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car insurance on a scrapped car?

Would there be a problem in keeping car insurance (at least till it expires) on a scrapped car as it entitles me to driv...
119 comments posted 22yrs
posted by D Kinder
119 comments posted 22yrs posted by D Kinder

turbocharger return pipe

Hi I've recently replaced the oil return pipe fromt the turbocharger as it had a large hole in it. I couldn't find the...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jsee
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jsee

Cold start stepper motor - 1.6 Fiat engine

Big starting problems . . . fine when warm / hot but a pig when cold. Fiat dealer says stepper motor gone and wants wel...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by funforus
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by funforus

Orange peel paint in Y reg cars

I noticed a few years ago that all new cars, irrespective of make or colour, all suffered from an 'orange peel' type ef...
24 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mindyourown
24 comments posted 22yrs posted by mindyourown

Ford DuratorqTDCi/PeugeotHDi engine question

I'm considering buying a Focus C-max 1600 TDCi. Does anyone know if these engines have cam belts or use chains for the...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bob.minchin
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by bob.minchin

PX to clear - comeback

Hello, If I bought a part exchange to clear from a local garage, would I have any comeback? Presumably my statutory rig...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by andy
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by andy

Clavis gauge

As per the title, anyone have any suggestions where I can hire a Clavis or similar frequencey meter from (or even buy a...
42 comments posted 22yrs
posted by venus.ngfb
42 comments posted 22yrs posted by venus.ngfb

Water, water everywhere...

Hi, I've got a 93 Calibra 8v SE ... with wet carpets. Does anybody know where the water comes from ? I know there's a d...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cpbell2003
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by cpbell2003

O/T: Garage cost

O/T but I'm hoping the experts on here will have an answer :) I'm looking to purchase a freehold garage in the Southern...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sw14
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by sw14

Nissan Almera handbrake adjustment

Hi, the handbrake on my 2001 almera 1.5 is working ok but it clicks 5 or 6 times before it holds the car. On cars i've...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sunstar31
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by sunstar31

Rover 216 SLI

My son has got a K regd. Rover 216 SLI and the timing belt has gone, can anyone please tell me if the valves touch the...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by terry.birch
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by terry.birch

CD Player

I have a 206 '99 model with a tape player, would a cd player fit ok with absolutley no probs from a later model or are t...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lamby
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by lamby

Astra headlight condensation

Hello, I have noticed some condensation in my left headlighton a 2001 vauxhall astra. Is this serious? Can it be easily...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by j.l
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by j.l

Escort courtesy light drains battery

Hi, I've got a 1.6 N-reg Escort 'Mexico'. When the courtesy light is in the 'automatic' position (ie it goes on when th...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by iain.mclaren
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by iain.mclaren

Do scrapyards pay for cars now?

Do scarpyards pay you for cars if they come to collect it? Could be half a tank of petrol in etc. Do you bother to remo...
18 comments posted 22yrs
posted by D Kinder
18 comments posted 22yrs posted by D Kinder