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• Amortising Diesel Costs 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  In HJ's update to the Hyundai I-30 test he states that... "..Do the sums and at £2,000 cheaper than the 1.6 CRDI and £200 less fuel cost per 10,000 miles it?s going to take 100,000 miles to make up the difference in purchase price..." In other words at present fuel prices, the increased fuel
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - inconsistency of oil spec advice. 3 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  being to people here is the 10w40 ok, I am presuming so and the only negative information I have found is perhaps a little more fuel consumption. s
• Magnets - New Snake Oil Nonsense 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have just received a new catalogue, which appears to have taken over from "Innovations". Not naming it a s I am going to pretty scathing! The latest magnetic manifestations include the usual fuel line magnets but these work in a new way."- - The activated hydrogen and oxygen molecules bombard
• The Secret Life of the Motorway 26 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  that the three parts are titled appropriately: Falling in Love, The Honeymoon Period and The End of the Affair. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• £1500 to spend this weekend 11 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  is: Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Mercedes 300TE/S-class (if we can find one in budget BMW 5/7 series (530/535) Range Rover 3.9 Or any other suggestions! Help is really appreciated guys!!
• Complaint to council (road state)? 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  A pre-MOT check of my wife's car last night revealed worn out N/S front wishbone bushes and wheel bearing. Last year this car had new NSF track rod end and bottom ball joint and new NSR damper as the bottom bush was worn out. Whilst I accept that some wear and tear is inevitable, this car has
• Congestion Charge CO2 120g 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION PRIOR TO ANY CHANGES BEING CONFIRMED BY THE MAYOR: The Mayor has announced that he would like to take forward the policy of reducing London?s Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions by introducing Emissions Influenced Charging to the London Congestion Charging Scheme. The Mayor is very
• Y reg E Class v 55 reg Signum? 14 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  - 27 mpg and two services a year. I'm looking for a diesel estate and a spend of £11-12,000. I prefer what I see as the added security of a main dealer purchase and am prepared to sacrifice a bit of fuel ecomonomy (will accept high 30's mpg) for a little added performance My heart says go for a 5/6
• Towing a new caravan - what with? 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I am looking at a caravan (I can hear the boos and hisses already). My knowledge of them dates from the 1970's - i.e. 2 litre car tows a5 berth caravan. 2007 - Apparently not or at least not with my 2 ltr car. The problem is that a caravan to meet the family needs is around 1500Kg +/- A budget
• Watch out - Workmen about 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  - this required a re-spray of roof, boot & one side. A bit of thought could ahve saved £000's in just 3 cases
• VW Bora diesel, high mileage? 13 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I have been offered a VW Bora TDI (90bhp) S model 2000/X with 113k miles for £2900. Although not as practical as an hatchback (prefer Audi A3 or Golf mk4 but these are more expensive), it is comparatively cheaper and does seem to be better value for money. My concern is to the high
• pug 206 CC (02 2ltr) rear noise 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  this. The closest approximation to the sound I can get is when you brake on a pair of rusty discs for the first time - however this car is well used with no hint of rust on the discs. Any suggestions? Thanks S.
• Tyres - is this a good idea? 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I bought my 2000 Mondeo nearly a year ago, and although it came with four new tyres, three were Firestone Firehawk 700's whilst the other was a budget Stunner branded tyre, put on the rear drivers side. The two fronts will die within the next two months having done 16k miles, but at the back
• I fancy getting a LR Defender 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  As the title suggests, I'm interested in getting a Defender. My partner and I already have a car each so it would be used for weekends. I'm no expert on 4x4's so a litlle help or advice would be gratefully received. I've trawled the web for some inspiration and have the following questions: 90,110
• I Have A Question - Volume 173 3 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Due to unfortunate circumstances, my wife and I has come in to possession of a Sinclair Microvision. A 1970's 2" screened 'pocket' telly which we have to sell and give the proceeds to charity. Pictures here: http://tinyurl.com/ysctoa http://tinyurl.com/yupafn I've googled it, and apart a site
• GT Champiro / Firestone Tyres? 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  on there Web site and there cheapest Tyres seem to be GT Champiro 55's. 2 of them fully fiited for £149 (205/55/16V) seems dear compared to etyres, blackcircles etc, but I do need them today, also they have an offer on Firestones, I can get 2 of them fully fitted for £155 (inc 15% discount for the offer) I
• golf gti mk2 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all,,,I have recently bought a 1991 Golf gti,it had a leaky roof but got that sorted (thanks to all who helped me out on that),,,but now getting a bit ambitious,,,,,,,,,,,,,wait for it................. Its simple really I want to go faster without breaking the bank or having to head hunt VW"s
• Garage in Southport - recommendations? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  an O/S CV Boot. Nissan want silly money to fit them as do most national companies. I'm not a Southport local so don't know who is good or bad so can someone please recommend a small, friendly and cheap place to fix my faithful old car? Someone that could supply the brakes & CV Boot as well as fit them
• How do they justify different DSG prices 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  A colleague is currently looking at changing his car and is interested in a Golf GTI or A3 S line. I have given him the usual advice of look at SEAT or Skoda as they are essentially the same car. What struck me though when looking at his brochures and prices lists is that if you have a DSG gearbox
• Bong, Bong, my foglight's on 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Mrs S's 98 Hyundai Accent has always bong'd when she tries to exit the car with the lights on; yesterday we were puzzled to find it doing this when the lights were definitely off. Today I noticed that I had inadvertently left the rear foglight switched on after demonstrating it yesterday