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• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - (99-04)2.2 petrol - ABS problem (UK car in Malawi) 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  We have a car here in Africa that a customer imported from UK so different to our normal specs. however the brakes are giving a typical ABS pulsing sensation when braking at slow speeds (Brake and clutch together type speeds) and there is a significant grating noise as the vehicle stops. We cannot
• Speedometer size and position on the dashboard 16 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  speed. The speedo is offset and equal prominence is given to the rev counter that I never look at ( whats the point on a diesel? are we all supposed to be deaf?) Also the gradations on many speedos are set at 0;20;40;60;80;mph etc whereas the most important speed is 30 and 70mph and 50mph is almost
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - New tyres required opinions please 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  car I have ever been in but wear and wet grip is important Thanks Dave
• New Car This Summer - Ideas 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  that is fun to drive for when I am home and has a bit of class to it. Also residuals are important as I would like to tie my money up in something that isnt going to sit at home for 3 years depreciating like a stone/fiesta. I dont mind something a bit older (but not too much) and with a few more miles (Fiesta
• Buying car over the phone / internet 2 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  cannot just cannot opt out of the law on one hand. On the other this company uses EU regs on car manufacturers and import cars from wherever - undercutting UK based companies. Have we any BR lawyers about?
• £3000 to spend on a motor to Geneva 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  workhorse? I think trouble free motoring is most important, I have had my fare share of buying from the heart cars, now I am trying to buy using my head.
• Mondeo TDCI engine-heater fuse blows?? 24 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  if no fault is found or a wiring snag is found. Not all models have this heater, is it important? is it worth the gamble? (2)Does anyone have experience of these heaters or have they had similar problems? Many Thanks Len
• Car recommendation for my fair lady 31 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  in a say Suzuki Grand Vitara, than a Golf? And also importantly would this still apply if it was the 3-door Grand Vitara/Rav4 say. Important 'cos the shorter length would be easier for her to cope with, living in Laaandan. My budget is 4000grand. Could buy old Grand Vitara, but Rav4 out of reach I think
• Help replacing my Mondeo 27 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  ) I've got about £10k to spend, if I get a good trade in on the Mondeo and also shift the Shogun - I've been looking at Diesels for fuel economy, performance isn't too important although I've always loved the V6 sound -(:0). Gadgets are compelling, but I've almost disregarded the Primera despite its tech
• 12.5K to spend! 28 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  and the wife so configuration (hatch/saloon/ragtop) not important but it must have cruise control & Sat Nav. New would be good but up to a year old acceptable. No supercars (although I'd love a TVR I really couldn't bear the running costs. The best I have managed so far is a Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi SE 2005
• Help appreciated on selecting new car 7 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  suggestions? Co2 / list price new and budget all important. SAAB 9-5 2.2TiD Estate maybe? Good suggestions as to where to source, i.e: not main dealer, not car supermarket appreciated! Cheers!
• Springtime mx5 5 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  to make a 10year jap import at 4.5-5k retail look a tad pricey! is it possible to buy direct off the boat in auctions in dublin, I thought I had heard of this before. Otherwise any advice appreciated (uk auctions, private seller?), I'd like to keep the cost as low as possible as it will be a third
• Complacency over safety 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  it with minor bruising. I for one, will have a serious rethink about the cars I drive and how important is it to have electric windows, air con etc, as opposed to having a car that I can climb out of after an accident.
• Best car for 10k 19 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  , pretty clear etc. At work i drive Diesels all day but im very flexible about what I get. Ive been looking at loads of cars, Fiesta, Focus, Fabia TDi, Polo TDi,prereg 323, octavia Tdi (import), Megane Dci 80, Almera 1.5, I dont have a family .I like diesels but my commute is short. I value comfort
• Dangerous diesel spills 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Now that diesel cars are becoming increasingly popular over there, it is important that their drivers are educated about the dangers to motorcyclists of spillage of diesel from over- and careless filling. At the very least manufacturers should spell this out in handbooks, or maybe on inside
• Call in The Air Ambulance? 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  with the fact that the helicopter has to land on the road, causes extra delays. Are there any locations at which it is impossible to use the road ambulance? Is it the case that a few egos have to be massaged - "we are more important/wealthy than you, we have an air ambulance in our area" I have heard
• why did you choose your car ? 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  It's very clear to me that many people are extremely attached to their cars and I just wondered what made BackRoomers choose their cars. What car do you drive and what made you choose it ? Was it just looks (are you sure ??) or was it something more important like, fuel economy, size
• Valuation please for Xantia 1.9TD Estate 28 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I'm thinking about selling my 1996 (N reg) Xantia 1.9TD Estate, it's the "base" model and I mean base - no electric windows, sunroof, aircon, ABS etc. though it has got remote central locking and an immobiliser. Now the important bits; 1 previous owner (ex-fleet), "doom" blue, 136K with full
• Motoring Joke 8 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  on for about 20 minutes. The more I abused him, the more tickets he wrote. I didn't care. My car was parked around the corner. I try to have a little fun each day. It's important
• New Mini - Any genuine savings!?!? 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hi, I have been looking round some sites for a new mini and got a quote on each for the following: MINI One Salt Pack 15inch alloys Chrome bumpers TLC Pack so far these are my figures: Drive the deal - terrible £6.50 saving!!!!! micronetshowroom - £850 saving but without TLC and is an import