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  • Cd fitting 2002 corsa 1 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Hi, We have just purchased a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 2002 '52' plate 5 door. The car has the original radio cassette fitted and I want to change it for the higher spec CD. Does this just pull out (via the correct removal tools) and the CD fit sraight in? Also, I have the opportunity to have one from
  • Collect your car, Madam ? 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    with a radio was stood by. The car was in gear, handbrake on, steering locked, so it was a case of bounce forward and skid sideways. SWMBOI asked me whether I thought that the owner was a lady standing nearby and looking concerned. She looked it. She had probably been doing it for years and regarded rules
  • x-trail sat nav retro fit?????? 10 May 2006 (Forum)
    Hi Own a 53reg X-Trail dci sport,facelift model. I have been offered one of the Nissan sat nav units which was originally from a pre-facelift model. It looks as if it is the right size to fit into the space below the radio currently occupied by a cubby hole with a hinged fascia. Does anyone know
  • Sat-Nav Owners.....Beware! 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    as a surprise. Demand for stolen car radios must surely be very low these days but the advent of Sat-Nav must present a profitable new opportunity for the ‘low-life’! So, if your Sat-Nav is one of the after-market variety…..you have been warned!
  • M40 Junctions 9-10 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    If you listen to traffic reports on the radio, there seems to be a disproprtionate number of incidents in the area of J9-10 of the M40. I travel up and down this stretch regularly and I'm forming a theory about it. Long queues on the on and off slips at J10 are the norm most of the day. I think
  • Bugs on front of car 12 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    My local radio station has a phone in every morning on things to "help the listeners". The other day there, it was how to shift dead bugs off the windscreen, front of car etc. Usual ideas inc vinegar and newspaper on windows, off the shelf bug killers etc. However, one person said that when going
  • Help with a price please 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    idea of a price to ask. It is a V40 1.8 XS (122bhp) W reg April 2000 37000 miles verified By Volvo mot until June 2005 Volvo warranty until end of Feb 2005 usual Volvo safety features air con alarm cen locking front fogs radio cassette cd 4 new tyres (Bridgestone) and really good condition as you would
  • fiesta zetec rattling noise 21 May 2003 (Forum)
    to think it is coming from somewhere in the central console area i.e. where radio, heater controls are but would be grateful for any insight. Car is obviously under warranty (bought from local Nissan dealership with their full approved warranty). Any ideas???!!
  • Golf IV Not Starting First Time Bleeping 29 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone help please: Golf IV 1.6 (8V) 1998 When trying to start from cold, engine turns very slowly and fails to start first time (or second, or third time) as if battery is rundown. Bleeping noise eminating from the rear of the car. Radio code and resetting of clock then required. Eventually
  • Imported Golf V5 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    / radio unit or alarm (but does have the immobiliser). They will upgrade the warranty to three years from the basic manufacturer warranty for 500 quid. The savings are impressive compared to shopping around and haggling at the local VW garages. I keep cars until they fall to bits so an not worried about
  • old jag heater fans 31 May 2001 (Forum)
    is on LOW or MED. (HIGH still works normally.) It does the same even on "auto" ie: it starts very fast and gradually slows till the right temp is reached but never goes below the MED speed. This is annoying and totally spoils listening to the radio etc. Does anyone know how to fix this without spending
  • Mobile phones 31 May 2001 (Forum)
    ,eating,using a mobile phone without hands free,adjusting the radio or cd and all the the other reasons but hands free has a clean bill of health.This women will probably go on to convince some government goon that the use of phones in cars is against the law.And then we have another law to contend
  • New Ka doesn't match the model in the brochure - what can I do? 25 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I took delivery of a brand new Ford Ka Titanium three weeks ago and I have been in dispute with the dealer ever since. The car is described in the brochure...
  • I agree that some police forces and safety partnerships appear motivated by earning revenue. 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Good to hear you on Radio 4's The Today Programme this morning. I have a good example of the revenue-earning motives of the police and safety partnerships....
  • Are there any new cars available without keyless entry? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What new cars are available - up to say £30k - without keyless entry? I don't want to go back to 1960s level of security!
  • How are non-drivers being made aware of the new Highway Code rules? 23 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Regarding the newly update Highway Code rules for pedestrians crossing at junctions, when turning in to a side road I have noticed an unwillingness of...
  • Can I fit a Thatcham approved tracking system myself? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My classic car insurance company requires a Thatcham approved tracking system to be installed in my car. One of the classic car magazines did a feature...
  • What immobiliser should we have fitted to our car to avoid keyless theft? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What immobiliser should we have fitted to our keyless ignition 2016 Honda Jazz?
  • I've changed the battery in my Rover 45 - why won't it start now? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I recently changed the battery in my Rover 45 and it ran really well.The other day it started and sound like a tractor, it then died although the electrics...
  • What car would be best for a driver without use of their left arm? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My girlfriend has no use of her left arm. Obviously, whatever car she buys will need some modifying but the fewer mods needed the better as she'd prefer...
 

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