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• Locked keys in car 1 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Just read SLO76's annoying holiday experience of this.   Nearly thirty years ago (when cars were easier to break into) I was undisturbed in broad daylight on holiday in Switzerland as I eventually gained access to our VW GL5 estate with a borrowed screw driver, pliers and wire coat-hanger
• BMW 320 I and Suzuki Swift - James May's recommendations 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Well Captain Slow has been put on the spot in his latest Drivetribe. Can someone provide a link please ? But can you recommend a 3 series diesel going back to pre Dpf days that does not have the dreaded chain problem. Also do the more recent 320 D s have Dpf problems? Would welcome your
• BMW 1 Series Convertible - N47 engine 28 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, Was all set to buy a 1 series BMW convertible ( budget around 6-7k) when s mechanic friend warned me about the timing belt issues with the N47 engine. I have tried unsuccessfully to see if any of the convertibles of this vintage (58-61) do not have the engine with the issue? Any help
• Vauxhall Corsa - How much is my car worth? 28 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, planning on selling my car but got no idea what it’s worth. It’s a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa s 1.0 ecotech with 52000 on the clock. Has 12 months not. Unfortunately it’s a cat n (non structural damage) write off. Fully repaired. 1 key and no service history. Works perfectly. How much could I
• Look to buy a used car MOT advice 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I am look to buy a Seat Ibiza 2003 1.9tdi 130 FR looks good condition, I asked if it have full of service history yes it have, the MOT certificate said "Advisory notice steel wheel o/s/f" on next MOT but this car have alloy wheels?? It does not make a sense can anyone help me what this means
• 2006 honda accord tourer - rear caliper 15 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  hi, i have a 2006 accord tourer 2.0 i-vtec and ive just had the rear pads done and found out the caliper piston has seized on n/s/r. ive sourced a few refurbished ones but there from either the 2.4 or the 2.2 cdti, will this caliper be compatible with mine? or would it be better if i got
• Parking brake 22 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  -drive.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3649910/Was-Star-Trek-s-Anton-Yelchin-killed-dangerous-design-flaw-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-cars-recalled-shoddy-shifter-led-drivers-exiting-gear.html
• Stansted Airport - Tempted to try meet and greet 28 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3563449/Airport-meet-greet-driver-sacked-ragging-customer-s-car-dropped-holiday.html   I wonder if the insurance company dat could show if the driver (since sacked) was speeding at any time. Surely he could
• Audi A1 Sportback - Stop/start 19 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  I feel that Stop/start is a safety hazard in my A1 Sportback S-tronic. There can be a significant delay, foot of the brake, nudge accelerator and then wait for the engine to start.  I have tried to get into the habit of turning this feature off when I first get into the car but I would
• Surprisingly cheap cars to run? 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  expensive to run. E.g. nice BMW's, 4x4's etc. Not sure if this makes sense or is a daft question, but thought i'd ask :p Thanks
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  Can you recommend a trustworthy garage in Kent? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live near Faversham in Kent and need a garage that can service my car. Can you recommend a trustworthy garage in my area?
• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5TD Warrior 55 plate - External Thermometer on Compass 11 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got my beast back after a front end prang and the external temperature sensor is flashing OE, obviously the S button just resets the compass.  Any idea what this means and can I reset it or go back to the garage and get them to sort. p.s I'm female, blonde and yes
• Fitting - Daylight running lights Switzerland 28 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  For those of you who might be visiting switzerland from 01/01/14  You must have dipped lights on when driving from the above date. From this date all local cars must have them fitted if not dipped beam lights on, but the TCS recommend to locals to fit DRL,s or to change
• 2007 cooper - ignition problems 14 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  leads which it the cooper starts first push of the button.  As such I don't know whether it;s the battery, or an ignition glitch.  Anybody out there with advise?
• Honda Jazz vs VW Polo 3 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  A friend is looking at both these cars (s/h about three years old). My inclination is towards the Jazz as another friend has run one for years - it has been 100% reliable and he finds the dealer service excellent. By comparision I feel VW became just another car years ago and neither
• Nissan Note Mark 1 - A forgotten gem? 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, considering one of the last of the current Nissan Notes (Mark 1's). I like what I read and the test drive I had - Chain cam engine Decent mpg Japanese manufacturer Great space in side and seating position Fantastic rear leg room
• Hyundai Amica 1.0 - petrol tank 9 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  that they could not do a repair to the metal tank as the leak is too near to the fuel outlet pipe. Any help please, thank s
• Hyundai i20 - Automatic gearbox 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Following my previous posts , We've just bought a Hyundai 1.4 I 20 automatic . 4 speed I'm curious to know what type of auto box it is and who manufacturers it .I tried Hyundai,s customer helpline ,who were no use at all. I don't think it's a cvt but other than that ive not managed to find any
• How amusing 16 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  We've had some snow where I live, not too much mind, the sensible wheels and Michelin Primacy tyres on the S-Type mean it gets on perfectly fine despite being RWD. However I do enjoy seeing clips on the local news of posh pansies with their low-profile BMW's sliding back down the hill
• 02 Honda crv - Problem bleeding brakes 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi just fitted new rear dusk and pads to my car. Also new n/s rear caliper. Problem. Cannot get a brake pedal, it's goes to the floor when pressed. Have run at least 3 litres of fluid through it using 2 man bleed. Have tried it with new master cylinder fitted, still same. Any ideas TIA