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• Tow Bar mounted Bike Carrier 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have a c.10 year old Pendle bike carrier unit, 2 L shaped poles fit into a block that itself is bolted onto the tow bar. I now want to fit this unit onto a new tow bar to be fitted to a 2003 reg car. The tow bar man says he is not allowed to fit such an old block because of "type approval
• BMW 3-Series E92 Coupe (2006 - ) - 07 335d First service with a 6 cyl diesel 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My 335d has done 11,000 miles and is now approaching 10 months old. The service indicator malarkey in the dash suggests that the first service is due in May 2009, when the car will be almost 24 months old. As it uses next to no oil (never been topped up), I was thinking that this is infeasibly long
• Unusual Sightings Vol 11 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  ***** Another thread for commenting on rare, unusual, old or just plain daft cars etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today onmy travels near Brighouse I passed a house with four Allegros outside on the road and then just
• No more Cover Notes? 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  The new Dwightmobile arried before my old Car Insurance expired and with only a month left NFU required me to take out a 13 month Certificate instead of simple amendie Reg No. On the bits and pieces that arrived with the new Insurance was a note to the effect that because of MIB database no longer
• Dealer service or DIY? 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  etc. Question: Should we invest 100 to 150 quid in another dealer service or should I do it all DIY now? Will the lack of dealer service history really effect the value of a 7 year old car? Regards.
• Astra (F type) clutch 6 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I've just purchased an old K plate Astra for my son to learn to drive in. If I put the handbrake on and let the clutch up the car willstall so the clutch appears to be ok BUT I noticed that if on a rise (on ramp to motorway) and I floor the throttle the revs rise sharply before the speed increases
• Old wipers---new wipers 19 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Once upon a time I was taught how to stop wipers making that vile scraunching noise on the windscreen. Grab 'em where the arm meets the blade and give 'em a twist--direction depending on scrauch on the up or on the downstroke. dead simple. However more and more cars have these fancy pants solid
• Ulysse/C8/807 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  There seem to be some great deals for the Ulysse, poverty spec 2.0 petrol for a bit over £13k new. Ever since Fifth gear did the crash test between new/old Espace's where the old one ended as a mess but new one just needed a t-cut I have fancied a NCAP 5 star car for the family. Would running
• Burning Oil 13 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  Can anybody help me please? I own a 16 year old Audi 80 1.8 GL which after 130,000 miles is still going strong but has started to 'smoke' from the exhaust on acceleration. The mechanic who serviced my car recently said that this is common on old VW/Audi engines and is due to the rubber valve
• Any - University car 13 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My step daughter is looking for a car for her final year at university from September, budget around £1,500. The usual suspects I assume, Micras, old Civics, etc. With small petrol engines, is mileage more important than age?  And which is the best online search
• Car insurance for the elderly 4 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Last year my mother, who is over eighty years old, paid over £400 for her car insurance. We did alot of searching on the internet yet that was the best figure we could find. This year we found insurance for less than £250 with LV, a very pleasant surprise!
• dealer warranty? 13 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  apologies if this information is elswhere on the site but Is a dealer obliged to give some sort of warranty on a used car he sells - I am thinking of buying a cheap(ish) car for about £2.5k - the car is 6 years old and the dealer has said that he will provide a 30 day 1000mile warranty. thanks
• Used car warranties - worthwhile? 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at a 3 year old car (Picasso) from a small trader - what are my 'rights' under the sale of goods act if there is a major fault? Should I buy a warranty? If so, which one? Or can I rely on consumer protection law? Thanks for your comments
• How long to charge a battery? 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Assuming a 'modern' car - a few years old, how long (or how many miles) does it take to charge the battery after you've started the car? Lets assume the car is in good condition, and it takes no more than 1 to 2 seconds for the engine to 'catch' after turning the key.
• Tipp Ex on car body 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone got any idea how to remove Tipp Ex from car bodywork? A schoolkid thought it funny to pour it down my friend's rear wing of his metallic Mondeo (M Reg). You'll be glad to know he was caught and handed over to the police (12 year old)
• first time buyer in UK-pitfalls- help 16 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Returning to UK and am buying first car in UK. I am thinking of buying a 2 year old car from a car supermarket. I need help as to what are the pitfalls to lookout for and what are the "must do's" during the process of buying from these outlets.
• Cheapest new car offer ?? 18 May 2001 (Forum)
  Hello All A pal's daughter wants a new car rather than an old banger. Can anyone tell me where the cheapest current offers are? Any make will do. MotorPoint in Derby have some Saxo & Corsa's at just under £6,ooo. Any others? Thanks Martin
• used cars - Spare keys and documents/handooks 23 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Went to a main dealer today to look at a low mileage demo, 2161 miles, 11 months old...and 2nd keys and documentation/service records  locked away... Is it because of people nicking the service books and handbooks.
• Calcium battery in a car that doesn't need one? 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have a '99 Focus that uses a calcium battery. Would there be any issues in putting the old calcium battery from this into another older vehicle that uses a standard lead acid battery, specifically a Toyota Carina?
• When Britain was Great 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  This is an old ad I know, but what a thoroughly great car! http://www.motorbase.com/classifieds/viewstock.ehtml?id=131084536; I know they blow up every 5 mins & rust like the clappers etc., etc., but I know these cars and they are great - still are IMO.