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• Fiat marea weekend JTD 110 7 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The locking mechanism on the fold down rear seat back seems to have jammed i.e. I cannot tip the back down; the catch will not move at all and I cannot get at it with a screwdrive etc. the other (n/s) one works ok and on inspecting this the mechanism seems fairly simple to dismantle but only
• The 5th Gear Thread 10 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Next monday night. 5th gear. Jenson\'s F1 BAR, a bike (no idea what), and a formula 1 powerboat. Which will win? I have no idea, beyond predicting the bike to initially beat the car, which will then start to reel it in (but is 1/4 mile too short to make any difference?), and that the powerboat
• peugeot 206 - delays???? 9 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  . Is this the same for all 206's or is there a fault in the Control unit.
• New car, tax, insurance cert 25 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I?m hoping to pick up my new car on Saturday, but for the dealer to tax it he needs an insurance certificate or cover note. My insurer said it will not fax such a document to the dealer, and that?s the law. Is it? Bit of a devil if I needed a replacement car quickly due to a crash or suchlike-I?d
• vauxhall astra poor brakes 11 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  i have a astra 1.7 td 96. when i go to brake the pedel very nearley goe\'s to the floor before the brakes work. the brakes still work ok but should it travel so far before working. i have just got the car. all the other motors i have had the brakes have been as sharp as swearword deleted!! .
• Starter Motor - Renault Laguna 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  98 Laguna 1.6 Second starter motor failure in less than 6 months, unless there\'s another cause for a \'click\' when turning the ignition. Do you normally get a warranty on exhange units? I sourced a Hella one from GSF and got the local garage to fit it, but can\'t find a mention of any warranty
• car stereo help please 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Had pioneer cd installed few years ago in my citroen xsara s reg. Works fine but lately keeps muting and mute displays on screen of stereo. Weird because dont have mute button on the stereo at all. feeling loose wire on connector on back to blame, how easy to fix any auto electricians out
• What is this worth? 8 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  VW Polo old X reg (82), 1 litre hatch. 43k miles (all previous MOT certs to prove it!) ££££'s of service history, totally immaculate, not a spec of rust, just passed its MOT without fault. I have first option on buying it, the current owner wants a nominal fee for it but I would like to give him
• clio non-starter 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  any one out there got any ideas on a x reg clio 16v non start.got no spark, checked engine control relay n/s/f/ inner wing, checked fuel relay, same place, fuel pressure is not good but don\'t have gauge to check, but with no spark at this stage not to bothered. Changed the crank sensor n/g
• Present State of the A303 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Never used it, but have been recommended it as the best way to get from Margate to Torquay. Rather than M4, then M5. I am looking to do a healthy motorway...
• VW Polo \'02 - Water Ingress 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I bought a Polo S (65) last December and have just noticed water ingress between the rear hatch and the plastic lining (I can hear it sloshing about and when I open the hatch, it runs out and into the boot). No other problems. Has anyone had similar? I guess it has to go back to the dealer
• Insurance for Ex-Company Car Driver 25 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Help...I'm trying to get reasonable quotes for car insurance. Ex-company car driver/34 yrs old/no claims in last 8 years/2 SP60's in last 5 years/40k miles per annum. Any recommendations? Current quotes £920 (Elephant)- £2200 (More>Than..so that's how they get their name!!)
• VAG Reliability 21 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  as well, it would appear that VAG need to address these concerns PDQ, before their reputation sinks to Fiat`s level. !!!!
• parking sensors 22 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  G'Day appreciate advice, pse: want to fit parking sensor(s) to rear of Lexus 200 SE - Lexus dealer quotes £371 to supply/fit "general" (not Lexus) kit, which involves removing bumper to instal rather than drilling. Can I purchase and fit same without too much technical knowhow - if so, from where
• Opinion on Fiat Coupe 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  to justify it?s purchase? Is the chassis really that good? Are the non-turbo 16v and 20v worth considering?
• Bad BodyWork Job 1 May 2003 (Forum)
  Just had my rear n/s door reskinned and sprayed at a bodyshop after some kind person drove into it and forgot to leave a note, but the wrk done isn't great, the front and rear doors are significantly different in colour, although the rear door matches well with the rear quarter. Have I any right
• Petrol saving gizmo - 2 good to be true? 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Last Sat\'s Telegraph motoring section had a big ad for a gizmo that claimed to save on average 15% on your fuel consumption. From memory it was £50 and it wittered on about creating swirl effect in your fuel supply or something. Has anyone ever proved beyond all reasonable doubt that these things
• Laguna Brakes 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  major is going to happen to the breaks. if you break lightly it\'s ok.
• Exhange Rates £/Euro 7 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  As I know to my cost, (Living in Spain & with U.K. originating pensions paid in Euros) the current exchange rate is dreadful for buying euros with £s. All you folks intending to go the personal import route should keep an eye on F.Ex rates! There is a free exchange rate daily update, via e-mail
• Timing chain service interval 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I asked Nissan about the interval for chain renewal on my 96/N Maxima QX 3.0 V6 and they said it is not a service item. Is that true? I understand that even Mercedes S-class have service interval for chains and, from memory, the interval was 250k. Just worry that my chain may stretch or snap