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I'd appreciate some advice on what may be wrong with a 2 year old Rover 75 which has two possibly related problems. 1. It very occasionally fails to...
David Longley
11-29-2003 05:17 PM
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Had a name of a company but lost it . . . anyone advise a name / website ? its for a newish RAV 4 thanks
zero
11-29-2003 06:54 AM
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I've seen a car that I want to buy and its advertised as having a getrag gearbox but I'm not really sure whether it makes the car any more...
Steve
11-28-2003 06:57 PM
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Who has been stopped an MOT with an ABS failure? Mine is totally screwed, but passes it twice - light off. Do they check - I was told they have a...
polterposty
11-28-2003 05:01 PM
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Hello! I want to treat the missus to a CD autochanger for Christmas. She has a 2001 2.0 VW Beetle which has CD controls on the dash, (together with...
Rod Carrol
11-28-2003 10:23 AM
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How much is this car worth: F Reg (1989) Ford Escort 1.3 Bonus. 3 door? Condition is average. TIA/
James
11-28-2003 07:27 AM
Lordy Go to last post
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Please do not assume that there are no cars on the road early in the morning like 3:30am. Twice, two taxis drove out of nowhere without stopping and...
Tony Sutton
11-27-2003 01:29 PM
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And on this subject I have a Ford Fiesta '90 1.1LX and since it's MOT 22-27 Jul '03 it's done over 7.5K. This would mean it has had about £700-800...
Doki
11-27-2003 08:12 AM
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But they gave me a Rover 75 . . . -- The DervMan www.dervman.com
DervMan
11-26-2003 01:08 PM
Adrian Go to last post
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I'm trying to sell my Mercedes E280 Estate (old style). 1995/N, 117K, tax, MOT, 7 seater, CD player. This model has dropped off the What Car...
Scott Williamson
11-26-2003 01:01 PM
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1995 Ford Escort Estate 1.8D . This is the first time its let me down,and im having no joy in trying to rectify the problem myself - Any help or...
gazzb
11-26-2003 08:09 AM
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I parked my car outside my house a few weeks back and discovered two long thin scratch marks on the windscreen the following morning... I think...
John Smith
11-26-2003 03:16 AM
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Hi, If you are looking for a hands free car kit for yourself or as a present for someone else why not check...
Andy
11-25-2003 02:41 PM
Andy Go to last post
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Håvard Norheim wrote: For repair try the ECU Doctor http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/hemerdonlodge/
Scott Williamson
11-25-2003 09:58 AM
Scott Williamson Go to last post
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I just got a close up look at MG Rover's Streetwise, and I can't think of a less appropriate name for the thing. It's a Rover clad in plastic...
Mark W
11-25-2003 07:52 AM
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After a few weeks of trying to sell a car through normal advertising in autotrader etc. with no success - I in a weak moment whilst busy this morning...
John Dunn
11-25-2003 05:45 AM
John Dunn Go to last post
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Can anybody please tell me what insurance group the 1.6 Mazda MX-5 is in, and if they know of a good website with a list of models/insurance...
Live Fast Die Young
11-25-2003 04:29 AM
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Hi, I have a 1994 Ford Escort which has started to make a whining noise when turning the wheel. The noise even happens when the engine is off, and...
11-25-2003 03:44 AM
Steve Knight Go to last post
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Is it legal to store a car on which SORN has been declared on a trailer on a public road? Looks like a better option than £600 a year for a garage...
Peter Hill
11-24-2003 04:43 PM
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volvo v40 on 02 plate misting up badly. checked carpets,boot and door seals no sign of water. Any ideas.
ian
11-24-2003 03:24 PM
John Go to last post
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One of my pet hates is that they never use a bus lane that they're allowed to except in heavy traffic - preferring to dawdle along in the middle...
Dave Plowman
11-24-2003 02:14 PM
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How do people go about taking a car they are interesting in buying to a mechanic for check up? I have seen a car on a mag and would like to have a...
Massimo Usai
11-24-2003 01:32 PM
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I am thinking of buying a van because I need to transport some furniture, and I would need about 2 weeks worth, and renting one for that time would...
Oliver Keating
11-24-2003 04:36 AM
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Often wondered. Why so many r/h drive cars have the aerial fitted to the n/s, where it can so easily get broken by overhanging hedges, bushes etc,...
Mike G
11-23-2003 05:27 PM
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A few weeks ago I noticed a dayglo orange 5-lobed flower-shaped sticker on the back window of a Herts Constabulary police estate. What's...
Peter Twydell
11-23-2003 04:56 PM
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Does Anyone know where i can find the music(any format) to top gear or clarkson videos cheers
vitesse turbo
11-23-2003 12:29 PM
Lordy Go to last post
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Very interesting article (which few on this group will disagree with) here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/index.htm?news_id=1170 -- Remove Xs...
Steve Knight
11-23-2003 08:10 AM
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I am trying to get the best economy from a cavalier i recently bought. I thought crusing along steadily at 70mph on the dual carriage way would be...
Martin Ross
11-23-2003 06:34 AM
Peter Twydell Go to last post
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(from a thread a ouple of weeks ago) The (brand new, factory supplied) replacement engine failed within 200 miles! It was full of oil when...
cupra
11-21-2003 05:38 PM
DervMan Go to last post
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"L" <LL (AT) NOspamPLEASEsearchthenet (DOT) co.uk> wrote They may be the standard parts rubbed down smoothed over then sprayed? To be honest I...
Depresion
11-21-2003 01:38 PM
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My clio is coming up for 2 years old and is financed on pcp over 3 years. The cast price was £7500 and the final payment is £3000 meaning i...
Alfi
11-21-2003 12:09 PM
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...! -- Remove Xs to reply direct
Steve Knight
11-21-2003 08:23 AM
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Hello, I know nothing about cars. I do drive a lot, and I believe that a diesel car would save me quite a bit over the 40,000 miles that I drive...
leonard matherson
11-21-2003 03:28 AM
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Hi, I am thinking of purchasing your product shortly and have a few questions. Any help on any of the following: 1) When the radar module...
apta10@dsl.pipex.com
11-20-2003 08:15 PM
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Hello, i've posted before about my stalling problem and i'm now more confused... I looked on Andrew W M's site and i tried disconnectiong the coolant...
'Show
11-20-2003 05:57 PM
'Show Go to last post
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Just bought my second car, a Civic 1.6 SE VTEC, the previous version - V reg. Very pleased with it so far but... Just after a few pointers as to...
chrismv10@nospam.ntlworld.com
11-20-2003 04:50 PM
Doki Go to last post
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Can anyone recommend anything to deal with sqeuaky wiper blades? Not just a little wimper, but a bone chilling screech that is doing my head in. I've...
Douglas Youngson
11-20-2003 03:03 PM
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More than Just Carshare........ View and see for yourself www.MyLifts.com Reap the benefits..set up Public or Private Groups for...
GG
11-20-2003 02:37 PM
Adrian Go to last post
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In another thread I complained of premium surcharges being applied by motor insurance companies following a 'no-fault' claim. Having discussed...
Uno Hoo!
11-20-2003 11:29 AM
Steve Knight Go to last post
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Hi, I want to put a hard drive mp3 player into my car. I'm struggling a bit to find something decent, so could anyone please help in pointing me...
apta10@dsl.pipex.com
11-20-2003 10:21 AM
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Just renewed my insurance for the next twelve months and switched companies after a better quote. I did not mention an accident that I had...
Uno Hoo!
11-20-2003 06:28 AM
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Can anyone advise as to the rules regarding the cosmetic use and display of foreign number plates on vehicles registered in the UK? I would like to...
Mike
11-20-2003 04:04 AM
Trooper Go to last post
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Hi all Looking at a present of an automotive tool kit out of Argos for an xmas present for someone that races, and was wondering if they are good...
Donna
11-19-2003 06:47 PM
Dave Plowman Go to last post
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Would 165 x 60 x 14 tyres fit on 6J x 14 rims ? Ta
PJ
11-19-2003 04:26 PM
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I'm redoing a set of alloy wheels. I've paint stripped them, sandblasted the corrosion and killed any remaining with phosphoric acid (Jenolite)....
Sla#s
11-19-2003 12:56 PM
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Economical engine (Turbo Diesel?). Safe (but not too big for city). Automatic. Power steering. ABS. Under £1000? (If yes is this model available with...
vlg
11-19-2003 10:46 AM
James Go to last post
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Radio 4's "You and Yours" has just had a bit on about paint on new cars, and how it seems very fragile - especially dark colours, and...
Adrian
11-19-2003 10:03 AM
Martin Imber Go to last post
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.... I've got some on my car. Not normally a problem, but this stuff is tacky like gum (and blue, and smells of menthol - I reckon the neighbours...
Chris Walters
11-19-2003 01:37 AM
Ian Bailey Go to last post
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Hi all, In danger of repeating a posting, I'd like to ask whether anyone has suggestions about the reasons and remedies for an engine which is...
carl
11-18-2003 05:52 PM
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Dave Spam (daspam (AT) hotspam (DOT) com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : Ah. The Fens - you should have said. All is...
Adrian
11-18-2003 02:57 PM
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