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• Speed thresholds 7 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  - on the bridge - a lens being retracted into a police car through the n/s/f window. I was doing less than 85 (approx 82/83) heading towards the bridge, saw the police car too late, worried I have been caught on camera. Regards.
• Why doesn\'t the Heater on my Ibiza Work? 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Thought I would seek advice on this as someone may know the answer. The heater on my sister\'s car will not give out hot air. The cooling system is full, I have checked that the fan and also that the temperature switch that controls the fan works. My thoughts are that it could be the thermostat
• RS Turbo Escort 1988 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, would it be possible to replace a small end con-rod shell bearing from the sump end of a CVH engine? My engine\'s making a bit of a knocking noise on tick over. I\'m not sure what the throw of this engine type is, therefor not sure if the crank pin will provide sufficent
• Low or High Mileage? 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Having read number67's post on a low mileage no service history car and the subsequent responses, it got me thinking about this thought that a high mileage car is better than a low mileage car. Now i dont know if i'm in the minority on here but as long as a car is regularly serviced i would
• sh 93 or 95 for same price? 16 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm currently looking for a second hand Saab 93 for upto £6500 but have noticied that there are a few nice 95's in the same price bracket. Anyone have any advice or opinions on which model to go for (93 or 95)? I'm not intending to do a lot of mileage (10000 max pa) and most of it urban
• Citroen Xsara Diesel Revs 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  In the FAQ section, it says you should run a diesel to 4,500rpm a couple of times a week. Is this true for all cars? I have a S-reg Xsara and the red section on the rev counter starts at 4,750rpm. It's not often I get above 3,000rpm in normal driving. The car runs great but fails its emissions
• Car by Car Breakdown 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  of these cars outweighs their faults? Or are the faults in reality limited to a small number of cars, with general reliability being pretty good? Due to experiences in my Dad\'s old Renaults and Citroens as a kid, I have a phobia about unreliable cars. His Renault 16 used to overheat on every long trip.
• Growly noises 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  (for some reason, not the 803) on the overrun - first gear in one of the Austin Counties - Devon, Hampshire etc - the two-stroke diesel Commer lorry of the 50's. Newer cars seem less memorable - perhaps you can think of more recent sounds. The Subaru flat-four perhaps.
• Bi-Xenons 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  A two-question query?. 1. I thought Bi-Xenons headlights were intended to ?last the life of the car? or so I read in What Car? A few years back. I have recently seen 2 year-old cars of all makes with one bulb failed. Obviously not true?. 2. My wife?s car has Bi-Xenons fitted..they work OK
• volvo 1.8 GDI engine fuel query 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have recently picked up a volvo s40 GDI at auction (see new car advice thread). http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=21008 In honestjohn\'s car by car breakdon he notes that this engine is designed for 98 ron unleaded and faults have occurred wehere cars have used lower standard
• Slugish Focus TDCI 30 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Just had my Focus TDCI serviced (major 2 yr job) The acceleration is now appaling like the turbo is disabled or something. It also smokes now which it...
• Black Boxes to monitor tuning mods 15 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  the tab for expensive engine rebuilds under warranty. In future once black boxes are fitted, all ECU mods and tuning devices will be detectable and not only will the vehicles warranty be invalidated, but the true vehicle`s history will be made available to the used car buying public.
• Mondewoe going, PCP for the replacement? 8 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  but not maintenance for £230. This seems to be very good. I know its not the Mazda but the 6,s come out at a lot more as does the Avensis. If anyone can recommend a leasing company to try I would be most gratefull. Bill
• Totally unrealsitic dealer values 20 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My local Ford dealer has had a base spec 1.3 escort (S reg) sitting on its forecourt for almost six months now with a screen price of £3999. A quick look at price guides suggest he will do well to get half this for it, yet the price has not changed at all. I cannot understand the mentality
• Am i being silly- buying a E34 530 V8? 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I have seen a few last of the line 530 V8's advertised and selling for around £3k. These cars have the M60 Nikasil lined V8, which can lead to bore wear. How much of a concern should this be when contemplating a purchase? Will all those likely to fail have done so by now, and are problem cars easy
• Vauxhall Monaro V8 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I see from my local paper\'s Motoring Section (Oxford Times 24th October 2003) that Vauxhall have officially announced the launch of a rebadged version of the Aussie Holden Monaro...a V8 coupe version of the Holden Commodore. The Australian original was launched at a motorshow in 1999
• Galant or Passat? 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Mum needs a car for one year & 20000 miles only. Her friend's firm offers two cars just defleeted. Which offers the cheapest motoring (in terms of resale, servicing & fuel)? She got to choose before Wednesday before they go to auction. 1. Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 GLS Auto saloon, silver, 1998-S
• I parked next to a Corvette Z06 today 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Cobra R two rows over. So I got to check out some of America?s best in the same parking lot lol. Do you have ether of these cars in the UK?
• 323i E46 2000 model transmission light 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  for 'Anti Spin Control', but nothing about the gearbox. Before he starts handing over ££££££s, does this model have any known gearbox or electrical gremlins please, that could be causing his problem? Many thanks
• Part comparison between Rover 200 & 400 28 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Do any of you know if interior parts from the MKII Rover 200 are identical to those in the MKII Rover 400. I am particularly interested to know if the armrest is identical because I want to put one in my MK III 200, but am having no luck finding one in scrapped 200\'s. I would be greatful for any