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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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Room 101 open for deposits.....

by NewcastleFalcon » 23 Mar 2017, 13:59
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First thing I'm putting in....pretentious thread titles in French. Chambre Cent-un goes into Room 101 straight off!

Regards Neil

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Thanks. There are a few sites like this but with Citroens they only go up to 2017/18 ish. I had a go and they want me to upload a picture of my fusebox (c4 2025). Seems slightly dodgy. I will wait for daylight and maybe warmer weather. TBH I've no idea where the fusebox is but assume its behind the glovebox + one under the bonnet like normal.
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26 Jan 2026, 19:43
Service schedule required.

by Sloppysod » 18 Jan 2026, 11:58

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Anyone know where can I get a Citroen service schedule(operations required) for my car or is it held under lock and key in the Citroën tombs where the public forbidden to tread?
Cheers

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.....What happened to inspect/check/adjust then replace if required!
Apologies for the rant.....

Sadly Stu I think it is just another symptom of the way things are going in general. The more 'sophisticated' the cars become the more the dealers rely on the car to tell them what needs doing and I envisage a time when the car will carry spares and...

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18 Jan 2026, 14:23
Tee shirts

by Dormouse » 19 Sep 2024, 13:18
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My grandchildren have a lot of comments to make when I wear these. Unfortuneately they can run (well walk ) faster than me so there is not a lot I can do about it except wear more tee shirts like it

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15 Jan 2026, 10:34
Catch All - the place for anything you want to discuss off a specific topic

by mickthemaverick » 31 Oct 2023, 18:15
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Do we have an Off Topic conversation area? So things like this can be continued elsewhere without stopping the topic?

Not as such but it is a good idea, I'll set one up and call it 'Catch All' and maybe An admin can move the last few posts to it for us? :)

Here it is:

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^^^^^

Although it is AI generated, that is both gloriously wonderful and utterly dreadful in equal measures....... for much the same reasons #-o
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13 Jan 2026, 15:51
An intersting video

by Gibbo2286 » 14 Oct 2025, 10:34

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Re- Windows 10:

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Saw a YT video yesterday that described thousands of computers being binned as they are unsuitable for W11, also showed a significant increase in the use of Linux replacing Windows.

I just upgraded Linux again. Set it away then went to wash up.
It usually stops and asks to be rebooted but when I returned fifteen minutes later it was all done,...

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12 Jan 2026, 12:16
Green Flag Renewal, take care :)

by Richard_C » 06 Jan 2026, 12:00

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I might have posted about this sometime last year, but the situation repeats itself.

I got my Green Flag UK & Europe renewal for late January, a 57% increase since last year. Had it been 10% or so I might not have done anything. The price seemed fair compared to the competition but the increase was absurd.

Anyway, I've cancelled the auto-renew...

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The records and your membership remain as you have inputted them. What you lose is the ability to browse and retrieve records that are subscription only. Actually, you might be able to search but when you get possible matches you'll be encouraged to upgrade so that you can view the result.

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07 Jan 2026, 15:35
A Norfolk story.

by Gibbo2286 » 05 Jan 2026, 12:44

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05 Jan 2026, 13:06
A very capable blonde.

by Gibbo2286 » 04 Jan 2026, 12:38

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There's a series of these videos by Jemma Warren on her trucking life. Interesting look at what truckers have to contend with daily.

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Reverses that damn long trailer like a mini. :-D

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04 Jan 2026, 15:25
Two hours of

by Gibbo2286 » 02 Jan 2026, 18:17

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Watching modern day 'mechanics' baffled by an old car. Watch the first ten minutes and move on to 1 hour 40 min to stop going to sleep. :-D

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I like that A40 :D Had it not been for that 1962 Mini in the auction, that would have been my choice...

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03 Jan 2026, 04:53
Christmas cheer

by Paul-R » 25 Dec 2025, 09:45

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Merry Christmas to all members and friends of the forum from all the staff. Have a great time!

:rudolf: :Santa: :snowman:

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You sit upon the toilet,
with everything prepared,
you're feeling quite excited
but a little bloody scared!
That huge amount of Christmas nosh,
has turned into a log
and now the fateful time has come,
To flush it down the bog!..

But first you must expel the beast
and so you start to strain,
you bite down on a piece of wood,
to take away the...

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27 Dec 2025, 22:20
Christmas in hospital

by Paul-R » 26 Dec 2025, 22:22

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I spent Christmas in hospital this year, which came as rather a surprise to me. I'd frequently made comments to the staff about being invited to the staff Christmas party considering how much time I've spent here and I suppose this was my comeuppance.

Anyway, it's not been too bad here and the staff really go out of their way to make things as...

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Later on that morning before lunch the Salvation Army came visiting the wards here. It made me feel quite emotional.

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27 Dec 2025, 08:39
Christmas Cracker Jokes.(2025)

by Sloppysod » 25 Dec 2025, 17:16

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What did one elevator say to the other ?
I think I'mgoing down with something

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:lol: I love those sort of jokes :D

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Last post by CitroJim
26 Dec 2025, 05:53
White Christmas

by Vic Evans » 25 Dec 2025, 09:03

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Woke up this morning to a white world. First snow in over 10 years.
Nedeleg laouen from snowy Brittany.

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It didn't make it to Hertfordshire :Santa:

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25 Dec 2025, 09:15
Favourite racing/driving games ?

by Mandrake » 23 Mar 2013, 12:49
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Hi Everyone,

I'm sure I'm not the only one of us that plays racing games,so thought it would be interesting to find out what racing games you guys play and enjoy... :)

There are a lot of driving games out there on the PC and consoles but a lot of them don't do anything for me - why ? Because so many have absolutely rubbish arcady physics or...

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The games here come in a wide variety of genres, from classic retro cars to futuristic speed bike races. What really captivates players is the combination of adrenaline and strategic thinking—every turn can be either a triumph or a defeat! When it comes to favorite racing and racing games at FatPirateCasino, the selection is truly impressive. It...
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24 Dec 2025, 16:53
A Bridge Too Far...

by CitroJim » 27 Oct 2022, 14:58
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With the news that the Menai Bridge linking mainland Wales to Anglesey is out of service for a few months due to structural repairs being needed it joins our very own Iron Bridge in Paggers which has been closed to all traffic for conservation work since early July..

Ours, having been built in 1810 and the only iron bridge still carrying a...

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There's this one too on the same stretch of the River Tame in Birmingham.
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23 Dec 2025, 19:38
Severn Trent Water

by Gibbo2286 » 21 Dec 2025, 12:00

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Yesterday morning about 8.15 got out of bed, into the bathroom, no water :( downstairs the phones ringing, Hello this is Severn Trent, we have a problem in your area and we're investigating.
10.15 another call, We have found the problem and working to fix it.
Neighbour arrives with a crate bottled water from Tesco for all in the Close, says half...

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Although that's very much a good service from Severn Trent, it's actually what a standard service should look like. With any major issue like that - or a power cut or other such problem, the main thing is to keep the customers informed..... even if it's just to tell them We're still working on it, but nothing has changed since the last update ....

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21 Dec 2025, 12:51
The begging bowl

by Gibbo2286 » 17 Dec 2025, 17:37

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is sure out in force.

Rained off, again!
So I sat and watched two repeat episodes of Hornblower. During those two there were these charity give us your money adverts:
Donkey sanctuary, x2, Sally army x3 , Guide dogs x3, Cleft lips, Cancer research UK x3, Dogs trust x2, RNIB, British heart foundation, RSPCA, Trussell trust, Centre Point x3, Soi...

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I've been donating to a charity for the past 33 years - my children and grandchildren ;)

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18 Dec 2025, 06:26
Interesting.

by Gibbo2286 » 14 Dec 2025, 11:50

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My neighbour forwarded this to me saying It looks like Mercedes have some work to do.

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Mine's one with a stop/start button, somewhat hidden so I often go to stop it with the key (that is in my pocket)
Last week I went shopping, when I returned to the car the engine was running, it is very quiet, especially for a diesel and I think that I had 'stopped' it with the aircon button that is much easier to see and conveniently placed.

Was...

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15 Dec 2025, 14:00
Whoops!

by Gibbo2286 » 11 Dec 2025, 11:00

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11 Dec 2025, 19:12
Look, no hard hats or dayglow overalls.

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Dec 2025, 10:41

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09 Dec 2025, 13:39
Citroen GS, this right.....?

by Sloppysod » 07 Dec 2025, 15:30

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3 pedals, 2 door?

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It was the the pedals that got me, I have the niggle that mine (GS 1220 Club) had a button for a brake pedal!

I rather think that mine had too. Scary brakes after a Hillman Imp.

Ah, you must have been posh, I had a Vauxhall Victor 101........with a valve set radio ..🤪

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08 Dec 2025, 17:24
I-Spy Citroen H Vans (aka HY/TUBE etc)

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Now then, anyone who was a child in the 1950's or 1960's will well remember Big Chief I-Spy and those little books which sold in their hundreds of thousands. There was even a bit of a revival when Michelin started churning them out when my girls were growing up. I think the I spy Classic Cars actually has a Morris Marina in it now! (edit-not quite...

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I spotted a blue H-Van in Hurstpeirpoint (Mid Sussex) that was, I am glad to say, self propelled (and not on a trailer). No photos as I was driving.
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07 Dec 2025, 16:57
Damning stuff about British industry.

by Gibbo2286 » 29 Nov 2025, 12:24

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Look at the old actors earning a few quid on this old video. :)

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In relation to the first post :-D

Who remember that when it first came out ? :lol:

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06 Dec 2025, 22:02
Why did Rhothgar call his Xantia S2 "WarHorse"?

by Rhothgar » 05 Dec 2025, 19:46

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At the request of KennyW, I've decided to post this here too rather than on my blog.

I happened upon a website yesterday evening about WW1 tank battles.

So I decided to contact the owner who it turns out was very knowledgeable and well connected to see if he could locate a photo of my grandfather’s tank that broke down on 24/03/1918.

The War...

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I seem to have read that somewhere before!! :-D

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06 Dec 2025, 06:37
Bargain Basement Electric

by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Nov 2019, 21:02
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Now then, anyone got a tab packet?

Could this be made to work? Assume this

1200 miles/month
Current fuel consumption say 10 miles/litre
Current Fuel Price say £1.28/litre
Electricity Cost say 1/4 of Petrol cost
Finance over 48 Months

Not bargain Bargain Basement Motoring as I currently practice, but the difference between petrol...

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Tnanks Steve,. Mick and Jim much appreciated. It does feel like a next generation compared to the classic BB Leaf with most of the comforts features and toys now expected of the modern car in the 2020's. Bit of familiarisation required. Yes I have had a couple of lane assist alerts where the car knows better than me that you should signal when...
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05 Dec 2025, 10:04
Expert product review.

by Gibbo2286 » 25 Nov 2025, 10:39

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Sneaky dishonest advertising:
Every day there are 'reviews' with this heading, all sorts of products covered with the heading We tested x number of products and found the best, no matter which item they tested the best is always an Osmo product. This company:

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My Avast wouldn't even let me look at that. Reckoned it was too dangerous.

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25 Nov 2025, 17:19
MOT price.

by Gibbo2286 » 15 Aug 2025, 09:45

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This in the motor trade news:

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I think it's fair enough the price should rise since it's been frozen for 15 years! Few garages would have a labour rate as low as £45 / hour (which is how long the MOT test should take).
Doesn't mean they all would jump to charge that much of course - the place I use still only charges £45 per MOT.

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23 Nov 2025, 18:29
When the fridge forces you towards a discovery

by Stickyfinger » 22 Nov 2025, 19:46

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Park sausage Korma !.....WOW, fantastic stuff.

Colour the sausages and add sliced onions, let those soften., then cut into inch long segments and add Sharwards Korma sauce from the back of the cupboard, add sliced veg (what you have left), simmer.

With rice, some Lime Pickle (well what remained in the jar) on the side & that one old Nan bread in...

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It's a new twist on the old currywurst-------- Kormawurst ! :-D

Maybe it'll catch on at the Christmas markets and be the latest thing everyone has to be seen eating on their Instas...... or maybe not :lol:

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23 Nov 2025, 09:21
Is this Citroens way of saying sorry for crap customer service?

by wurlycorner » 21 Nov 2025, 12:31

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22 Nov 2025, 16:09
Catalytic converters

by PaulC5 » 20 Nov 2025, 14:12

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I often wondered where the stolen catalytic converters end up and what they might be worth. This BBC article for a rogue trader without a waste permit being fined £1m and now missing in Lithuania might suggest something and the business can be worth millions, in this case around £4m There is no suggestion these were stolen ones.

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I wonder what will be done with his million if he ever pays it? :)

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20 Nov 2025, 14:39
Another Stellantis recall - not Europe this time

by Richard_C » 15 Nov 2025, 11:30

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Shares dropped 2.5% late Friday: more recalls

Engine Failure

The company, whose brands include Chrysler, Dodge, and Fiat, will recall 112,859 vehicles in the United States due to a potential engine failure or engine compartment fire.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cited debris inside the engine as a cause without providing...

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A loss of propulsion power increases the risk of a crash, while a vehicle fire can raise the risk of injury, ......

You don't say!!! :-D

Ah Mick, they are talking to an American. If it's not clearly stated then there is a risk on being sued.
I remember being in the states once, reading the safety instructions on a hair shampoo bottle.
Where...

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15 Nov 2025, 14:12
CHINA TAKES OVER PEUGEOT

by Huskyxantia » 12 Nov 2025, 20:02
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Yes its true China now have full hold on the whole parts market for psa
A second cousin of mine whom has worked for the group for 19 yrs quit the company because of the way its going . The are going to kill off psa and push there cheap crap to this country, if you have a true citroen or peugeot hold on to it for dear life , but don't trust the...

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Hope so, just a pity that them who were right in the thick of it were kicked iut there jobs and the others left on there own accord because of not liking the way things were going ,maybe this could be how the cars are sold ? I was left with this , there's more but I just can't say ... something isn't right . And no I'm not a conspiracy nut job...
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15 Nov 2025, 11:37
Nice places to stop off at.....

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When you go for a nice relaxing drive and explore, rather than a frustrating commute, its nice to stop off at interesting places. Add your places in and who knows we assemble a unique collection for the discerning week-end driver!

Here's a nice place for a stop off if you are pootling around the North-East having a leisurely drive up the Tyne...

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Indeed I do, my KR200 was one of the most fun cars I ever had! By far the best way to learn reversing skills with a 4 speed box (you started the engine backwards, timed at TDC) and 'rear wheel'' steering behind 'front wheel' drive!!! :-D

I have a troubling memory of being in the 6th form in 1969. A fellow pupil and son of a Methodist Minister...
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15 Nov 2025, 05:10
Citroen accessory price list 1979

by Richard_C » 13 Nov 2025, 17:40

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Having a clear out and found this. Takes me back.

Radios as extras, head rests, all sorts.

Notably, rear seat belts were an accessory back then - front belts had to be fitted to new cars from 1967/8 ish, it was 1987 before they had to be fitted in the rear.

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Things like that are absolute gold Richard... How things have changed in the past 40 or so years...

I still remember buying a new car and the radio and much else being an optional extra... Shows my age I guess :roll:

I still drive a car on an almost daily basis that has no radio...

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14 Nov 2025, 06:05
Grim but not unexpected

by Vic Evans » 26 Oct 2025, 15:35

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09 Nov 2025, 17:35
interesting subject. On-board Chargers

by Sloppysod » 03 Nov 2025, 16:47

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I know there have been some questions about on board chargers, but this explains alot.

I have put this here as its a cross manutacturer issue.

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Yet another reason not to risk the EV route!! :)

Not really, just not a European Stellantis EV.

You think it's only Stellantis?
This on Speak EV the electric car forum:
I've had my ID.4 for about 2.5 years now on a 4 year PCP with VWFS in that time I've had quite a lot of problems, recently including lots of 12v battery warnings despite a new...

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04 Nov 2025, 10:22
Fake stuff.

by Gibbo2286 » 04 Nov 2025, 09:51

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04 Nov 2025, 10:12
Xantia Activa on Nürburgring

by octinum » 04 Nov 2025, 06:15

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I know we have people tracking various Xantias around here (or there had been) but this person has a high profile Youtube channel so I thought I'd share.

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Thanks for posting this but it has already been posted at : so after posting this I will lock this thread to keep everybody's comments 'under one roof' . :)

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Last post by mickthemaverick
04 Nov 2025, 09:29
Headlights

by myglaren » 28 Oct 2025, 09:34

An article on the Beeb website this morning

Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night

I don't have much in the way of complaints in this area as I don't do much night driving but on the rare occasions tat I do I have only had a small number of instances were it has been uncomfortable, mostly down to the low...

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03 Nov 2025, 18:35
Energy Matters:Home Solar

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A simple thread title, a simple thread.

Purpose to collect as much news information and experience as possible about Home Solar.

Practically....its the only established option for generating electricity at home. Tech is getting better all the time, but already good enough to seriously consider, and for those who have already plumped for it,...

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I watched that earlier Steve, interesting and at this rate we may be able to afford solar panels after all!! :-D
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02 Nov 2025, 19:43
Neil

by Gibbo2286 » 01 Nov 2025, 09:56

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Neil, Newcastle Falcon popped this up in the EV forum he posts on now.

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Great to see you Neil :D That's a great picture and full of atmosphere :cool:

Yes indeed, black and white is very much my photographic niche and no doubt Ilford are loving me for it, given how much of their film and chemicals I buy :lol:

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Last post by CitroJim
02 Nov 2025, 05:53
New driving licence rules - Fake News

by myglaren » 29 Oct 2025, 11:24

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No doubt this is all over the place but have just seen it on The Northern Echo

What changes are happening?

Licence Renewal Every 5 Years for Drivers Aged 55–69:
Currently, most UK drivers renew their licence every 10 years. From October 2025, drivers aged 55 to 69 will need to renew every 5 years instead.
Mandatory Health and Vision...

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I never got the reminder at 76, three points and £100 fine plus insurance up to £6,760 :yikes:
Gave my car to my son, he uses it more than me anyway, and I am on as second driver.

I have set reminders in my Google calendars for my next one.

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30 Oct 2025, 09:02
Dentist charges

by PaulC5 » 27 Aug 2025, 16:52

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I have come to the conclusion private dentists must be one of the highest chargers in the UK, more than solicitors possibly. Our dentist went private last year and we had little choice but to stay with them being no NHS ones left. Last week I had 2 fillings, a clean and check up so nothing special and the total cost was about £470 for 1 hours...

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The prices they gave her are staggering, worse than dealer prices.

Yep, you never see a poor dentist!

Mind you, as I've said before. Anyone who spends their working day looking in people's manky mouths deserves every penny...

One way to avoid charges - get yourself pregnant ;)

If appearances are anything to go by then...

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29 Oct 2025, 07:33
trickle vs tender.

by Sloppysod » 24 Oct 2025, 16:55

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I thinking about getting a trickle charger or battery tender to look after my battery this winter. I used to have an optomate when I had a motorcycle, but that went with the bike years ago.
So, what will be best for a lead acid battery, a trickle charger or a battery tender?

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If a car is not going to be used for some time it might be better to disconnect the battery and maybe charge it every month or so. I used a Lidl smart charger for years on our C5 connecting every few days via the tow bar socket (easier than lifting the bonnet/removing the battery cover). The charger design was to go up to about 14 volts at a few...

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28 Oct 2025, 13:50
Electric Cars:what's available?

by NewcastleFalcon » 06 Apr 2017, 07:41
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If you have come round to thinking I fancy giving electric car ownership a try its useful to know what's available so you can do your own sums and see if it works out for you.

The choice as ever is between new, and used and the price you are prepared to pay for your motoring.

For my own motoring needs over the years I have always adopted the...

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This man has an interesting series of videos, some will be interesting even to car owners as well as truckers.
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20 Oct 2025, 10:35
No one wants saloons now

by stu9 » 17 Oct 2025, 11:08

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I really don't think so and not high mileage ones, they are obviously still good cars but are a dying model.
I know now I shouldn't have got this one and put the money into my own car or sold it and got another estate of some kind.
I know i will struggle to sell it, David was probably saying thank god that's it away lol. As I say they are so good...

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Yes c5 x7 it is in the for sale section.

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17 Oct 2025, 12:05
Mick's Motoring 2025 Back to Beamish!!

by mickthemaverick » 18 Jun 2025, 16:41
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We have decided to plan a return to Beamish to take in the 1950s section and the mine which we missed last time. So I have already booked a night in Thirsk on Thursday 4th September and a night in Hunton on the 5th. The basic plan is:

Thursday 4th September

Home - Newport Pagnell - York National Railway Museum - Thirsk

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My nephew and his wife over from Australia have done the Beamish tour, loved it and put a lot of photos an their Facebook page.

It seriously is a great place Eric. I love it there 8-)
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09 Oct 2025, 07:59
Entertaining (?) Citroen website

by Richard_C » 06 Oct 2025, 18:09

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I stumbled on this website, it may be familiar to many of you but until now its passed me by.

Some pretty weird and maybe intrusuive non automotive advertising, but as you go through the pages you find all sorts of short articles, mostly 'puff pieces' about how great Citroen is mixed with the odd gem of information: who knew that Turkey was...

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Nice one Richard!! :)

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06 Oct 2025, 18:17
Too many gizmos

by myglaren » 29 Sep 2025, 18:12
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Seeing this stuck a chord

My son was here a few days ago. He has dumped his Ford Ranger and bought a Cupra.
Still too big and ugly, but he was demonstrating all the widgets, including lane departure warning (not a warning, it takes over the steering) and the emergency autonomous braking (not emergency brake assist as Ashley puts it).
He spends...

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Old Farts !..... just accept you have all lost and buy an old car without it.

:)

A guy is on Piston Heads....BMW price for ONE Adaptive Headlamp unit (just the part) £2400 ... :)
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02 Oct 2025, 23:58
Wanna buy some Citroen bits?

by Gibbo2286 » 30 Sep 2025, 09:25

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Be careful :-D

Police appeal after £16,000 of parts stolen from Citroen garage
North Yorkshire Police are seeking information and asking local businesses to check CCTV for a van in connection with the theft at a Cross Hills garage
Adam Lane.
Police appeal after £16,000 of parts stolen from Citroen garage
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£16,000 !!!!!!!

At today's dealer prices that is a couple of shock absorber's (the new pretend they are hydractive) and two turbo pressure sensors then ....

And 1/2 packet of trim fixtures.

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30 Sep 2025, 19:30

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