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• Buying Used - "attitude indicators" 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  of the owner's driving style / other car(s)- I suppose this could be easily moderated for the test drive? Finally, do you reckon there's any mileage in "one lady owner" cars? Assuming that they are indeed one lady owner (and not "plus one 17 year old son" is the car likely to be in better nick? I guess I'm
• 25th Anniversary of the Airbag 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  "...the airbag was finally ready for production in December 1980 when it celebrated its world premiere together with another innovation, the seatbelt tensioner, in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class" Quote from an article on UK Motoring Search Engine News (http://tinyurl.com/atb4v ). Leads me to a couple
• VAG diesel ID's and service 7 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  to the tax book? I drove 2 Bora?s last night back to back both with 74Kw marked on id sticker displaying inside the boot. One was allegedly a 2002 90 BHP and the other a 2005 100BHP. I did not see too much difference in performance although the 100 was a bit better, but it was 3 years and 30k miles
• Threaders 23 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  off side front wheel and totally destroyed the bumper, radiator and associated bodywork. Had to brake hard, tried to avoid by crossing into other carrageway but no avaiil, luckiliy this was a possibility or it would have been a side on.Mr Myopic in his 70's taking wive to Hospital for an operation
• New Car ? Replacement Interval? 26 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  rebuilds of engine, transmission and suspension were routine after only 30-50,000 miles. What?s the optimum time to keep a new car now? Rustproofing and mechanical component life has improved out of all recognition. Even cars from volume producers will go 150,000 miles with nothing more than servicing
• 'Excessive' brake pedal travel (Polo) 22 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  that, the brakes would always lock. Now, the pedal travels about 1.5 inches (or at least that?s what it seems like) before the brakes work properly, retaining the same feels as they did before, just lower down to the floor. You can press them as hard as you like and the pedal is still well away from the floor
• Another More Th>n puzzle... 30 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  - in fact it's completely illogical. "The website states: 'Year of Manufacture'". Am I being pedantic or do you agree that if you are requested for the year of manufacture then that should apply to the insurance cover cost calculation? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass
• Rover 200 1999 1.4 - Unsolvable Problem 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  no problem accelerating, although initial acceleration in any gear can be a bit jumpy. I have changed the following: - Fuel Filter - HT Leads - Distributor Cap - Rotor Arm - Ignition Coil - Spark Plugs (correctly gapped) - Engine Flush - Oil and Filter change (Wynn?s Valve/Hydraulic Tappet Cleaner added
• Not such a big deal? 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Focus Tdci Running Problem 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  out any ideas ,was her indoors xmas present and she wont drive it anymore!!! ps the road spring snapped on the o/s/f/ im told this quite normal on this model!!! Please note, SHOUTING amended. DD
• Leon TDI - NSF Tyre Wear 2 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  before the other tyres on the car. The rear tyres wear evenly, as does the front drivers side. Currenly on Dunlop SP Sport 01's, previously on Pirelli P6000, Eagle NCT's, B F Goodrich Touring and Yokohama A301, all of which were correctly balanced and aligned, but wore in the same way. The steering
• Filth! 31 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I appreciate at this time of year with the wet greasy sludge on the roads added to the mud that we are going to get most things covered in filth. However...
• First car questions 13 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  it on hers? My car is going to be bought in her name. I've been driving for over a year insured on my sister?s car as a second driver. Due to this I cannot do pass plus? Thanks for your advice it is much appreciated.
• Vauxhall Vectra - no brakes 8 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Whilst driving the sister in law and three kids with associated luggage from Birmingham to South Devon in SWMBO\'s Vectra (1.7 diesel)the brake warning light illuminated on the dashboard. I slowed down and pulled off at the nearby services. Almost filled my trousers when I pressed the brake pedal
• Motorway Layouts & Design 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  remain for access on and off the motorway. Even during high demand, during rush hour, the two ?no access lanes? (assuming no accidents or breakdowns) flow smoothly at the posted 40mph limit. The two ?access? lanes are backed up constantly. This leads me to assume that it?s the act of leaving
• Drunk Driver 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  the car, came back and started whispering to the other copper. They are whispering frantically at each other and neither of them look very pleased. Copper turns to me and starts accusing me of wasting police time, he calls me a twit. I point out he\'s just sworn at a member of the public, in front
• FIAT - zero goodwill 5 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm writing this on behalf of a friend who is the unhappy owner of a Fiat Punto Diesel X reg, which is just over 3 years old and done just over 30,000...
• Everyman Racing at Prestwold Hall, Leics 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  , run a fun Autotest in a Mini Cooper, be taken out for a few laps of the circuit by an instructor and then put down a few laps myself, take a gorgeous E-Type (still bearing Jack Brabham's name) out for a few more laps, and then be a passenger alongside one of their pro drivers in a Cooper S
• car servicing scam to end 17 May 2004 (Forum)
  with the OFT\'s call, although strict conditions on the quality of the work by independent garages remain. DaimlerChrysler, for instance, insists that work is done to an \'excellent\' standard and uses approved parts for the warranty to remain valid, while BMW says servicing has to meet certain guidelines
• Objections unmarked police cars thread 13 May 2004 (Forum)
  Objections to unmarked police cars thread I\'d like to hear a comment from resident b-i-b (serving and retired) about the above thread. To kick it off, my own views. HJ\'s comments justifying it with \"anything to improve observation\" made me laugh rather cynically. Sorry HJ. Contributors