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• Motoring glass - scrape rub scratch 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  then - carressed by Prince Charming... (but before or after scraping off the pumpkins residue? and with what?) Many of us will have seen the diamond ring marks on side windows in years gone by. But now? There seems to have been a trace of certain trends in specific decades 1) Spraying de- icer 1960`s millions
• Why are so many BMW X5 drivers arrogant? 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I see cases of bad driving in all makes of cars, and I am sometimes guilty myself. However it seems to me that X5's are more likely to be driven badly than any other model of car. This incident happened today. I was a passenger in SWMBO's car at the junction of the A1 & M25 and stopped
• Was there ever really a 'golden age' for motoring? 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Being a relatively new driver, It is hard for me to gauge how things have changed over my lifetime as 17 of those years were as a passenger. The other day I was watching a 'road wars' type programme from the early 90's and for me it was quite interesting to see the subtle changes over today's roads
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 03 1.9TDi S 130 - intermittant non starting 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, First post for me! I have an interesting problem with my Passat. It's a 53 plate 1.9 TDI S 128 (uprated to 168). Been working fine for the best part of a year, been serviced and the lot. Recently its not being starting on occasions. Having called the AA out a couple of times when
• Oil Filter tool Augmented suffering. Your Car? 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Its cold, its wet, you`re under the car again looking at the same old oil filter arrangement. You manage to get `The Tool` on and it promptly slips off.. So what`s your history with oil filter removal tools? and which car made you suffer most? Of course those thin skinned `spin on` cartridges
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - '06 R56 Needs headgasket replacing. Will it be ok? 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Dear John Since purchasing my Mini Cooper S R56 I have had problems from the word go! It all started off with a horrible diesel like rattle at cold start up, the dealer replaced the cam tensioner under warrenty, this had no effect and the problem continued, however to replace this the high
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.6 zetec S breakdown 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Ghia with the 1.6 Zetec S Engine. After sorting out the initial overheating problem it had when I first bought it (thanks in no small part to the members of this site), it has been a great little car with no problems. Today, i drove it to work and back and it was fine as usual. About half
• Fuel economy (bragging/ranting) 18 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  After being amused/shocked by Adam?s thread about how much his 600cc 8hp Focus consumed (6 mpg if I remember correctly) I?ve been keeping a beady eye on the trip computer of the 3 litre 406. I loaded it to the supension stops with wife, kids and elderly parents and took it to Gdansk for ten days
• Warning! Volvo & Chrysler a/c 16 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  . Airbags out, column down, centre console removed, the whole shooting match you see in front of you as you drive. Volvo 850's only need a partial strip, but still a big job. I was at a Chrysler garage last week and they had had 4 in that week alone. Bear in mind I have only done 3 in the last 2 years
• Any - Buying a car in Germany 20 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  My son and his wife live in Munich. They are looking to buy a s/hand car for around €8k . Possibly a Corsa . Is there any system in Germany to check Tuv ( mot history) similar to what we have in the UK ?
• Ford Focus - Can you help? Ford focus 6000cd radio code 20 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Hi guys,. Looking for a ford focus 6000cd radio code, s/n V 181658 Please can anyone  you assist? Thanks!
• Audi A4 prang 21 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all, I had the misfortune/stupidity to prang a lovely newish looking a4... Slight damage to bumper... Any ideas how much this should cost me, assuming the owner wants s new bumper rather than repair? Thanks
• Jaguar XF Sportbrake - TPMS 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  TPMS works from valves on this car. Will running throughout winter on winter tyres with no TPMS units fitted cause any problems except yellow dashboard...
• Ford Fiesta lx - Ford fiesta radio 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, Just joined this site, as my battery was disconnected on the car and now the radio requests a code would appriciate if any one can help me get the code. s/n M049172 Thanks
• Peugeot 206 - Drive shaft question 6 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 206 1.4 petrol lx 8v that needs a new n/s drive shaft. I can get a cheap one for a 1.4 petrol 16v but not sure if it will fit. Anyone know?   Cheers
• FIAT Bravo 1.9 td 1999 - air bag control module faulty 1 May 2011 (Forum)
  Air bag control module faulty. Does anyone know if a s/hand control module needs to be coded to car Regards Mickeybo
• A Class Merc - A Class Merc - Auto Gears 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I have a A Class merc 1.4 auto.  Im just wonder what the W/S switch is for and what i should use.  The manual has something else in it.  Any advice much appreciated.
• NISSAN PRIMERA 2.0i SLX AUTOMATIC R REG PETROL ABS - SIZE OF DRIVE SHAFT 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  WHAT IS LENGHT,EXTERNAL SPLINES,INNER SPLINES,ABS TEETH OF DRIVE SHAFT FRONT O/S?
• benefits of running an old jag 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Idrive a v12 xj-s, converted to lpg, and have done ten thousand miles in the last year, with no problems.pro-rata it's cheaper to run and much more enjoyable than my sensible sorento.am I alone with this approach?
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - No more spare tyres for Octavia 17 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Why do the manufacturers do this?? Surely they must know it alienates many buyers (me included!). I was very keen on an S-Max recently but no spare meant no sale!