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Landmark parking ticket victory 2 Dec 2008 (Forum)
at the London Parking Adjudicator, Barrie Segal, the founder of AppealNow.com, got the Controlled Parking Zone for the central zone of London?s West End declared illegal. Barrie represented transport company, Keystone Distribution UK Ltd in a case against Westminster Council where he claimed that the Council?s -
Oil Specification & viscosity Info. 1 Aug 2005 (Forum)
It's thicker when cold 10w instead of 5w (poorer cold start protection) and thicker when hot sae 40 instead of 30 (will withstand higher operating temps). This may be of help: What is this thing called viscosity? It?s written on every can of oil and it?s the most important visible characteristic -
Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Autobox 2 Nov 2023 (Forum)
much over 10 years old and 100k! Do you think the oil and filter change are worth trying in case it is now s sludge box rather than a slush box? -
to be decided - electric cars for the elderly 5 Oct 2022 (Forum)
I am in my 80’s and run an ageing Honda Jazz iShift. Goes very well, but is now 14 years old. My wife drives the car mainly to visit nearby friends all within five mike radius. I use it for getting to a couple of social clubs I belong to. Our combined annual mileage is barely 2500 miles -
Hyundai Tucson 2016 - Damp patch under passenger floor mat? 1 Apr 2022 (Forum)
myself, is there a blockage somewhere within easy reach? Many thanks . 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive S 5dr 2WD ( -
Kia Sportage - Another over designed car. Where's good design? 18 Jun 2021 (Forum)
to get it right, although the 3's C-pillar is on the slab/van thickness side. -
Estate or SUV - Next family car 18 Mar 2021 (Forum)
I'm on the hunt for the next family car. I've recently found these two models, a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and a Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI. Both have decent pull, good mileage and imo impressive MPG. Any thoughts on the two? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101268371434 https -
Volkswagen Golf - Remote central locking 22 Feb 2021 (Forum)
Hi there I’m new on here hope you are all well I own a 2002 vw golf S but it hasn’t got any remote central locking does anyone know a place I can get it fitted and what the costs might be I googled it but. Can’t find anywhere in Nottingham where I live that offers this service even the main -
220 amg line cabriolet. - E class 30 Jun 2020 (Forum)
Well covid did for a trip to Australia so the slk went in px for the E class instead. I have studied the manual but there are so many things to get used to. It drives very nicely and does mid 40's to a gallon, very comfortable and easy to see out of which wasn't the case with the slk -
Car care - Your most obsessional lock-down task so far? 12 Apr 2020 (Forum)
Yesterday I removed the TR7's cam cover and spent much of the sunny afternoon removing the carbon deposited on the inside surface from the breather pipe. Last time it was removed was in 1987 at 41,100 miles to check the valve clearances. Thankfully, no adjustment was required -
Audi A4 B6 VW Passat 03 - Which VW/Audi Cars had North South Layout 23 Mar 2020 (Forum)
cars around the early 2000 s ? -
Resuming Driving 27 Jan 2020 (Forum)
this was nonsense as driving like cycling is something you never forget. What are forum members' views? P. S. He can't actually ride a bike! -
Nissan Micra - Spinning noise when clutch pedal pressed down 29 Jul 2019 (Forum)
I can hear a spinning noise when I press down the clutch pedal on my 2001 Micra. Does anybody know what it is please? I don't think it's the... -
Cheap car to modify 6 Jun 2019 (Forum)
from the usual standard hum drum. I am in my 50's but with a long car history from classics to 4x4s I am happy to look at anything long as it's different Any suggestions Cheers -
Which one for an old car? Mazda or Toyota? 30 Dec 2018 (Forum)
is also important. I will use generally for short distance. will there be more difference on mpg? I'm afraid of Mazda 2.0's fuel consumption. :) -
advice on a car 15 Jun 2018 (Forum)
2.0 s line. I was thinking of alternatives eg bmw 3 Series. What would you guys suggest. Thanks -
Kia with a nervous twitch 26 May 2018 (Forum)
On my way to work this morning i passed a current shape Kia Cee'd going the other way and it's n/s daytime running light was flashing rapidly, not actually going on and off, but dull and bright. Made me think it had a nervous twitch, in fact the first thing that popped into my head -
Peugeot 407 Coupe - Rear Seat Base 3 Apr 2018 (Forum)
A member asked about lifting the rear base of the Coupe seat because a child had been sick on it, I had asked the same Question yesterday, this mornin g I had done the job within 5 mins, front OFF/S Sear fully forward to give you room, Put your hand under the Corner of the base & lift, Job -
Ford Mondeo - Vandals 8 Mar 2018 (Forum)
bread & butter jobs were the school runs. So the lowlife in the area has taken away his livelyhood for at least 8 weeks or so. The fitter said it had been stood there for 10 days drying out. b*********s! -
any - Best car you ever drove. 16 Aug 2017 (Forum)
Last year due to a van re designing our Volvo we were loaned...don't ask me why.... a brand new Mecedes S class 3.2 diesel. It has comfort, enough power for anybody, a boot you could get a small sofa in and everything seemed excellent quality. Economy was v good for a large car too