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• Volkswagen Polo 1.9 S SDI - 2002 Polo SDI good reliable option? 21 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  that was a tricky engine, prone to failure if not properly maintained. Think that's what happened). I like the safety, all-round economy and smooth ride of the car otherwise. The car I am going to see at a dealers is practically the same 52 body except is an S trim with SDI diesel engine. I actually like
• Jaguar S-Type 2002 3.0SE - Help....gearbox issue 16 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  .  Ive recently bought a nice ( or at least thought it was) 2002 S-type 3.0SE. Anyway, whilst driving it home and subsequently using it since Sunday. I've had issues with the gearbox which escaleted this afternoon. The problem started with a lurching issue through the gears, especially in first
• Ford Focus 1.6 02 plate - possible bearing/drive-shaft damage on 1.6 Focus? 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  immediate thought was wheel bearings. I took apart the n/s left hub and the bearing is fine. The o/s bearing also appears ok with a simple test on the wheel for play/grinding, all seems in good shape. Next, wondered about brakes - front brakes also seem fine, not stuck or obstructed that I can see
• Audi A1 - Buying Audi A1 from an AUDI dealer 29 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I`ve gone and put down a deposit on an AUDI A1 2011 (Audi APPROVED) at an AUDi dealership. It`s MOT`d until march and has 1 years Audi warranty. I probably haven`t haggled the BEST deal but at £11,400 it seems ok. I only used my debit card to put down the £400, I didn`t
• Ford S-MAX - Run Flat Tyres 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone please, please help me. I have a Ford S-Max 2.0 Diesel ZETEC.  It is fitted with run flat tyres. Now either Ford made a genuine but enormous mistake using run flat tyres or there is a consiparcy between the car companies and the tyre companies to defraud drivers
• Jaguar S-Type VED Mistake? 7 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  As regular readers will know i purchased a Jaguar S-Type just over a month ago and im now a bit confused regarding its Road Tax rate (or VED charge, before any militant pedants or cyclists assault me). I was charged £460 for a 12 month disc and the disc on the car when i bought it had
• The free key ring era - and other memories 22 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  What can you remember as `free` gifts, from petrol stations? I can remember being in an Aunt`s car as a kid and the petrol attendant (remember them?) giving me free key rings at every fill up. Writing that brings back the memory of the very different aroma of Super Shell
• Parus Major - the Great Tit 14 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I was reflecting on Tits and other birds this Morning while out in the garden. Pecking around - some look like blue tits, then there are the wood pigeons coming in for a drink out of the pond. I can still remember that distinctive taste as we ate them as kids, (woodie`s
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - Auto v Manual - running costs etc. 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I currently drive a 2000W Saab 9-5 2.3t automatic, and love the gearbox. It's happily done 102,000 miles now, but it is super comfortable for 4, but it's surprisingly difficult to get 3 car seats across the back. I am currently looking at a Ford S-Max for my growing family. I've taken both
• Blame the parents / children 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Newish upmarket housing development, lots of new / nearly new cars and lots of young children and a few teenagers. An 18 year old drives about faster than desirable, so a neighbour has a word with the parents. The parents take umbrage at ?this interference? in their son?s life. A few weeks
• Porsche Cayman S + Cayman (2005 - ) - Porsche quality 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  For anyone contemplating owning a Porsche my experience may be worth considering. I took delivery of my first Porsche, a new Cayman S in July 2006. After becoming familiar with the vehicle, but within the first 3 months, I became aware of a rattle from the rear near side corner, occurring
• Honda Stream (2002 - 2006) - Stream 2.0 i-VTEC - advice please 14 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking at a 2002(52) Stream 'SE Sport' with the 2.0 i-VTEC unit. Car will do around 7500 miles per annum, transporting two children under three and associated paraphernalia. I know and love the 80's/90's/00's Civic, but I have no experience with this model or engine. Car-by-car suggests
• S-Max Stereo help - Ford 6006 unit 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I am getting a new car next month and under it's current configuration, I can't link my Ipod to it. (Other than the 'Aux in' which isn't what I'm looking for) The car is a Ford S-Max Titanium and comes with a Ford 6006 6CD unit. In my current BMW I have a Dension Ice Link that lets me use my
• Tyre fitted 'inside out'! 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I have just noticed that a tyre (Dunlop SP30) bought from a local tyre fitter?s last week has ?INSIDE? and ?OUTSIDE? markings and sod?s law, as you might guess, has ensured that it?s been fitted ?inside out?. If that makes sense. There don?t seem to any rotation direction markings. The tread
• Audi 80 2.0E 1995MY 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  and there is not any judder through the steering wheel or when braking. It?s difficult to tell which side it?s coming from but think it?s the NS. Should I replace the NS inner CV joint (age & 105k mls), could it be the hub bearing although there isn?t any movement or perhaps the gearbox drive flange end? I am
• Why can\'t I be left to think for myself? 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Why can?t I? It seems wherever I have to steer or brake there?s a non-skid road surface to help me. To get me to ?behave? at junctions there are traffic islands, road markings and traffic signals, maybe together tending further towards confusion than helpfulness*. There are speed bumps everywhere
• Argggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh 8 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  /bumpers and damn you inconsiderate motorists Rant over :o/ Am feeling a little better now What\'s for supper? Fill what\'s empty, empty what\'s full and scratch where it itches!
• Ban Red Meat! 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Please bear with me, as this is motoring related. Yesterday I watched a recording of a BBC program, Bodsnatchers, which was broadcast last Wednesday. It\'s a program about parasites. Towards the end of the program they mentioned Toxoplasmosis. Cats are a natural host to Toxoplasma, and they expel
• \'Trade Secrets\' from HJ\'s Back Room II 14 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  This is volume 2 of an excellent thread. Please continue it from here. The previous thread will not be deleted, and is here:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=7058 For posterity, here is posted one of Volvoman\'s better ideas which started the thread. In the short time I\'ve
• Worst main dealer ever 11 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  \"please write me another with my full name\". Fine, he said and the second had my surname spelt incorrectly. On the 3rd time of asking he said he was no longer interested! [snip, snip, snip] So I had a V5 doc in 2 parts with the dealer\'s stamp and signature on it. What should I do with this I