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micra 1995..first car!...no manual!

Passed my test in June and have just got my first car a Nissan Micr 1995. Am still terrified at the thought of being in...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by amethyst.2f44ah
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by amethyst.2f44ah

Fitting a new stereo in my old Corsa

Hi, It's been a long time since I replaced a car stereo. Last time it involved putting a new "cage" in place and wiring...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Peter_Smithson
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by Peter_Smithson

Does A Blowing Exhaust Fail MOT And Why?

Does anyone know if a blowing back box on car would fail MOT? Is it anything to do with the louder noise than normal, b...
17 comments posted 20yrs
posted by wiggy15byob
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by wiggy15byob

Crap Website Designer - AKA Shuch,Robert

Before I can focus on the ignorance that abounds in Robert Schuh's beliefs (as I would certainly not call them logicall...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by snarler03
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by snarler03

Alternatives to Petrol

I just wondered if there are any fuels you can use in a petrol car as an alternative to petrol without requiring any mo...
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posted by mickey.mouse
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by mickey.mouse

Primera Service display

My father has a Primera S. 02 number plate on it so it is being serviced by a small independent he trusts. They can't r...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by usenet
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet

Hey I got 2 MOTs!

Took my car for a service today. Asked them to check out a squeak and change the coolant as well. Picked the car up and...
33 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paul02
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul02

Timing belt or chain-which is best?

My instinct is that a belt is better for it's simplicity and ultra cheapness but the car makers seem to sabotage it by...
43 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jdwood37
43 comments posted 20yrs posted by jdwood37

Short term breakdown cover

I usually get my breakdown cover with the RAC through Tesco Clubcard deals (www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/product.aspx?R...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by vimfuego
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by vimfuego

Jaguar X-Type Spongy Brakes

I recently bought myself a 2004/54 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sport Premium Estate (5-speed manual) that has done 18,000 miles....
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by mike.safetycatchvincent
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by mike.safetycatchvincent

Independant BMW mechanic in W sussex?

Anyone know of any within a reasonable distance of Horsham W Sussex. The only one I know of is James Paul at Rudgewick....
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by metier
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by metier

Failed MOT on emissions

I wondered if anyone could help me, my car recently failed its MOT on its emissions, I have a 1999 Corsa, 1.1. Could an...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nuala.l.mclaughlin
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by nuala.l.mclaughlin

offered spares for renault trafic x2 vans

Before i call in the local scrap yard, has anyone on here got any use for 2 renault trafic vans, deisel and petrol both...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by atlanticsound
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by atlanticsound