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  • Rover 75 2.5 brakes 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    Hi All, I have a problem with my R75 in that the N/S rear brake disc is badly scored (for whatwever reason - stone in pad maybe). The pads are obviously bought as a piar & will be replaced at te same time, but my question is this - can the disc itself be replaced singly or do they have
  • VW Passat Websites 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Evening All, having just bought one of the above (97' P-reg sport) I was looking for a decent website for the car. I have had a mondeo and a vectra and both had owner's club websites full of useful info on the car(s) and tips and stuff but for the life of me I can't seem to find one for my Passat
  • Interior lights when driving 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    The Blackpool illuminations thread has reminded me of something I find most odd. I thought the people on TV driving around at night with the interior light(s) on was simply to aid the camera shot but have noticed quite a few drivers doing exactly this. Surely this considerably reduces
  • Humming Clio 1.2 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Hi my wife?s Clio 1.2, year 2000, older shape has developed a low intermittent humming noise, it appears to be coming from transition or steering. It occurs about 5 minutes after start up. It disappears when stopped or moving slowly. It also disappears when the car is lightly accelerated
  • Snooper Neo S3 Speed camera detecter 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    members are not the slightest bit interested....:-) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
  • Ali G car and finger snap? 29 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Ok, you Britt?s need to help us out. How do you do the Ali G finger snap? I read that the queen mother learned to do it before she died! Also to tie this to cars, and also because I am interested. What kind of car is he driving in ?In Da House?? We are behind in the Ali G popularity over
  • Peugeot 406 Accelerator cable 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    -- Davy S. Oops, where did that screw go!!
  • 1998 AMG E55 12 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    Hi, I've seen a 98 S reg AMG E55 at a local dealers priced at 15995 with 90k on the clock... looks mint outside and in, and has full MB history. Any opinions? I know servicing, types brakes etc will be expensive for this sort of car, but are there too many miles on the clock
  • Rover 400, spare key fob needed 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I recently purchased a S reg rover 400 with only one alarm/immobiliser key. I have seen many Rover fobs advertised on Ebay with the description saying they are easy to re-programme at your Rover dealer, for around £15, does any one know if this is true and will it work for previously used keys
  • timing belt change on Golf TDI \'96 29 May 2004 (Forum)
    Hi, I was wondering how crucial it is to have the belt changed on time. Mine is due on 80,000, it\'s on 78,000 now should I do it now (I\'m planning a long weekend journey around 600 miles) or should I have it done now. Also is there anything else I neeed to know about having a timing belt changed
  • Climate control - Audi A4 1997 11 May 2004 (Forum)
    Just wondering if anyone can help. On our A4's climate control is there anyway that we can stop the climate control from increasing the strength of puff as it gradually works up to the temperature set. By this I mean that we set the blower at its lowest setting but then we keep having to turn
  • omega valuation 10 May 2004 (Forum)
    please can someone help me out ?? i have a 2.5 v6 cd "l" reg with 95k on the clock full mot, auto, a/c, e/w, e/s/r, heated seats, e/seats, all the usual cd stuff. i am thinking of selling this as i have seen a 2l cd fitted with lpg. would part ex or private sale be best ?? how much should i sell this for ??
  • ren. clio 1.2 knocking noise ??? 9 May 2004 (Forum)
    hi, help !!!!!! after a accident with a kerb, around 30 mph, my car\'s bodywork was repaired at a local bodyshop. unfortunatly, now there is a knocking noise - if i jack the car up and spin a front wheel, there is a loud cyclic clunk from the diff housing !!!!! both wheels make the noise from
  • Rover 214Si; Reverse lights 9 May 2004 (Forum)
    Both reversing lights on the car do not work. The bulbs are OK as is the fuse. Can anyone tell me if this is a common fault and any ideas? If it is the g/box reversing switch, where is the S/W located, on top of the g/box or next to the gear lever. How often should I change the cam belt? What
  • Citroen Xantia manual 7 May 2004 (Forum)
    I have recently attempted to purchase a service manual for my Citroen Xantia 1.8si estate Vreg 2000?, and have been told that the Haynes manual only goes up to 1998 S reg. Does anyone know whether this manual will cover the engine/mechanics/suspension etc. for my car, or were there any
  • Insurance yes or No? 31 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    Daughter's Fiesta has had quite serious damage done by a ridge tile being blown off a roof into the n/s wing. I'd guess wing replacement required. House owner has said she will claim it from house insurance. How would she go about doing this, and ought I be reporting it to daughter's car insurer
  • Swearing.... 14 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    easier. As to what is deemed iffy or not; there is no absolute guide, but for most of us it would be words that you would not use in front of someone else\'s Mother.
  • topping up. mixing semi with fully synth 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    My Toyota needs a little oil and coolant - it has semi synthetic oil. My question is can I put 100% synthetic oil in (300ml) to top it up? Also can I put in another make of coolant in or should I use Toyota\'s own stuff - again it is a small amount but getting the dealer is a bit of a trip
  • Rover Sterling Imobiliser/fault 16 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    When I try to start the car engine there is no life at all, lights etc are all fine. Sometimes after a short while it will start, but that`s becomming less frequent now. I suspect its a fault on the alarm system imobiliser, and I know nowt about those things. Any help would be much appreciated. Tom
  • Focus headlamps 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    Hi everyone We have just acquired a 99 S Focus 1.8 LX 5 door and I have noticed some slight condensation on the inside of both headlamps. Its just a small patch on both and is on the sweep of the glass above the reflector where it runs back towards the windscreen. I have checked the seals
 

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