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• Do I just say yes? 19 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi guys, don't know if anyone is still around tonight but... My old golf has just failed it's MOT today on a worn suspension arm thing. 92pounds plus VAT to replace it, and some more to realign the steering afterwards, apparently. 142 total including VAT. I took the car in for a service and MOT
• Cam belt record? 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Like most people here I am careful not to exceed cambelt age or mileage limits, for example changing my wife's 306 1.8 belt on buying the car at only 15k miles because it was already eight years old. However, a quick check with Dad confirms that my Mother's Volvo 440 GLi with Renault 1.7 lump
• Seat Toledo TDi Engine mount Failure 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My 5 year old / 85,000 mile Toledo TDi suffered an engine mount failure, with no advance indication that this was about occur. The car has been serviced from new at a Seat Service centre at recommended service intervals. As there is damage to the block it will necessitate a new short engine at best
• Insurance - NCD 11 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Well after your previous advice on cars I've decided to buy a silver Ford Mondeo X reg 1.8LX plenty of little extras 30,000 miles Full service history £3,600 looks good, pick her up Friday. Now the problem I've got is, I've not driven for 8 months so thereofr not been insured for 8
• Jag S-Type D's??? 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  A question to those in the know, firstly, has anyone seen the new V6 diesel Jag S-type's with manuals (so that's basic or S spec) in things like the Top Car auctions? If so, what kind of price are they fetching at a year old? Mum's getting restless with the 140000 mile Celica, and we both think
• Peugeot 205 Diesel, K plate 7 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I'm having troubles starting this car. It tends to sit for a while between use, but I don't think waxy diesel is the issue. Even with a good battery, you can usually crank it on and off for a good few mins before it will go. Once running, its fine and does charge the battery. Often you will need
• Dings 'n things 25 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I've just been dinged in a carpark. Because of the height of the ding I am fairly sure that it was a 4x4 on the school run. I am fully with the Tory grandee who proposes a £1000 yearly tax on 4x4s if it hits the person who dinged my car. The indent is just where the dent man can't get to it. One
• Scrape on Rover, How much to put right? 4 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Rover 214, but the only thing is it has a scrape on the near side door. It seems to be deep as it goes into the body when the door is opened. The guy selling it said a Rover dealer told him it wasn't worth doing as it would cost about 500 quid, but I'm thinking
• Zymöl polishing products 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  as they are. Results to date appear to be excellent, and I like the blurb about the polish being developed to a 100 year old German formula and having Vitamin E, aloe vera, banana and coconut oils along with natural biodegradable ingredients. Bit like a health spa for the car! Anyway, if you can find 'em in your neck
• sluggish saxo 1.1 31 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I've just bought a 2 yr old 1.1 mpi saxo with 27K on the clock and FSH. I am only getting 41 mpg compared with 48mpg from my previous Peugeot 106 with similar miles and same engine, the Peugeot also had more zest, as has my mothers saxo. My driving style is the same and the brakes are not dragging
• Fitting Vectra Idle Speed Control Valve 28 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  My Vectra has finally succumbed to the old idle speed problem which has been traced to - surprise, surprise - the idle aor intake control valve. I have a shiny new one all ready to go on but I was just wondering whether I can fit this myself, or should I take it to my local Vx specialist to do
• '98 Astra 1.7TD - Noisy Power steering? 17 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I had a new power steering pump fitted to my Astra about a month ago. Before the old pump failed, the steering was really quiet, but since the new one was fitted there is a terrible whine when on full lock. I used to drive new company cars for my previous employer and always noticed
• Nissan Almera GLX Auto T reg - how much? 16 May 2004 (Forum)
  The glasses guide site now charges and to be honest, their valuations tend not to take into account regional variations. I have to dispose of a 5 door Nissan Almera GLX Auto, with all the trimmings (EW air con sun roof etc) as the executor of an estate. The car is a T reg (1999) has done less
• Calibra Fuel Tank Outlet Pipe Flange 6 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  number. They offered me the phone numbers of some used parts dealers , and suggested that I contact heritage clubs . The inference being that the alternative is to scrap this 8 year old car! Incidentally , it's as clean as nip with leather interior and low mileage. Anyone else experienced what at face
• Mid-90's Merc E-class coupe? 20 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  miles, so at 80-90k it's just about run in(?). It must be reliable, not outrageously thirsty, and should not depreciate much. I'd appreciate any thoughts/opinions as to this car (or the E220 coupe?), what do I need to look out for, should I buy privately or trade (I suppose it's too old for Merc
• Escort (CVH) compressions & spark plugs 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, '89 Escort 1.4 (CVH), 107k miles, well serviced throughout its life. I've been feeling that it has been lacking power recently (they don't make 15 year old cars like they used to!) so I checked compressions on the weekend, and had a look at the plugs: #1 11.1 Grey (normal) colour #2 12.5
• punto brake discs 23 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I have a punto mk11 it's 2 years old this month and has done 33,000 miles. I have just had my 3rd set of pads fitted (which were very worn - but I managed to catch them before scoring the discs). I had to have the discs changed however because they were below spec. thickness (min. 10.2mm
• New driver insurance 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Hi We're about to get a first car (1.0 Corsa 98S) for my 17 year old stepson who hasn't passed his test yet, and are checking out the insurance options. At the moment the best bet seems to be for my wife, who currently doesn't have a policy/NCD in her own name, to buy/register it and insure
• mazda 6 gearchange 1 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  My ts2 diesel estate 9000 miles from new has a frequently rough gear change from first to second and aglitch(grate) in the middle of the gate from second to third present from new and improving only slightly.Anyone had similar?Should i reasonably expect the dealer to fix this? Car otherwise
• Renault hands-free cards 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Renault Scenic. My last 3 cars have been VW's, but I don't like the Touran - bland & expensive - and 2 of my VW's suffered terrible reliability and build problems. I thought i would give the Scenic a try - I admire Renault's boldness of design combined with immense