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  • Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - Rear Cycle Carrier Ford Fiest 20 May 2009 (Forum)
    Hi - I'm looking at a rear mount cycle carrier for my ford fiesta 5dr 1.25 zetec, W reg (2000). I've been looking at the Thule 978 ( http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/Car-Products/Bike-Racks-and-Carriers/Bike-Racks-Thule-Rear-Mounted/Thule-968-Freeway-3-Bike-Rack/000756p.aspx) Some sites say you
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Dual Mass Flywheel 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    I have a Mondeo 2L TDCi Zetec 04 plate. I've just been told the dual mass flywheel needs replacing - noisy when idle and getting much worse. I've googled and seen a reference to a Ford design fault where they scrimped on the 03/04 model - can anyone expand on this as I would like to take it up
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.6 Power Steering Fluid 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Unless I am colour blind, my (Y) manual petrol Zetec Focus power steering fluid seems darkish (maroonish ??) in tank. I need topup. Handbook states any fluid should be to Ford spec WSA-M2C-195-A. Cannot get recommended fluid apart from expensive Ford main dealer. Halfords have got fluid ESP
  • Ford ICE & Sat Nav theft 10 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    I'm thinking of buying a Mondeo Ghia X through Ford Direct, and I read on here that a lot of the upper spec ICE units get nicked as they're easy upgrades for lower spec units. 1) Does this still happen on the later, Sony, units? 2) Is this also an issue with Ford's Sat Nav? I've had a car
  • Bus driver went on booze cruise 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Fortunately no-one came to any harm in this insane episode, but the photo that accompanies this is just priceless. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1102417__bus_drivers_booze_tour#comments
  • Done for drunk driving a 2.5mph ASDA scooter 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    OK drink and driving isn't funny so don't get all pious. But.... http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1090559_drunk_in_charge_of_asda_scooter
  • Cars upside down on a transporter 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I (and a colleague) have seen cars hanging upside down from the top deck of a transporter. What's the point of this and how do they get them on?
  • Red Light Camera 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Some "Interesting" comments on this , especially worrying that people don't know the difference between a speed camera and a red light camera. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1026006_sneakiest_road_camera_revealed
  • Warranty Direct 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    Just bought an S Reg Audi A3, and Warranty Direct have quoted £255 for a years cover. Has anyone used this firm, are they any good, and are their quotes reasonable? Thanks, crjos
  • This Might Upset Some Of You 19 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    All those who scoff at diesels in any form in any car will be very upset indeed...:-) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
  • The good, the bad and the unreliable 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Latest reliability survey is on whatcars web site: http://www.whatcar.co.uk/News_SpecialReport.asp?NA_ID=212036 The French cars didn't do well but the Asians did (now there?s a surprise).
  • saggy bottom 306 2 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    My 306 seems to have a bit of a low rear suspension when compared to other 306's. Anyone know what this is due to? Do the torsion bars wear?
  • Honda 5 speed autos 9 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Doeas anyone know if the 5 speed autos fitted to the latest Hondas are 'Jatco' units, as fitted to Rover 75's, Freelanders and X types?
  • Pug 306 handbook 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    Just bought an S-plate Peugeot 306 GLX but the dealer couldn't supply a handbook and neither can ( or will ? ) Peugeot. Anyone know where I can get one ?
  • Coincidence? 28 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Recently we've had a number of actual (including my own !) and possible/potential head gasket failures in the back room. Is this coincidece, or is there a reason/time of year etc why we've seen these now ? S
  • auto box 24 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    I have a Borg Warner T35 Gearbox and i need new bands for it can anybody help? It's in a 1965 AMC Rambler station wagon fitted with a 3.8 s/six
  • How much is my 1999 Ford Focus saloon worth? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    This year my 1999 Ford Focus 2.0 saloon will become a classic. Can you give me any idea how much the value of the car could be for insurance?
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