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I went to an independant VW garage a few days ago to find out when a cambelt should be changed. (It was about my daughter's 8yo 65K Leon.) The...
DavidR
08-19-2009 05:39 AM
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Hi, Car insurance policy is up for renewal and so is the AA membership. The AA has given me some ridiculous price to renew (and yes I can get...
Charles C
08-18-2009 05:11 PM
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Conor <conor (AT) gmx (DOT) co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: Probably somewhere like FrenchCarForums or RetroRides. I...
Adrian
08-17-2009 12:41 PM
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Hi, Ok,this has probably been done to death but bear with me. I have an ancient (old 'P' reg Mk1) MX-5. It is a blue Dakar model, 1.8i with big fat...
astrog
08-16-2009 03:18 PM
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Just seen the RAC ad on TV and wondered what car it is that's stuck in the mud. It looks a bit like the old Astra but it's rear wheel drive
Trevor Smith
08-15-2009 03:46 PM
Clive Go to last post
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Its got a hatch, but you can also open the lower bit on its own, I can't see the point, can you? -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving...
ChelseaTractorMan
08-12-2009 01:54 PM
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Remember the crap cars we had to put up with - that started to rust in no time? It makes me think that the industry was very arrogant not to come...
John
08-12-2009 01:51 PM
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"Conor" <conor (AT) gmx (DOT) co.uk> wrote No - it was a standard Kwik Fit job - I think it tests for pressure drop for a while - but I guess you...
John
08-12-2009 01:46 PM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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UGG Women's Classic Tall Grey boots Grey sheepskin Classic Tall boot for women features lavish twin-faced sheepskin for the utmost comfort....
muyy li
08-12-2009 08:12 AM
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You wouldn't want to be paying his insurance would...
shazzbat
08-09-2009 07:20 PM
Peter Hill Go to last post
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http://newmasti.blogspot.com Priyanka Chopra caught everyone’s attention in the video for ‘Desi Girl’ from Bollywood’s movie “Dostana.” She is also...
arsalan
08-08-2009 09:22 AM
arsalan Go to last post
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Miike G wrote: The fact that it was car manufacturers and not environmental groups who campaigned for the introduction of such schemes might have...
Willy Eckerslyke
08-07-2009 08:15 PM
Miike G Go to last post
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DervMan wrote: It used to be a bit of a hoot booting them away from the lights- nothing.....nothing....wheelspin. These were Fire Brigade staff...
T_Raymond
08-04-2009 01:18 PM
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"Mike P" <privacy (AT) privacy (DOT) net> wrote: Ah, but as an overal percentage of Italian cars ever manufactured, throughout the whole history of...
Peter smith
08-03-2009 08:36 AM
JackH Go to last post
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I'm wondering if there's a millionaire in the forum who wants to contribute? :-) -- Exchange and Mart
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
07-31-2009 05:51 AM
Exchange and Mart Go to last post
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My car is off the road. I did the online SORN and asked for confirmation on my mobile. I didnt get any confirmation. How long before SORN ...
Rexx
07-30-2009 11:00 AM
Rexx Go to last post
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Walking in North Acton (don't ask) today and walked past a pearl-white Veyron that had just been unloaded from the back of a lorry with...
Justin Cole
07-28-2009 02:58 PM
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On Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:10:23 +0100, "Zimmy" <z@y.x> wrote: didn't know that's who it works, thanks. -- Mike. .. . Gone beyond the ultimate driving...
ChelseaTractorMan
07-27-2009 07:15 AM
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Just bought a nearly new car from a garage. For the first week or so, every time I got in, I was struck by the new car smwll, but now it's beginning...
PeterPerfect
07-25-2009 05:34 AM
John Go to last post
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Yes I know it all comes from the same pot but...... After filling up on nowt but Shell, BP and Esso for the last 6 months, I put a tank full of...
Conor
07-19-2009 12:15 PM
DervMan Go to last post
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Next season we're thinking of mounting a stand for trade fairs. As it will have infrequent use we were thinking along the lines of the trailers...
andrew
07-18-2009 07:55 PM
Conor Go to last post
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"Paul" <spamtrap (AT) invalid (DOT) com> wrote What is suspicious about it? Does it have a valid tax disc? Is it illegally parked or blocking...
Zimmy
07-18-2009 04:23 PM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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My daughter's Clio (1.5 CDI) has a nail in the tyre. Is it still a proper fix to put a inner tube in - it has alloy wheels.
John
07-16-2009 09:31 AM
Doki Go to last post
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My bro is looking at a Primera 2.0 SLX on an R plate with an auto gearbox. 83k on the car, full MOT, FSH. Does anyone know if the auto boxes are...
Mike P
07-14-2009 05:12 PM
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Just had one fitted by a mobile service recommended by my local ford garage, who don't fit towbars. He called to say he had finished, and when I...
goodolpete
07-07-2009 05:35 PM
Alan Smith Go to last post
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Righto I bought a car for a friend who has a provisional license. I have insurance for my car, and to driver other cars with owners permission. The...
Peter smith
07-06-2009 10:21 AM
Rob Go to last post
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Don't know a lot about these so hope someone can advise me on buying one of the above for SWMBO... Requirements are as follows, and TBH I don't know...
Lobster
07-05-2009 10:08 AM
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Airline in the Middle East appear to compete with the strongest lines of global Flights appear in all the countries of the world and participate in...
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07-01-2009 02:33 PM
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Airline in the Middle East appear to compete with the strongest lines of global Flights appear in all the countries of the world and participate in...
ãæÒíßÜ ÊæÈÜ 1
07-01-2009 02:33 PM
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Convert your car to burn water - Get Best Gas Mileage, How to shop for a fuel-efficient car, Auto Clinic Expert Q & A - Fuel Injection, Does Shifting...
Brad Stevens
06-30-2009 04:38 PM
Brad Stevens Go to last post
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Steve Firth wrote: 400 quid's quite a lot to spend to avoid bending down and looking underneath.
Peter smith
06-30-2009 12:31 PM
Steve Firth Go to last post
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I want to tint the rear and rear passenger windows of my MPV, a very dark limo tint would be my preference (small restless children in transit, I'm...
Clint Sharp
06-29-2009 02:31 PM
Mark W Go to last post
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Can anyone tell me why a Focus 3 has a fule capacity of 55L for petrol and only 53L for diesel. Different tanks - why? Thanks, > FC
freecycle
06-27-2009 04:49 PM
DervMan Go to last post
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8116407.stm Yes, they have a good range. No, they don't understand the market situation in the UK. Are they...
Bioboffin
06-26-2009 03:53 PM
Pete M Go to last post
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I am trying to find out whether my wife can (lawfully) act as the supervising driver for my sone whilst he learns to drive. The car is a manual car,...
GB
06-26-2009 01:21 PM
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Hi, I have a problem with my cd/radio in my car. (MX-5 10 years old). When I turn it on when I start up the car all is ok and everything works...
astrog
06-26-2009 07:48 AM
AlanD Go to last post
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Summer Driving Tips: Air Conditioning, Can Your Car Last 1 Million Miles?, Oil Changes: How Often?, Synthetic Oil or Not?, Avoid Brake Problems,...
Brad Stevens
06-26-2009 12:05 AM
Brad Stevens Go to last post
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQitemZ200353786691 Second line from bottom. Own up now, who's been dreaming of one of these, eh? Si
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot
06-24-2009 06:36 PM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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I have a Renault Megane Cabriolet (2009) with a Alpine 104BTi head unit. Over the past week I have noticed each time driving my car that the head...
AmyGG
06-24-2009 03:16 AM
Doki Go to last post
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Presumably the 'radar' signal that these cars emit has some sort of unique encoding in it? Otherwise it would start to fail as more and more cars on...
Ed Chilada
06-21-2009 05:49 AM
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I put my car (02' ford focus estate 1.8 tdi diesel, 80k miles) in for a service and MOT last week and when I got it back and started driving it I...
johnboy
06-16-2009 03:41 PM
Mark W Go to last post
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Did anyone else pay a visit? I went to B&Q to price up some wood and stumbled upon the show. Lot's of American, hot rod, funny cars present. ...
slider
06-16-2009 04:03 AM
Zimmy Go to last post
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My boss has an expensive motor with a "Tracker" monitor fitted. This sends him a text message if the vehicle gets disturbed or moved. If he then...
andrew
06-15-2009 07:59 AM
Clint Sharp Go to last post
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In article <gvs7jt$181$1 (AT) news (DOT) eternal-september.org>, AlexNOOOO!!!!!!!! @drzoidberg.co.uk says... The only time I really needed it, I had...
John
06-13-2009 02:26 PM
John Go to last post
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Pretty Tidy, 3 door, 1.0ltre tempest, so RCL but feck all else. Plenty of history 12m mot. Goes well . No signs of throttle body / timing...
Tim..
06-12-2009 10:38 AM
Tim.. Go to last post
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PCPaul wrote: I know someone who does that as well. Some of the bigger dealers will have a compound set asside. Failing that, you may have to...
Silk
06-11-2009 01:02 PM
Elder Go to last post
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Chris Whelan wrote: Assuming BMW mini, the amount of things many owners are unaware of could get extensive.
Chris Whelan
06-11-2009 08:35 AM
Albert T Cone Go to last post
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I've been told that if I fit a ball towbar to my 58 reg Focus, it will interfere with the factory fitted rear parking sensor. Has anyone any...
freecycle
06-10-2009 07:18 AM
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Tricky Dicky <tricky (AT) nospam (DOT) clara.co.uk> wrote: Indeed, and in the rest of Europe where it's difficult to tell the age of a car from the...
Tricky Dicky
06-09-2009 07:04 PM
Steve Firth Go to last post
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"ChelseaTractorMan" <mr.c.tractor (AT) hotmail (DOT) co.uk> wrote More likely to be that American cars are crap.
Fluffy
06-07-2009 03:52 AM
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