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• Graded driving licence 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Should we have graded car driving licences in the UK? First 2 years after test, less than 70 BHP normally aspirated. 2 to 5 years after test up to 120 BHP. Over 5 years unlimited. Or would this upset the "celebs".
• Vauxhall Agila B (2008 - ) - Vauxhall Agila Roadtest 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Went to buy a new Agila and was quoted October before they got the ESP stabilty option model in . Went and bought a Suzuki Splash instead.... ESP option standard ....same car , £400 cheaper like for like.
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - XUD engine: is 2.1 as solid as 1.9? 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Had a couple of cars with the old 1905 lump. (both non-turbo). Excellent engines, and most on here seem to agree. Wondering about the 2.1 litre derivative - is it just as durable? Comments, on a postcard, to.......
• Mercedes E280 - How much to offer ? 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I'm getting close to buying a one year old E280 from a franchised Mercedes dealer. Typical sticker price is around £22k. Anyone advise what is a fair an realistic offer to make for a no trade in, cash deal ? {Car make added to header - DD}
• Warranty 18 May 2007 (Forum)
  Seen as my post about Carcraft has been stopped. Could someone please answer my query about warranty. If I buy a 2 year old s/hand car which originally had a 3 year manufacturers warranty from new is the remaining 1 year transferrable to me on purchase?
• Honda recalls 3000 Civics 13 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Dox - I need a new God - they have let me down badly now - the reputation is tarnished. On a serious note:- http://www.whatcar.co.uk/news-article.aspx?NA=222728 The cars were built in may & june - the whatcar picture shows an old civic - not sure if that is accurate though ?
• Mondeo TDCi - s/h bargain ? 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have noticed that 3 year old reasonable mileage Mondeo TDCi's can be had for less than £5k .... which seems quite a bargain if one looks at many VW group cars of that sort - is there something wrong with the TDCi's, or is this just massive depreciation !
• previous owners 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Been discussing private purchase of prestige car today with 40,000 on the clock and 4 years old. Seller seems absolutely straight. Discloses that it has had 4 previous owners (he is the 5th) and that this is making it difficult to sell - any advice? Should I just forget it as others seem to have
• bank holidays suggestions (motoring) 3 May 2005 (Forum)
  A thread for anyone at a loose end on Monday and wants somewhere to go.. Motoring related of course! The annual Mayday American car show at St Cleres Golf Club (on the old A13) Stanford le Hope Essex. Well worth a visit. I'll be there! Any other suggestions?
• ebay bargains? 12 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  just joined ebay so I'm a bit of a virgin (if that's possible)but am I being naive in thinking I can pick up a 10 year old luxury car for a couple of grand or are they just money pits. A BMW 740 with 100K on the clock for a £2k is surely worth a punt isn't it?
• MOT brake question 21 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  My Corolla needs an MOT shortly, and the front Pads are worn, and the discs have some corrosion - how can I tell if they are worn enough to fail an MOT ? The car stops OK (maybe just a little worse than it was from new - now 3 year old, but with 130k on the clock).
• Oh dear.............. 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Still looking for a different car , but unfortuantly not a new one now as i hoped . Whats the best out of these please , ive narrowed it down to 2001 Mondeo 1.8lx 2001 Vectra (old style)1.8 club 2001 Omega elite 2.5td automatic The omega is truely beautifull , but need your advice please ??
• Alloys - Best yet 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Today, in Macclesfield, I saw a Ford car, Fiesta or Focus (they are like Chinamen). The back wheels were alloys with a strip of rubber around them, probably 17in. The front wheels were 15in steel with good old fashioned fat tyres. What is the backroom view on the handling and safety?
• Buying/selling registrations.. 10 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  What determines if a registration is transferable? If you see someone selling an old pre letter prefix car for restoration. But lets say its a hopeless Austin/Morris something with no history and not worth the time/money to save. Can you scrap it and transfer the plate? How does it work? Cheers
• Audi A3 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I keep getting conflicting info on whether a 2 year old Audi 1.8T Quatrro has better performance than the 1.8T. or was it just a case of being 4 wheel drive. What Car says the 1.8T has 150bhp and the Quattro 180bhp. Local dealer says no difference. Any thoughts?
• Nissan QX 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am loking for a three year old Nissan QX 2.0 V6 automatic. Unfortunately they almost all have high mileages. Is it realistic to expect a car of this sort that already has 90,000 miles on the clock to cover a further 120,000 over the next eight years without major mechanical problems? John
• cheesy pong 7 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  we're advised to run the aircon at intervals during the winter just to get rid of bugs in the system which can cause a smell. But if its cold outside, will the aircon cut in and achieve the objective, please, folks? Despite doing what I've been told, the car still sometimes smells of old socks.
• Shell Optimax 31 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  have just filled up with this fuel. My car specs 98 ron preferred, with 95 minimum. I hope that it improves the performance and economy. I asked the attendant and he said that the fuel is the same as the old stuff, but improved. i.e. it doesn't melt your engine (hopefully). Fingers crossed
• Sellling an import to the trade 6 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  If I was to sell my 6 month old Golf GTI 1.8T (UK list 18k) in Jazz Blue with winter pack, cruise and pearl pant, to a dealer, what sort of money would I get? The car is as new, I have another on the way! Cheers Andrew
• Happy memories of motoring Bank Holidays 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  in old pre war cars, some with mastic oozing from cracked cast iron water jackets.. Kindly click the utube link below and let the music run in the background as you visualize the steady clop clop of these side valve metal donkeys creeping slowly in long lines towards the coast. http://tinyurl.com/28fwrj