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• Congestion Charge CO2 120g 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION PRIOR TO ANY CHANGES BEING CONFIRMED BY THE MAYOR: The Mayor has announced that he would like to take forward the policy of reducing London?s Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions by introducing Emissions Influenced Charging to the London Congestion Charging Scheme. The Mayor is very
• Y reg E Class v 55 reg Signum? 14 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  - 27 mpg and two services a year. I'm looking for a diesel estate and a spend of £11-12,000. I prefer what I see as the added security of a main dealer purchase and am prepared to sacrifice a bit of fuel ecomonomy (will accept high 30's mpg) for a little added performance My heart says go for a 5/6
• Towing a new caravan - what with? 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am looking at a caravan (I can hear the boos and hisses already). My knowledge of them dates from the 1970's - i.e. 2 litre car tows a5 berth caravan. 2007 - Apparently not or at least not with my 2 ltr car. The problem is that a caravan to meet the family needs is around 1500Kg +/- A budget
• Watch out - Workmen about 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  - this required a re-spray of roof, boot & one side. A bit of thought could ahve saved £000's in just 3 cases
• VW Bora diesel, high mileage? 13 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I have been offered a VW Bora TDI (90bhp) S model 2000/X with 113k miles for £2900. Although not as practical as an hatchback (prefer Audi A3 or Golf mk4 but these are more expensive), it is comparatively cheaper and does seem to be better value for money. My concern is to the high
• pug 206 CC (02 2ltr) rear noise 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  this. The closest approximation to the sound I can get is when you brake on a pair of rusty discs for the first time - however this car is well used with no hint of rust on the discs. Any suggestions? Thanks S.
• Tyres - is this a good idea? 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I bought my 2000 Mondeo nearly a year ago, and although it came with four new tyres, three were Firestone Firehawk 700's whilst the other was a budget Stunner branded tyre, put on the rear drivers side. The two fronts will die within the next two months having done 16k miles, but at the back
• I fancy getting a LR Defender 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  As the title suggests, I'm interested in getting a Defender. My partner and I already have a car each so it would be used for weekends. I'm no expert on 4x4's so a litlle help or advice would be gratefully received. I've trawled the web for some inspiration and have the following questions: 90,110
• I Have A Question - Volume 173 3 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Due to unfortunate circumstances, my wife and I has come in to possession of a Sinclair Microvision. A 1970's 2" screened 'pocket' telly which we have to sell and give the proceeds to charity. Pictures here: http://tinyurl.com/ysctoa http://tinyurl.com/yupafn I've googled it, and apart a site
• GT Champiro / Firestone Tyres? 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  on there Web site and there cheapest Tyres seem to be GT Champiro 55's. 2 of them fully fiited for £149 (205/55/16V) seems dear compared to etyres, blackcircles etc, but I do need them today, also they have an offer on Firestones, I can get 2 of them fully fitted for £155 (inc 15% discount for the offer) I
• golf gti mk2 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all,,,I have recently bought a 1991 Golf gti,it had a leaky roof but got that sorted (thanks to all who helped me out on that),,,but now getting a bit ambitious,,,,,,,,,,,,,wait for it................. Its simple really I want to go faster without breaking the bank or having to head hunt VW"s
• Garage in Southport - recommendations? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  an O/S CV Boot. Nissan want silly money to fit them as do most national companies. I'm not a Southport local so don't know who is good or bad so can someone please recommend a small, friendly and cheap place to fix my faithful old car? Someone that could supply the brakes & CV Boot as well as fit them
• How do they justify different DSG prices 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  A colleague is currently looking at changing his car and is interested in a Golf GTI or A3 S line. I have given him the usual advice of look at SEAT or Skoda as they are essentially the same car. What struck me though when looking at his brochures and prices lists is that if you have a DSG gearbox
• Bong, Bong, my foglight's on 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Mrs S's 98 Hyundai Accent has always bong'd when she tries to exit the car with the lights on; yesterday we were puzzled to find it doing this when the lights were definitely off. Today I noticed that I had inadvertently left the rear foglight switched on after demonstrating it yesterday
• citroen xantia new owner 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  hi,i have just bought a 1998 s plate 1.8 xantia but unfortunately it came without an owners manual,so i am looking for some advice from anybody in the know.I have checked the suspension using the lever at the gear stick and the car goes through the full range of movement.However when looking under
• Volvo steering wheel leather fault 1 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Earlier today, and in the knowledge that this is a widespread issue, I went to my local Volvo dealer today to show that the leather on my 2003 V70's steering wheel is "delaminating" (for want of a better description) in one area in to pieces that look like burnt bin liner plastic, and to ask
• Insurance policy wording 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  of Insurance for 2003 / 2004 and it reads, ?34 Protected No Claim Discount. If no more than2 claims arise during 5 consecutive year(s) of insurance, the No Claims discount will not be reduced.? I looked at my Certificate of Insurance for 2005 / 2006 and it reads, ?33 Net Premium Policy. Section 9
• Advice on value of v.low mileage Mondeo 2 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have been tasked with selling a Mondeo on behalf of a retired friend who is in his 70's. He and his wife also have a Polo and are going down to one car, hence the Mondeo has to go. Any advice on what I should ask privately appreciated, I was thinking £2500 but am I dreaming.?! The car is: 1998
• coolant loss Volvo V70 tdi 14 May 2006 (Forum)
  green one (I know early V70's had a problem with the caps). Is there a suitable dye (like the A/C dye) that can be stuck in the coolant - or should antifreeze show up under uv anyway? thanks Mark (Volvo quality ? pah)
• Heavy bill! 10 May 2006 (Forum)
  I?ve just had my first service on my L reg Honda CRX (2 seater roadster). I have used a main dealer as it?s my first service on this car and I?m aware that it needs a little TLC. The service has identified quite a few items that need doing: The service itself was £168. The other items