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  • (Expletives deleted) 6 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    You are all f***ing t***s you really f***ing are stupid f***ing idiots   I am trying to work hard but it never f***ing works   NEVER f***ING WORKS   I WON'T GET WHAT I WANT TODAY, TOMORROW, OR THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH I AM f***ING TRYING
  • extreme bangernomics 8 Jun 2020 (Forum)
    Two blokes I know do nothing to their cars, zilch, nada, a Mazda Mx5 20 years old and a Jag S type pretty old. Jag cost about £800 and has merrily gone on for two years or so. Jag guy just runs them til they break and buys another, how they don't just stop running I don't know.
  • Japanese metals manufacturer - Dodgy metal in cars 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    Didn't there used to be something about this in early korean and chinese production, but if i remember well, Rover SD1's  and VX Cavaliers and others on that platform all had dodgy bulkhead/firewalls.   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-4971298/Japan-steel
  • Double white lines 18 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Hello all, If a main road with double white lines. Turning right into a business entrance would involve crossing the lines - I understand this is legal according to the TSRaGD 2002 s.26. What doesn't seem to be covered anywhere, however, is exiting the business.  Is it legal to turn
  • I missed a - Cyclist 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    Driving very slowly out of a shop parking place (very slowly to cross bit of pavement), Young Lady cyclist suddenly stops inches from my front o/s wing, she was riding on the footpath. Wound the window down and looked at her and to my great surprise she smiled, apologised and said "me
  • Recovery Insurance 30 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Does anyone know of, or had experience of recovery insurance that includes recovery due to a drivers incapacity to drive because of illness? I have had a negative response from Green Flag and cannot see such a situation mentioned in any other provider. As I am now in my mid 70's and my wife does
  • VW Golf - James May names "The peoples car" 13 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Last night's programme hosted by James May named the VW Golf as the modern day peoples car. But with concerns about DPF failures on the TDI s and DSG problems is the MK6/7 Golf really following in the tradition of this famous model? Or should be looking at entry level cars
  • MG6 - The best aftersales package on the market? 23 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    /cars/488932/MG6-s-unrivalled-package-offers-complete-peace-of-mind?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-life-and-style-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Life+%26+Style+Feed%29   When are they going to get more dealerships?
  • Audi A3 Sportback - The correct guide to running in a new vehicle 17 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    I have recently downsized from my BMW 320i to an A3 Sportback 1.4 petrol with the 140bhp cylinder on demand engine, and would like to find H.J.`s guidance on the correct procedure to running in this vehicle, without over stressing the engine too early?
  • mardi gras 205 - peugeot 1995 1.1 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    I have a old peugeot with a faulty throttle body, this part was originally made by 'weber-solex' and i have been searching for one for months. I need to know what other car makes/models around the mid 90's used the same throttle body.  any help would be great
  • Buying a used family car 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Please can anyone advise what they think would be the best car/s to buy, we have 1 child plus 1 on the way and need a family car, it will mainly be driven locally plus on average about 50 miles on the motorway every week. We have a budget of between £4-5,000. Any advice appreciated?
  • Peugeot 207 CC - cooling fan 25 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I have a recently bought S/Hand 207cc. After topping up the engine oil,(did`nt overfill) the cooling fan stays on regardless of time With the engine management light remaining on. Seems to run ok with all fluids topped up. With the phrase  "Depollution system
  • Peugeot 306 - replacing belt tensioner pulley 1 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    I'm up to changing my auxillary belt tensioner pulley, but having problems loosening the tension. I have a peugeot 306 1.6 1995. I'm also thinking of changing the belt(s) or at least the other one that runs power steering. Just need to know how to loosen those belts, thanks!
  • Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1997 - Heater-blower 9 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Only one of the heater-blower speeds on my Nissan Micra is working. According to the manual wiring diagram there are 'heater-blower resistors'. Is...
  • BBC Inside Out London - Pothole Damage 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Hi there I'm from BBC1's Inside Out London, and we're making a feature looking at the damage potholes can cause to vehicles. Have you sought compensation from your local council for damage caused? Please do get in touch with me as soon as possible
  • Nissan Micra - Why do some cars have two horns? 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    I was checking the oil yesterday when I noticed my Micra had two Bosch horns, each wired into its own circuit.  Judging by the wiring they were standard...
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (2009 - ) - 09 1.4 Chain or belt cam? 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Just collected a 2009 1.4 S (80hp) Golf Mk6. According to HJ's road test (in the engines section) its a chain cam engine, however the VW salesman seemed to think its a belt cam. Anyone know which is actually true?
  • Energy-efficient traffic lights can't melt snow 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Oh dear - Always hard to work out those unintended consequences...:-((( http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091215/ap_on_re_us/us_snow_covered_stoplights Another reason to carry a camera ? Another reason not to run a red light in a bleak mid winter? Well me Lud the evidence had melted away.
  • SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - New altea fuel consumption 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    i'm looking at an altea s spec with the 1.9 90hp engine.it's brand new and a good deal ive been told that these engines aren't economical and 40 in town is very optimostic. my friends i30 gets 46 around town and i was hoping for something very near to that mileage if possible.
  • George Gently Tax Discs 4 May 2009 (Forum)
    Anyone watch the BBC series "George Gently" with Martin Shaw? I noticed last time it was shown and 'tis true this series too, all the 60's vehicles featured have their Road Fund Tax Discs on the offside. Now either they have a vehicle advisor with a poor knowledge / mental block or the production
 

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