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• Re: Help - Wrong fuel!! 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I put £4 worth of unleaded into my boyfriend's diesel Golf TDI S reg today. Petrol attendant told me it would 'probably' be ok to top it up with diesel and let it run for a few minutes to burn off. It ended up with £40 diesel to £4 petrol and has run fine for a 200 mile return trip. What problems
• Gus Wilson Stories 1 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  When I was a young lad in Canada in the 60's, I used to enjoy reading the Gus Wilson stories in Popular Science magazine. Gus fictionally ran a small town garage and, every month, he solved difficult car problems in a systematic and inventive way. Gus taught me a lot about how to diagnose
• 1998 Primera How do I keep it going 15 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 2 litre 1998 's' Primera. It has leather and all that and I really like it. Fuel consumption is okay 35-37 mpg and it does me okay. I want to keep it for a couple of years longer. It is has now done 93,500 miles and ticks over like it did when I bought it in Jan 2001.I get it serviced
• Engine Oil prices 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  to Tesco's but is there any different between the brands? The viscosity is the same, just thought it might save me few bobs as I am changing oil 3 times a year. Anyone used Tesco?s own brand?
• peugeot 405 steering fault 31 May 2005 (Forum)
  the entire rack with s/hand off car that only did 80-000 miles.Unsure what to replace next.Have noticed other owner had same problem back in 2002 but cannot find replies anywhere.any suggestions greatly appreciated, cheers Ev/
• Vx Omega leak into cab 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have an 1994 Omega, has an elec. sunroof. There's water stains on the n/s velour pillar, you know, the 'corner' of the w/screen. I've checked the drain hole on that side of the sunroof, but it looks ok......just like the other side's hole. Could this be the cause even tho. it looks ok
• Car Hire in USA or UK 20 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  and damage exclusion waiver. Has anybody used this company ? If so, what do you think of them. They have offered to price match any rate I get elsewhere. Alternatively s it better to rent when we get there?
• French 4x4 15 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Sitting in a jam on a french motorway, as many cars passed quicker than me (typical) I wondered why the french manufacturers have not entered the 4x4 market. OK, in the 80's you could get a 4x4 405 and BX; and Renault did the Scenic RX4 but they've never done a big 4x4. Given Citroen's experience
• Bullbars 24 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Sorry a quote from the "4x4's in accidents" thread had made me rather cross! >> it was discovered that there was absolutely no evidence of any cases where a bull-bar had been responsible for increasing the seriousness of injury in any accident. >> Sorry, that is the biggest load of rubbish I
• Astra - diesel pump interchangeability. 21 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Would really appreciate some advice on the following. I'm having to replace a x20DTL engine on my 1999/S 2.0 DI 16V. I'm replacing the fuel pump too (as this has broken) and want to know if I can get away with using a replacement engine with a fuel pump that has a slightly different code
• Zafira Gsi Turbo 15 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  sensors, fr. and rr. s/r, and r/rails .Oh he will knock 400 off for cash .Big deal I thought. On H J's suggestion I've been offered one without the trinkets for 17973 through broker4Cars or 20340 with the goodies. Any thoughts gratefully received.
• How many coats of gloss protection ? 17 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  or last longer?? I quite enjoy doing it. After a day failing to make some teenagers any more bright, it\'s good to succeed with something that looks better afterwards, doesn\'t answer back and doesn\'t resent my efforts!!
• Owners Manual Howlers 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Hi All Reading through my MX 5's owners manual tonight it's absolutely FULL of "CAUTION!" and "WARNING!" boxes with classics like; "Do not attempt to install the hardtop with the convertible top also up." "Standing in the vehicle...when it's moving is a dangerous way to ride. Sit in the seat
• mid size car for 3 grand? 9 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Having sold my beloved Saxo VTR, and placed my burberry baseball cap at the back of the wardrobe, i need a more sensible and less chavtastic replacement. Ideally would have aircon, and a big enough boot for a weeks camping equipment. Ideas so far include: Citroen Xsara 1.8 (S plate) Audi A4
• Vectra C SRi - Looking for quieter tyres 9 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  to be an excellent all round tyre, but they are very noisy on certain surfaces.. Anyone know of a quieter alternative in the 215/50 17 sizes? I did try pirelli p6000's on the omega and they were pretty good, but not necessarily ideal. THanks SImon _____________________________________
• Roundabout Etiquette 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  , with a view to coming off onto the nearside lane to turn left immediately after the roundabout, I often find my way blocked by a driver who assumes that I\'ll go into the offside lane as I exit. They seem to be daring me to just barge into them. I assume this is just laziness/frustration, but it\'s annoying
• New 45/MG ZS 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  it seeling next year. I am sure it will sell well around the summer and upto next march but I'm expecting forecourts filled with ZS and 45's by next easter. just wondering everyones opinion of the 'new' car? Rover enthusiasts or not, we can all agree its a step forward.
• How best to sell Saab 900 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  my neighbour is swapping her 1997 Saab 900 SE (I think, rather than just an S) for something a little large to accomodate her kids. This 97P has 49k and is an auto and is in *excellent* condition. She is getting a Renault Scenic and it seems that she has been offered £1500 as PX. I realise
• model t's 3 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  a bloke (farmer) in britain that still restores them, and can supply you with all the parts to build your own. he even has a sportster version that will do 90mph!!!. the programme also featured archive footage of the 't' going through and over terrain that would make even some of todays 4x4's baulk
• Woke up this morning a criminal! 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  grabbing s..(oops got to be careful, the moderator will castigate me for using non swear words which are commonly used) Its getting a bit too much all this getting the motorist to pay for.......everything. victim compensation/illegal asylum seeker legal fund/Yobs holidays in the Caribbean etc etc