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• Peugeot 306 Jacking? 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone please advise me on the safe jacking points for Peugeot 306. The 306 is S reg with a 1.9 TD engine. I have been unable to find out anywhere, and it is not clear when looking underneath the car. Any help or advice greatly appreciated, Cheers!
• Warning - Insurance Scam 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Gangs are deliberately braking hard in front of lorries to cause rear-end shunts, so they can claim the insurance. Be warned. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17647209%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=exclusive%2d%2dcar%2dcrash%2dcon%2dgang-name_page.html
• Mondeo Wet Drivers Carpet 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have an S reg estate that has wet carpets at the drivers feet. I cannot find where it is getting in, I have resealed the underside of the floorpan in the area. Has anyone else had this problem and were you able to fix it please ??
• Tyres - Good Independent? 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Guys and Ladies, Going to change my tyres this week and wanting to pay Kwik Fit / ATS prices, anyone recommend a good independent in the Manchester Area (north/central) for tyres? Looking for Goodyear NT5's 205/55/16 or similar brand. thanks Lee
• Rover 400 and Honda Civic 8 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  The Rover 400 was almost identical to the Honda Civic from the outside - does anybody know if they both used K-series engines? If they did then was...
• Upmarket Chavs! 1 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I couldn't believe my eyes this evening while driving home from work. Passing me in the opposite direction was a 54 reg S Type Jaguar with blue illuminated washer jets! What inspires anyone to do this to a Jaguar? -- \"Nothing less than 8 cylinders will do\"
• Interesting new... 6 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  ..in-car navigation GPS system from Maplins that also includes an MP3 player, video playback, basic camera etc: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48335&C=Newsletter&U=P10-3&T=489519 Price? £199.99 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
• Citroen Xsara door locks catch 22 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Suggestions anybody? The n/s rear door on our Xsara won't open. To gain access to the c/locking mechanism I need to remove the door trim. To remove the door trim I need to open the door.....
• New Rover Models? 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Just posted on the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4393013.stm Rover and the Chinese are getting further in bed with each other. Hopefully...
• Hyundai Lantra 1998 13 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Gents Could anybody tell how to get to the interior fan and resistor bank . The fan only work on high speed.Looks like the resistors have a problem. Does't seem to be a Haynes manual for this model S reg 1998 2.0Ltr Hope someone can help Regards thenuke
• Boxster Coupe 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone got any good info on the new Boxster Coupe? At first I heard there would be models that undercut the current base convertible, but now rumours seem to indicate that it will be "Boxster S" models only. For me a Boxster coupe is probably the most exciting new model in years.
• Mazda 626 - Price 12 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  So my timing belt question for this didn't go too well. Here is another. The car in question is an S reg 626 Intrigue with around 40k on. Any ideas for the price please. It's not for me but I'd figure around 3k. Many thanks Adam
• Peugeot Boxer Engine 2.5 Diesel 23 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone please tell me if any other Peugeot engine will match up to the Boxer 2.5D gearbox as trying to get hold of a reasonably priced S/H 2.5 is very difficult. Is it possible to convert to a 1.9D with a conversion plate maybe?
• VAG profits down 58% in 2003 21 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Continued quality problems are still dogging the group`s vehicles, which is not only affecting customer brand loyalty but costing the company a fortune in warranty repairs. http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6869&sid=175&n=156
• citroen 2.0 HDi Has it a Belt or Chain?? 8 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi Does any one know if the new HDi from citroen is timing chain or a belt? It\'s just that i am debating on getting a new Berlingo, and was just wondering. Cheers for any help Paul...
• Feeling sick as hell 31 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  After 14 years blemish free driving I\'ve finally managed to crash into a young lass (on daddy\'s insurance) that didn\'t have the sense to use indicators. Feeling like pink fluffy dice , cheer me up lads and lasses please.
• Diesel oil 10w - 40w in petrol engine 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Decided to change the oil in wife\'s 1400cc Astra this evening. Found out I do not have enough oil to refill. Can I put 10w-40w diesel oil in to complete the change? Cheers Peter
• Love thy Alloys 2 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Have just kerbed N/S/F alloy on my beloved new car for first time. Not serious damage, but would like to keep them looking beautiful. Is there anything I can do to hide/repair the scratches, or do I just have to accept the inevitability of this?
• Magnetic sump plug for gearbox 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am thinking of taking H.J`s advice and getting the gearbox oil changed after the first service, and would like to hear from any B.R. members who know where to locate a gearbox magnetic sump plug ?? Thanks.
• Volvo seat creaking 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  The driver's seat on my C70 has developed an annoying creak when ever your weight shifts while cornering. I've checked and lubricated the underpinnings...