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• SEAT Leon II (2005 - ) - New Tyres 24 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, the time has come for some new rubber but the array of options is staggering. Basically the car is a 2006 Leon 2 1.6 running on 225/45/R17's. Can anyone recommend me a good long lasting low noise tyre! I dont mind paying extra for a decent tyre. The ones that the dealer put on when i
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - "Bad" Fuel? 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Until this weekend, in the short life of my 325d I have always refuelled with Shell Diesel Extra at one station. I?ve been monitoring the fuel consumption of the car quite carefully and it?s consistently been returning 34.8 mpg actual with 36.7 indicated. Driving past a different Shell station
• Renault Modus (2004 - ) - 04 1.5dci Clutch Slip? 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  (s):- . Is this clutch slip? . Could it be a poorly adjusted clutch (e.g. it's not been released fully when the foot is off the pedal)? . Does this car have a DMF and is this an early sign of it's impending failure? Car is only 3.5 years old and with just under 30k on the clock.
• Radiator bottom hose clips, newish cars. 11 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  still made? and what have you used when doing the antifreeze on your current car for the first time? Replacing the bottom hose clip, that is. I know there`s always the jubilee clips, but you would think there would be a more elegant solution.
• The definitive small car from almost 50 years ago 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  and weight that makes it look so small now, but didn`t they handle well on those rubber cones? The startling thing to me is that the small size is starting to make them look more modern in concept than today`s offerings. Any thoughts? Regards
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 01 1.6 - error codes 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The engine management warning light came on ( constant, not flashing ) during a long hot drive back from S France last summer. No noticable problem though and the garage hooked it up when we had it MOTd , returning the error codes 0136 circuit high voltage 0335 Incorrect RPM signal. No immediate
• Worst at home (static) risk to your car? 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  `What`s your worst static risk at home to the car and how far are you above sea level?` For me, despite being only 30 Metres above sea level, its the West wind and the risk of bits of cement and roof tiles blowing onto the car. Not that the roof is in bad order, but its open country over the back
• Automotive new order - suggestions 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If the Backroomers were in charge of updating the Highway Code what extra rule/s would they include ? Mine would be - Upon completion of re-fuelling, immediately move the vehicle to a designated parking space at the filling station prior to going to pay. If it is patently obvious
• Ceat spider tyres by pirelli? 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Has anyone every heard of these tyres. In a rush after hitting a kerb on the way to work (burstign a tyre) and went into a local Kwik Fit. After agreeing a price for a set of Pirelli p3000's I returned to find a set of 4 Ceta Spider tyres 175/65/ R14 on my pug 206. After questiong the guy about
• Honda Concerto (1989 - 1994) - Cigarette Lighter / Acc Socket 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  A friend has asked me to buy a solar trickle charger for her M reg Honda Concerto (that does 300 YES 300 mile between MOT,s) This is an attempt to try & extend the battery life/charge. Solar chargers currently available in maplins.co.uk for £24.99. She has told me that the Cigarette Lighter
• UK driving vs Candian Standards. 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
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• Last car to have drum brakes all round in the UK ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to be something like a Lada or else something from the UK in the 60's; but does anyone know for sure ? cheers Stu {slight adjustment to header in case any pedantic types think you're referring to musical instruments all round the car ;o) - DD}
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - 96 Cabriolet, 5 speed auto fuel consumption 24 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to check - all the usual has been done - tyres, brakes, engine has just been serviced. s
• Vauxhall Nova (1983 - 1993) - Using wipers causes misfire 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  it feels like a misfire, and the engine management light comes on, then the engine restarts and everythings fine, when idling, the engine stops but restarts straight away. I've had a quick look at earths and fuses but can't see anything amiss. Any clues ? s
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - alarm keeps going off after battery change 22 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  /boot most embarrassingly. Can we disconnect the alarm or reset it manually? The car is only worth a few hundred pounds so trips to dealers are to be avoided! s
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2003 HDi Handbrake 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  to avoid fuel wastage) with the handbrake firmly on,to bed in the brake linings properly, and the handbrake will subsequently work much better. It might then be worth re-adjusting using a screwdriver through the hole on the drum, to maximise the benefit. s
• Do automatics last forever ?? 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  2.4 6 speed Accord then I will need the odd clutch replacement (maybe - but knowing Honda it will probably last - only joking) But if I decided to purchase an auto box would it last 200K without replacement or typically what parts would need replacing ? s
• Volkswagen - 83 Camper van - watercooled, spitting water ! 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  the fan so I can put it on all the time, but it still can do the same thing. any ideas? water is circulating, all pipes are getting hot, runs well, does not overheat per se, just spits water. Is there a thermostat? could not find one. s
• Character Of Different Engines eg V6,V8 9 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  hi, Just follwoing on from the thread from the V12 engines. I have always driven 4 cylinder car, and occasioanly had the chance to drive a few v6's. I assumed differestn engines will have different characteristics? Can anyone tell me what each one would be like to drive, overtake, sound etc
• Recent Journey a Rare Delight 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  numerous classic cars obviously driving home from a show somewhere. I arrived at my destination at both journey ends in a calm and relaxed state. The only downside, my naughty Panda 4x4 only achieves fuel economy in the low 30's when cruising at 70mph. Oh well, can't ave it all.