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Cheers, Yeah, that's what struck me as odd. I know some people who have had leases and chopped them in half way through for something else... but they go back to the dealer and onto the forecourt, not to auction! The only thing I could think of was a repossession, that might go back to the...

Hi, My friend is looking at a car for sale in the East Midlands (FX16 ZVK) It's a long drive and she's a bit worried because the guys don't have much information on it (they say they got it from auction and don't have previous owner info or service history etc). It also has a REVO badge on the...

Hello, Looking for some advice from those with any experience. This is actually my 2010 B6 Passat - but it's the common 140CR DPF engine. Coming home today the car first started feeling a bit sluggish, the boost didn't seem to be coming in until after 2500-2750rpm then suddenly (probably 5th...

I'm not sure if it applies to the mk2 Leon, but it was certainly true of the Mk1 LCR and Mk3 Ibiza Cupra I had... On the Mk1 LCR and Mk3 Ibiza Cupra the rear track is narrower than the front... this can lead to a "loose" back end, especially (I found) under heavy braking or long high speed...

I've got Dimpled/Grooved Mintex discs on mine. They do well. I went to order some from the same place (Brake Depot) for the wife's B6 Passat and they didn't seem to do the mintex discs any more, just pattern parts... will see how they last, only fitted them the other week. Got mine coated in...

It does say the rear discs are 286mm on that thread but my 2008 Pre-FL PD170 FR had 255mm rear discs. Best phoning a parts dept and giving them your VIN to confirm.

My dad gave me a tip a long time ago. Stick some white paper towel over the exhaust whilst the car is running. when you take it off you'll see the small spots on the towel. from the smell and touch you can tell if it's soot or oil. From that you can start to diagnose problems (fuelling / Oil...

If it's a silverline rotary, do you have the hook and loop backing plate or did you just have polishing pads that fit into the machine itself? If you have the Hook&Loop backing plate, you can essentially get pads from any manufacturer.

I've had issues with both my Mk3 Ibiza and My Mk4 Ibiza with the solenoids in the locking mechanism... seems to be a SEAT issue. I did a guide a long time ago for the mk3 Ibiza, but the same technique worked for my mk4 Ibiza as well. Sticking Boot Lock Solenoid Worth a shot before...

My Rainsport3's lasted for 20'000miles of straight line motorway mileage - They were barely just (if even) legal when I changed them though :S I was moving house and thought they would last another month... but I do ~2000miles/month :S

Boot it and the guy behind you will let you know :ban:

I'm surprised at some of the responses on here... Camskill Have always been the cheapest online for me (except for Tyreleader, but Camskill ship from the UK and most tyres are shipped next day delivery depending or in 2/3 days depending on what time you order) I'll second the Uniroyal...

Mk2 FL FR came with a CR170 and CR140 engine. Mk Pre-FL FR came with the PD170 engine only (diseasal engines anyway...)

I'd say it's because you're young, proven to be a higher risk than any other young driver (2 accidents in 2 years of driving?) and the car is modified, making it a higher risk for accidents and theft... high risk = high premiums. What do you pay currently?

Sounds like tractions control. The light would ordinarily flash, but sometimes it doesn't if it's just a brief application. I seem to have a similar issue since changing my tyres (Uniroyal Rainsport 3's >> Continental Sport Contact 5's) It is at relatively high speed and usually only when...

Patience?

Hello, I had to replace the power steering pump / control module on my Mk4 Ibiza. I'm not sure in hindsight whether this was 100% necessary (I had to do it ASAP as I was busy getting married and going on honeymoon the next week!) but the pump/control module itself is one contained unit (RRP...

Some insurance policies have key cover (with an excess)

Reducing positive Offset from ET54 to ET25 will push the alloy further out towards the arch, so spacers will only push it out even further. People do run spacers on their wheels though, so you do have room for manoeuvre... but I'm not sure you'll have an extra 42mm!! (going from 7J > 8J + the...

I always go Bosch personally... for what it is though...