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• Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 diesel 2008 model - KnFilters 27 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, what do you know about "charcoal barriers". I have just replaced my Toyota air filter with a knfilter.. and yes I do believe they are better.. in the fitting instructions mention is made of a "charcoal barrier" that is fitted to some cars re the emission. Now the old filter has
• Megane moans 21 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I have a close relative whom sells Renaults for a living. He currently drives a two week old 'new shape' Megane. In those two weeks the hand brake has failed, all electrics have ceased to function, car has refused to start twice. He comments that he can mark in his diary when a clio
• AutoAid Breakdown Insurance 9 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Back Roomers, I'm looking to purchase breakdown cover/insurance for the first time in a while as I haven't included it to my car insurance policy this year. I only do 8,000 miles a year in a well maintained 7 year old Ford Mondeo Petrol. Auto Aid seem to offer a great price for breakdown
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 08 1.4 mpg meter 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Over the years I have always kept a check on fuel consumption of my car based on trip mileage and brim to brim fuel usage. I continue to do that now with a 16 month old Jazz which I have just bought with about 6,000 miles on the clock. When I filled up today I worked out the fuel consumption
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 3.0 CDTi Auto. Elite. Buying advice please 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I'm tempted to get the above car. havent decided on hatch or estate though yet. how much should i be looking to spend on an 06/07 plate max 3 yrs old with under 45k on the clock. does any one know the real world fuel figures for a big deisel auto like this. ive read the cbc breakdown but i really
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.4 damaged sump plug 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  i was going to chnage the oil the other day after i had service the car (newplugs etc) and then i could not get the sump plug out. The female torx has been rounded on the inside by somebody and as the bolt is thin-ish i really dont want to risk any damage to the sump itself. anybody ideas how
• Bentley - Sell off of parts 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/item.htm?id=6519 Maybe Lud could get some parts for his old one???? Seriously this made me think, how many prestige cars actualy do high mileages? If you look at a prestige dealer then very rarely do you see Rolls, Bentley, Ferrari, Lambo etc with high miles. I
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Dodgy History?? 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I am interested in a private sale of an 06 grande punto . Low miles and a round the 4k Mark. Only thing is that a an AA data check reveals that is was exported to the UK when it was only 11 months old. It was then re registerd to UK plates. Thing it the AA check cannot supply any info of its
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - Value 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  on paint for nearly 7 year old car but basically tidy. Rear tyres only got 2mm left fronts good for another 10K.
• BMW Z4 (2003 - 2009) - Need to know the book drop... 22 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, Can anyone who has access to old Glasse's guides please tell me what the book drop is on the following car over the last 6 or so months? BMW Z4 2.5 Auto 2003 03, 17K miles. Showroom condition. I'm trying to persuade my dad to lease me his as it sits around doing nothing nearly all
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Potential problems with low-mileage Focus 14 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Recently inherited Grandfather's Y-reg Focus 1.8. 11,000 miles FSH and always garaged. Only done 500 miles pa since 2002. My concerns: 1. Doesn't run very smoothly and lots of condensation from exhaust. 2. Original tyres (2000 manufacture), too old? 3. It's on its original cam belt. 4. Brake discs
• Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - Diesel engine problem 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 5 month old X Type Jag 3500 miles (I bought the car new) and i am told by my local dealer that diesel is finding it's way into my engine oil and making it poor quality. They have changed the oil free of charge but have done nothing to solve the problem. I have contacted Jaguar direct
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - Battery Maintenance 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have noticed now the cold and damp spell has bestowed upon us, The cold morning starts have been slightly sluggish than normal. It still starts just the tone of the starter is down. The car gets a good 30min to an hour drive every day. Is that enough to maintain charge. It is fine
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2002 - Clutch / Gearbox 10 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Can anybody offer some advice about a Zafira clutch/gearbox fault on my sister's 2 and a half year old car? Basically, with the engine running, you can't select any of the gears. However, if you put it in gear and then start it, you can drive it (but only in that gear). Had to drive it home in 2nd
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 96 2.5v6 Replacing Rear spring 22 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have a broken rear spring on my Omega 2.5v6 petrol. How do I replace . Is it just a matter of jacking up car ,removing road wheel, using spring compressor to compress and remove old spring and using same to put in new one locating on projecting lugs top and bottom. That is apart from above I do
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Price for a van please? 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Mrs O has to sell one of these in her professional capacity, and is after a Black Book price for trade and private sale. Parker's and the like don't seem to have the exact model. Vauxhall Astra Envoy car-derived van (same as the estate, but without the windows) 1.6 petrol, first reg 1 July 2002
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 00 Driveshafts worn out at 45k. 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has had to have driveshafts replaced on her Citroen Saxo. the car is 7- 8 years old but has only done around 45k miles. is it a common prob on saxo's?? i always thought driveshafts are good for 100 k plus miles unless a rubber boot has split. the boot did split on one
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 1.0L Servicing on low annual mileage 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My fathers Toyota Yaris 1.0L is now just over 3 years old and hence out of warranty. My father only drives about 4k miles a year. It's due for a service as its been a year (but only 4k miles) since the last one. On such a low annual mileage is it worth servicing every 12 months /4k or would
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 2006 525D + Nokia + Bluetooth 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  You pay £30K+ for a nice car and about £1000 to get Bluetooth as an extra & it works with your 2 year old Nokia phone. 12 months later - You pay Nokia £250 for a new model phone with Bluetooth. And they will not talk to each other. I know research before replacing the phone might have been
• Deal Drivers 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all Further to my other post, the reason SWMBO is selling her old Fiat is because she got a new Fiesta through Deal Drivers.... I just wanted to let you all know how fantastic Deal Drivers were... I was going to use a similarly named internet broker but after being messed around, went to Deal