttle actuator.  test for  acu, coil pack and all major possible faults tested for.  now checking all wiring which they say is an unlikely fault with honda jazz
 

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