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• Bought another cheapie. 24 May 2022 (Forum)
  order, drives without fault and cost all of £1900. No A/C is a downside according to darling wife but since it wasn’t working on any of the other cars I looked at with A/C fitted I’d simply say that it’s one less thing to worry about. It even came complete with weird old pensioner steering wheel cover
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d 2004 182k miles - Annual Trip Report 2 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Some readers have expressed an interest in the progress of my old 'not really a Jag' and this is an update for them.  Others will scroll on by, no doubt.  I thought it might also br relevant to the 'running an old car' and 'when is it time to change?' debates. I am aware that I am
• Mondeo Mk 4 - Accident, best way to claim from insurance? 14 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  was a nice old dear of the old school and admitted liability. My dilemma is what do do re claiming on the insurance. My own insurers Admiral fobbed me off onto a claims handling company called Albany Assistance promising my NCB would be protected that way. A quick google seems to suggest
• Citroen C4 Coupe (2005) - Citroen C4 2005 - Known Issue? 19 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I have a Citroen C4  Coupe, 1.6Hdi (diesel), 5 years old with 27,000 miles on the clock.  Very low mileage , serviced regularly and driven carefully.  I noticed the clutch slipping a couple of months ago and as it was due for a service I asked the guy to check the clutch which he
• A new car for my Mother 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, No not a swap?? My 75 year old mother wants a new car. Sadly she is insistent that is should be New rather than nearly new. Her current car is a W reg low spec petrol Golf (in white). She is able to get in and out no problem but she gives lifts to fellow retired teachers who are of more
• Suzuki SX4 Roadtest 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Just got an SX4 for a loan car for the morning while my van is in for service, thought id pass on some initial impressions having just driven 15 miles in it. First thing I noticed is that the clutch is a bit spongey compared to my van, but my van is old tech so perhaps thats why. Gearchange
• Good garages 14 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hello all. I am new to this website and finding it very interesting. I read with particular interest Honest Johns list of good garages and see Wheelbase garage of Hersham on this list. I have had a few bad experiences there which i would like to share. 1. I took my old car to have an exhaust
• Modern Tech 14 Jun 2023 (Forum)
   We were out and about with Sammy dog on a 5 mile walk at one of our favourite places near home.  After the walk we visited the centre cafe for some well earned refreshment.  Queuing for some food and drink an old chap was paying for his food and using his card.  As so often
• Ford KA mk1 03-08 - Ford KA mk1 clutch change advice 13 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Aspiring DIY mechanic looking for some advice fixing my old mk1 ford ka 2008 on 60k miles for learning purposes. Problem started when clutch pedal is pressed; a clunking noise comes from the bellhousing which goes away when in gear . I ignored
• Kwik fit do they deserve their bad reputation? 13 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  they repaird the puncture no problem but tried to convince me I needed new pads and discs on a car that wasn't 6 months old. I thanked  them for letting me know but declined their quote of £400. The second time was Sunday just gone. Same thing had a puncture and couldn't really wait untill
• Old - Sidelight Sun Damage 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  cover the car when not in use, which is most of the time. Any other suggestions for protection? I wondered about casting replacements from a clear resin, but that's likely to be very difficult even if I could get the stuff.
• Vauxhall Astra J 1.7 cdti ecoflex - Dreadful fuel economy 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a 62 plate Astra 1.7 cdti ecoflex (110) Sports Tourer to replace my aging 170,000 mile 1.3 cdti estate. On a 630 mile run to my holiday shack in Brittany, the old 1.3 regularly did 56+ mpg (never quite got 60 though sometimes tantalisingly close!) I foolishly thought
• Hyunai coupe 2002 2.7 V6 - keeps stalling soon after start up 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I had the problem that the car would need three or four attempts to start before firing up sometimes when hot but was quite rare, I had a quick look at the crankshaft sensor and the wires were so bare I was amazed it worked at all, so bought a cheap Delphi one for £20 rather than
• Segregated parts - tin sheds - glass palaces 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I always think of the old Lada dealerships as an association with tin sheds. Or the old Skoda places, in the days of the rear wheel drive models. Locally, Toyota and VW have recently moved out of what seemed like the next step up from tin sheds - into new glass palaces. But our local Fiat
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 Estates (1985 - 1996) - 89 2.3 Current leak 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have a Mercedes 124 estate, 230 TE. Built in 1989. The alternator has recently been replaced and seems to be functioning okay. However the battery loses charge when running with the lights on; and eventually the car fails to run. (Not very convenient during these short winter days
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 02 1.0 Service & Oil Change 11 May 2008 (Forum)
  my sister has asked me to do a small service on her Micra. Its been ages since I did car mechanics; I will have to change my A/F spanners for Metric! As this is a favor, I don't want to shell out for a Haynes too. The oil filter I can see at the back at the engine (Not nice and easy like on my
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 00 1.0 Noise from CVT box on overrun 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  is changing down just before coming to a halt and is a faint groaning noise accompanied by a slight jolt similar to letting the clutch out too suddenly on a manual. Nissan dealer not helpful or in the least bit interested except in selling new gearbox"if we can get one for a car that old"- cheek! Any Nissan
• Volkswagen Polo (1981 - 1991) - 1984 1050cc - carburettor icing 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  hi there, i have an old vw polo 1984 hatchback 1050cc with a weber conversion that i have had for many years now. 16 to be exact. a year ago i had to have a new radiator fitted and had the head gasket repaired.since that time i have been plagued with carb icing in cold weather. i have replace
• Toyota & Honda Diesel Longevity 12 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  + ( I have an old petrol toyota now) but will this carry onto the new diesel engines ? My dad had one of the old-style citroen diesels and I know injectors and glow-plugs need replacing after a while. WHat is the likelylifespan of these components and whats the replacement costs on the Jap diesels
• Ford Focus advice please? 13 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm new, so apologise if I'm raking over old ground....please point me in the direction of previous answers in that case! I have read DaisyH's thread, but didn't want to hijack it as my questions aren't quite the same. I am getting a second hand car. I know NOTHING! With the help of Which