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You may be surprised to hear that Camden is not the most expensive borough for car permits in London. I do believe that that prize can be awarded to Richmond who were the pioneers of permit pricing according to emissions - I think they price on length of vehicle as well. Not all boroughs do...

Actually, I don't think you are far wrong. I have noticed the number of diesels around here has reduced markedly over the last couple of years. Perhaps they do get sold off at a competitive price.

You need one of these big-boys, Jeff. ;) It is my old dad's. He got in the early 60's but I think it was manufactured in the 50's. Still works unfailingly.

Well if you lived in the People's Republic of Camden and your wife parked on the street she would be paying an annual parking permit fee of £269.57. :eek: Here is this year's parking charges for resident's permits: Charges applicable to residents in respect of vehicles left in parking places...

Is it not the case, though, that regular fast-charging will ultimately shorten the life of the car battery? In the event of batteries being consistently 'fast-charged' will this not result in a negative impact on second hand values for EVs? Whilst this may not be of paramount importamce to the...

Great pun. ;)

Er...no. o_O And it is this that seems to be the problem. The general public, at least in the UK, appear to hold VAG (for whatever reason) in high regard. Perhaps this had something to do with an effective PR department and the erstwhile bullshɨt slogan," If only everything in life was as...

Didn't eddie_m, of this parish, give the Landruiser a bit of a scathing review following his own experiences? Anyway, I saw this early one (40 years old?) round these parts recently:

Oh dear, this could be embarrassing :rolleyes:…I think you are quite right, John, the item I referred to is not the temperature sensor at all. Looks like I have jumped the gun here and thought that the round black rubber section covered the hexagonal section intended to be tightened with tool...

Yes, John, that's how I noticed it. The fan just cuts in before the engine is properly warm. I thought the sensor is just screwed into the cylinder head and then tightended with a 19mm spanner/socket - low torque, mind you, something like 15 lbs/sq in? Mine looks something like this though I...

Toyota Yaris (2002) 1.0 petrol Mileage: 51,000 Problem: Engine fan coming on without reaching HOT I am a bit bemused by this particular issue as the car is running well generally. The engine fan comes on about the time that the blue light (COLD) switches off. I thought...

Was not aware of this. Thanks for the info, WGT. ;)

Exactly. Just because the higher powered battery may fit the tray does not mean that the alternator will be able to fully charge it. Presumably the alternator would require to be upgraded also? Is this correct?

Does the Yaris GR float yer boat? :)

No worries, John, as you must eligible for the online download at 'special' rates. :D

Did you have ever access to a genuine Ford workshop manual? Does there even exist such a thing for the Kuga? :unsure:

Well the link below shows a selection of vehicles from a bygone age that have hit the mighty 1 million miles mark. But these days? Hondas, Toyotas and Lexus, perhaps. Mercedes cars? There does not appear to be the same 'hewn from the solid' quality that these vehicles once had. Maybe it's the...

No, they don’t lose money but, from the customer (with the wedge in his trousers) viewpoint, there would appear to be absolutely no saving in paying cash. It seems only one in ten car sales these days in the UK are paid this way so if you enter your local dealer you are likely to find the...

Is it simply a case of the dealer and their salesforce perceiving an individual as ‘not wealthy enough’ or is it more likely that those who are substantially resourced are disinclined to submit to a PCP, HP or lease agreement to finance their new wheels? The whole car dealer network these days...

Shazaaan.....