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• B/Hol quiz - `Virtual motoring tour` 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Here is a very high definition photo I took of a stained glass window. (It`s high definition so you can study it in forensic detail) Describe the landmarks you would pass as you motored towards it from home (without naming it) and the defining external architectural feature of this particular
• Your cars. What have you `re-engineered` 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  You know how it`s often said that `manufacturer knows best` - despite turning out cars with known issues where it turns out the owner is doing the final stage of deevelopment. What have you found? and more to the point. What have you done to the motor - as a modification to improve
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Tyre Pressures 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  if this usual for BMW/e46 s or is it because its the Touring ? PS I had to put a lot of air in the rears especially. Many thanks P
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.2 Crunching noise from rear near side 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Am getting a loud crunching noise from the rear N/S of Fiat Punto when going over speed bumps or potholes or bouncing rear up and down. Nothing is broken or rubbing as far as can be seen. Sounds like a heavy spring catching on something. Possibly the shock has gone even though it stiil seem
• Morris - Calcium batteries with a dynamo equipped Minor? 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I need a new battery for my '58 Minor. The price of a GM battery is very tempting, but I note it's described as 'calcium technology'. I know that calcium/silver...
• Warranty invalidated by National? 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  to hear. My lay understanding of the legal position is that the warranty is not invalidated providing that parts meeting the manufacturer?s specification are used. Anyone have experience of this? This is not a name and shame exercise. If their advice is correct their unusual candour may have done me
• When did we have to stop changing the water hoses? 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Even in the 1970's we were urged to change water hoses regularly ; indeed a spare top and bottom hose was sometimes carried in the boot. The practice seem to disappear almost overnight, presumeably due to material improvements. I hated having to change the 2inch long by about half inch dia hose
• Dealers and e-mails 7 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I'm actively looking for a Focus/Astra for 'er indoors. Seen quite a few on AutoTrader and have e-mailed numerous dealer using the 'contact us' section on their websites. I used the e-maill option so I could give full details of my p/x and stress I was s erious buyer with cash waiting
• Addition to motor cycle test...... 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  )(Amendment) Regs (N.Ireland) 2008 - in force 24th November 2008: http://tinyurl.com/6pm52h outlines the requirements that I believe will be mirrored for E,W,S. Go to Pages 2 - Schedule 7A to view. No doubt it will be interesting to see an emergency stop at min speed of 50kph...... dvd
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - Gearbox Problems - Difficult to engage gears. 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  gearbox? All comments appreciated. If the latter would anyone have a clue as to how much a recon box would be? Many thanks. Peter s
• Peugeot 407 (2004 - ) - Price of 407 1.6hdi - is this cheap 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  so they loose value very quickly. Whats this model like to drive with the 1.6 engine? I do like the 407's - nice drive. Ok the build isnt Lexus but they are pretty cheap and do the job.
• Hire Car Excess Insurance for old Vehicle 19 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I hope someone really can help me with this. I am hiring a beautiful 1960's VW Camper van to go over the Isle of Wight in. Only thing is the excess on the van is high and I want to take out Excess insurance (to cover the excess)......... only one problem though, it seems all the companies out
• Diesel fuel consumption 9 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Yes, it's me again with my 07/56 320d... Tech question(s) related to the 'swingometer' instant fuel consumption gauge: I'm driving along at a steady speed - say an indicated 70 mph. I ease my foot off the accelerator pedal, and the swingometer shows (logically) an increase in mpg. But there's
• Sat Nav and accidents 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  A high proportion of Sat Nav's I see in cars are mounted on the windscreen and I've often thought these can't be good for road safety - especially for blocking the driver's view of pedestrians and cyclists. The Road Traffic Act?s Construction and Use regulations say: "the satellite navigation
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - What would you do? 19 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have 2001Y BMW 530i sport with Comms Pack, XENONS and only done 58k. I have agreed this as p/x+£4k for a 2004 54 Audi Avant Sport 1.9TDi auto (£10k) but has no extras and has done 74k (but has full audi s/h and cambelt) I am now having second thoughts...what is the better car? What would you do
• Vauxhall Agila A (2000 - 2007) - 02 1.2 door mirror part number please? 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Having problems with local main dealer. Could anyone with access to a parts list, please advise the part number for the outer half of the mirror case for the N/S ( electric ) door mirror on a 2002 Agila. This is the piece which would normally be painted to match the car. Seeking number for part
• Go-slow Protest In/Around Manchester Thursday A.M. 1 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Just wanted to let people of likely delays on Thursday morning peak due to mass go-slow protest by bikers on M60 and trunk roads into the city http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1052029_bikers_plan_city_fuel_protest_ I make no comment about the validity of things like this - I just
• Fuel and fuel consumption 24 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I recently used Shell V-Power in my 2005 MINI Cooper S and 2007 BMW 320d to see if it gave better fuel consumption over 'cooking' petrol/diesel. Total mileage of test approx 3,000. Result: no meaninful - if any - improvement. Conclusion (for me and my cars): premium fuel = waste of money. Of late
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Bonnet pull - 1.2 -98 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Someone broke into my 1998 1.2 S Reg Punto and when i opened the door the red lever was on the floor. I have looked through the manual to try and work out where it goes and what it was attached to but cannot find anything. The battery is now flat and i cannot open the bonnet. Anyone let me know
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - What is this Golf 9 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking at a VW GOLF 1.9 TDI 5 dr it then says TREND. It's on a 05 plate. 36,850 miles. Anybody any idea what it is (S, SE, Sport). Is it a local dealer upgrade? Any valid opinions on it as a private buy for £9k? Currently running a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 2.0 on a Y. 130k. Is it worth