I am thinking of purchasing a nearly new SEAT Ibiza 1.4TDi with
7000k.I have read lots of reviews which really rate the SEAT's saying
they're great to drive etc and that the 1.4 turbodiesel is very
economical but also quite pokey.

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It's got Mercedes headlights stuck on it , but what is it under all the
fibreglass?

My R Reg Mondeo passed today with no problems .When did the cost of an
MOT go up to £45 .Was it when the system went computerised and does
that mean they won't ask for the MOT Cert when you tax the car next
time .?

I took yesterday off to sort out a few things and took a fun drive to
Powerfiat to let the guy have a listen to the tapping on the engine,
the news was not good. He told me the Big ends are on their way out and
not to drive the car if I could avoid it :(

Just wondered what peoples opinions are on the SEAT Ibiza SX  1.4TDi. I
am thinking of purchasing one . I beleive this has a 3-cylinder
engine??  I don't mind it being slower than my current 1.4 Fiesta as
it'll be massively more economical but I beleive they are quite lively

Been meaning to ask before but keep forgetting.
White circles about a foot diameter painted in the middle of the lane. 1
only each side on a 2 lane road.
Anyone know what they're for?

1. Being single and retired, I do not feel inclined to pay £20,000+ for
a motor caravan.
2. The Mazda Bongo type of conversion seems to offer new equipment in
(very) old clothes, namely a 5/10 year old van.

I've been offered the chance of a 2004 Kia Rio 1.3LX Auto
5.5K miles.....yes, 5,500 miles!!!
Going for £4850 o.n.o
Is it worth a look for a general run around/ wife's car or am I wasting

The only modification that I am aware of is the dump valve, I will try
and get it changed back to the original factory fitted valve, apart
from not having the noise, how would the turbo boost be affected? Would
I expect to have a smoother boost as it will keep the air in the

Is £150 for the supply and fitting of a new clutch & release bearing, full
car valet, fuel system clean and brakes check on a Volvo 440 Li 1992 a good
price ?
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Hiya,
I know this is a bit cheeky but can anyone who followed and helped my with
the mismatched paint saga help me with my letter of complaint to the
insurance company ? I have had my car repainted by another bodyshop and want

Sorry guys.  The spam stuff was not my intent.  I do oppoligies and won't
happen again.  I have never been on newsgroups before and not sure how to
work them. I hope you guys can forgive a bad choice.  Murphey

My brother's V reg 1.8 diesel focus has been left with me as the
battery was not charging. A new battery and alternator were fitted by
a non ford garage because the earlier battery had been fried by over
charging. Now the alternator warning light is permanently on, pointing

How do engines that are designed to run solely on bioethanol differ from
conventional petrol ones?

Pretty cool video-clip of a high speed pursuit of a BMW with an almost
insane tragic ending.
http://www.jumpingpixels.com/chasecrash.html