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  • vectra steering rack change 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, following on from my previous question, http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=50335 I would be grateful for any info on replacing a steering rack on a vectra b and what problems could one encounter as i `m led to believe that the sub frame as to be taken out of the way thank`s
  • poor AM signal - Audi A3 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    G'Day any radio experts out there can advise, pse? my A3's Audi Concert's AM band signal has become progressively weaker, now all I get is "fuzz" - no Five Live or any other station on AM. Happily, FM band no prob. thanks EH
  • cheap reliable 4x4 suggestions? 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    cheap reliable 4x4 needed for off road use ( driving up and down a 2 mile track for a project in a remote location). Current favourite is a 4.0 litre Jeep of mid 90's vintage. Any other suggestions (due to low mileage fuel consumption is a low prioroty - cheapness and reliability are the main
  • Yellow Line Parking Fine 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    A driver was shocked when he got a parking ticket - and that yellow lines under his car had been painted while he was parked. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/224/224503_gotcha_yellow_line_is_painted_under_parked_car.html {Small amount of text added from the news report, so
  • M42 jams 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Hi. I need to head towards Oxford along the M42, on Thursday 28/09/06 at about 08:30. I can join the motorway at Junction 3 (A435) but I've been told...
  • Micra - Steering Lock\Wheel removal 19 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Does anybody know if there is any easy way to remove the sheer-bolts on a P-reg Nissan Micra's ignition lock, please? Also the steering wheel seems to...
  • 03 Micra head room 10 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    need some help have a 6foot 4 friend been offered a very cheap micra 1.2 s 3 or 5 door - 03 plate (pre face lift) 3 questions. is there adequate head room in the front? is there adequate headroom in the back? does the head room differ between the 3 door and 5 door?
  • whats my car worth do you reckon? 25 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    its a 2001 cdx d4d previa 72k, s/h, missed one service, and the 60k one isnt a toyota service leather seating, good bodywork and cd changer and parking sensors. parkers values it at around 12.5, what do you guys think?
  • Tyre chains - help ! 24 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    I?m going to the Val D?Isere tomorrow. I phoned the hotel this morning to confirm arrangements and they said it?s snowing and I?ll need chains to get in to the resort. I have never fitted these in my life and I have a dread of it. Does anyone have a truly bullet-proof method for fitting tyre
  • astra bushes/emissions? 22 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    my mates astra 1.6 16v p reg failed the test on the o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush, is the bush pressed in or do you have to replace the whole arm??? also failed emissions hopeing a good service & all the filters cures that, if not what can you do to reduce the emissions is it adjustable??
  • R2 drive time with..Ginger Nuts.. 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    so the wonderful J Walker is vacating radio 2's drive time slot, booo. To replaced by Mr Chris Evans. Now I don't mind the ginger mop, in fact I think he can be excellent, but his style at drive time?? Guess we'll see. -- http://www.bayingbasset.com
  • drivethedeal.com / new-car-discount 26 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    Dear all, Happy xmas to you all, i have decided to buy a A4 S-line, the choice of car as been made, the question is these two same to be doing a good deal on these. Has anyone got any experience of dealingwith these, and anybody know where they will be probably be sourced- ie scotland / south
  • Was my 406 built in the UK? 17 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Morning all, Someone has just mentioned that my 1998/S Peugeot 406 Estate was probably built in the UK. Easy answer I thought - just look at the VIN plate. But no clues there - anyone know if the 406 range was UK built at the time. Are any Peugeots still built in the UK now? Cheers Paul
  • Tracing a coolant leak Rover Metro/100 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    My Rover 100 is slowly but significantly loosing coolant. I've checked all the hose connections, made sure the filer-tank top is on correctly and even...
  • Weird Lights - Renault Scenic 27 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    I have an S reg Renault Scenic. I've noticed recently that when the brake lights are on and I indicate left, the left brake light flashes gently lighter and dimmer in time with the indicator light. And when the side lights are on it gets worse. Lights work normally when I indicate right. What's
  • Oil prob on Clio 18 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    Hi Hope someone can help. We have got an S Reg Clio. The oil warning light flashes on and off when warm, going over bumps, or jerking in the gears. It also happens when changing gear but never stays on - any ideas? Next thing I was going to look at was the electrics but not sure how easy
  • Water in Focus no plate lamps 10 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    IIRC there is a known problem with water getting into the no plate lamps on the Focus Hatch. When it was purchased S/H two years ago I replaced both units and attempted to ensure the chrome surround was tight. Just noticed that water is sloshing around in them again and the unit is corroded again
  • Vauxhall Monterey ABS Sensor - £200?? 28 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Folks, My Vauhxall main dealer is quoting this for an o/s/f ABS sensor. Does this sound fair for this component? I suspect not! Does anyone know of an alternative outlet for genuine parts? The Monterey is a rebadged Isuzu Trooper. Isuzu main dealers are even dearer for most things.. Cheers
  • Who is legal owner? 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Hi folks If a dealer sells you s/hand car on p/x without clearing previous outstanding credit to finance company (or telling you), who owns the car? If the finance company writes to buyer after two months of purchase saying they are repoing it due to unpaid credit of previous owner, how do you keep
  • Megane Renaultsport 225 22 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, Gonna test drive one of these on Wednesday. Anyone already driven one - perhaps own one. They look rather appealing at internet prices...
 

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