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• Do you have to be thick to buy brand new? 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Simple question! apart from the cars that come into the super rich category, ie RR, Bentley, Bugatti/etc - is it worth buying a brand new Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Pegout, Fiat, Chevy, Dodge Suzki, Kia/etc/etc, when these cars lose at least 33% within 3 - 6 months? I always buy six months+ old - my
• Still confused - looking for a value all rounder 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hello all. I am still trying to find the ultimate value all rounder, Work horse-sunday morning blaster-commuter-motorway cruiser-Gt; You get the idea, The choices so far are; Nissan Primera GT BMW 325tdi (Not sure on this one) Peugeot 306 D turbo Ford Puma 1.7 (may be a bit small) Maybe just maybe
• High Level brake lights 14 May 2009 (Forum)
  This evening whilst waiting to start my voluntary work, I was sat in the car listening to some music as I had arrived a little early. Parked up behind a "Ford Wildtrack" I've never seen one of these before, right hand drive with private plates on. I'm very sure that when it pulled off and got
• Direct injection petrol engines - do they work? 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  More manufacturers are going the direct injection petrol route. VAG, Porsche, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mercedes Benz to name a few, with most of the others exploring the technology. Given that early examples of the VW FSI and Ford SCi have a pretty terrible reputation for longevity and reliability
• Which would you buy? 8 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  mileage). I've had a little look through Parkers, and came up with the following choices: Kia Picanto Daewoo Matiz Fiat Panda Ford Fiesta (the one that was discontinued in about 02) Hyundai Getz Nissan Micra Toyota Yaris Would have loved a Honda Jazz, but they're too pricey! Anyway, if you have any
• Best older estate car-honest replies please! 7 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  -not too young-(pre 2000)so no catalytic converter test on MOT -reliable and well built, not requiring constant repair -I've got a motor trade background-so can do do my own work -considering Volvo 940/VW Passat/Ford Mondeo etc but am open to suggestions -not keen on french models. Thanks Bumperman
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2002 2.0 Known problems 15 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying a 52 reg Rover 75, 2.0 cdi estate to replace the money pit otherwise known as a ford mondeo tdci. Are there any common problems that you are aware of on this motor. I am sure you all know about the DMF on the mondeo that cost a small fortune to rectify, and i dont want
• Which diesel estate? 11 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  After weeks, if not months, of umm'ing and arr'ing, it's crunch time and I need to make a decision .....the options are; 2005/05 VW Passat Trendline Estate 1.9 TDI PD130 2005/05 Ford Mondeo Ghia X Estate 2.0 TDCI 130 2004/54 Honda Accord Executive Tourer 2.2 CDTi All are in very good condition
• Gaping mouths 16 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  , or I'll swallow you." Audi seem to have started the trend, now being copied by many, e.g. Ford & Peugeot. And while I'm at it, why do the recent BMWs look so sinister and nasty, particularly in the darker colours? It seems to be something about the swage lines along the sides. Am I being too sensitive
• Aftermarket reversing sensors. False economy ? 29 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just a mild rant. I've now had 3 sets of ebay sourced reversing sensors on my Ford. These are often advertised as "like oe" etc. but most if not all are from the far east, and look a bit cheaply made. Often snazzy little displays are included, with coloured leds and distance countdown. I tried
• Land Rover Freelander 2 (2006 - ) - Anyone with experience of an automatic ? 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Just road tested Freelander2 auto & have to say I was impressed. Build quality far improved & even the dealer say's they would rather not talk about the original freelander. It appears to have the ford/psa 2.2d with 400nm tourque at 2000rpm which is just what I am looking for a 6 speed auto box
• 3rd party to blame,can i save my ncd & excess 27 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  no claims & excess.Because of the age of my car, my insurance company will not want me to use a Ford franchise repairer.The 3rd party should not be able to apply the same restriction as i see it. I am a bit naive as iv'e never claimed before so if anybody has had a similar situation perhaps i can draw
• LEZ Question on American Pick up 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I keep on SORN a 1986 USA Ford pick up with a 6.9 diesel engine , parked off -road in North London. I read that the LEZ ( Low Emissions Zone ) will hit all large old diesels with something mad like a £200 daily ' tax ' . This vehicle is a PLG with a shown gross weight of 2900 kgs, so below
• Best Mega Mileage Safe Car 15 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  , Laguna Mercedes Diesel W124 old shape better built merc estate. Ford Mondeo tdci etc Please could someone suggest an alternative or recommend one of these cars. I currently use a Proton Wira and i have to say it is mega reliable but i question its safety. What price would i have to pay. Please would
• Prolonging exhaust life 6 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I am about to take delivery of a new diesel Ford Transit with the 140 PS engine and this vehicle like my previous Transits has an aluminiumised exhaust system fitted. I have had my earlier unturbocharged diesel Transit for 6 years from new and the exhaust has lasted well, with only the front pipe
• Focus 1.6 2002 Hesitant Starting 1 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Just got a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 from an auction, seem to have got lucky except that it can be a bit hesitant starting. When the key is turned, it'll turn over for between 5 and 15 seconds before firing, with no pattern of how long it takes. A quick blip of the throttle will make it fire immediately
• Every thing comes in threes 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Today my partner phones to say our 530d has the alternator light and ive called" rac" who come out and say nothings wrong On way home the light comes on and stays on ,managed to limp it home . Im on my way home in a Ford Ka and the engine light comes on just a mile away from home ,so thats going
• Advice needed for car dealership job 10 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi guys I posted this a few weeks ago but it disappeared. I currently work in IT but have met a friend of a friend who works at a busy Ford dealership and was telling me about his job etc. I do some sales in my current job in IT but would like a career change into the car industry as its a great
• Kia Sportage 2.0 - any good? 8 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Dynamique 00 Mondeo 1.8TD LX 97 Ford Fiesta 1.4 16v Chicane (for sale)
• Fiesta mk4 Water Leak 14 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi My '96 mk4 Fiesta has a leak of some sort and after heavy rainfall the passenger side front footwell is usually wet. I've tested the seals around the sunroof and front passenger door, which seem OK, and was subsequently quoted around £500 by a Ford franchised garage to put the leak right