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• Lost control on roundabout 31 May 2015 (Forum)
  , albeit covered in grass clippings. I rang the local police, and they will check the road surface for oil etc. Any suggestions? The tyres are Khumo 7's, all new 1 month ago. I was driving as per usual. Could this be an issue with the car steering? Or the tyres? (Fakes maybe? There are three deep
• Fiesta 1.0T - Real MPG 22 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  are. If there's some bright spark in Government reading this, what about doing every motorist a favour and ditch the Official MPG figures produced by manufacturers and replace them with HonestJohn's Real MPG? My old 2010 1.6 Zetec S offical figure was 48mpg, real world I'd
• Jaguar XJS 3.6 - ? Head Gasket failure 17 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello All. I have a 1991 XJ-S coupe auto. Got it 8 mths ago and run it occasionally. It had previously been laid up for just under a year, but fired up and ran fine. I have restored the interior (was very damp due to leaking screen and door seals). I run it 2 to 3 times a month
• To diesel or not to diesel, that is the question 30 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  TSI engine, but I don't like any of their cars so that's a no go really.  I would like to stick to Japanese if I can. Is there a petrol car of around 150bhp which anyone can recommend?  I would like to see economy in the mid to late 40's if I can  
• Audi, Land Rover, BMW etc make designers redundant 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  along flanks will be moved, up, down, angled or delted to make side views distinct. The dashboard will be nicked from another model in the range to reduce costs Finally, to simplyfy model designations each model will go as Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large or Extra, Extra Large or S/M/L/XL,XXL
• BMW 320d - Seized brake calliper 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  The n/s front brake calliper recently seized. The first and only symptoms were juddering at 60-70 when I immediately slowed down to a smooth 30-40. I drove about 10 miles home like this and a further slow 10 miles a few days later to a garage for repair. I was not aware of any real braking
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo/Vectra 2005 - petrol or diesel? 24 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The old faithful s-reg Mondeo petrol estate is still running like a swiss watch, but the rust and tyre situation probably means that funds to nurse it through the Mot would be better spent elsewhere. we are usually short runs (10 miles return) with occasional big trips, but like
• Credit unions or wonga 24 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  badly treated by the likes of wonga ,won't repay their debts even when it's at a low rate .From premises that are subsidised by local authorities . In a previous post ,I asked would you lend your money to wonga,s customer . As a credit union goes into liquidation ,the depositors are guaranteed
• Mercedes W124 - Gearbox swap from manual to auto 11 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone have experience of swapping a manual gearbox with an auto box on a W124? I love W124's and am considering buying an Indian import, but do not like manual boxes. The car would see me to the end of my days, so re-sale is not a problem. I had a 1994 W124 1994, in 2000
• Ford Mondeo 2002 Zetec TDDI - Drive Shaft or Gear Problem 21 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  is still there but it is not as loud as it was this morning.  I went to the mechanics and they suggest it O/S Drive Shaft problem and CV boot and they have quote me 200 pounds to get the work done. I think it can be the gear because its only making noise when i am changing the gear. Car doesnt
• MAZDA 323F - MAZDA 323F SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  , but thought I would ask on here first just in case anyone knows of any known issues or similar issues with mazda's or 323's? Thanks Nick
• Ford Focus v Volvo S40 - which to choose? 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Having agonised over a new (2nd hand new that is) car for a few months I have to make a choice this week betrween a 59 plate Focus 1.8 TDci and a 58 plate Volvo S40 2.0D S. I like the way they both drive, the Focus probably having the edge in terms of excitement (let's face it you'd never
• Landrover Td5 - 35 in a 30 on Maybray Kingway A3204 Southampton. 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  the single built up roads to that spot are posted as 40's, I feel like going in front of the beak, and trying to see if he/she would see reason.   I saw the camera and was dawdling, and was v surprised when it flashed, but even more so to get a NIP for 35. Has anyone risked going
• Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 2002 - Head light Correcion Unit 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  in the n/s headlight  which controls the under/down direction of the light, was buzzing. I have now got a replacement unit and was wondering how I remove the faulty unit and replace it with the new one? I have tried to remove the one in situ by turning the unit clockwise hoping it would pop out
• All - Dark winter nights ..... 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  because it's full of stars? No because like your car it has the usual p**s poor display up the front. Beware I'm working on more of these..don't make me do it! Get it fixed before it's too late!
• Volkswagen Passat - HPI: Interest registered against a previous plate 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  was applied to this vehicle on 03/02/2011         This VRM has been recorded as having an outstanding finance agreement         An outstanding finance agreement was recorded on 28/07/2011 against a 14 IVTEC TYPE S 3DR 09
• Points on your license 29 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  This, from my local area: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-14338331 There are over 400 people in Lancs and S. Cumbria driving around with points on their licenses exceeding the maximum 12 supposedly allowed.  This isn't just where I live; there's about 600 people
• All - Open Windows Cost More Than Air-con 11 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  air con for only £49 so you don't have to fritter away the £££s by driving with your windows down.  I've seen a couple of tests in car and driver that suggest that driving withthe window ajar has no noticeable effect-even at 60mph+, whereas the air
• How many miles can you squeeze from 1 tank? 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  have to say I am a little dissapointed with this, as my old S-reg 1.8 Mondeo would easily do 550 miles, often with some town driving included, so I always thought I could squeeze 600 out of it, but never quite managed it! How much can you get? I'd be particularly interested to hear
• Ford Everest - Using a Solar Trickle Charger in the OBD Socket 25 May 2011 (Forum)
  ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/ICP-06002IC10-Solar-Trickle-Charger/dp/B003IVD77Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1306333797&sr=8-1 ) which plugs into the OBD socket inside the car. My questions are: 1) is it a good idea to use a solar trickle charger that plugs into the OBD socket