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• Ford - Ford Endura 1.3 engine - avoid or not? 21 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have seen a couple of potential cars, both late 90's Fiestas with the ancient push rod 1.3 Endura engine. My dad has one of these it has done 74k, it is a little it noisy but its a lot quieter than diesels of that era.l The motoring press all say to avoid them, but they are chain driven etc
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - Gearbox Problems - Difficult to engage gears. 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  gearbox? All comments appreciated. If the latter would anyone have a clue as to how much a recon box would be? Many thanks. Peter s
• Peugeot 407 (2004 - ) - Price of 407 1.6hdi - is this cheap 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  so they loose value very quickly. Whats this model like to drive with the 1.6 engine? I do like the 407's - nice drive. Ok the build isnt Lexus but they are pretty cheap and do the job.
• Hire Car Excess Insurance for old Vehicle 19 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I hope someone really can help me with this. I am hiring a beautiful 1960's VW Camper van to go over the Isle of Wight in. Only thing is the excess on the van is high and I want to take out Excess insurance (to cover the excess)......... only one problem though, it seems all the companies out
• Diesel fuel consumption 9 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Yes, it's me again with my 07/56 320d... Tech question(s) related to the 'swingometer' instant fuel consumption gauge: I'm driving along at a steady speed - say an indicated 70 mph. I ease my foot off the accelerator pedal, and the swingometer shows (logically) an increase in mpg. But there's
• Sat Nav and accidents 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  A high proportion of Sat Nav's I see in cars are mounted on the windscreen and I've often thought these can't be good for road safety - especially for blocking the driver's view of pedestrians and cyclists. The Road Traffic Act?s Construction and Use regulations say: "the satellite navigation
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 08 1.6 Central Locking set up 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Daughter has a new Zetec S The manual says that the locking can be set up to unlock only the drivers door on one push by holding the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for four seconds. The car will confirm by flashing the indicators. We have tried several times but all the car does is lock
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - What would you do? 19 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have 2001Y BMW 530i sport with Comms Pack, XENONS and only done 58k. I have agreed this as p/x+£4k for a 2004 54 Audi Avant Sport 1.9TDi auto (£10k) but has no extras and has done 74k (but has full audi s/h and cambelt) I am now having second thoughts...what is the better car? What would you do
• Vauxhall Agila A (2000 - 2007) - 02 1.2 door mirror part number please? 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Having problems with local main dealer. Could anyone with access to a parts list, please advise the part number for the outer half of the mirror case for the N/S ( electric ) door mirror on a 2002 Agila. This is the piece which would normally be painted to match the car. Seeking number for part
• Go-slow Protest In/Around Manchester Thursday A.M. 1 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Just wanted to let people of likely delays on Thursday morning peak due to mass go-slow protest by bikers on M60 and trunk roads into the city http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1052029_bikers_plan_city_fuel_protest_ I make no comment about the validity of things like this - I just
• Fuel and fuel consumption 24 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I recently used Shell V-Power in my 2005 MINI Cooper S and 2007 BMW 320d to see if it gave better fuel consumption over 'cooking' petrol/diesel. Total mileage of test approx 3,000. Result: no meaninful - if any - improvement. Conclusion (for me and my cars): premium fuel = waste of money. Of late
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Bonnet pull - 1.2 -98 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Someone broke into my 1998 1.2 S Reg Punto and when i opened the door the red lever was on the floor. I have looked through the manual to try and work out where it goes and what it was attached to but cannot find anything. The battery is now flat and i cannot open the bonnet. Anyone let me know
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - What is this Golf 9 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking at a VW GOLF 1.9 TDI 5 dr it then says TREND. It's on a 05 plate. 36,850 miles. Anybody any idea what it is (S, SE, Sport). Is it a local dealer upgrade? Any valid opinions on it as a private buy for £9k? Currently running a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 2.0 on a Y. 130k. Is it worth
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Engine types 16 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Just something that has got me thinking since i've picked up my new golf. Had a golf before then changed to fiesta zetec s now changed back to a golf and the engine in this one feels stronger and more up for it. The engine in my last golf was a BKC and the engine in this one is a BXE if i remember
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 54 reg 1.5S - Is this a good deal? 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Have been offered a 54 Almera 1.5 S, with 54k on the clock, FSH for £2k, is this a good price? Am seriously considering getting rid of the Pug 307 due to all the problems I keep getting. Any idea on what I could get for a 2003 52 plate 307 with 42k, FSH, 2.0 HDI 90 Rapier spec, climate control
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1995 XRD - Central Locking problem pls help. 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  every now and then when i brake :S. any ideas please?
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - road test 16 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  /50 R17s on the 1.8TS2 were fine and I guess the 205/60 R16s on the S and TS would be best of the lot." That led me to wonder . . . if there was an option of 15 inch wheels, would they be better still?
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 1992 - Pinking (Remember that ?) 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Once a routine part of any mechanics day,this old stalwart has made a recent re-appearance in my Audi 80 (1992). It`s a Mono-Motronic system I think and I`m at a loss to discover why the sudden onslaught of crown burning pinking. Should I start by cleaning the Crank Position sensor.....or would
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - yr 2002 - Radio (model 6000) not working 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  returning ?Not Found? in the display I have unscrewed the aerial and replaced but to no avail. It?s the Ford 6000 unit Any ideas?
• Chinese tyres 13 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I have just picked up my S reg Astra from the garage after requiring 4 new tyres to pass the MOT. The garage have replaced the original Conti's with some brand called "Cheng Shan". While they were considerably cheaper than a premium brand, i wonder if this is a big trade off with quality