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Shark tooth flint attacks tyre + horse hoof Quiz 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
I remember advice from years gone by to check tyres for `flints`. We were prepared as boys in the 50`s I suppose - carrying around a pen knife with one of those thick long prongs attached in case a horse got a stone caught in it`s hoof. What innocent days. Think what could be interpreted if you -
Repair of Winter roads 27 Feb 2009 (Forum)
of snow, ice and salt, small potholes and cracks now resemble craters on the moon, and when it?s rained there?s no telling whether they are an inch deep or a foot deep. There are sections of road where it is only really safe to drive along at either a snails pace or to pass the potholes on the other side -
Car stereo recommendation please 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Hi, I have a Ford S-Max and I want to have Ipod compatibility and the ability to play MP3's that I have burned on to a CD. When I say Ipod compatibility, ideally I am looking for a replacement HU that has a cable coming from the BACK of the head unit so that I can hide all the cables to the Ipod -
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet - Rear O/S window broken 27 Oct 2020 (Forum)
Hi. I went to put my window up, the other day & all I heard was this awful, crunching & clanking noise, obviously some has broken!! ... -
Ford S-MAX petrol - Ford 1.6 ecoboost turbo gone 29000 miles 1 Oct 2019 (Forum)
Hi all Turbo blown on way home from France. Car is 2011 and low milage. Been a recall Where ford want to add a coolant sensor among other things. Chances... -
Special feature/s perhaps unique to your car 18 Feb 2018 (Forum)
Regarding people having to place there remote key in a faraday bag to avoid toerags boosting the sensor, I have a Lexus, if having locked your car you... -
BMW 3 Series Touring E91 2012 - BMW E91 Bluetooth incompatible with Iphone 5 s 16 Oct 2013 (Forum)
BMW Bluetooth software does not work with iPhone 5s so no hands free available. BMW has not got a fix yet and no one at BMW seems to know when there will... -
Aixam Coupe S 24 Nov 2012 (Forum)
I've just seen the above review. Mmmm. The idea of one of these things being on the roads does not appeal. Imagine being on a country lane with no overtaking... -
VW Passat 2006 TDi - Front passenger door lock problems 12 Feb 2011 (Forum)
Hello, My front passenger door lock cannot be opened from the outside, but will open okay from the inside. Before I start taking the door apart to have a look , can anybody give me any likely causes. Many thanks, S. -
Jaguar S Type 4.0 V8 1999 - Strange heating problems 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I have an odd heating problem that has just suddenly stated. The AC is fine but I only get mild warm heat on max setting for drivers side. ... -
2004 53 plate Ford Mondeo Zetec S TDCI - Cost of Disk and Pad renewal 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
Hi all the pads and discs on my car need renewing all round. What sort of cost will be involved in this. Additionally the rear subframe bushes have... -
Mercedes Benz S-Class W126 (1979 - 1991) - 1990 4.2 Carpet removal 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
In order to remove the carpet, the central console must come out (I have already taken out the seats) Problem is: how??????? Cant see any bolts screws... -
vauxhall vectra 1998,S reg 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
hi i have a 98 vectra when i fire it up from cold it should idle at about a 1000 revs but its wavering about between 0-1000 then when its warm it seems... -
Headlight chrome-in a can?? 4 Jul 2006 (Forum)
is there any spray paint that will replace my headlight chrome on my 1993 seat toledo,. it failed it`s mot on poor headlights so i cleaned the glass and noticed the chrome(on plastic) was poor so i resprayed with `chrome` paint but it`s just a bit more shiny silver, i`ve seen cans with chrome tops -
´99 Astra 1.8 clutch replacement 5 Dec 2005 (Forum)
The Astra is complaing from the clutch pedal. Nasty juddery noices=new clutch. It´s a 1.8 16v on a ´v´, any idea how much a replacement unit is going to cost me? Just so I know how much to take off from my budget for the wife´s Christmas present. Regards, B-man -
S type rear brake pad fitting 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
2001 3.0 V6 sport. Handbrake actuates the pads in the caliper itself, not like the good old Vauxhall seperate shoes within disc/drum setup. Tried to... -
S for a load of bull? 23 Dec 2003 (Forum)
Saw a TV advert tonight, depicting a man riding and subduing a really mean and powerful looking bull. Would I be tempted to buy something so obviously... -
Castrol TWS synthetic oil - BMW 4 Oct 2003 (Forum)
I understand BMW are recommending Castrol TWS (10W-60) for use in the M3 & M5`s, because of excessive oil consumption using the ultra thin SLX (0W-30). Have Googled a search without much success and was wondering if any B.R`s know what sort of price this oil retails in comparison to SLX.?? -
V6 4Motion Golf 2 Oct 2003 (Forum)
My company has offered me my car that I\'ve had from new for £8,500. It\'s a motorpoint car 2001 X 5 dr, full spec with leather & cd changer, climatronic etc..Do you think it\'s good value? It has covered 105,000 m/way miles but still feels & drives as new. Should I buy it? -
Diesel newbie questions(s) 23 May 2003 (Forum)
Just bought a ’99 Pug 306 HDi, my first diesel. So, anything I need to be aware of after driving petrol cars for 16 years? I know about the glow...