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• Wiper blades at well known supermarket 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  since I learnt to drive in the late 1980's. The most recent car was a Escort mk 6? (2000?) but most dated from 1975 - 1995. Used to get this in another well known car parts supplier until they recently upgraded their flip books a few years ago. Anyway anyone with classic cars last seen in the Sweeney
• Best £3-£4k convertible? 20 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  80 convertible from the 90's. Does anyone have any experience of these or have any other suggestions? It would need to be reliable so anything too old is out. Living in London I like the idea of the Audi as you can get a hardtop for it, but I've always fancied a classic 900.
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1998 1.3 - do i HAVE to replace entire hub? 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi iv just been told bearings have gone on both sides on the back of my s reg 73thou micra. iv searched for a bearing kit but to no avail. does anyone know if you can get just the bearings as i have a garage that can press them in/out. or is it a complete hub replcement? its such a bummer as you
• Satnav disaster? No, I say. 9 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  down the M1 to Chelsea?s Stamford Bridge stadium. But it went wrong when the driver typed the destination into his sat-nav and then dutifully followed the instructions 146 miles north to the village of Stamford Bridge near York." Apparently, neither the driver, the passenger, nor the "controller
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - '99 1.6 VTR - Headlight replacement 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I've offered to change a broken N/S headlight for a friend at work. Does anyone know how to remove the old unit? A thin, flimsy body coloured strip of the radiator grille runs under the headlight and meets up with the wing under the indicator. It looks like the whole grille has to come off
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 1.5 diesel intermittent non start. 4 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have a problem, my 1.5 diesel S reg, starts most times. But sometimes It just turns over but does not fire, like the fuel cut off soleniod is stuck. Been reading various links on this subject. I have found the relay in front of the alternator, not sure if this is where the prob is. or how to un
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Part exchange price? 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Might be looking at a newer car for the daughter tomorrow. What would I be looking at, roughly, for part exchange for this Corsa for a 51 plate Fiesta (2,995). Vauxhall Corsa, 2001, 3 door, 1.0L, 66k, s/h. Car runs well but there is some damage, nothing major i.e: alloys scuffed, rear plastic
• icy weather 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  just been driven home by the wife after emptying brother in laws sacrosent drinks cupboard (well i only do it once a year ) anyway the roads are icy and i kept asking that she slowed down as all between us and a lampost is 4 footprints of size 8"s and a load of cold air,is it just me or do people
• Backroom Awards 2007 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  it) Most respected BRoomer: Aprilia Best gadget: This website Biggest surprise: Adam (P)'s welcome return Gone but not forgotten: THe Growler, Colin McCrae The HJ "Hat & Tee" Sartorial Elegance Prize: bell boy (in his two week old long johns) (PS: For best thread see Ed V's current thread.)
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Erroneous advisories with MOTs? 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Anyone getting annoying and transient ?advisories? with their MOTs? Four years ago, I was advised a CV joint gaiter needed replacing. Just had it done last week after a pre MOT check - no mention of that problem in the MOT?s in the intervening period. Last year I was told I?d slight wear
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - 2005 - stalls intermittently at idle. 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  revs and it will still happen. If I blip the throttle every time I declutch no problem occurs. Do you have any suggestions as to the cause? Many many thanks in advance if you could advise me. Kind regards, Iwan. s
• Getting a Vehicle Identity Check 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  or flood damage? has it got an immobilisor installed? you then have to sign his clip board and print your name 10 minutes later he gives you a stiifcat to get a log book quite straight forward really ,but i did glue down the chassis cover in the floor to give him a bit of a sweat on s
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.2 - vacuum pipe to where? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
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• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Looking for a 1.8T - anything I should look for ? 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  enough handling car and are the engines reliable enough,i believe they are about 150bhp,so would they be good enough for a fast run,not looking to pass out everyone but would like a bit of poke,,,any help appreciated,regards all james s
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9 dci - EGR Valve clean or replace. 25 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  just bought the car 4 months ago from a Renault Dealer with a years warranty. Of course, Renault say this valve isn't covered by the warranty because it's a "component"! What do you reckon Honest John? s
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - Petrol SRi 140 Coolant loss 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  from the sides of this valve near the top, from little square holes, but only when the engine is hot. this has never happened before..could something inside this valve? getting stuck?? your answers/ thoughts would be greatly appreciated!! s
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Injector warning lamp ON (1998 75SX) 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  would be much appreciated. s
• Suzuki Wagon R+ (2000 - 2007) - 05, Vauxhall engine, has broken pipe in engine bay 10 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  direct line of sight to this point. Pipe has broken off where it meets the block and a matching ragged edge can be felt but not clearly seen. Believe this pipe to be something to do with the aircon. Has anyone seen this before please? Thank you s
• Holed windscreen 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  with by RAC Windsreen service, i.e. epoxy was compressed into the hole, I was not too bothered. It occured to me though that the damage to my car,or even someone`s eye for example could have been much more serious. In this "worst case scenario" would I have been able to sue the person responsible? I realise
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Network Q worth the extra ? 20 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi- 20 year old stepson is thinking of upgrading from worn out S-reg 1.0 Corsa to an neat looking '03 silver 1.2 SXi (16v, alloys, a/c) with 48000 for 4.5k. He's driven it, likes it (especially in comparison to 1.0) and the insurance isn't horrendous, so is quite keen. I know Corsas aren't