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• Bearing my soul - Carsite and Nissan Notes 1 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  to go for. Being in our 30's will be a novelty as all ote drivers seem...older. These appear to be reliable as they are Nissan...or am I ill informed? They are slightly 'higher' as we both have poor backs so like the ever-so-slight step 'into' rather than step 'down into' (we have test driven a couple
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 2004 2.4 Engine Replacement 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  (s) in the head. The stem valve seals were replaced and the smoke stopped but there is more damage in the bottom end. The car has since been looked at by another mechanic who has confirmed that it is not worth his effort to rebuild the engine. He has recommended a replacement, but will not do
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 02 1.3 MOT - Brake Pedal Travel 30 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  the following: - Blead through all 4 brakes (used half a bottle of fluid). Front ones seemed a little gassy on first couple of pumps but fine after. - Checked disks (seem fine) and pads (at least 4mm tread left) - Cleaned rear brakes (inside of drums)s - Observed cylinders to be neither seized of leaking
• stopped by police taking pics of my car[Read Only] 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  of plastics! Crikey, what must it be like in York or Harrogate? The cops/plastics must be run off their size 11's asking people why they are taking photos. Now, if I was hanging around a playground taking pics, or on a bench where a group of children were playing, I would understand. But they didn't ask
• `Snake oil syndrome` and minor league engine oil 27 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  ` and as such would allegedly have less control of base stocks than major players with their own refineries. Given that ACEA specs seems linked with that - look very closely at the wording on the `cans`. I mean closely, with a lawyers eye. It`s long been accepted that the word `meets` is the only meaningfull term
• Audi A4 B7 (2005 - 2008) - two clutches in 4,000 miles - I do NOT believe it! 11 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  the car back, and to leave it to them and Audi to sort out. I am flabbergasted that Audi are suggesting this is my fault, and adamant that I will not just cough up for repairs and carry on as if nothing has happened. I would be keen to hear the Forum's view on both the car?s problems and what should
• Mitsubishi Grandis MPV (2004 - ) - never been as upset as this..... 28 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  guy how I hated owning this car and that I wished that the wife had wanted to buy an S-Max. I told him that all prices were hard to except and that Mitsubishi has lost my custom for good (except where I need to get this car serviced). As and when the wife wants to sell the car I will do so like a shot
• Motoring Journos? Do us any favours? 13 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  that it cannot be legally exploited on the road. It just seems like car makers are being driven into making cars so generic, they just end up average at everything. How on earth did we end up with 4x4's that look the part but wets its sump guard at the thought of a piece of grass? Am I the only person who
• Peugeot Conrod Failure. New Engine fit 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. Heres the deal, been reading up on HJ, and i see i'm not the only person to have experience a conrod failure in what i thought were bullet proof Peugeot Diesel engines. Mines a 306 S reg, 86000 miles on the clock, a common era for this to happen, but low mileage. I've only had the car
• Worn brakes on car just bought 22 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  the kids for them, they agreed to buy the car, a 1.6 petrol Citroen Picasso on a 53 plate, with 30k miles. Theydeal was not to be cancelled, especially after s-i-l handed over a building soc cheque. I pressed them to get it checked by someone of good reputation, which they did on Thursday. This mechanic
• My wife is car hunting alone! 15 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  price. It has no tax so we?ll throw that in, it?s only £40 a year so hardly a deal maker. Told them it was too high Rang back half an hour later ? we can do it for £6,600 We won?t do the trip to look until he gets to £6,500 and then start negotiations. Now rang back we can do it for £6,500 if you pay
• The road safety act - new laws 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  speed was up in the 6 point range refusing to name the driver and thus get away with only 3 points. Careless Driving Maximum fine doubled to £5000. Use of Mobile Phone Now endorsable with 3 points Dangerous Condition A second offence within 3 years will carry a minimum 6-month ban. Children?s Seat Belts
• Bemused by Insurance Companies 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  found loads of insurance companies which offered cover at around the lower £400's mark which included protected NCD and changing to business insurance. I called my existing company back and spoke to a call centre in Deli and asked what I had to do cancel my policy. I enquired if they were interested
• the joys of the small claims court 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  sent two letters, one by recorded delivery which they rejected and I still have unopened). Can they now turn round and say \"well, actually, you owe us 500 quid\"? Will the ridiculousness of the counter-claim help my claim for the damages? I have an expert report saying that the damage to the car\'s
• Stupid Barriers At Uni 23 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  with a sign saying \"NO ACCESS BETWEEN 0700 and 1730 - Please use *back entrance*\" \"Hmm\" - I said - \"that\'s rather annoying.\" (I thought something a little stronger) So, late for a lecture which I was going to be early for originally I had to drive to the back entrance. The problem here
• Second car choice - made complicated! 6 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  want to have to use the additional tether that is required with some cars (we'd only end up losing it) 2. I don't want to have spend any money so it must be worth no more than I'll get for the SEAT - early '02 plate, 100 bhp TDi S, 10,000 miles, full history. 3. I'd like something that is at least
• Update - new Yaris & the Learner Driver 5 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  sorted, there is no financial gain to be had atm. Although, the new magazine that the DVLA give out when you pass your test has am IAM course for £75 (-£10 discount for under 25's until 31st December) and completing that sucessfully also leads to insurers' discounts I believe?
• TV Road Tax Advert 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  - then those who drive the most / drive large engined cars, pay the most? Saves queuing at the post office every twelve months, and why not have an insurance disc in the windscreen ? a third party?s lack of insurance is more of a worry when he crashers into you than is his lack of tax disk? Ditto MoT, an MoT
• Insurance 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  her own car by then, and that will either be a cheaper second hand model, or if she wins the lottery (!) a new car with free insurance available to over 21's. There's a possibility that she may go abroad within the next couple of years too, and so it didn't seem at all worthwhile trying to help her
• Brake problem. any thoughts wlecome.... 10 May 2003 (Forum)
  and the tax on this one had finished and he didn?t have a drive. Anyhow, the car has a brake problem which I am hoping your wisdom will help me to solve in the shortest time. (by the way those who helped with me with my other AX?s gearbox, thanks, done what was said and its better now). On this one, I have