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  • Nissan Micra - oil in air filter 23 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    I've noticed about a tea-spoonfull of oil in my P-reg micra's air-filter box, it's probably come up through the breather hose. Is it a symptom of anything...
  • IAM Membership 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Where are all the IAM folk these days? I remember in the 70's their rear window stickers and grille badges were a common sight. Still see them around today but far less regularly. Has the membership dwindled? Clk Sec
  • New tyres - "running in" 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Have just put a set of four Pirelli P 7's on my Forester and have forgotten how many "sensible" miles I need to cover before they are effectively "worn in". Look forward to hearing from forum members.
  • Metro 1992 - Fuel filler neck pipe 24 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    Fuel filler neck pipe is broken and garage say no new spares available. They can patch with rubber solution but it will not pass MOT. Where to get S/H item from?. TKS
  • Alfa 156 2.5 30 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Any body ever done a head gasket(s) on 1 of these? Sounds like a nightmare to do, any known problems/tools etc to watch out for? Book time of around 20 hours for gaskets, water pump and timing belt ?
  • DIY Tracking 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Does anybody know where the DIY Tracking thread has gone, please? I remember reading something on it about the car pulling to one side if that side's...
  • Renault Megane - air in cooling system 4 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    One of my colleagues has an R-reg Renault Megane. A breakdown-firm has told him that there is air in the cooling system. Does anybody know the easiest...
  • Back of Headrest DVDs 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    Has any got any experience of using them? Any do and dont's? I'm thinking of getting a system in anticipation of a summer hols taking the car down to S France. If I go for it I'll get it fitted professionally. Thanks
  • Credit Card payment 2 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Would a dealer accept a Credit card for payment / part payment of a car? It?s an easy way to pay for me, and gives a couple of weeks for me to transfer cash from various accounts. Plus I'd get £30 of Tesco vouchers.
  • Birds and Car Alarms 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    Does anybody know if there are any UK birds that can imitate the sound of car alarms? I thought I heard a car alarm keep going off this morning but when...
  • Insurance 50/50 27 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    What do insurance companies mean by saying that they're going to split a claim 50/50? Does it mean that each person pays for their own damage, or does...
  • Megane Engine Tapping Noise 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    My 97 Megane 1.6 has a noise similar to a worn camshaft.It makes a tapping noise. It\'s not to bad, but i was just wandering if a faulty timing belt tensioner would cause this prob. Many thanks
  • power steering fault 23 May 2003 (Forum)
    I have a problem with the power steering on my peugeot 405 1.9 turbo diesel. When turning right the steering is very stiff and notchy but when turning left it\'s ok. Has anyone got any ideas as to the problem .
  • WWW car price guides? 14 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    Can anyone suggest a website for getting private sale valuations for s/h cars? Glass's and autoexpress give only trade-in / forecourt figures and Parkers won't work for my car for some reason. TIA Phil
  • Golf for sale 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 S 3dr Hatchback etc. Message erased (the sender had posted to the wrong thread, and as yet we don't accept private ads, especially without a request for prior clearance). Martyn Back Room Moderator
  • Cup Holders 4 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    I always wondered what use cup holders were - on the motorway this morning, I glanced across (enviously) at a lovely S class Mercedes and noticed the driver was busy cleaning his teeth! And no we weren?t stuck in traffic at the time!!
  • Smelly Primera diesel 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    My 98'S Primera Turbo diesel really smells of diesel vapour when idling. We've had the car checked, fuel return pipes replaced and washers on the fuel pump replaced, but it still stinks. Any ideas?
  • Any - Does Start/Stop Technology Really Save any Money? 23 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    more frequently than would otherwise be the case? (E) Is s/s technology little more than a cynical way of 'fine tuning' the European Driving Cycle test results to squeeze into one VED grade lower and thus claim technological superiority over a rival manufacturer? I have been
  • Am I getting a fair offer? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have already tried to part exchange my 56 plate A4 Avant 2.0 TSFI with 48,000 miles on the clock, good condition, FASH, full MoT, New Cam Belt etc,...
  • Works of LJK Setright 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    The sage wrote something about automatic gearboxes v/s manual.   I read it once and was impressed by the brevity, clarity and style of his writing.   I also remember that it was forthright.   Do any of the BRs have a clue as to where to find the text ?
 

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