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• Toyota Hiace, Japanese import - Finding parts of mid 90's Toyota Hiace? 3 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm looking into buying a mid 90's Toyota hiace, Japanese import in excellent condition and very low milage. Have heard that parts for them are getting difficult to come by. How can this be? Werent hiace made for 30 years and the country was crawling with them?  Anyone
• Peugeot 207 - O S R Wheel Cylinder Wet 13 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hi all   I have the following advisory after the 207 passed its MOT:   FO/S/R Wheel cylinder wet     Brake disc worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened both front sides inner
• Honda Jazz S - Help please Honda Jazz emissions mystery 18 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  honda jazz s 1246cc 2005 emissions light on permanently.  honda garage have tried donor throttle actuator.  test for  acu, coil pack and all major possible faults tested for.  now checking all wiring which they say is an unlikely fault with honda jazz
• Mazda 3 s 2009 i.6 petrol - engine rattle on cold start /interior condensation 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  When i start engine from cold it rattles untill warm, mazda say it is normal but i don't hear it from any other mazda s also in cold weather the inside windows are covered in condensationsometimes even ice, no damp inside car again this is said to be normal. Anyone else
• Mini Cooper S (2006 model) - Stereo on with no ignition 20 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Wife has a Mini cooper s fitted with standard radio cd player. Ive never noticed before but you can have the stereo on without the ignition being on. Is this normal?, i thought you could only have it on with ignition switched to fist position. It alos keeps turning itself off after 20
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - 2003 1.6 Brake Wear Sensor 1 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has a 2003 Mini Cooper S which is equipped with a brake pad wear sensors. The pads have plenty of life left in them but the sensor is indicating that they need replaced. A mechanic has checked the brakes and the connections for the wear sensors but everything seems fine. Has
• Another desperate PR item? 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  "With over 100 registered buyers in the auction hall, plus a further 47 bidding over the internet via BCA?s Live Online service, there was plenty of demand for the mouth-watering selection of 273 convertibles assembled for the sale." Ken Boothe, Lex?s National Remarketing Manager commented ?BCA?s
• Naff car accessories of one`s own youth :) 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  We often laugh at today`s youth with those `dustbin` exhausts and front `splitters` being ripped off by road humps, but what about your own past? I`m almost sure I stuck some of those fake bullet holes on something long ago.... Bet that would go down well now, in certain parts of Manchester
• Vectra leccy mirrors 20 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The car is back from the accident repairers with just one fault noted so far. The n/s door mirror works fine, but when you adjust the o/s one the n/s one moves too. It's going back in, but does anyone know tjhe cause? They weren't repairing in that area but I guess will have played with wires
• Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I currently have 215 50 R17\'s on my Primera (standard size wheel for this car). Would the rims take 235 45 R17\'s (tyre circumference stays the same - checked this). There is loads of clearance etc. Main reason is that the 235 tyre is about £40 each cheaper than the 215, and I get much more
• Hyundai s-coupe 15 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  How much should I pay a garage for a 96N Hyundai 1.5 s-coupe MVI SE with 38k on the clock and in good nick??, My missus has set her heart on it but I think the asking price of £2999 is way too much??, What should I offer and what is the best tactic to barter with a car salesman (Im ok at getting
• 
  Can I challenge an incorrect write off category? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I challenge a Category S write off? My Renault Kangoo was rear-ended at about 3mph and sustained no chassis damage. The bodyshop said it was Category...
• American anger over BP oil leak 29 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  being we don`t give a toss - and wear it as underpants. I mean, It`s an accident isn`t it? It`s not as though BP has said `your mega trucks that you use as personal transport use so much fuel -- that we`ll just flood the Gulf of Mexico with oil and it should last you a week or so given your world
• Long gone parts availability. 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  You know how it is. Anything more substantial than an oil filter and it`s got to be ordered in. An exaggeration perhaps? Yes, but not much. Contrast that situation, with our local BMC parts dept in the 60`s. I was in regular contact with the affable bloke at the parts desk - in the massive
• Used car with plenty of rear legroom 18 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all - I'm looking to buy a used petrol car that I can commute in but also 4 adults can comfortably travel long distances in. So plenty of rear leg room. My budget is fairly limited £4000 - and I can't travel far to rest drive (live in St Leonards) so max 50 miles from here
• Date code on tyres - 19 years old -Legal to sell ? 23 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  like 2004 https://i.ibb.co/f8K0cF1/tyre1.jpg Is it legal to sell the car with these tyres or is it safe to keep on them on the car as I thought tyres had a max shelf life of 10 years.
• Suzuki Swift - Suzuki swift 2017 and on shvs all grip real mpg 7 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  prices). Any other recommendations welcome. Budget max 12000
• Car with Good MPG 17 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hi All,  I’m after a replacement car, MPG is crucial currently 37mpg, I am doing about 11k a year(Commute includes motorway).  Budget would be 2.5k/3k,max mileage 80k .   I would ideally want MPG of around 50 plus.  I have been thinking
• EV Dissertation Questionnaire 3 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  that influence adoption.  If you could take part it would be much appreciated, shouldn’t take longer than 10/15 minutes max. The link is below, feel free to ask any questions and please spread the word if you can
• Any - Retro fitting reverse parking sensors 1 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All Just wondered whether anyone had experience of retro fitting reverse parking sensors. The B Max had them, and to be honest they did come in useful. This version of the Jazz doesn't, and I reckon we might benefit from fitting them, IF it can be done with a minimum of disruption