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• Ford p100 wheels 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hi,Does anyone know where I could get wide chrome wheels for a 92 p100 that I am doing up.It has a 5 stud pattern similar to a swb transit,or can the hubs be changed,or an adapter fitted,I am looking to run 16"on the rear and 14"on the front.any info or web sites would be very helpful.thanks.
• petrol in diesel engine aahhh!! 15 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  short n sweet put unleaded in my citreon diesel xsara drove 3 miles just made it back engine still running just, what damage am i looking at knowing the fact that i have to drain the fuel tank any thing else i should replace? thanks ps non turbo engine
• Computer Related Questions - Volume 57 28 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I run AVG anti-virus software on my PC. I have had a message telling to download the latest update, when I try to download the update it freezes. In the download box there is a rectangular window labelled - server. Immediately I start to download, the message - closing connection - comes up. I
• Which MPV for 9k 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I have a couple of questions. At present have a 04 Vectra 1.8LS with 16k miles, how muh is it worth approx in p/ex or privately ? SWMBO wants to get an MPV with 7 seats. Which would you buy for around 9k ? I know I will have to go older, so running costs would need to be minimal etc. Cheers
• Ford Escort estate 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  paying for it as well... Anyone running one now?
• Buying a used RX8 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at a 12 month old RX8, 16000 km's (I'm in Australia). It has been serviced on schedule very 6 months. Reading the forums here I see that the engine has a few particular requiements, short runs etc. Is there anything that can be done, in case the engine has been mistreated? It doesn't
• Uno steering suddenly stiff 18 May 2005 (Forum)
  91 Uno 1.0 FIRE with 75,000 - ran like a dream until I went to the shop today. Steering is stiff, won't re-centre on it own without help. Tyre pressure are 29 lbs each side. Your thought, ideas, suggestions please. Tax runs out in 13 days, MoT in 43 - time for the chop?!
• Renault Megane using water 22 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My Brother in laws Renault megane Scenic (petrol, 1600cc)is using coolent at a rate of about 1 litre every 2 days. The car runs OK, does not white smoke, has no apparent leaks (system pressurised to 1.5 bar - held steady). New cap has been fitted -no improvement. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
• Corolla vvti aux drive belt whine 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My 1.4 Corolla has developed a whine fro the engine; according to the garage that checked it, due to the aux drive belt having some wear. Question - is it safe to continue running the engine ? They reckon the aux drive belt only connects the power steering pump and alternator. It's done 150K now.
• frontera suspension lift 29 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Is it possible to increase ground clearance on a 96 2.8 tdi lwb by rotating the torsion bars a little,and if so how far would they need to be rotated,also does anyone know the largest profile of tyre that would fit the 16"rims,which currently run on 255/65r16 tyres,Basically I am looking to get
• Problem With Sat Nav 17 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My friend recently purchased a sl55 and when it come to trying out the sat nav it didnt work after a bit of running round it come to his attention that a music cd had been inserted in to the main box now the problem he has is he cant eject the cd from the box to insert the data cd which
• What for £12,000? 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  to service and run to current 57,000.
• Renault Clio 1.4RT Starting Problems 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Recently my mums car broke down and I have been trying to get it back running for her. The car is turning over but just won't start. I have replaced the alternator, plugs, leads, and distributor arm/cap. I'm all out of ideas. I hope someone can help. JB
• vauxhall astra van 1.7 dti 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  i purchased an astra van 20 months ago for 12 grand on a 52 plate that had 5 miles on the clock. i have now clocked up 135000 and need to get rid. it is in very good condition and runs very good too, what price should i be looking to ask for it private or dealer
• Is it really that bad? 22 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  there run one long term? and as the subject title says - "is it really that bad?" Thanks
• '97 Polo - falling apart 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  seems to running fine without it.
• Berlingo XUD Smoking 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, My Berlingo van fitted with an XUD 1.9 Diesel smokes alot on start and the exhaust is very sooty. Once warm it runs fine. Has anyone similar experiences and what did you do to cure the problem. The engine has done 70,000 miles and recently had a reconditioned head, new gaskets etc
• Vectra oily spark plugs 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a '98 Vectra 1.8 which is running a little lumpy. It's done 80k so I went to change the spark plugs and found that all but the plug next to the timing belt were drenched in oil. Doesn't look good to me, is this the head/head gasket? Is this a 'known' failure for a Vectra? What
• BMW 3 series Alpina B3 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  My cousin is in the process of part-exing his 320d for the above car. It is a 2000 (W) model with the "switchtronic" gearbox. Anybody own/ever driven one? Seems to offer almost supercar performance and I am not sure he fully understands the running costs involved (not that I am jealous or anything
• Motability - worth thinking about? 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  We have the opportunity to have a motability car if we want it. I haven't looked into it a great length but it seems that for nil or small deposit I can run a car for my dla payments for three years and 45000 miles. Cars available include a new Zafira, an Almera, Megane and tantilisingly a Mazda