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28 frickin minutes on the phone to tell @talk-talk that I'm moving house and dispensing with their services. Somewhat vindicated I think! 19 minutes to EDF - but at least I came out with a cheaper deal! Do these people not know what moving house in the UK is like?!

Pre-house move loft clear out....3 things occur to me: number 1 - messing about on computer games took real commitment in those days. Number 2 - they don't make em like they used to. Number 3 - jeez I was a geeky kid!

Fahad & Shabz - how did you know that the gearbox oil was at the right level as a DIYer - doesn't the car need to be level? Or did you just add the stated amount of oil?

Having read detailed DIYs from Fahad and others, I thought I would attempt my first DIY oil change on my pre-facelift diesel. Thought I’d pass on my thanks and add a few notes for the benefit of all: First impression – no undertray to deal with. I presume it has been damaged and left off by a...

sorry guys to dip in and out of this thread, but going back to my "what's the worst that can happen" type question....would you expect the piston/valve interference thing to happen in ALL cases, or just severe cases, or if the wear leads to the cam chain snapping? Have people had engine...

just out of interest - what are the main issues ***ociated with timing chain wear, apart from noise?

another vote for Kumho KU31s. Not especially quiet but the performance and lifespan per £ is unbeatable!

Didn't realise my new purchase had been smoked in before I took delivery and found used ashtrays. Now that the smell of the valetting products is wearing off, it's getting a bit stale in there. Any suggestions for getting rid of the smell. I understand that there are plenty of delicious smelling...

Same with mine - I was actually about to post about it, but this came up in a search first! I hear a whine at around 1800 -2000rpm as the turbo spools up and down. Sounds a bit like a distant police siren, unnervingly. Disappears as soon as the temp gauge starts to move. I was starting to get...