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• Car Hire From Glasgow Prestwick Airport 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  company to hire from, additional insurance cover and any tactics for negotiating the best possible price. I am not too concerned about what car as long as it?s a minimum of Fiesta size. Thanks in advance for any advice / feedback.
• Ford - £5,000 to spend, which Ford estate? 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  A mate is going self-employed, and most of his work will be for his old bosses who are in the US. He'll use the car for Dad's taxi runs, viewing the relatives, trips to airports and offices around the S of England etc. No regular commuting. He reckons he'll clock up 12k a year, he thinks he's
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 windscreen wiper motor 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  hi my 1998 s reg windscreen wiper is playing up when i put them on intermittent they just move a few inches .when i put them on at normal speed they work but will not go back to resting place so its a bit of hit and miss i am sure its the motor that needs replaced is it a easy task..any help
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2007 1.6LX - Increased tyre noise vs 1999 Focus 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have just swapped my 1999 Focus 1.6LX for a brand new 1.6LX. Although an improved car I am disappointed by the increased tyre noise. The original car had Michelin Energy tyres, whereas the new one is fitted with Pirelli P7's. Does anyone know if there is a reason why the new car should have
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 2.0 hdi lx, ex Motability value? 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My Father has an 05reg Picasso 2.0 hdi lx. Its on a Motability scheme. Its coming up for his renewal time and he asked me the other day whether i`d like to buy it. Its mint condition with 32k on. He`s going to ring whoever deals with it and ask them for a price Has anyone a rough idea how much its
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out. 25 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Rover 414i S reg. Driving along and rover engine just died. When you turn the key the engine is trying to turn over but just dosn't quite make it to start engine. I pressed the fuel pump reset switch which clicked but still didnt help. Any ideas anyone Moved from a rather elderly related
• Trailer questions (switch, payload, number plate). 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  " on it, and "S 75Kg" - are these maximum for the component? I find it hard to believe that the trailer is OK for 750Kg, and can't find another plate on it. Do I need a car-type number plate, or can I make up a decent DIY one and be road-legal?
• Quick estate & m.p.g 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I've currently got a mazda bongo which i use for short trips to teach dog training and weekend trips on the motorway but the m.p.g is killing me 25 around town and 30 if im steady on the motorway do 70-80 and it drops well into the 20's. Im thinking of selling/trading it and getting a large estate
• window etching detail insurance 29 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  . They are asking for a one-off payment of £20 to re-register the information in my name. Since I already hold these details ,and take a dim view of unnecessary insurance anyway, my instincts tell me I would be wasting my twenty quid. What do the B/R`s think?
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - vtr 2001 - cam belt; amount of free play? 26 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  ? flaps a bit, engine was cold, car has done 84k now am i right in saying, that only part of the belt is under tension?! should i worry? s
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 2.0 litre diesel automatic - driving experience 18 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  expect in the way of driving experience Approx 8000 mls.p.a. 90% town driving Never had a diesel before. s
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - Bodywork sctratches, grey plastics and rusty bits. 8 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  that out 3. rusty bubbled paint around the screen wash nozzles the bonnet. if you have any ideas on how to solve any of this problems i would be thankful s
• Expensive rain 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  for sure what's wrong with it yet but it drove through a deep puddle, cut out, and now its dead! Third one is a Renault Espace and they think con rod(s) bent. All sounds very expensive - I think he's looking forward to a bumper set of accounts this year!
• Meriva car audio Car 2005 10 May 2007 (Forum)
  the4 radio will switch to when it senses an input signal. Can I use this ? I assume its a glovebox out job and have alook round the back ? And will it be a 3.5mm jack (a la the s-max) is some bespoke connector ? Your thoughts please.......
• Kangoo Radio Code Reset 17 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Help please? Just bought a 98 /S Kangoo van with a Blaupunkt radio cassette fitted. Not sure what model it is, but it preset buttons in a block on right and does have the remote paddles on the steering column. It worked rather well until I inadvertantly disconnected the battery thanks
• 99 206 XS - Air Con 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  seem to really chill the air so i think something is up. On 206's are there common problems with the air con or where do i start with diagnosing the issue? It worked fine last summer/autumn. thanks
• Volvo S40 Diesel - Servicing 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I bought an S plate 1.9TD Volvo S40 today, its got 114k on the clock and it needs service. I'm planning to do it all myself with the help of a mechanic friend. I need to change the oil in the gearbox (its manual) because it feels stiff when changing gears. Would you please let me know what engine
• how to remove scrapyard pen markings 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Put my 2 replacement doors on the Primmy last w/e but can't get the markings off the doors that the breaker wrote on them, you know, "Primera '99 n/s/f" plus their part numbers. I've tried petrol, WD40, brush cleaner, brake cleaner, white spirit, meths and soapy water. I can get a bit off
• Pug 206 CC - High pitched noise 19 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  and goes after a while when the key is removed from the ignition. Turning radio on or off has no effect. Are there any 206 owners out there who have experienced similar problems? Is it just a simple case of replacing movement sensors? Thanks S.
• New to RWD, any tips? 17 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  is me! What sort of things should I be careful of? I understand snow is bad news but should I think about changing how I drive? Any experience or advice, as ever, much appreciated Lee. -- You know, it\'s not like changing toothpaste