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The rattle is sarting to annoy. Any idea how expensive they are to fix?
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posted by colin.watters
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by colin.watters

Tracking an MOT fail point?

N reg Nissan Micra, 97k. Annual mileage is 20k. Just had the front tyres replaced by National. The mechanic informed me...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bruce_phipps
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by bruce_phipps

St. George's Flag waving motorists

Isn't there a law that only allows the Queen to have a flag on her car? I need to get hold of a German flag to put on my...
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alex.buell
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by alex.buell

Problem fitting Mk I Clio Exhaust

Having trouble with a job I thought would be dead simple I was given a Mk I Clio which is in great nick but needed a ne...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paul.jones
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul.jones

Astra 1996 door lock

Would be grateful if anyone can advice on how to replace the lock barrel on this car. How to take the old barrel out! I...
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posted by hss050
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by hss050

Left turns at red lights proposed

Good idea or what? See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5039326.stm Personally, I think it's an idea whose time has come....
30 comments posted 20yrs
posted by alex.buell
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by alex.buell

Removing Ford KA ('98 model) window handle

I need to remove a Ford KA window handle. Is the handle just pressed onto a tapered (or splined) shaft? Haynes manual s...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paul
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul

Rover 200 towbar electrics

I'm in the process of fitting a towbar (bought off eBay) to my Rover 218SLD. Mechanically all OK but I can't see where...
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posted by rb
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by rb

Removing light scratches

Hi, I have a couple of light scratches pretty much just laquer deep and wanted to know how to get them out ? I've spent...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by james_s
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by james_s

siezed bolts

What's the best option to remove the seized bolts in the brake callipers on a Citroen relay van thanks
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by steve
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

Ford Transit IFS bottom ball joint advice

A short while ago I was advised that one bottom ball joint on the lower swinging arm would require replacing soon. I've...
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posted by Fred
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by Fred

OT... 3 Wheeler Vs Train

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/video/2006/robin1.wmvhttp://img.dailymail.co.uk/video/2006/robin2.wmv Seen this before - but...
25 comments posted 20yrs
posted by thomasburton7
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by thomasburton7

Seized Brake Caliper and Poor running engine

Hi I have just purchased a 1997 Peugeot 306 (1360cc) with only 23000 miles from my mother in law. It is a great car but...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tspill
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by tspill

BMW 316i Compact - brake problem

Hello I don't know if this is the right forum to ask for help. Please pardon me if it is the wrong place. I just bought...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bluerpk
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by bluerpk

Vectra Front fogs

Hi. I have fitted the bumper with the built in fogs. connected the wiring loom found in the wing, changed the switch, a...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by chelsea_blue34
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by chelsea_blue34