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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / General Car Topics (UK group) / September 2006

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Do old -style opticians cut lenses on premises  [OT]26 Sep 2006 01:44 GMT50
[off topic]
Regarding the UK ...
Do the old style optician shops (one-man-&-receptionist who test eyes
and dispense specs) usually cut the lens to fit the frame actually ON
Importing new cars26 Sep 2006 00:16 GMT1
I want to import a new car to the UK, but for reasons too complicated
to go into I want to pay in US$
I've noticed that some Japanese car exporters also export new cars and
quote prices in US$.
Which new car best for not getting stuck in muddy car parks25 Sep 2006 17:38 GMT13
My Dad is looking for a new car and thinks he wants a 4x4 since he
sometimes takes it fishing where the car parks are a bit boggy and he
sometimes gets stuck in his current car (a 2wd Merc)
...My Mum doesnt like big 4x4s and would prefer a 'normal' car.
MINI Cooper S and Run Flat Tyres25 Sep 2006 13:14 GMT1
Hi,  Aside from the cost benefits, has anyone switched from the runflats on
the 17 inch rims to standard tyres?  If so has it improved tha handling/Ride
quality?
Also in the UK how can I satisfy the need for a spare, can I just buy a
Paging Sweller25 Sep 2006 09:18 GMT4
I've just taken the train to deepest, darkest Wales to pick up a SO
SAAB that I won on ebay. [1]
As is typical, it has headlining issues and I seem to recall you have
some experience of resolving said issues. Any tips?
Aston Martin woudl you like to own it?24 Sep 2006 18:13 GMT4
> Having actually driven the new XJ8 and XJR, all I can say is *BOLLOCKS*.
> They're built well, good enough to beat *everything* in the JD Power thing
> for reliability. They handle beautifully, the engines are fantastic, the
> transmission is seamless, the ride quality is superb, ...
Cheap mini. ebay scam?24 Sep 2006 17:44 GMT5
Anyone know what the deal is with this. A 53 plate cooper s with aero
kit and 23k miles for £4600.  This would be 17k new and minis dont
lose much.  My mate is jumping round the office like an idiot thinking
he will be able to make 10k profit!
Aston Martin woudl you like to own it?24 Sep 2006 02:09 GMT1
> Having actually driven the new XJ8 and XJR, all I can say is *BOLLOCKS*.
> They're built well, good enough to beat *everything* in the JD Power thing
> for reliability. They handle beautifully, the engines are fantastic, the
> transmission is seamless, the ride quality is superb, ...
Gregorys Brooklands Chertsey Used Car Sales23 Sep 2006 17:02 GMT12
Does anyone have any experience of the above garage?
I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU AVOID THESE GUYS AS THEY SOLD ME A CAR
THAT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REFUSED TO HELP ME WITH THE REPAIR COSTS.
Their website is http://www.gregorysbrooklands.co.uk.
Richard Hammond injured21 Sep 2006 18:03 GMT9
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/5365676.stm
Insurance20 Sep 2006 22:14 GMT4
Will i be responsible for  a speeding ticket just because I am insured
on a car that i dont own..
long story short, i got insured on a car that i was supposed to buy
from a friend but we fell out and the deal never worked out
Worst car, ever20 Sep 2006 21:47 GMT81
When I got to the car hire office on Thursday the bloke behind the counter
looked a bit shifty. "We couldn't get the Mondeo ST diesel that you asked
for so we decided to give you and upgrade for free."
Hmm, well usually this means a SAAB 9-3 or even a Mercedes E class, neither
A car you like straight away20 Sep 2006 17:23 GMT15
www.vhit.co.uk/?ebay=1000264
Chrysler Valiant Charger 1973 L 27000 miles from new , Only 1 owner
Original invoice, handbook etc Long mot
Seen this on ebay this afternoon and added it to the vhit website .
Volvo S60 D5 problem20 Sep 2006 14:05 GMT3
Can anyone help me?
I bought a 2001 Volvo S60 D5 back in January - and since then the
following
problem has occured about half a dozen times:
UK version of Nurburgring?20 Sep 2006 13:10 GMT14
Is there a British equivalent of the Nurburgring? Somewhere you can
just, turn up, pay about a tenner, and drive your own car around, and
preferable with its own Sabine ;) ?
Or, are all British tracks, like most British things, more complicated
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