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• Steering while stationary 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to be drilled into learner drivers. But I strongly suspect that the reason is driving schools fear the damage that will be caused when learners do this while the n/s front wheel is graunched tight against a high kerb. Otherwise it has to be irrational, since clutch abuse is winked at by driving instructors. I
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 1991 - rear brake drum back plate problem 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  there have any ideas or suggestions. I'm looking for a solution that I can do myself without blowing the bank on new parts. I also need help as soon as possible. Cheers s
• Rover 200 and 400 (1989 - 1996) - Timing belt replacement on 92 Honda SOHC 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  rectangular box with 4 connectors, that is fitted onto a slide on bracket behind the cigar lighter in the centre console. Regards, Victor2 s
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 92 1.2 Starting Problems 18 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  ....still the problem of cold start in the mornings persists...and its just in the winter mornings....in summers there is no problem at all...already have spent more than £200 on the services....plz help...thanks. S
• Fully Chromed Up PUG SW 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I used to see this old guy in the local high street driving a Lada which was covered in red "go faster stripes" and huge fog lamps on the front. When I say old, I mean he must be in his 70's, trilby hat, tartan blanket on the parcel shelf etc. He has now upgraded his car to a Pug 407SW
• Seicento update 19 May 2007 (Forum)
  proving reliable - in 3 weeks time it will be doing Northampton to Truro, a real test. Economy is coming in at high 40's with almost 100% town work on the last tank. Its hard to get over the idea of fragility with the car though - the 'whats that noise' feeling hasnt gone away just yet!
• Buying advice needed, please. 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  I've agreed to buy a secondhand car from a private seller and have given him a cheque for £500 deposit. I'll run an HPI check on the car, but he told me he has £21k outstanding finance on it. This is the first time I've bought when there is o/s finance, and would welcome advice on how to proceed
• Car under warranty 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I've got a 06 plate Astra which has been in the dealers since Saturday for warranty work, they know what the problem is but are waiting for parts. The dealer has been very good so far but vxl are not giving him a date for when the part(s) are due in. The dealer gave me a loan car straight away
• Bouncing check for road tax 23 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  ). What is our best course of action, is it a) pay the tax and hope that the dealer?s cheque to my daughter is OK? b) send him the demand for the tax and get him to sort it out with DVLC? c) start legal proceedings against him on the basis that she paid for the tax and he has not delivered it? d
• Diesel waxing 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Last week I travelled back from southern France to the UK by way of Belgium. When I set off, my vehicle (a 2.5 DI Transit) had a full fuel tank and the weather had been hot and sunny for several weeks, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20's. When I got to Belgium, near Bastogne in fact, the air
• Partner van, getting to glow plugs 11 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I've just managed to change my glow plugs on the peugeot partner van, 1.9 XUD, S reg. But I didn't manage to remove the air inlet housing above the plugs, I had to struggle underneath it. Although I did manage to lift it up higher and prop it up. How are you supposed to get it off? The main
• Just bought Pug 106 1.5D 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  it won't be a great deal except parts. What else shall I replace and what's the best place to buy the parts from? I've got local euro car parts store and GSF is only few miles away. What's the best engine oil for this car? Also when turning right car makes a noise which seems to be coming from the o/s
• Lord Strathcarron of Banchor 15 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  his motoring experiences, many of them extremely amusing. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Volvo 480 pop-up headlights that don\'t 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone offer any advice with a problem with the pop-up headlamps on my father\'s Volvo 480? Basically, they won\'t popup. We\'ve so far managed to eliminate the fuse, the relay - it works fine in another 480 he owns (don\'t ask), although the relay from the other car doesn\'t cure this one
• Peugeot 306 1.9 TD DHY Conrod failure 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all 2 weeks ago I had a conrod failure on my Peugeot 306 1.9 TD from 1998 with a XUD9TE/DHY motor. When I searched on the Internet for an engine to replace it, I found the Car-by-Car Breakdown telling that this failure was not unusual: "Spate of conrod failures on 1997 -1998 R and S reg 1.9
• Audi A6 2.6SE - will not start 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  at the front of the engine, but still no spark So I'm presuming that the gadjet that sends the spark to the plugs isn't working - what module sends the spar to the plugs ? Could it be some sort of cut off switch ? - do the A6's have a hidden switch anywhere as the Fords do ?? What do you lot think
• Help to decide what 'mans' car for me? 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  It may sound like a funny thing to ask, but although ive had a few good ideas over the last few months about what second car I want, its come down to this. What 1970/80's car can I get that trully is a car for a guy? The sort of thing Madmax would drive on sundays :) It cant be too in your face
• What's my car worth? 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  value would be gratefully recieved. BMW 318i SE Touring 1998 S reg, metallic green, velour interior, sports suspension, Mtec steering wheel & gear knob, cargo net, heated locks, radio/cd, good condition (one or two small rust patches on front wheel arches),.. and 175,000 miles on the clock I am second
• Eceptionally low milage 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  about V8's and A/T and the effects of such a low milage over 20 months could have.Any advice would be welcome. I am budgeting for new tyres/discs/full service but wonder if there are any other items which may need attention. Thanks for any replies, Estrada
• Main dealer labour rates? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  that the parts for a Mazda 323 are that much more expensive that a Ford Focus on which it?s based. I intend to investigate labour rates before I choose my next car and would be most interested to hear which make of car is typically cheapest to service through a main dealer. And why are diesels dearer to service