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• Vw golf mk 6 2.0 tdi - Vw emissions and her replacement 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hi  I have been diagnosed with fault egr I was in getting emissions update and had a flashing coil and visit workshop message a few times that same week so told them that. Vw Customer services are due to contact me as my local Vw dealer said car is too old for factory
• slk cdi - advice! used car with sketchy service history. 20 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Bought an slk cdi 2 years old with 16,500k on the clock. had the satrguard and becker map pilot. I asked for a service book but apparently it's all recorded on computer now. I chased up the history and found a record of only one service done at almost 16k and two years old. The main dealer I
• Obstructing a Driveway 8 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all, I found an old thread on this topic, but it was 3-4 years ago so it seems to have gone quiet, so I'd be pleased if anyone can help with this shiny new envigourated thread :-) On the topic of blocking driveways, it was mentioned about it being an offence to block a driveway
• Ford Fiesta mk4 - Best way to sort out rust 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  of the car as I know its history compared to some old grotbox off eBay. If I leave it it will just get worse quicker. I was just after an ideas of costs/work involved etc! Is it worth prepping the car myself?
• V70 or Mondeo ? oh dear............help 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I currently drive a new mondeo tdci which has approx 50,000 miles on now , the car is 2 and a half years old . I have allways fancied a V70 Vovo estate , the one that im interested in is a petrol manual 2.4 engine . The said car has done approx 60,000 miles and is 3 years old . So weird the mondeo
• Advice needed please! 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hello people, i have a bit of a difficult descision on my hands and would be very grateful for any help given. I'm 23 year old male soon to be 24. I've driven the same car for 6 years and have decided its time for a change. I'm currently looking for a new car at the moment and have narrowed my
• Creaking Nissan Micra 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a Nissan Micra that's about 3.5 years old that has started creaking. The suspension has always made loud creaking noises going over big bumps, where my Dad's that is about 6 years old makes no suspension noises to speak of. I've now noticed louded creaking noises at slow speaks
• Golf Mk IV cabin tightness 18 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  since taking delivery last year of new 03 reg noticed that 'last' door closes with a 'clunck' (like a seat!), not with a tight 'thump' for which a vw golf has/had? a reputation. and which my old mk iv s98 reg did. also 'schwish' noice of cars passing in opposite direction in my view definitely
• Car Recommendation? 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  A relative of mine currently has an old-shape Mazda 323 5 door (loathes the current shape) and will shortly be looking for a new (or low mileage 12-18 months old vehicle). His criteria (as described to me) are: - "A bit different/stylish" (he doesn't need space) - "Not a convertible
• Coy's site 30 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  If like me you like old fast cars you can't afford, try:- http://www.coys.co.uk Cheers, Tomo
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - New Second Car as the old one has £££ repair bill. 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  ? Cars to consider for option 2 at about 6K + old fiesta are I suppect; the new fiesta, yaris, pug 207, cirtron DS3 and maybe a mini or hyundi i20 VW polo? Thoughts on this welcome   Many thanks in advance.   Marcus 
• Any - Learner's first car 31 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  M-M junior is now 19 and wanting to learn to drive. He'll soon be applying for his provisional licence, has been looking at cars, insurance quotes etc. and is seeking for some sound advice on what sort of car would best suit his needs and his pocket. His budget
• volvo s60 ( old model ) - looking at a new car 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  in the south east ( with the twice yearly drive to scotland ,(  home )  i test drove the new volvo s60 d3 , loved the car an everything about it , but the boot is small !  it got me thinking of the old s60 2.4, an the d5 . would that be a good buy ( boot larger ,not much
• any - Car Tax 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  If we p/x our car for a newer one at a dealership can we remove the tax from our old car and reclaim it,we would have to buy tax for the new one and we have only just renewed it.
• Largest High Mileage Car? 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Is there a record for a car with the highest mileage on? Also what is the highest mileage car you have ever seen for sale? I once saw a Skoda Octavia TDI with 420k on the clock for sale. Probably an old taxi.
• second hand car problem 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I bought a second hand Rav4 from a small independent garage in Essex on the 10th of February. I paid 8k for the car, and gave him my old Rav4 for 2k in part ex. Two days after buying the car the engine management light came on, so I called the RAC, who said it was a problem
• Vauxhall Corsa - Opinion please 21 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  A friend told me this car is for chavs, not a 61 year old woman. What do you think? Thinking of buying this car and don't want to be ridiculed. Tia
• Friends Reunited for cars ??? 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  could be a good idea for some body? i would really like to know what happened to my old MGB GT and if its still nipping around the streets of England
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - A question for Screwloose & other 'old-time' mechs 15 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi there, long time lurker etc etc. I've been flipping back, reading through some old posts, in both the General Discussion and Technical rooms, and I've got a question for Screwloose and any other mechanics who predate the era of pervasive engine management systems. My own car-owning history
• Learners buying brand new cars - why? 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  think I am very lucky to have a car which don't tend my finances, yes insurance is £50 a month and I spend around £50 a month on repairs but a new car would cost me at least £200 a month. My dad just keeps going on about how I am spoilt with my 10 year old car because his first car only ran on 3