Recent content by cliff_5040076

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    road tax ú400

    Richard, What are you talking about, your tax has gone down from 22p to 20p. Are you not aware that the 10p rate is also being abolished? Old "smoke and mirrors" Brown has conned you into thinking the way he wants you to think, but in reality he has shafted us good and proper by giving with...
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    vauxhall frontera GOOD AR BAD ?

    Hi Glen Don't shout, turn off the caps lock.
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    New Ford Galaxy

    No
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    towbar take it off or leave it on when trading in??

    Hi Yvonne A couple of pointers for you. 1 Do some research - Whatcar.com will give you a good idea what your Touran is worth as a trade in. You can also find what price your prospective purchase is going to be bought retail. Key in the make and model on Whatcar.com in Valuations and it...
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    towbar wiring to our new car (Berlingo)

    Hi, If I was you, I would have your dealer fit the towbar and electrics. some citroens have multiplex wiring and you need to have knowledge of this when fitting the electrics. When you have electrical problems with the car they won't be able to blame it on you having a non citroen approved...
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    Well we have narrowed down our choices to 2 cars...read on, (...

    Hi H & M I understand what you mean. You're right, the so called glove box seems to extend into the pasenger space a bit but the answer is simple, move the seat right back. The passenger behind is able to move their seat several inches rearward so they aren't cramped.You loose a bit of boot...
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    Well we have narrowed down our choices to 2 cars...read on, (...

    Hi We have the CRV and our clutch pedal is about 1/4" above the brake pedal.I also have short legs but I've had no problems at all. When your wife bangs her leg is she getting in the driving seat or passenger seat and what is she banging her knee on?
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    Freelander Servicing

    John The comment was not meant to be sarcy. it was meant to be a joke. Note the LOL at the end, that means laugh out loud. As someone who has called out Green flag twice in the last 2 weeks, the 2nd time needing to be trailered 14 miles to the Citroen Dealer who had the car for 8 days for...
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    automatic -v-manual

    Well you learn something every day. I didn't know that there were 2 types of auto box as Hamer as pointed out. One designed mainly for solo work and another designed to pull maximum weights. I've never seen this pointed out in any manufacturers brochure so how to you know if you have the...
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    Freelander Servicing

    Afternoon Clive Let me just paste my post here for you to have another read --- "It's a bit late to think about reliability now you have bought the car. A small amount of research would have indicated that Land Rover vehicles are amongst the least reliable vehicles on the road. Only this...
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    Freelander Servicing

    Morning Clive Could I refer you to--- 22 Sep 2006 11:11 AM Hi Monkey, I have a Citroen C8 2.2hdi manual bought new in 2004 and as far as my own experience is concerned I would have to say avoid unless you wish to spend a lot of time waiting in service reception for it to be repaired. My...
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    Freelander Servicing

    You need to chill out a bit Clive and realise its just a car we're talking about and not life itself. I can feel the frustration and anger in your post because you think I haven't given the green oval the true reverance that you think it deserves. By all means be an enthusiast but don't let...
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    Freelander Servicing

    You know what they say Clive " Theres none so blind as those that don't want to see". And Steve in Leo is very lucky if he has a French car thats any good. The French should stick to wine and cheese and leave car making alone. We have a Citroen C8 and thats the most unreliable piece of sh*te...
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    Freelander Servicing

    "For Off-road ability, styling Against Reliability problems Verdict Easily the most able all-rounder in the class " Summary What Car used Freelander 03 - "Unfortunately, the Freelander has a reputation for poor build quality and reliability problems. Even a full service history offers...