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Year of Registration vs VIN conflict! 18 Oct 2021 (Forum)
Hi, newbie here looking for some help! Yesterday I went to check out an old Lada the seller had advertised as being from 1979 and hence with the status of a historic vehicle (v. important for me as I live within the ULEZ!). I checked the registration plate on the DVLA's website and it's -
Honda Civic - black flap under front bumper of honda civic 9gen 26 May 2021 (Forum)
difficult to remove even after applying wd40 so decided not to force the issue. Hopefully someone can assist with the following questions? 1) Is this part important? I tried to google and some say it's for dirt protection and some say it's for aerodynamics. 2 -
PCP? 6 Mar 2021 (Forum)
cabin can make worse so a quiet cabin is important and i know most are expensive and could only afford through PCP. The second issue i have is i dont know if i can afford repairs were on PCP they pay as its under warranty , not sure if theres a warranty i can take out for used cars -
Stanley Meyer 19 Feb 2021 (Forum)
water, the energy release is roughly two and a half times more powerful then that of gasoline. So water is a very powerful fuel.” Stan Meyers 1992 Stanley Meyer was one of the most important inventors since Nicola Tesla. He was the first inventor to advance -
Ford Fiesta 1.25 2000 - Clutch not operating after replacement 30 Nov 2020 (Forum)
wrench) for the bolts that fit the slave cylinder to the inside of the bellhousing, saying this is important for correct functioning of the pre-load valve. As I don't have a pre-load valve fitted, I did these bolts up normally and don't know if this is critical or not. I really don't relish -
Citroen Xsara Picasso - Clunking Noise 17 May 2020 (Forum)
facing the opposite way to the passenger side, if that's important. Any help appreciated -
what would you choose? 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
thinking of buying to save money in the long term after ive paid off the finance. reliability is important i travel around to see family and dont want to be stuck on a motorway with 2 young children cos the cars packed up. so after looking around im thinking of the following -
Mercedes-Benz GLA - Mini Countryman, Volvo XC40 or Mercedes GLA 22 Aug 2019 (Forum)
then potentially that would be a real cost saver. Volvo XC40 - As we have 2 kids and stay at our familie's houses often then practicality and big boot is important so i'venever owend a volvo but hear they're very practical. Merc GLA- We've had an audi q3 as our last motobility car and it's been -
MINI Cooper - Mini DCT automatic 7 Jun 2019 (Forum)
My wife needs a new car to commute about 40 mins up the A1 every day. The interior look is important to her. She's considering either a Mini Cooper or a Mercedes A180 petrol. Both would have to be automatics as that's all she can drive. I understand both cars use a 7 speed DCT automatic -
Citroen Xsara Picasso - Clunking Noise 18 May 2019 (Forum)
is that the Coil spring and shock mount on the problematic side have been mounted facing the opposite way to the passenger side, if that's important. Any help appreciated David -
Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Which 2015 Petrol Estate? - Auris or Ceed? 18 Jan 2019 (Forum)
or enjoyment, price and reliability is most important, so been looking at Japanese & Korean. The Honda Civic estate was first choice, but there's limited choice and therefore a premium, so boiled it down to the Kia Ceed and Toyota Auris. I've found these that both have Full Service History -
Moving to rural Wales and need a new vehicle... 3 Jan 2019 (Forum)
. - Is reasonably economical to run. - Will cost around the £7-8k mark. I've already done a bit of reading about, and probably the most important thing I've learnt so far is that a set of winter tyres will serve you much better in poor weather than a 4x4 with normal tyres. But will be interested -
VW Golf Mk6 1.4 tsi - Buying a used Mk6 GOLF 1.4 TSI with new Timing Chain 11 Aug 2018 (Forum)
Hello everyone. I have some important queries answered regarding a car I am looking to buy. I currently own a 9N3 Polo E and I'm looking to upgrade to a MK6 SE 1.4 TSI 122. So the car in question is a 2009 MK6 Golf 86K in Huddersfield for just over -
Moral dilemma re part ex 7 Jul 2018 (Forum)
happy with. It’s an import, so in view of the paperwork, it should be delivered in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime I saw on a Facebook bikers group, that someone was looking for a bike like mine, he viewed it this week, and agreed to buy it for over £5000. (No deposit paid though). Today I called -
Is it possible to service a new car yourself? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to upgrade to a much newer Ford Focus. I have serviced my previous Focus myself for 10 years. What problems am I likely to come across with a... -
Honda Jazz - Looking for.. 6 Jan 2018 (Forum)
not particularly important. ;0) Just wondering what, if anything else I should look for where sourcing the car. How do Jazz owners find the seats for comfort? The indy garage owner who sold us the B Max has said he is willing to source a Jazz and take mine in part ex, but before I -
Honda Jazz - Jazz again...sorry. 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
on my gentleman's hat and help her get in and out of the car a bit more, and b) ride comfort on medium and long journeys is a more important consideration than getting in and out of the car. It will have 12 months MOT and 3 months standard warranty unless I can negotiate anything longer -
any - ignore list? 13 Mar 2017 (Forum)
is presumably more important still asking the original mechanic for instructions, few have the decency to thank them for their trouble, little wonder these decent chaps are seldom if ever heard from now. -
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 220000KM - I'd like your opinion - URGENT 22 Mar 2016 (Forum)
most of the important things but even though the car might give the same issues again? I am considering it as I will not make much KM as I will use the car mostly on weekends. I would like to hear from you with quite urgency as I am about to make a decision -
various - Company car choices 13 Mar 2016 (Forum)
I have to choose a car from the following list for 30k (20k business and rest private) miles per year. Boot space not majorly important although I will occasionaly carry 2 dogs. BIK is roughly the same cost and business fuel will be covered by fuel card What would you recommend? Audi A3