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• Swift or Yaris or Polo or Fiesta? 18 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, i posted here again but now i found some new car sthat are within my budget an i need some help to decide which one to go for. I am looking for an automatic car for max £7000. The Swift, Yaris, Polo and Fiesta are within my budget. Any advice?  Examples
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Lithium compact jump starters 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  i have a 2.2 diesel Elegance (2002) Was thinking of getting a booster starter , one of the many smaller models on parade theses days.  Not many of them display the C.C.A. they may posess instead they show starting Amps and max. Power Amps . Anyone got rough idea or reccomenfation
• Car advice hatchback 13 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  anyone got opinions of my choice, also dont want to go above 90k mileage and max 1.9 litre.   Thanks
• What bicycle carrier? 30 May 2013 (Forum)
  I need to buy a bicycle carriers [to carry max 2 bikes - most of time will carry only 1 bike] I need to fit this in Suzuki Ignis [here's a pix for quick reference - http://tinyurl.com/5emfuh] Question: [1] Which is better - roof or rear carrier? [better in the sense of price, ease of fix etc
• any make model - small length car 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking for a small car to fit in back of American RV,heigth/width no problem, BUT have max length of 10'3"(3120mm). Smart car fits, but would like 4 seats(2+2). Not fussed on make or model, I suppose pertrol, as have facility to top up from RV
• Audi A3 Sportback - Mixing Tyre Treads 23 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise whether there is a problem mixing tyre treads front and rear. My wife's A3 has Dunlop Sport tyres on the front axle marked AO (Audi Only). The rear tyres now need replacing and we have been offered Dunlop Sport Max. The dimensions, speed rating and loadings are the same
• mondeo estate sci ghia x 2004 - central locking 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  been on holiday for 3 weeks returned to start car, started fine but all needles on speedo and rev counter went over to max  ,presume computer resetting as trip computer went back to zero also. problem is now every time i start the car the boot release opens the boot resulting in me
• Citroen Synergie - engine temperatur gauge and heater 30 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  our engine temperature gauge is rising to the max and then the stop light comes on for a few minutes then temperature comes back down without stopping the car.  only happened since the extreme cold weather.  we do have anti-freeze in the car so not sure whats going on.  also
• Nissan Note 1.6SE (2007) - Cooling System 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I`ve noticed a couple of times recently that after a fairly long run, water drips out onto the road below the radiator, presumably from the overflow pipe. Enough  to form a small pool of water. The radiator header/expansion tank is not overfilled and is near to but below the Max
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99t 1.9td too much oil 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  hi all. Just had car serviced but checking oil level found the oil level is about a millimeter above the max line if even that on dip stick not wanting to kick up a fuss can i get away with this especially given the cold weather should i go back and get the excess drained off as alway many thanks
• People carrier - any suggestions 25 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hello I am trying to decide on a people carrier for personal use. Below are my/our requirements and constraints: 1. It must seat 7 adults in acceptable comfort plus luggage. So I'm thinking big here. 2. No diesels. 3. No French cars - all banned. 4. £20K to spend. £25K absolute max. Nothing
• Appealing a parking ticket 5 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Got my second parking ticket in about 20 years yesterday. Reading the back of it it's £60 reduced to £30 if I pay within 14 days. I want to appeal it as the sign saying parking for 1 hr max was totally obscured by a shop shop front next to it and no other signs were visible from where I parked
• Chevvy Lacetti 24 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  On the hunt for a new car for 'er indoors. With an absolute max budget of £5000, I was trawling the trader and noticed that a Chevvy Lacetti on a 55 plate (with a years free servicing remaining) can be had within budget (just). This seems a better alternative than a Focus that's two years older. I
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Heater Problem 8 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  The heater on my Punto (T Reg 16 valve) goes cold when the revs fall below 2000rpm, but then blows hot again when the revs go above 2000. The heater matrix has just been replaced and the people who did it say my cylinder head gasket could be failing. The coolant level is on the max line
• Citroen 02 Xsara LS 9 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Just bought a xsara estate and am wondering why the speedo dial is so dim. I have adjusted the brightness to max as per handbook yet I still cannot see the red KPH dial. As I use the car in France a lot this is a bit of a drawback. Has a bulb blown? (the dial does light up though) Has a bulb
• pug 306 vibrations 27 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  abit....he goes its to the max.........so he said get that checked.......anyone got any ideas what it could be? thanks
• Saab 9000 Climate Control 4 May 2003 (Forum)
  I have the ACC set to 20 deg and for 45 minutes, on a cold day, all is fine. After 45 mins, you can almost set your watch by it, the output from the ACC turns to cold. The only way to stay warm is to increase the temp setting to 'max'. Saab have suggested a new ACC unit but I am not convinced
• second car insurance 30 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Been a bit rash and bought an old volvo estate to assist with doing up the house. Trouble is that it seems I have to start insuring it as if I have zero no claims, which puts the premium at about the price of the car! I have max no claims on my other car and will be the only driver on both, so only
• Audi 80 Brown autobox fluid 16 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Hi, I am looking at a G reg Audi 80 2.0 E auto with 73,000 on the clock and FSH. The automatic gearbox is filled way over max mark and fluid is brown (engine up to temp). Cooling fans stay on for long after engine switched off. Drives well but for slight whine. Any advice gratefully received
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  Should I buy a used car that can't be delivered for three months? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering my first electric car and am being offered no incentives from the dealer. The car is described over the phone as a courtesy car, has about...