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Windscreen washers?

This report (from the Sun) is almost surreal. Any ideas as to the truth behind this one. Can we now expect squads of po...
14 comments posted 23yrs
posted by terry.dutson-NOSPAM
14 comments posted 23yrs posted by terry.dutson-NOSPAM

Steering problem?

I'm considering buying an M reg Volvo 460. I had a test drive today and I'm happy with it, but with one reservation. Th...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by steveo40uk
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by steveo40uk

Austin Metro Valve Clearance

I'm going to check the valve clearances on my metro tomorrow. According to the Haynes manual it should be 0.012 in for...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by spam
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by spam

Citroen AX tuning

Hi All, I've finished converting my Citroen AX 1100 petrol with Solex carb to LPG and she runs smashing on LPG. I do ho...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by david
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by david

Steering Wheel Wobble - Not balance

Hi, What else would cause the steering wheel to oscillate - I can rule out wheel balance, since the problem persisted e...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by brad.hook
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by brad.hook

Jammed Modeo Estate boot lock

Getting desparate now. Have been unable to get in to the boot of my R reg Mondeo estate for about 10 days. Sought advic...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by davie
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by davie

Need Suggestions for a medium sized car...

Hi all. I need some sensible suggestions for medium sized car around the £1500 mark. I currently have a cavalier but I...
16 comments posted 23yrs
posted by sillyness
16 comments posted 23yrs posted by sillyness

TOYOTA YARIS

I was wondering what the general opinion is on the Toyota Yaris VVT 1.3? I'm thinking of purchasing one and have heard...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by SupersonicMG
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by SupersonicMG

Clio SERV Light

I have a 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamique and just lately the SERV light has been coming on after about 10 - 15 mins...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by richard455
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by richard455

Maximum mileage a timing belt will last?

Whats the maximum mileage a genuine timing belt will last? Would any particular conditions affect how long it would last...
30 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ?
30 comments posted 23yrs posted by ?

Mazda Break warning light problem

Something not in the book. Just about to sell a Mazda 626 (98) and the break warning light comes on during breaking. I...
16 comments posted 23yrs
posted by matt
16 comments posted 23yrs posted by matt

Audi 80 rear brake caliper (UK)

About to fit some new rear brake pads to an Audi 80 (1993). Can't find a manual for this car but doing a quick web sear...
12 comments posted 23yrs
posted by keep_it
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by keep_it

Strange Nosie when changing gears?

I have a fairly new 1.9 Pug diesel (NT), we have had it for 6 months now, and racked up 13k on it. Now over the past fe...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by alex_haden
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by alex_haden

Discount For Cash On Used Cars-How Much

Next week I will be looking at several cars, from dealers mostly. They are all priced at £3000 give or take a fiver and...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by stuart
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by stuart

Not going ahead with main dealer quote

Took the Fiesta to the local Ford dealer, and the long and the short of it is that, at their prices, it's beyond econom...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Peter
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by Peter