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• Landrover off-road experience - truly amazing 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  leaves the ground :) I learnt some important concepts * If the car is a capable one, even novice drivers can do off-roading to a good extent * It seemed to me that 4x4 with auto transmission is better than manual - as the car will perform most difficult tasks without driver's intervention * As long
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Dipstick reading 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  months) or oil check (I had to show her the hidden release behind the Ford badge!). I know the importance of annual oil changes and fortnightly checks, and that the oil light isn't a low oil warning light etc, so I don't intend this post to generate polite "told you so"-esque responses. A few dipstick
• `Tupped` by French behemoth in city street 23 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  the wiper if said, Stasi foot patrol had arrived. The other thought was, people are far more important than cars. Regards
• Car scam - no such thing as a bargain 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Felt it was important to post the following advice here as it is a scam that we are increasingly seeing and although on the face of it you would say "who would fall for that", naivety and a bargain can blind the astutest of people. This scam is prevalent on line, on all the car selling sites
• Mondeo vs Avensis vs. Maxda 6 vs. ? 8 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  and list price important. Alternative suggestions welcome but do not want it to cost more than the Mondeo if possible and that is taxed at 18% for Benefit in Kind (Euro IV pre 2006). Marques available are: - Chevrolet (right!) - Ford - Jaguar - Land Rover - Lexus - Mazda - Saab - Vauxhall - Volvo
• Speeding stats for my village 23 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  there. Furthermore, 93% of drivers were exceeding the 30mph limit coming into the village although may not have been caught on a camera. On the road past the primary school which is more important still, westbound 51% were exceeding 36 mph, eastbound 55%. This is past a school from which children have to cross
• Kiev car life 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  ) the cost of the bodywork was $150 - mind you, its a white American convertible of 17 years and only the size of a 3 series BMW so it was a bit of a blow over. I am gathering energy to write about the flourishing Chinese imported car market which has seen some grandly (funnily) named models hit the market
• A screw loose. 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  a very loose bolt of the same size - this was similarly secured. This all worries me somewhat as I wonder just how many more, perhaps important nuts and bolts are loosening themselves and what does this say about VW's quality control and the appalling road surfaces. Someone on that site did suggest
• Government Cancelled Speed Camera Resear 15 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  ." He went on: "It is astonishing and grossly irresponsible that the DfT has cancelled their important 'side effects' research. I can only imagine that they were scared about the likely results and would rather save face than save lives. "I would love to see a DfT point-by-point response to our new
• Mini Cooper S Vs Mondeo Ghia X TDCi!!! 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  . Any way of just replacing this or would a new steering wheel be the answer? * The silver switches for the stability program, windows and all that malarky have flaked a tiny amount of silver. Given the easy life of the car, how could this be? Despite this, she really likes it. Another important
• My new Passat - first impressions 7 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  drivethedeal.com who put me in touch with a VW dealer about an hour?s drive away and all money went to them. All dealings by phone/letter until the day I took delivery. Excellent service and a saving of £2k. UK car, not a dodgy import! And by way of comparison it cost me £200 more than my Audi A4 1.9TDi SE six
• Air con problems...again! Ford Focus 16 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  things like tyres are more important. I realise I'm asking for a remote diagnosis which is probably nigh on impossible but is there any chance the loss of gas (I'm assuming it's all gone) is down to a hose or something? Or for it to have gone in such a short time, is something bigger likely? Any help
• big, safe cars that go round corners 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  , and how that can actually be considered a "safety measure"! Your advice needed please! Important to me: Lots and lots of front legroom with reach/rake wheel, as I have a knee injury and need to keep my leg as straight as possible. Above average safety (with lots of stability control features too
• New Fiesta 2003 startup failure! 23 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  -3 times to retry. After that engine starts slowly. It does not happen all the time. The most important thing is I spoke with the first owner to know why she sold the car only after using 2 months! She said the car does not start at first run after she stops for supermarket. Which also happened
• Executive saloon purchase 13 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  . I am planning to keep it for 5-6 years. Total cost of ownership is a concern; petrol consumption less important. The following are on my shortlist (all are old shape saloons) BMW 530 petrol BMW 735 Mercedes E320 petrol Jaguar XJ8 Essential: Automatic Petrol Leather CD stack Ideal: Parking
• R-O-B; some hard figures 8 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  stung for too much import tax). I am now trying to get a list of prices from a German dealer. I know the parts are cheaper over there (I bought a set of Pt. plugs from a Munich dealer for about Euro60) - but I want to see the full picture.
• Ford Euro IV Diesel Info 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Given recent topics, maybe of interest to some here. COLOGNE, Germany, October 3, 2003 -- Ford diesel technology is staying ahead of the curve on two important emissions issues in the environmentally sensitive European market. The European exhaust gas emissions standard, known as the Euro Stage
• Yaris D4D vs Golf TDI 130 12 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Yes I know this topic sounds like an unlikely head to head, but I have a decision to make. I own a Golf TDI 130 5 door bought new in January 2002 from Motorhouse 2000, it\'s an EU import. I bought the Golf over the Christmas hols in a hurry after I rejected my new MINI Cooper, following legal
• Golf service 15 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  + roof) is spending about 1k worth it (I realise that clutch and brakes are quite important!!)and buy something else (fancy either Mazda 323 or Nissan Almera). I had thought today was going to be good until this happened. I then went to the bank where I nearly got clobbered by an exploding man hole
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  Can I insure my 2003 BMW X5 as a classic? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Enfield where i have to pay ULEZ. Vehicle is currently off road declared SORN, however I want to get the vehicle back on road in a month or two....