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My thoughts too mate. I might end up making a coffee table out of the gearbox :)

Anecdote here ... My neighbour had the same car for years, then when it was old, bought a new(ISH) car and dismantled the old car himself , selling the bits online, ending in the ' carcass " being taken away. Was a terrible eye sore with the car being on its side at one stage, I won't be doing...

If looking for another car, is the best way forward to go electric/hybrid? Personally I believe the government are going to pressure ice car owners into electric cars through ever increasing road taxes and also the taxation of fuels. Plus high increases of fuel prices through reduction of...

I have called a local VW garage regarding a car's service history for a car I was interested in (Polo) for sale by an independent dealer and they read our the service history over the phone after supplying them with the reg. Was about 4 years ago. Not sure if you can do that with other makes...

Yep I could. I've seen adds where cars have failed their MOTs and are on sale for parts. Can't remember if that was gumtree or auto trader but I'll have a look.

Not keen on those guys. I did ask about a Micra I had about 8 years ago. They estimated 7 or 800 at the time I think, but when I went to their depot they sucked sir through their teeth and after nearly 30 minutes, offered me £50. This car came up £700 but I bet they'll offer a lot less after...

3 December.

writing to ask your opinion on selling my 10 plate fiesta in the near future. I'm looking for another car in the meantime It has problems ; core plugs leaking, Section of exhaust with Flexi joint old and rusty and driver's seat is badly ripped. 115k mileage Could I spend money fixing it first...

thyre both Honda Jazz's. I have been looking at common faults on the jazz and just going to have a look at the mot stuff now thanks.

I've read online about older cars with low milage being a problem. Such as stagnant fluids, perished tyres and rubber seals. Rusty brake discs I have seen 2 cars advertised online Both 17 plates so pushing 9 years old. One has 11k on the clock and the other 30k .bone of them has an expired road...

Brill lol I'll do that thanks

Is there an easy way to check if there's a wet belt (timing or separate belts) by reg or anything?

Wow.. thanks for that! Been swatting up on wet belts. Flippin heck .. who designs these flipping things.

Hello all I have read the cons of having 1 litre engines with turbos .. Namely more parts to go wrong and also the expense of they go wrong I've also read that some people recommend changing the oil more frequently and keeping a close eye on the oil level . Also mentioned is that short...

You could check online by searching "laid up car I Durance UK" I think it was. You can go through the questions on their website and see if it specifically asks for SORN, and even call or chat online with the insurance provider

Yes the coolant goes down to minimum level then appears to stop dropping. Thought it was evaporating but know where it's going now lol. Never thought about the core plug thanks.

Definitely the coolant leaking . Most likely through the gasket. It's colored and smells of coolant. I think what's happened is it shorted the HT leads . The leads I took out have a sticky tide mark and white powder deposits inside the connections. Could I use a coolant leak product to stop...

Yes burnermwn : pattern part. Maybe I'll get the proper ones next time. Yes I gently nipped the contact together VERY gently and seems to have worked. Also - when I took the lead off, the spark plug end was dripping wet! - flipping coolant. I syphoned of a good tea cup full off coolant which...

No it didn't but I can do as I kept the old ones.

Think i might be able to. I've a spare I can practice onn