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Nissan mechanic or garage in Edinburgh?

Can anyone point me in the direction of a Nissan mechanic or garage in Edinburgh? The SO's Micra needs its throttle bod...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by captain.black
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by captain.black

Petrol Prices Mean Fuel Efficient Driving

As petrol prices continue to soar upwards, drivers are beginning to feel the pinch. However, it is possible to save fue...
54 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gardenandgreen
54 comments posted 18yrs posted by gardenandgreen

Lambda Sensor changing mk4 golf

OO hubbys car had a problem today. The Oxygen sensor \ lamba sensor had gone to oxy heaven. He scanned it with a diagno...
28 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sarah
28 comments posted 18yrs posted by sarah

GEM Motoring Breakdown ~ any experience?

The Daily Mail reports that GEM breakdown insurance cover came out well in a recent Auto Express survey. See http://pre...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by notme
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by notme

Mondeo Tailgate Struts

A couple of questions about tailgate struts on a Mondeo . Sometimes the tailgate on my R reg Mondeo doesn't stay up pro...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by anyhtinguwant
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by anyhtinguwant

Sony 6 disc/ mp3 compatability

Hello, I have a ford mondeo ghia x with a sony 6 disc head unit. I'm not sure of the model n= umber (possibly CD132-CD6...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dan_nospam
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dan_nospam

ABS & Flat tyre

I've been trying to figure out what would be the effect on braking if a car with ABS had to do take emergency evasive a...
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Firestone

Just orderd 4 Firestone tyres for my campervan to be fitted tomorrow. I wanted branded tyres and these were the cheapes...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Graham
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by Graham

Estate car sizes?

I've got to replace my old Peugeot 405 diesel. I'm looking at any eight year old diesel estate >= 40mpg. Does anyone kn...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dave.english
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by dave.english

How long should a battery last?

As per the title I just wondered how long you should reasonably expect a car battery to last for? Cheers John
92 comments posted 18yrs
posted by alf
92 comments posted 18yrs posted by alf

Golf TDI 90 HP correct oil?

Hi all, My Golf Mk 4 TDI 2002 has started nagging for a service, so I duly went along to my VW dealer and bought the fi...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by angus
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by angus

Hyundai ignition key - £94!

Wife has only has 1 key for her Hyundai amica (2000reg). She called at the Hyundai service place today and was told it'...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dave
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by dave