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• Last generation Honda Prelude headlights 31 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the headlights on the last generation (1996-01) Prelude can be adjusted for French pattern left dipping, or do they have to be replaced? This isn't for a holiday in France, I want to import one, so 'beam benders' may not be the answer. I still find it necessary to bring cars
• Update to the Highway Code 18 May 2005 (Forum)
  . You don?t look far enough ahead to see the lights 3. You?re in a hurry 4. You?re too important to be bothered 5. You just don?t feel like stopping at the moment. This scheme has been trialled in London for a while and I have observed it is now being rolled out into the rest of the country. Good luck!
• Insured to the nearest minute? 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I am in the process of changing my car and was surprised when I contacted my insurer today to arrange a cover note. The insurer wanted to know not only what day I was changing the car, but also the exact time - I was warned that this was important and if I was incorrect I would not be covered
• Best Automatic - Help Required 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  than the ford focus, Or smaller than the MB, A class. 5: Must be very reliable. 6: At least a 12 year corrision warranty. 7; Good handling. Of course you don't have to justify every question - the important answer we are looking at is the most reliable aut/cvt box. Thanks in advance Lucian
• FI question - Ferrari pitstops? 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  the technique - they use it on the news to cover important people's number plates, and criminals' faces. I can only assume TWO things. 1) There is some form of advertising (Tobacco) on the area ahead of the driver, and this constitutes a part of the tobacco advertising ban in Italy? 2) There are exchanges
• Good Bora TDi 150 deal? Help! 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Dear All, I've been offered a met. black VW Bora (52 2002 plate) Sport TDi 150, for £12,700, with £8500 as partex value for my Ford Focus TDCi 115bhp Zetec (it's an import, 52 plate 2002, 13k miles, with climate, reflex packs + ford spoiler, towbar). Can anyone provide feedback and let me know
• Question for Dan J (Mondeo TDCi auto) 28 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  it.) Fuel cons'n figs still don't look that good in comparison. Is it worth arranging a test drive or merely a waste of salesman's and my time? The driving experience is more important than the figures. Plus of course the auto is only available with Euro III engine which is another big minus. Would
• Edinburgh? Advice please.... 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  This is kind of the reverse of the Winnebago thread. In mid July I have a business meeting with both a Kiwi and an American associate who are of some conderable importance to me. We normally hold this in London but got a bit tired of that and settled on Edinburgh, which yours truly blurted out
• Trying to buy a Leon Cupra R ! 30 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I am considering purchasing the 225PS Leon Cupra R. However, I cannot find a dealer anywhere in the London area willing to negotiate on the £18,015 asking price. Has anyone had a positive experience with a SEAT dealer or trustworthy importer who will negotiate?! Also, I have heard
• High mileage estates 30 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  OK, are these a better bet and is say 140.000 miles on a 2.3l 940 volvo going to last or a bit too tired at that age? I know the history is very important but most have some history but rarely complete. I'm talking petrol engines here not diesels by the way. In terms of petrol engines which cars have
• Motorway breakdown 27 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I was giving advice to my daughter, who is a relatively inexperienced driver, on what to do in the event of a breakdown on the motorway and emphasising the importance of getting onto the hard shoulder. However, there are many sections of motorway with more than three lanes and I found myself
• Avensis steering clunk 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  it was just soft engine mountings until I read the HJ car-by-car breakdown. Does this sound like it is actually the steering rack issue that is cured by re-greasing mentioned in the HJ car-by-car breakdown? Is the fix important (i.e. safety, durability) and should I be looking to get it done under warranty
• HPI checks 18 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  called carchecks which checks stolen/written off / number plate change/first registration/colour change/chassis /vin/engine numbers/number of previous owners/date of last keeper change/imported for £15 only Wondering whats the difference apart from the price and how HPI checks manage to get away
• New Vectras at crazy prices? 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Here's a conundrum for you: Vectra 1.8 Elegance's with heated leather seats, climate control, ESP + traction control, metallic - ie £2550 of optios on top of a £16380 list price car = £18930 at list prices Although imported from Cyprus and badged up as Opel Vectras, these are brand new. I saw
• Tyre rotation yes/no? 19 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  that instead of having to replace 2 tyres you have to replace all 4 at once. I guess it would even out the effects of uneven wear due to steering geometry, etc and would mean you get a matching set of tyres (not important to me so long as they're legal and safe!). What do others think? Steve.
• Where to buy loaded Alhambra 2 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I am looking for a fully loaded Seat Alhambra 1.9TDi, new or nearly new. Do any of you know a good place to buy one? I was thinking of one of those deep-discounted importers... BTW: Does Alhmabra come in a comparable spec as the Sharan Sport 1.9PD? I only saw the Alhambra Sport with the V6
• Brake imbalance issue!!! 25 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi there, My wife's Toyota Carib ( a 4WD 1.8 Corolla Jap Import) failed its WOF (like the MOT) the other day, due to brake imbalance. The deal is is that the rear RH brake is 36% down on the rear LH brake. I had a mechanic take the drums off and clean the brakes, but on re-testing the RH brake
• Head up display in cars? 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  'head up' with the obvious benefit that he does not drop his eyes away from the important stuff going on in the real World outside the canopy. I would have thought these benefits would translate well into the motoring arena and have thus been wondering if this has ever been tried with cars, why
• Deal on new Golf GT Tdi 130 24 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  , plus the Punto is an import so has alledgedly been down-valued. So the offer is £12,200 to change, and they can do the finance at 7.1% APR. Sound like a good deal or has anyone got any suggestions?? Thanks.
• Secondhand Pug 24 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  to Parkers tops at about £2200-£2300, but due to the amount of interest it has generated, the owner (read executor of estate) has decided to do a sealed bids auction. Given that at this sort of age, condition is more important than mileage, I would appreciate any sage words of advice before I get carried