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• Which car companies will be left in 10 years time? 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  (with Nissan); VAG; KIA/Hyundai; Ford (& Volvo?); Toyota (& Subaru?) and Beijing automotive (who I think will be selling us cheap Roewe 75's and the Saab technologies they have just picked up). I wonder where Opel or its offspring might be? Can BMW continue to be independent? Will Honda stay on its own
• Do 4x4s Alter Cognitive Behaviour ? 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have to say that we had some pretty freezing and snowy conditions last night causing some very dangerous driving conditions on non-major roads. However first thing this morning a saw, in just a couple of miles, 4 or 5 drivers in 4x4's (mixture of Discoveries, Audi Q7 and BMW X5), driving
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 front brake pad replacement with 5mm left? 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Service in August indicated front pads were '85% worn', garage (not our local Ford dealer) wanted to replace them. Didn't take that at face value and we only do about 5,000miles pa so left it until now; MOT is due soon. I've had a look and the front n/s pad seems to have 5mm left
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 02 2.2DTi lumpy idle,no rev counter,limp home mode 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  and was running perfectly normal again......i stopped again on way home.then i was driving home again all the symptoms cut back in again....anybody help?.....i put some redex injector cleaner in it yesterday,but don`t know if that`s coincidence thanks for anybodys help
• Vauxhall Zafira B (2005 - ) - Is three abreast child seat fitment possible 23 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  in the front seat, doesn?t seem to be possible, as there?s no means (as far as we can tell) to switch off the passenger airbag. Has anyone managed to seat three abreast in these? If so, what type/make of child seats do you use? Sorry to bring up a well worn topic, but I couldn't find anything specific
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.6 erratic coolant 17 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 Fiesta Zetec-S and had the thermostat housing changed by a mechanic (mate of a mate) because of a coolant leak and I had no previous temperature issues. The temperature seems to be going up and down like a yo-yo. It seems to be ok for the 1st part of the journey but as soon as I get
• Credit Card Fraud - again. 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  My CC has been hit for three fraudulant transactions in very rapid order in the USA. My CC co identified it, contacted me 09:00 the next morning a credited all ££s back instantly. The transaction were not for large sums. I am trying to work out where / when the cloning originated. I do not use
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 05 2.0 HDi Air Bag Light Problem 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  thought i'd ask in here on H&S grounds lol!
• Your new (elderly) Battery 27 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  and out with the car as new.) Wonder if anyone anyone has ever replaced their battery only to have fitted an older one...It`s GOT to have happened somewhere, at sometime hasn`t it?
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - What tyres can I use? 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  What tyres can I put on the rear of my Jaguar Xtype 2.0D? I spoke to the Jag garage and they said I can only put Pirelli 6000J ' s on which are only suitable for Jaguar (they have a J in the code specfic to this model). I then spoke to the local ATS and they said they can put Dunlop All Seasons
• new vosa powers 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  Talking to my inside informant at vosa this week and he was telling me about the new powers vosa were given from the beginning of this month in relation to hgv"s, these consist of fixed penalty fines and points up to a maximum fine of 900 pounds, above this and it has to go to court Vosa are also
• Ford Maverick I (1993 - 1997) - 93 2.7D Washer fuses! 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  checked all these fuses (none of which is labelled for the washers anyway) but none blown. So... Any ideas where the fuse(s) for the windscreen and headlamp washers would be? Any other thoughts on what could be causing this problem? Doubt it's connections at the pumps as neither functions
• Why is 'purchase price' a factor with insurance? 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  ) I win the vehicle in "Tom Champagne"'s Reader's Digest Prize Draw or somesuch. Purchase price zero.... 2) The car is inherited or gifted from a relative for a nominal £1.... 3) My superior bargaining skills get the car for a knock-down never-to-be-repeated price - say 50% of its market
• Polite Sign in rear window 27 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  of this... So If you're in hurry please feel free to pass me... When it's safe of course or they might 'do' you as well :) So I passed when it was safe and it was a little old Granny, she must of been in her 80's and gave me a big smile and cheery wave. She must of been driving at around 23mph, normally I'd
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1993 1.9 Which wheels fit my 405? 31 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  dealers use a different way of measuring that is 'equivalent' to 185/65/14? 4. Could i put 15's on if i wanted? Does it change the handling and how? 5. Can i put wider wheels on? and how...what would i need to change? Thanx in advance, Neil.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.8 Suspension problems? 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  as to the cause(s)? New shocks needed? many thanks, James
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.4 Oily marks on bodywork. 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I noticed some oily spattering on the offside of swmbo's Astra this pm. A quick once over sees the whole of the o/s wheel arch lined with something, but nothing on the wheel/tyre. Engine oil a bit low, and topped up accordingly, no sign of any surplus oil in the engine compartment She had recently
• MB London black cab. 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  to its rival's one. Mercedes claims it will also be more fuel efficient. ..... is expected to match the TX4's price tag of £34,000. London TV had significant coverage. Photo at http://tinyurl.com/6dqgcp Will it catch on?
• Tyre pressure monitors-Warning. 9 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  stated he used to work in the tyre business. Apparently the caps oxidise to the pressure valve and they split when you try to get them off. So I've got the spare on the front and a rear valve is decidedly wobbly. I'll be interested to see if the dealer s going to stump up the cost of replacement under
• Who will be a bad car maker be in 30yrs time ? 22 May 2008 (Forum)
  I saw a morris ital this morning while l was out driving.this got me thinking that next week my son will be six. i remember when i was that age BL was a mass producer of cars in the 70's and looking back at them imho they were all a load of rubbish allegro,princess marina,TR 7 the only one i would