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Wax alloy wheels?

Is it a good idea to wax alloy wheels using ordinary car wax to protect them from corrosion? Is it necessary to buy the...
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posted by rbw00d
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by rbw00d

Fiesta Mk3 Lock/Immobiliser

Can anyone answer me a few questions; Are the immobiliser rings around the ignition barrel specific to the ECU or can t...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by theboyuk
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by theboyuk

stainless steel exhaust

Looking for someone that can make a stainless steel exhaust would prefer some one in Essex . Any recommendations, where...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by sat_ring
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by sat_ring

Windows XP Sysprep

Once you have sysprep'd a Windows XP image and copied it to the rest of the PC's in the room can a Unique Databse File b...
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posted by rufty_tufty_hoolythug
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by rufty_tufty_hoolythug

Slightly OT? Speedo accuracy vs GPS

I've often wondered about the accuracy of speedos in cars. People throw around a +-10% figure all the time although I'v...
32 comments posted 20yrs
posted by dave
32 comments posted 20yrs posted by dave

Any gadgets to 'lock' bendy door tops shut?

Hi All, A local (nice) lad has had the 'door bent open' treatment to his Corsa for the third time now and is getting a...
33 comments posted 20yrs
posted by news
33 comments posted 20yrs posted by news

Jenolite availability

I need 4L of Jenolite in Sweden. Anyone suggest a supplier there or a UK supplier who would send it?
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posted by solomonpa
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by solomonpa

Fixing Minor Car-Scratches!

Hey folks, Today I have managed to acquire some scratches, looks like the clown who done it made it a bit harder for me...
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posted by yozziNAESPAMPLEASE
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by yozziNAESPAMPLEASE

golf diesel warm start problem .1.9 mk3 non turbo

hi, my wifes golf diesel (non turbo) starts fine from cold and runs ok until its switched off for a short stop ,then it...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by sarah.hardy1
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by sarah.hardy1

Daewoo Lanos 1.6 ('98) ECM weirdness

Hi Had an odd thing on Saturday - Engine refused to start, cranking fine, had run 4 times that day fine... Plenty of pe...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ts
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by ts

Custom cars U.K for free

We've just started this new website dedicated to customized-pimped-modified rides in U.K. The good thing is the site is...
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posted by amuchugi
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by amuchugi

vauxhall made me feel insulted :(

vauxhall made me feel insulted :( just been to the local dealer for a new key,,,,, £80 i also told them that i had a er...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by deeeenoregistrar
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by deeeenoregistrar

CitroenBX GTI interior lights

Lamps will operate on door pillar switches, but will not perform through any door switch, (operated by opening the door...
19 comments posted 20yrs
posted by NOBUL
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by NOBUL