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• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - How to find your car's exact engine spec? 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have all my A3's documents and can't find anything that says what horsepower the car is. The car data sticker says 1.9 TDI sport - which i know, but is it 100, 110 or 115 bhp? Is there an easy way of telling? I have a problem in that the car's acceleration frequently fades away to a 'plateue
• Dating Old Daily Mail Motoring Map 7 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  if anyone could help date it ? There are no (C) dates on it anywhere. I think it may be '50's but can't be sure, it sold for 6 shillings There are no motorways on it, but on the London map the Blackwall tunnel is marked, as is Croydon, and Hendon aerodromes. and the Wimbledon-Earls Court District lineis
• SAAB - Aurora Tyres - anyone had any problems with them? 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Just asking for input from other folks. In March this year our Saab 93 had 2 x 215 / 45R17 Aurora K10's fitted on the front. ( deleted (possible naming & shaming removed - DD) did it as part of a service and MOT - and didn't give us a choice of manufacturer - but we assumed as main
• Nissan Cube (2002 - 2008) - or Cubic, views and suggested alternatives 21 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  children plus space for additional passengers as required? The car will be mostly used for school run with very occasional motorway trips to relatives. All advice welcome Leapy s
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1.6 p-reg pushed mirror button in too far (gone!) 13 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  at it from behind or underneath, underneath all i can do is pull out coin tray/ash tray so im at a loss. Any help needed or my son may have to stay in his room forever. S
• Peugeot - 306 d turbo starting problems 2 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  hiya guys I have a problem with my 306 d turbo on S 98. The car has no glow plug light displayed on the dash at all. It has a major starting problem in mornings it just wont turn over. the starter is running but engine just wont tick over. I usually add this diesel starter spray i add
• 00 Mondeo 1.8 TD "chugging" at idle 10 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  , not smoky, still doing mid 40's MPG, and seems to drive just as before. Any ideas? Cheers DP -- 04 Grand Scenic 1.9 dCi Dynamique 00 Mondeo 1.8TD LX Tweaked subject line, to avoid going down a TDCi blind alley ! - PU
• MB CLS AMG. Smoking tyres. Brooklands. 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  No. Not my vehicle. I was treated, on Fathers' day to a visit to the Brooklands Centenary Festival. For £5 I was driven, by a MB driver, for a couple of twisty small laps in the above beast. They had an example of each AMGs except the S and the McLaren I was waiting for the SL or the SLK
• Dream garage with a twist 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  is fast enough. I want to keep my licence, and I prefer the roof open on sunny days. 2. S class. Diesel for economy and less fuel stops. Maybe a driver to go with it. 3. A second hand A160. Nice high driving position, easy to park in the smallest space, and second hand to I won't cry over car park knocks
• Proton Coupe 1.8 - Been Standing 8 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  is a persona coupe 1.8 on a S plate, looks good, a few dinks, starts 1st turn and goes well. The problem is the car has been stood since the tax expired in October 2006, i have taken it out a few times this last month for a blast around the lanes, (yes its insured now before anyone shouts!) the back discs do
• antiroll bar link keeps failing vectra 10 May 2007 (Forum)
  hi, the car in question is a vectra 01 standard 1.8. a n/s anti roll bar link started to fail because of a perished gaitor. a quick tug of the link proved there was play in the ball joint. both sides were changed. no immediate problems there and then. a couple of months later the ns started
• Heater Not Hot - Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hello, firstly, thank you to all that responded to my earlier enquiry. While l'm trying to identify the cause of the problem with the limp mode, there is another nigly issue that l would value peoples opinion on. The vehicle in question is a 2001 Y registered Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi, S spec, AUY
• Commuting into London by motorbike 3 May 2007 (Forum)
  , and am generally a pretty confident rider, but something about dicing with impatient/psychotic couriers and the Yummy Mummies in 4x4's fills me with dread, despite the advantages outlined above. Part of me thinks it's me building it up to be worse than it is, but I guess I'm looking for any experiences
• Park and Ride 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  that the facilities were better. They only have 3 P&Rs and the one I use (the Portway) can take 30 mins into the city centre. It?s only the cost of city centre parking that stops me from driving right the way in. Interested to hear the views of the backroom. Are your local P&Rs any good? Under what circumstances do
• Audi A4 How Much Is It Worth? 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, would appreciate a rough valuation from you guys as to how much my audi a4 is worth as it's going to be sold as im no longer doing the mileage to justify it so have bought a bmw project instead. 1998 S Audi A4 1.9 TDi Base model 90bhp AHU Engine 119000 Miles FSH, mostly dealer then audi
• mondeo 1.8td acceleration probs help!! 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. i have a mondeo 1.8td estate on a S reg 98. the problem im having is that it isnt very quick, dont laugh!!!! what i mean is that the turbo doesnt seem to be cutting in at its full petential, you can feel it cut in at around 2200-2600 or something like that but it has no effect on the speed
• Front tyre wear Mondeo mk2 8 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The Mondeo is coming up due for a new set of front boots, but I'm a little concerned over the wear pattern of the existing ones. The front tyres are Falken ZE512's and have covered just under 20,000 miles. The main part of the tread is down to around 3mm, but the tread within 2cm or so of both
• 18k to spend - speed & prestige needed 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  that fast on paper (7.6s 0-60) Boxter S ('00 ish) -- Other considerations (where running costs scare me): Maseratti 3200 ('99 ish) Merc CL500 ('01 ish) BMW M5 ('01 ish) Has anyone got any feedback? Am I right to be scared of the running costs of the cars in the last group? I can spend arround 800-1000
• Toyota & Honda Diesel Longevity 12 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  the fleets have all done 80-100,0000 miles, and are a little cheaper, although not significantly it seems. DOes anyone know what work these engines are likely to need doing at this mileage, and in the next 50,000 or so miles ? I know these co.'s petrol engines are pretty bulletproof and good for £150k
• Pay as you go road tax - Is this a hoax? 8 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I've just received this email, am I right in thinking it's a hoax? Subject: Road Tax... If you drive a car...read on.................! Apparently there...