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  • Well ND started it on the Computer Forum 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    is a designated \"sweeper\" whose job it is to make sure everyone keeps up and to take care of a problem (flat tire, traffic violation etc). All have cellphones of course. especially important we all drink lots of H2O or Gatorade in this heat, particularly our girls with their small frames. We ride in staggered
  • A popular car in Iraq... 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    only of course, although 95 octane unleaded is now being imported in large quantities from Kuwait by the Americans. Ambient temperatures of 50 to 60 degrees C in high summer and high humidity in the south. The air-conditioning has to be on full-blast all the time as you do not want to be driving around
  • BMW M3 CS - Multiple Faults from purchase, No Help from Dealer 15 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    now so should I send them the invoice? (I think its important to note that now the caliper has been replaced its obvious that this has been partially faulty since purchase as the car now drives much better). Sorry for the lenghty post. I am fortunate enough to be able to afford the repiars
  • Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 200k mile mark reached 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    ) are straight forward with sufficient torque at the important speeds to make things safe. Handling safe but not as dull as described by some. Coming back to the mpg issue if driven with economy in mind & on roads mainly outside of the south-east, the car has achieved over 1050 miles on a tank which
  • Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 ABS pump 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    in for front brake pads and also a new cam belt. I had been told several times by VW that it was important to have this done even though the car only has 35000 miles on the clock. I was warned of the potential cost I could incur if the belt went. I relented and agreed to have it done yesterday with the brake
  • FAO Honest John, the Indian Dacia Duster Problems 5 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    , Before I commence its really important I am fair with all the facts. Dacia has 2 factories
  • Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - 04 Tourer diesel at 100k miles 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    was important as was the projected economy of 49mpg. My daily commute is 30m each way (A51/A38/A446) although I do about 5k a year on business which is generally motorway. I have3 never put opil in it and rarely check it as it stands on a slope at home. Reliability. It has never refused to start, stopped
  • see if I care..... 15 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    . Doesn\'t seem that important so that can wait. Upholstery is OK but I will get it redone (my local guy does repair work for the BMW dealer so he\'ll do a good job). There\'s a hole where the original radio/8-track used to be. I talked to the Mustang Owners\' Club and these seem to be as scarce
  • 9 best kept insurer secrets 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    European countries can be taken away and repaired to be re imported with a new identity. Some insurers will even dispose of their CAT D total losses into various outlets and decide not to actually categorise them first. So when they are repaired and sold they appear “Clean”. So if you buy a second hand car
  • Sports potato! 8 May 2020 (Forum)
    or the Chevette as we knew it. Live rear axle and poorly sorted suspension combined with lag prone turbo power are not a good combination. The UK importer went bust shortly after. Later Lotus tweaked cars were much better but too little too late. Fiat Punto HGT 1.8 - Top heavy family shopping trolley. The only
  • We need a large MPV, but do low mileage - what do you recommend? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    We have four children and are struggling with our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. We need a secondhand replacement with space and a decent boot, so very few...
  • A week with an MG3 26 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Even has a full size spare wheel. :) Taken from SniffPetrol Day 1: The MG3 has a nice key. This is important, it creates a good first impression. Its big brother, the never-popular MG6, has the most cacky, flimsy fob in history so it’s nice that MG has learned
  • Ford Transit - Transit Warranty non-existent ??? 30 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    to the fact that my van makes a vital part of my business it is very important that any diagnosis/repairs are carried out promptly due to the fact that any rental vehicle is not suitable to carry glass {my van is fitted a cushioned floor and internal glass racking). As i was refused the courtesy van "We
  • toyota yaris - used ca dealer posing as private seller! help! 5 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    ?   More Important points and questions regarding the Car - In our understanding
  • SEAT - Delays on new car delivery dates, help needed 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    child this is of paramount importance to us. However we now feel almost as if Seat is pushing us to cancel the order so they will not have to fulfil their obligations as the customer service we have received to date is as I am sure you can agree appalling. Sorry for the length of the post guys
  • Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 diesel - First 5 months of ownership 25 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    the things important to me very well, has all the extras I want at a price that others don't come close to.  
  • Legality of international warranties 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    In June 2007 I Purchased a new Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel CVT Automatic from Ford Cyprus with a five year mechanical warranty. Now, 4.5 years and 5700Km...
  • Citroen ZX - Citroen ZX Turbo Deisel - XUD Head Gasket Repair 1 May 2010 (Forum)
    notch increase. I’ve read that some people have said, just stick on the thickest gasket you can (being a 5 notch). Although it may work, it’s not right and being a Diesel, this gasket thickness must be important. I may be wrong and someone might correct me on that one. Anyway I selected
  • wokingham council 13 Dec 2001 (Forum)
    are the Council's priorities for its improvement? Cllr Lawley's response Thanks for your question. The web site is very important to the Council and we have just set up a "Web Board" to look at all issues surrounding its use. The Cabinet regard this as a priority - being in the "Silicon valley" we are determined
  • Gear Oil Questions and Answers 15 Mar 2020 (Forum)
    manual transmissions API GL-6 Extra high EP, now obsolete Is it important to select the right API GL rating? Yes. Selecting the correct gear oil performance level will provide the best protection to the components of the transmission. What do the SAE grades mean? SAE stands for the Society
 

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