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  • Citroen AX 14TZS 29 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    Just seen the above car on my afternoon walk around the town. Not immaculate but certainly tidy on the panels. It was a G reg so 1989/90 and I thought it looked amazingly fresh in design for such as old car. I think they came out in 1987. I had a look on the 'how many left' website. Only one
  • Any - New car insurance Policy changes LV 22 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    First of all did a quote for a new vehicle on one of the comparison websites. LV came tops at £148 .00 exactly. Clicked through to LV via comparison site, premium exactly the same, so as before called LV and cancelled the old policy, taking out the new one, over the phone
  • Mazda CX-5 - High Mileage Diesel Cars 27 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    I am looking for a Mazda CX-5, and i have seen a few 3 and 4 year old ones, with 90k-100k miles on the clock but with Mazda full service history. My initial thought is that the DPFs are likely to be in good condition, and the engines are likely to have had fewer stop start journeys, so
  • big petrol motor - Should I wait to buy until after new tax rules 15 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    looking to replace old car. notice dealer stock seems to be selling very quickly at the moment. suspect this is partly (or so a dealer told me) due to people trying to buy to avoid paying new tax rates. so,  is it likely that car sales will drop in april, leading to more stock
  • Mazda 2 - Creaking sound from steering wheel or column 9 May 2015 (Forum)
    Hi, should I be worried about a creaking noise when parking? It only happens when I turn the steering wheel, when I am manouevring my car, a Mazda 2 Sport, in and out of a parking space, so is something to do with the steering. The car is 2.5 years old and has only done about 6000 miles, so
  • VW Golf GTi Mk5 Manual - irregular idling speed 4 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    My 2007 VW Golf GT has developed a problem when idling. When the car is at a standstill and in neutral the idle speed willl suddenly drop from its normal idle speed, judder and then rev up to approx 1000rpm and back to normal again. It does not seem to matter whether the car is cold or at normal
  • Should I buy a toyota ? 27 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    hi, I'm looking for a car about 3 years old which has to be very reliable. Thinking that the obvious choice would be japanese and was wondering if anyone has any bad things to say about Toyotas before I go out and buy one. Probably going for a petrol this time and about astra(ish
  • Ford Focus - Should I swap car for something more economical? 27 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 4 year old ford focus 1.8 zetec, I get 36 mpg and do about 15,000 miles a year. Is it worth swapping it for a more economical diesel? I'm happy to spend upto 7k plus any part ex value. But ami better off keeping the money in the bank and living with the fuel cost? Any help/advice
  • Ford Mondeo - Good ford garage Edinburgh area 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hi can anyone tell me the name of a good ford garage in my area that you may have used and can trust. I only know of a vauxhall garage which is brilliant and trust but bought ford car ages ago cos the old vectra shape was rubbish. Any info of good experience would be appreciated. Ford car ok 2.2
  • Ford Fiesta - 2010 fiesta timing belt cover 30 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    ".  If this is the problem does anyone know if this is covered by Ford warranty.  It's also a Ford direct - the car is 13 months old.  thanks very much 
  • Ford Escort 1600 petrol 1998 - Brake fluid change 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
     In the servicing  manual for this car it recommends changing the brake fluid every 3 years irrespective of mileage, which I have been doing over the last 10years I've had the car. I am now told this is all old hat & is no longer necessary. The fluid I have been using
  • Nissan Sunny (1986 - 1991) - 88 1.4 Fuel and temp guages both not working 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    than that, for a 22 year old car that cost just £250 with tax and test it is pretty damn good!
  • Honda Jazz - Dealer Servicing or Not ? 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    , soft furnishing on floor and surgical gloves are a pre-req these days ) and was wondering, as the car is now 7 yr old, is there any valuein a dealer stamped service history at that age ?    Thanks
  • "Collision" drama on ITV1 9.00pm Monday 9 November 22 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    I'm watching it now, for a high-budget drama the realism of the vehicles is lacking somewhat. There's a MkI (95-99) Sprinter van on 51 plates, and a millionaire in a £4,000 10-year-old Mercedes. The police traffic car looks to be a bog-standard Mondeo. There are more true-to-life police cars
  • not notifying DVLA Of change of ownership 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    A friend of mine sold a his old car, to some one who was slightly dodgy. He gave the log book to the new owner to send to DVLA, to date he has not recieved notification from the DVLA, to say the car has been passed on, to a new keeper. This was in early November. On top of this he is not exactly
  • Saab 99 - The most modern car ever made? 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    and Marinas in 1980! I am just amazed at how modern design is for a 32 year old design.
  • Pathe News - Earls Court Motor Shows (1960's) 6 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Just found some fantastic footage of London Motor Shows from the 1960's. Oh, those clipped tones, the great smell of Brut, the hot pants..........oh and there are old cars too! Utterly brilliant ....memories. I have driven one or two of the cars on show and remember my Dad having some too
  • Peugeot 407 Coupe (2006 - ) - New Windscreen 22 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Got viciously attacked by a stone on the m/way yesterday, leaving me with a large crack in my windscreen. Cars being what they are today, it's laminated ,heat reflecting glass with light and wiper sensors installed. The car is only two years old and I'd like to get it done through a Peugeot
  • Renault Clio III (2005 - 2009) - 08 1.5 Steering column vibration 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Hi All My steering column has started juddering whilst the car is idling. (It probably does it whilst on the move, but the road surface hides this.) I'm SURE that it wasn't like this before. The car is two months old from brand new, and has covered 3,500 miles. It has a 1.5 diesel engine. Can
  • Anyone buy on finance and return it after 3 years? 31 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Hi Looking at whether its worth me doing the type of deals where you buy a car on finance for 3 years, and then return it to them. Cars I am considering inc Suzuki Vitara - as they are doing 0% credit. I currently drive a old Pajero - done me well, but thinking now I fancy a nice bit of creature
 

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