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Battery Failure

Today I found my car would not start. Had not been used since last Sunday, and although everything lit up as expected,...
29 comments posted 12yrs
posted by rmoudndgers
29 comments posted 12yrs posted by rmoudndgers

Race cyclist mows down track offivial

http://news.stv.tv/west-central/283729-canadian-cyclist-nic-hamilton-crashes-into-official-at-velodrome/
5 comments posted 12yrs
posted by g.odonnell35
5 comments posted 12yrs posted by g.odonnell35

Another camper van on ebay

Just in case you thought the other one was bad. 181468254656 Steve
14 comments posted 12yrs
posted by shazzbat
14 comments posted 12yrs posted by shazzbat

OT: A.W.O.L. or M.I.A. ???

Mr. C (again) and Steve Firth Mike P. Haven't seen a post from these two for about 7 months. Hope they are OK David
4 comments posted 12yrs
posted by me
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by me

Is automatic dangerous?

In D or R mode, the only control is the brake pedal. The default engine speed is kept at low revs such that you can man...
84 comments posted 12yrs
posted by johs
84 comments posted 12yrs posted by johs

EML light on VAG

So the warning light for the little orange engine/gearbox EML came on and it was going in for a service anyway. VAG cal...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by dem
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by dem

What will this cost?

I've seen this on ebay - 141349379572 And I'm wondering what would be a realistic cost for getting the engine sorted. I...
16 comments posted 12yrs
posted by shazzbat
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by shazzbat

Does changing the Air filter help fuel ecconomy?

Hi All, My wife was reporting poor fuel ecconomy on our recent ourchase (2003 Meriv a). First thing I did was to change...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by cpvh
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by cpvh

Dismantling a Meriva Speedo/Tacho "Pod"?

Hi All, our "New" Meriva (2003) has a very annoying rattle in the above mentioned area. I have had it to bit's, and the...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by cpvh
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by cpvh

Pre-coded keys (BMW)

Hi all, Thought I had better start a new thread. I have just been to the dealer parts department to ask about the buyin...
36 comments posted 12yrs
posted by me
36 comments posted 12yrs posted by me

Removing Panel Adhesive

Having suffered a number of numberplate thefts a few years ago (despite plates being fitted with antitheft screws. I ha...
0 comments posted 12yrs
posted by thomasburton7
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by thomasburton7

Stealing a new Fiat 500?

A friend has just had their brand new Fiat 500 stolen off of their driveway. No break-in to the house to get the keys,...
48 comments posted 12yrs
posted by alan
48 comments posted 12yrs posted by alan

snap on tools: opinions?

Hello, I went to a franchise show recently and snap on were there. I didn't know much about them before that; I had hea...
3 comments posted 12yrs
posted by invalid
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by invalid