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• Dumb pop-ups=dumb marketing people 14 May 2003 (Forum)
  Telegraph. Everyday one of these ghastly things manages to insert itself on the bit of the screen I\'m reading. When I click at it, instead of disappearing it opens up the blasted site it\'s advertising and then I have to go through the rigmarole of getting back to where I was or else it sits
• A most reliable car 17 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  : the 1980's one which looked like a copy of the Merc 190E is still a favorite with Manila taxi-drivers today and Lord knows what they must have survived to still be running. I also owned a couple of Mazda 929's in the Saudi days - again very troublefree. Linking back to Mark's "why do we cosset cars
• 98 S Vx Astra Estate 1600 Brake Failure 2 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  As a (sensible?) preparation for several long holiday journeys this car was serviced by a small independent garage in the local village that in the past...
• The long awaited Private Car Sellers! 19 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  with high milelage ?" Could not believe this guy. Must have been in late 50's very well spoken lived posh area. Its true what they say you cannot trust anyone these days. Very next day i looked at a XR2 with a friend who was looking to buy it.Again it sounded excellent 2 owners, owned a professional couple
• interesting sat telegraph this week 11 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Interesting motoring section in this weeks Saturday telegraph, interesting to see the Transport Research Group Director not towing the government line. Gatso's are nonsense But so is the wider way the roads are policed We should not just be knocking the government?s crazy way of running
• Alfa 147 Selespeed 10 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  are of higher quality so it\'s more comfortable. I would argue that general cabin ambiance is easily won by the Alfa too, another contributory factor toward a \"good drive\" Under heavy braking over uneven or potholed roads AND whilst simultaneously cornering the 147 is simply incredible. If you need to stop
• Skoda Fabia - Is there known issue for VAG 1.0TSI ? 14 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  to get one post 17/67 reg. We tested 1.0TSI(95PS), I must say it was more than adequate for our usage.  I feel this is the one to go for.  Although we haven’t tested but feel 60PS version is perhaps slightly underpowered for 2020’s.  I can’t say the same
• Mazda / Kia - Looking at write-offs as my next car 15 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  . Provided I have the right assurance from the seller (either private or trade), would it make sense to go for Cat S / N, for a car that would set my back by £10-£13k (Mazda cx-5, Kia exceed).   Many thanks.  
• Ford - Powershift all bad? 22 May 2024 (Forum)
  We're looking at getting a 7 seater automatic MPV and I was considering the S Max or Grand C Max but obviously Google has horror stories about the Powershift transmission. Just wondering whether there are any versions that are more reliable, or whether people say it's a blanket no to all. I
• Skoda Karoq - What's worse; modern cars or other people? 26 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  on and opened the bonnet to see what was up with the light(s).  They're one unit, bolted in two places to a metal support above and with a further bolt to a plastic strut on the lower side.  A little bit of wiggling and the plastic strut dropped off.  It has sheared off one end and snapped
• Citroen C4 - MOT Advisories - help 31 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE AND BOX WELD. 6.1.2(a) * Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER SNAPPED 6.1.2(a) *Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULD PEEL 4.4.3(a) * Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * Rear Brake
• Help me choose from these used MPV cars please :-) 1 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  )   Bearing in mind the early models I'll have to go for, which would you choose from these please?   Ford S-Max Ford Galaxy Citroen C4 Grand Picasso  VW Sharan Seat Alhambra (I can't locate any though) Kia Sportage
• Used Cars - Towbars 27 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  I have just googled my recently trade-in Seat Toledo, not least because I'm always interested in the margin that gets added. I'm impressed to see that it has already moved a from a Seat/Skoda main dealer in Newport (s. Wales) to an independent trader in London. They have done some nice
• Our next car… please help? 18 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  Galaxy or S-max. The VW Toureg is great but too expensive and I’m unsure if the mondeo estate could pull the trailer.  As we intend to keep the next car for the long haul the newer and less mileage the better. Can you please point us in the right direction? Thank you.
• Used Car Selection - Input Welcome 15 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  After running an old Ford for two decades have finally agreed with the family to purchase a much newer vehicle. Going from a late 90's Ford to a fairly modern car will be a welcome change. Currently looking at approved used Lexus GS\IS models that are within the current budget which is ideally
• Volvo V60 - avice on changing cars 3 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  as many features as possible such as DAB radio,heated seats,sat nav etc. ideally he wants it under 60,000 miles and a bit newer than his 2013 car. He also likes the Skoda Superb and the Skoda Octavia nd also the Mazda 6's. Our budget is under £13,00 but we could push a but more
• All - Highway code changes 30 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  - which can be super dangerous as it breaks the rules variably d) drivers don't know how to turn right against oncoming traffic turning left e) drivers flashing others to proceed when it creates a dangerous manoeuvre for the other driver/s f) drivers copying other drivers instead
• MAZDA CX5 - MAZDA CX5 shutter valve recall issue HELP 3 May 2021 (Forum)
  that they do know its an issue with the fuel not going through, but thats all they know. Could this be related? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Thank you for any help you can give. S
• Vw Tiguan 2018 plate - Info system , battery drain! 2 May 2021 (Forum)
  systems but no battery drain! Any one heard of similar problems??? Vag have denied there is a problem, I don’t think it is a s/w problem sounds more like a module fault
• BMW 5 Series Touring - BMW 5....Merc E....Kia Sorento....Peugeot 5008 12 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  25-28k for a minimum 2019 model. So far I like the look of the following but need to decide...estate or SUV etc?!!  BMW 520 Touring (possibly Xdrive) Mercedes E220 AMG Estate,   Peugeot 5008 Kia Sorento GT Line S  Anyone have any thoughts, or possible