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• SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Best Tyre Replacements 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  on the subject. Firstly, what are the quietest tyres in this size (ie. 205/45/16's) ? Secondly, what are anyones thoughts on changing to 205/50/16's on the same wheel rims. I am assuming that there would not be a fitting problem, as the overall diameter is only 20.5 mm greater and rolling circumference only
• Average speed cameras and the teflon chancer 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  can you call them? I know if I go over the limit I get a ticket. It`s as though some form of alternative reality is operating as you see these cars cruising past at a good 100mph , seemingly with impunity. Let`s hear it for average speed cameras then - fair dispensation of points to all
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 How unround should tyres be for rejection 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Just had 4 new cheapie Nexem tyres - had to take back for rebalancing but still a very slight judder at motorway speeds. Took front wheels off to have a look at weights...60g on O/S and a massive 80g on N/S - a 25g weight banged onto edge of rim and 55g of flat weights stuck on at same point
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6LX Power Steering Fluid 28 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, My nightmares are unfolding slowly....according to the mot history, the last two mot says: 06/06 -Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b) 06/07 -Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b) Is this something I can fix myself
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Seat squeaking after service?Help!! 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My mini has come back from its service. I have been trying to get a fault rectified for the last few rears. Each time I mention it on the service it has...
• I wondered lonely as a cloud, past ugly motors.... 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I wondered lonely as a cloud by ugly motors large and loud All gas guzzlers plain to see waiting for a monster fee Wheels to grace a road going tank tyres to bust a modest bank in your face with lack of grace dominator`s of rat and race puff and pomp, supercilious glance a personal lack below
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - Which to choose 20 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Bit of advice needed here I have to choose a new company car and just wish to see what you all think. Currently have a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 TDi very happy with the car but would like to change from the Skoda Octavia. I have got three choices in mind, Mazda 6 S Diesel, Seat Altea XL XL
• Just passed test! Now need to swap insurance. Help 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm 23 years old and Recently passed my test and pass plus, I insured myself on a Toyota Yaris that belonged to my girlfriend but now find I need instead to be insured on my mums car , which is a mini cooper s 2004, my policy with ecarinsurance doesn't cover me to drive my mum's car til I'm over 25
• New Tyres, advice please. 17 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  and they weren't even a premium brand. I have decided that It would be best to just get 4 new tyres as the fronts are budget tyres and its a front wheel drive. Safety first and all that. I do not want Pirelli P6000's because of road noise. I was looking at some Khumo 769's which I can purchase for £45 each
• Help! about to view used car - best HPI type check 18 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I'm just about to look at a used car for my son, the vendor has told me that she is leaving the country at the end of June. The car in question was purchased by her from a dealer in Nov 07. I'm concerned that she may have bought the car on HP from the dealer and she could be leaving with o/s
• DIY servicing, power screwdrivers, tendon issues 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I stripped the door a few days back and dealt with about 15 trim screws and four torqs bolts holding the check strap in. Some time afterwards, one arm couldn`t manage to get a cup of coffee into drinking position. Its the radial screw driving, forearm twisting motion that`s the problem, so thought
• Mercedes Benz - Decided to hang on to old car 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  £ s and I am no longer sure that diesel is making much of a saving. It,s 126p a litre against petrol at 115p round here so somewhere near 50p a gallon. Got the old girl serviced and through the mot with no bother and hope now to take the present 135,000 miles showing on the odometer to 200,000
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1.25 zetec engine Refit... N reg to an R reg. 18 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. my fiesta engine recently gave up on me and blew a piston. i have had the enigine taken out and i have aquired what i thought was the same engine from another fiesta, however there are parts on it that arent on my original engine. i have a fiesta zetec s 1.25. the new engine has the same
• Should Fernando pay for Lewis' service? 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  , Lewis thinks he should shoulder half of the cost, but Fernando thinks as it's Lewis?s car, it?s his cost. Billy {Car related, so kicks out of the IHAQ thread - DD}
• Jaguar S Type - Engine fault light on 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Woke up this morning (now THAT'S an original idea for a Blues song) and started the Jag, to find it was in "Reduced Performance" mode. It had been standing...
• Volvo Auction Price Please 14 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  the following is worth at auction please? Also what the work would cost to get done. Volvo V40 'Classic' '03 Reg 1.9 Diesel 'S' 115BHP 122,000 miles Full Volvo Service Handbook It needs the following work: New discs & pads all round New headlight New drivers seatbelt. 125k Service It was my old company car
• Mondeo TD odd noise 12 May 2006 (Forum)
  The car is a 2000 Mondeo 1.8 TD (one of the last of the Endura DE engined mk2's) The problem is an odd low pitched "chattering" noise coming from the cambelt / aux belt(s) area of the engine. It's most noticeable at idle from outside the car, although you can pick it up inside as well. As the revs
• Manchester`s Most Stolen Car? 11 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Watched Car Wars the other night and they were following the local plod in Manchester. They have a special undercover squad who are using unmarked high...
• Germanic styling 29 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  A recent thread about the new 3 series discussed the latest BMW styling, I posted to say how the 5 Series, Z4 etc has grown on me. I had been thinking that the previous 5 would be a bit of a modern classic due to the controversy over the new one however today I saw a couple of new 5's and an 02
• Driving in the Rain 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Major gripes from this morning\'s drive into work: Why do people drive in minimal visibility with no lights on or sidelights only? Was the motorcyclist I saw without lights actually trying to commit suicide or did he think that everyone else had xray vision? Why don\'t people leave longer gaps