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• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - I love my Ka 27 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My wife has seen mention of a tax disc sticker with 'I love my Ka' on it and wants one for her Ka. Does anyone have any ideas wger to buy one ? The Ka BTW is her first vere car and after 4 years she is still over the moon with it. No trouble at all and dirt cheap to run.
• Cars and Stripes 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Have I missed a major social or cultural event? I'm seeing more and more cars with two stripes running front to back on them. The cars are usually blue, the stripes usually white. I've seen it on lots of Minis but it doesn't seem to be model specific (also Focii, Peugeots etc
• Computer Related Questions - Volume 139 2 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I believe my PC has a virus which is preventing it running Windows. I have tried starting it with a floppy but it will not respond. I am using Mandrake Move to post this message which indicates me a Window s problem. Pressing F8 on start up does not work either. I have some files I would like
• Diesel rich valves 29 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  manufacturer had this facility. Would 'elf'nsafety allow this nowadays, and how many poor beggars got run over because it was still in gear? sss
• Is a leaking fuel tank an MOT failure? 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  My wife's J-reg Toyota Starlet is leaking fuel from the seam half way up the tank. If she runs it quite low and puts in no more than £8 of fuel at a time, then the level stays below the seam and there's no leak. If the leak area looks dry, will the MOT tester fail it? Thanks for any advice A new
• Accord: what tyre pressures? 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  running them at the higher pressure to get better fuel economy? Cheers, David.
• Renault Twingo (1995 - 2005) - Loosing coolant 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  After about 60 miles driven, the car looses about 2 pints of water. There are no indications of any leakage. The engine runs perfectly. No sign of any water coming from the exhaust pipe either. I am planning to have a compression test carried out, to see wheather the head gasket is leaking
• 05 Astra 1.8 - Rattle on startup 12 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I've bought an Astra H 1.8 automatic 55 plate via Network Q. I'm new to Vauxhalls so I'm not sure of a rattle on startup, it comes from the offside of the engine where I think the belts would be. After a few miles the sound disappears, I thought it could be something running short of oil at startup
• MGB Engine Rebuild Advice 7 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 1980 MGB GT that has sat since 1999. The engine starts and runs rough as one would expect after all that time but is blowing a good deal of smoke from the filler cap so I assume that the bores/rings are worn. Has anyone any hints or tips specific to rebuilding one of these b
• R reg BMW 323 Auto what tyre pressure? 5 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  ive got to check over a friends car before they do some airport runs its a R reg BMW 323 auto...the sticker has gone that should have the correct pressures and i cannot find anything on-line anyone know what they should be? i *think * it has 15" wheels Subject line tweaked to reflect car
• Small cars 25 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  parking spaces, narrow roads, and small cars are also cheaper to buy and run, if that's a concern, but is there anybody that really *likes* them, other than as a consequence of our undersized nation?
• Highest Mileage Diesel car??? 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Currently driving an Audi 80 TDi M reg 93000 miles on clock. I know these car can run to mega miles. Was wondering what mileages you people out there had got on their diesel cars? Also did servicing costs rise considerable after reaching a certain mileage? How often did you service your
• Passat Brake Pedal fade 3 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  2002 Passat TDi. 89K Engine running stationary, if I apply moderate pressure to the the brake pedal if gently sinks. I also note that the brakes although recently changed by an Indi garage the brakes appear to pump us slighly. The car stops well but I am concerned about the gently sinking
• Vectra V6 CDX (1998) - No Heaters. 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I?ve recently bought a Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 v6 CDX 1998 on a R-reg,and I?ve got no heaters. They blow very well but it's just cold air, not hot. Can you tell me what the problem is? It?s got climate control, and the temperature runs at 90 degrees if this helps, thanks for any suggestions, messa
• Volvo V70 late 01 model - Engine Tuning 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have the 140bhp 2.4-litre, 5-cylinder engine in the V70 and whilst it runs well, I've heard that it is the same as the engine that pumps out 170bhp. Does anyone know who, in Derbyshire, can tune the engine and release the extra 30bhp, which I understand will increase power & mpg (so, actually
• Xstream Red antifreeze/Old Landcruiser 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Can I use this in my '93 Landcruiser 4.2D straight 6? It's Ethylene glycol base, silicate free with Organic Acid Technology, but the Comma web site recommends the green one, which is ethylene glycol, nitrite, amine and phosphate free. I've been running the Red for a few years, after a thorough
• daewoo lanos good or bad 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  and reasonable running costs any input would be much appreciated thanks.....milky
• Previa tappet? 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Bit of advice needed...I have a 2002 Toyota Previa (60,000m) which is running fine except yesterday when started made a loud tapping sound. The sound faded after a min. on tickover and is now inaudible and the engine sounds and feels fine. My initial reaction when I heard it was tappets
• Rover Streetwise- 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  I drive a Rover Streetwise 2.0 TD and the water level has dropped and needs to be topped up. Considering the problems that Rover had with overheating is there any recommended antifreeze or do I simply to up the resevoir with water till the next service. The car is now seviced at Halfords and runs
• BMW Compact Buying Advice 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  find them a reliable motor? Will servicing and running costs be high? Thanks in advance.