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Budget tyres

What is the consensus generally on budget tyres?. I've always been of the opinion 'expensive is usually better', but is...
59 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospamhere
59 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospamhere

Re: Need a New Car? 95% OFF

In message , " snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com" writes >Cool Group. > > >Have you seen this, it's really cool: > Is it sti...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by paul
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by paul

Mondeo alternator?

Not my car and I've just had time for a quick look at the problem... The alternator seems to have gone - charge voltage...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by harry.m1bytNOSPAM
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by harry.m1bytNOSPAM

Cold Air/Vacuum Leak on a Vauhall 1.6

Hi I have a 53plate Combo Van with the 1.6 Petrol Engine (LPG). Recently when the van has started making a phheert noic...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by thomasburton7
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by thomasburton7

MOT: Windscreen

I was just giving the car a clean and cheacking all the lights, horn, seats belts etc etc and saw there is a chip in th...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by James
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by James

Mondeo hater resistor-pack.

My step-dad's MK2 Mondeo has a horrible burning smell going on, it's an "electrical" type burning smell, so my first ch...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by unclefista.spammenot
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by unclefista.spammenot

OT: 999 Idiocy

Not relevant, but simply reminded me how thick some people are... http://www.cambs.police.uk/newsappeals/news/newsitem....
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Tyr
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by Tyr

Very OT. Christmas Games

http://newsbiscuit.com/article/board-game-creators-predict-christmas-hit-with-family-punch-up-267 Sounds like it ought t...
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posted by malcolm.white
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by malcolm.white

Vauxhall cavalier Vehicle Speed Sensor

The ECU fault light on our 1994 cavalier (X20XEV engine) has been coming on frequently of late. When I diagnose it I fi...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by pm.andrews
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by pm.andrews

Checking charging system

My car's playing up a bit - seems that either the battery's not got enough charge in it, or the alternator's not produc...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mrdoki
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by mrdoki

Electrical wiring diagram 1996 ford escort LX TD

Hi a looking for wiring diagram for the boot opening circuit. I have changed the switch but the solinoed to the boot lo...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by john

oil leak

ive got an oil leak on my 96 escort ive checked it and it is coming from what i would call the oil filter housing but i...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by liquidpoop
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by liquidpoop

Re: THIS IS MOHAMMED 25

Taken from The Daily Telegraph 26th November 2007 - "Thomas the Tank Engine to gain Muslim friend. Much loved children'...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gustavfenk
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by gustavfenk

Leaving cars Unattended for Long Periods

We plan to be abroad for 3 months starting soon. We have a Mazda MX5 and a Renault Megane which we plan to leave sittin...
71 comments posted 18yrs
posted by peter
71 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter