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• Using spare for 1st time in ages (years) 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Discovered a slow puncture on drivers side rear. Getting it check out at a garage tomorrow but will there be any probs in using the spare. Its been in the back for a few years without use. The pressure is fine but I worry about using it after it being in storage for so long. I'm
• storing a diesel Vectra for 1 year 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have a T-reg vectra 2.0di estate,air-con,70k miles and well maintained.I am going abroad for up to a year and the car will be kept in a secure,dry,lock-up. Any advice on what to do in the way of preparation before storage so that the car will be pretty well ready to drive out in a years time
• Ashtray/Cd tray Mk5 Fiesta 28 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a Mk5 fiesta and it came as standard with a ashtray fitted. I have seen several other Mk5's that are fitted with a Cd storage tray/coin holder fitted as a optional fit item instead of the ashtray. Does anyone know if this is available as a spare part conversion, i've tried my ford dealer
• Mondeo condensation 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  from a dry storage area below ground to rather damper conditions above, though it wasn't raining. Just cold and 'moist'. All was well during the drive except for excessive condensation from the start on the interior of all the windows - it was so bad on the back window that I could hardly see out
• Winter storage of my convertible - Advice please! 30 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  to see what I need to do next as far as suitable storage is concerned. Someone suggested one of those electric oil filled radiators set with a thermostat would be a good idea, but I guessed that with a non-insulated garage door, no cavity wall, etc that this would not have any influence on the general
• Ford connect - Cutting out 19 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Hi All  I've recently bought a ford connect mk1 230 in great condition engine starts on the button . It's been sat 10 months in dry storage or so I'm told anyway seller told me it went into limp mode on the way for mot wich I found to be a lie. After a few £ I've
• Flat roof :felt or fibre glass 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Knowing the wide range of knowledge and experience on the forum I wondered if anyone could give any pointers. I have a small outdoor storage area,  about 4mx2m, with a felt flat roof.  This now needs replacing and I am considering having glass fibre instead of felt.  I have
• BMW 3 Series E46 - trade in car requires repair, who is liable to pay 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Have traded in my old car for a newer model. the old car developed a problem with the engine before i left the dealers (while they were driving it to storage) but after they had signed the V5 as the new owners and after i had paid the balance on the new car. Who is liable to foot the bill
• New Police Powers. 6 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  that the driver causes annoyance, alarm or distress to others. Owner can reclaim it for a fixed fee (I think in the region of £100) and the Police can charge £15.00 a day for storage.
• 1967 Wolseley 6/110 MkII - Front hubs 14 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  After 26 years storage my Wolseley 6/110 MkII has seized front hubs, probably due to rust between the disc and the shoes.   When I was using it I used to buy rear hub bearings that were the same as that used on the London black taxi.    I was once told that the back axle
• Rear seat removal & insurance 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  , and is it likely to bump my insurance up?  (5 less passengers should swing it the other way in a common-sense world) We never carry passengers in this vehicle and require the extra space for gear storage on long expeditions.        
• strange foot pump 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have strange foot pump there is no name on it the only I.D is a red crown transfer?, possible WD Also attached to the pump is a vertical brass air storage cylinder fitted with a 50psi pressure gauge. It's been very well constructed includes a brass base. I'm unsure if it's connected
• Haven't seen one of these for a while... 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  From Autotrader 1982 X Reg CITROEN CX 2.5 DIESEL - 4 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Saloon, Diesel, 87,010 miles, Metallic Green, MOT-11-2007. Metallic paintwork, Power assisted steering, Cloth upholstery. THIS GENUINE CX HAS HAD ONLY ONE NON SMOKING DRIVER FROM NEW AND WAS PUT INTO DRY STORAGE EIGHTEEN
• How can I tell if tyres have flat spots? 19 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi - I recently bought a Eunos import that has sat in dry storage for up to 5 years. It vibrates at several speeds, and I am wondering if this could be caused by flat spots on the tyres from sitting sround without moving for so long? Or is it more likely to be wheel balancing? But once a wheel
• clampers 18 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  the MI at Mill Hill. They then demand £400 - in cash - for release plus an extra £60 per day for storage. The guards at the compound carry tyre levers and have hungry alsation dogs yapping at their heels. In spite of their threatening behaviour police when called were powerless.
• Vauxhall Insignia - Facelift 15plt Insignia - rear adjustable air vent 23 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  My new Insignia SRi collected on Friday has no rear adjustable air vents behind the central front arm rest.  Yet my previous 60plt SRi did and also it had a rear armrest/storage which this one has not. The trim was cloth as standard as the new SRi. Before I contact the dealer
• Citreon - Is it legal for a garage to change a date on a V5? 23 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  that they've had it in storage for a few weeks, but we were originally given the impression that it had just come in. Is it legal for a garage to alter the V5 - they admit it has been changed, but can offer no expalnation!
• Mondeo Radio Removal 3 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Having found an online code supplier I need to remove the Ford 7000 radio from my 1997 Mondeo. I thought this would be so easy! I made the u shaped removal tools that have worked on every other radio I have ever tried but this one wont budge. I have removed the cassette tape storage thing under
• Storing fuel injectors 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  way to store the injectors to avoid any problems when they are refitted (if ever)? The storage period could potentailly be a year or so. (Before anyone asks, yes I have told my insurers!)
• Peugeot 206 parts - URGENT 1 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where a friend of mine can source some passenger seat runners for a 99T Pug 206 LX 1.9D (motor factors/breakers/dismantlers etc.) especially in the Yorkshire area. These seats are the ones with the storage bin underneath them. Peugeot main dealer will only sell her both sets