I was wondering if anyone has noticed that on the mk4 golf the negative
terminal connector on the battery doesn't quite sit properly ?
I think think is modding the battery box to accomodate the cable somehow so
it sits square. Maybe by dremeling a bit away or driling a big hole ...

Not sure what this guy was trying to achieve.
Was on Trucknet entitled "That's what I call optimism".
http://photofile.ru/photo/fishki_net/3680602/82511595.jpg

Hi all, as a regular visiter to this group, it's about time that I
made a contribution,
I have just saved a massive £100 on my insurance renewal, thought i
should share with

Wotcha car-types.  Rather than pollute ukrm with yet more OT car posts,
I thought I'd better pop over here.  You lot must know what's what.
My A3 has just given me more grief by barely getting me home last night
so I'm seriously thinking of replacing it.  I think it must have been a

What Car Magazine has a very detailed chart showing running costs for
each model (and breaks it down into depreciation, parts, fuel, etc).
Is there a web site which shows a simpler chart of running costs for
SECOND HAND cars?

I am a ex mechanic (10 yrs out of the trade).
Worked on Fords for 25yrs, As you can imagine so much has changed in that
time.
I am after a Diagnostic tester to plug in to a laptop, For Home use up to

I've 2 gallons of diesel in a proper plastic container that I bought before
a holiday 5 years or so ago. Never used it and I'd like to get rid of it.
Any reason why I shouldn't use it in the car? Does diesel go 'off' in any
way over time. I'd fill in via a funnel with a strainer ...

I am just servicing an 07 fusion with the 1.4 duratorq (what a gutless noisy
little thing)
Anyway, Ford parts prices:
Oil retail 32 quid for 5 litres

i read once about a guy who said he moved his stalled car a few
hundred meters away to a safer place by removing the plugs and using
the starter motor. do you think it would work in a desperate
situation?

Until recently i have had a free supply of engine oil for my cars, from a
friend.
He has now changed jobs and his new employer don't have a personal usage
allowance.

Ok, maybe this is a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway!
Is January the quietest month for new car sales and are prices
therefore better than one will get/negotiate in February or later in
the year?

can any one give me advice on how to remove the studs that are used to bolt
the wheels on to the car?
some one on one of the forums suggest useing a lump hammer, but i do not
like the sound of that.

Just heard about one of these, does a lot of miles and at 98k has got a
warning come up about fuel additive needs topping up.  Citroen dealer wants
980 quid to do the job.
Tell me again about how cheap diesels are to run.

MYT engine - is this genuine?
http://tinyurl.com/74opln
A friend has just sent me the link, and I thought this was the place to
come for some informed comments.

Folks,
I need a replacement power steering rack for a Volvo V70. Can anyone
recommend a supplier?
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