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Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 05:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, Peugeot & DS Automobiles) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Thanks Steve
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27 Mar 2020, 22:50
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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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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24 Jan 2020, 17:49
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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Merry Christmas

by RPWC » 25 Dec 2018, 14:05

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To all on the forum,and especially those who have helped me with advice throughout the year,hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New year

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Yes, best wishes Rich and a ‘trouble-free van year’ 🤞

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25 Dec 2018, 14:33
One of my projects.

by Gibbo2286 » 24 Dec 2018, 14:23

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Jag project3.jpg More from my photo box. Found this in a dire state in a pub car park by Gloucester. It was white at the time.

Ps. The car in the background is a Vanden Plas Princess 1300 with the sub-frame out to rebuild the rusted out floor.

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Not so fussy about age related Nos: then.

I had a C reg '63 Beetle because it was re-registered in Northampton, which had never issued A & B prefixes.

I went to have a look at a NAS XJC but had reservations about it. Went to a Frenchman who had no such qualms, virtually bought it unseen, came over - & drove it home.

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24 Dec 2018, 21:39
DIY cranking or booster battery pack

by MikeT » 16 Oct 2018, 09:25
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Following the C3's recent battery discharge and last winter's concerns over the C5's battery condition I think it's prudent I obtain a portable booster pack before the cold season arrives.

Although the LiPo cells I'm familiar with are a good choice in that respect, I've since learnt that LifePo4 is the chemistry of choice. Not just as...

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Heater remote switch works fine indoors so signal should be stronger in the car. I'm unable to test the effect of sub-zero temps on the batterys but doubt it will be much of an issue. Hopefully, it means the end of my anti-social extended cold-idling when the screen needs defrosting/demisting with the added bonus of not having to leave home to do...
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24 Dec 2018, 17:08
Education Education Education!

by Gibbo2286 » 17 Dec 2018, 10:39

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Watching 'Tipping point' celebrity special yesterday, a 'celeb' from Coronation Street, the question Who was the UK monarch at the start of the 20th century?

the answer Margaret Thatcher. :rofl2:

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I dismissed that an error - in the context of Constipation Street.

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19 Dec 2018, 21:53
Washing machines & computers

by van ordinaire » 17 Dec 2018, 21:01

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OK, so now I've got your attention (hopefully) in truth this really a request for a littlehelp.

Those of you who have seen my blog lately might recall odd references to a launderette: that's because my machine down in Devon died, I suppose, a couple of months ago - & I can't find my Haynes manual. No that's not a joke, as anyone who has one will...

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Must admit already thinking maybe I was a bit hasty. Among my e-mails are those relating to 3 unresolved disputes (although none of any real consequence), my only way of renewing my internet contract, which expires, on 31 December, but, perhaps, most importantly my $110 ticket for an event over Mayday Weekend.

Good news is, ordered a WM...

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19 Dec 2018, 21:50
Biker clothes auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Dec 2018, 11:32

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12 Dec 2018, 18:26
Berlingo diesel VTR with the wrong engine in.

by pjbw » 01 Dec 2018, 16:31
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Hello,
(My brief CV: Driven over a million miles, 20 years fleet engineer and transport manager, 10 years motor racing, retired and then a volunteer driver for local social care trust (sliding doors important)).
This is my second VTR; the first one which replaced my 2003 Berlingo had a steering fault and replaced with my current one.
Going up a...

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Yes, there’s need to repeat the post, it’s there for all to see.

In the absence of any further info that has been repeatedly asked for to try and resolve the matter, there is little point in trying to pursue it further. Do create a new post if you have a new issue, but this thread is being locked and moved out of the technical forum as it is...
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10 Dec 2018, 17:34
Anybody still use scart cables and connectors?

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Dec 2018, 16:33

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Just sorting my pile of odds and sods and there are a few Scart cables and multi adapters in there mostly new in their original packaging .

Do I offer them free gratis to anyone who wants them or stick them in the bin?

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I've still got and occasionally use my first digital camera, only 1.2 megapixels but still produces pretty good images, built like a brick but nevertheless went all round the world with me twice.

Priced at £1200 when it came out although I didn't pay that, it came as part of a deal with a computer.

Plenty of them offered on Ebay for about a...

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09 Dec 2018, 18:00
Did something happen overnight?

by Paul-R » 06 Dec 2018, 10:48
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I thought I made a post yesterday evening but it wasn't there this morning. Was there a restore from a backup overnight? Or was it all my own fault and I closed the window down instead of posting the comment!

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I'm trying to remember back to when I was modding on a forum using phpBB and don't recollect any problems. That was a couple of software revisions ago though and might now be different.

Having said that it doesn't really matter - I was just trying to clean up the thread.
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07 Dec 2018, 12:04
Halfords 'Free' MOT test

by EDC5 » 02 Oct 2018, 16:24
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Whilst I was browsing their online store I noticed Halfords seem to be giving out a free MOT with any purchase. (

Qualifying criteria seem to be that you make a purchase and that you book it in to their service centre before the end of October next year.

Since my MOT is due on the 21st of December I'm pretty tempted to take it a month early and...

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Halfrauds...... I bought a filter only one time looks ok but, the paper inside the canister is just beyond my words....
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03 Dec 2018, 18:41
Speedy little Baby.

by Gibbo2286 » 02 Dec 2018, 20:09

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Travelling in steady stream of traffic on the A417 today all well spaced and right on 70mph, in the mirror I see a little white dot coming up very fast, damn near 100 mph by my reckoning, a Citroen C1. :shock:

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I had a C1 for a while before giving it to Robyn... I loved it and she loves it too... They are great little cars and surprisingly quick :)

I never felt it to be insubstantial at all... In fact, just the opposite...

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03 Dec 2018, 06:42
Honest advice/opinions needed

by admiral51 » 26 Nov 2018, 23:24

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Not sure where to post this so posted it here :)

I have decided get rid of my 2008 C5 X7 Turbo Fault but i am in an unusual position ( no not like that :roll: )

Yes i need to post some pics but this is just me thinking aloud and hoping you lot will give me some good advice.
I have given myself until 15th of Dec to do something with it, then i...

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Agree, sell complete for a car of this age with this fault.

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29 Nov 2018, 17:56
Air pollution

by Gibbo2286 » 27 Nov 2018, 11:37

I know there are some on here who are interested in the subject, I got an invite for this.

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27 Nov 2018, 11:37
Wheeler Dealer FRANCE

by Stickyfinger » 08 Sep 2016, 17:37

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I wonder what they will do ?

and not as fat as Mike (yet)

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I thought it had come up on the Forum.

Recently discovered Wheeler Dealers France on dailymotion quite a few of the episodes posted up there. By the time you watch a few you will understand more French than you ever did at school :-D Watching one now on the Quattre cents Quattre.

So what did they choose to select?

Saison 1

Episode 1 :...

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21 Nov 2018, 16:29
whats it worth? or why did i sell.........;)

by admiral51 » 06 Aug 2017, 23:55
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I am on the hunt for a Xantia, had a few but not sure of prices.

what is a reasonable price to pay for a 1996 2ltr VSX with 2 months mot with 52k on the clock ?

i am also looking at a 1.8 lx same mileage but a 1999.

VSX is up for £750, 1.8 is up for £200

do not think the VSX owner really knows what it is in Xantia terms, has posted lots about...

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Of course one reason certain models become valuable is there are so few survivors - because so many of us share those recollections/thoughts.
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20 Nov 2018, 21:46
'Fingerpost' Direction Signs...

by CitroJim » 10 Jul 2016, 17:29
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As we've had topics on AA boxes and AA Village Signs, I thought whilst out on my bike this afternoon this relic of times gone by might be worth an airing...

Somerset is really quite well-off for pre-Worboys 'Fingerpost' direction signs and many, many still survive, especially in the more rural parts..

Here's a typical one I saw on a very quiet...

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Yes, you made a reference to it not being what it was (bit like Eccles really) but then the correct pronunctiation (so far as anything's correctly pronounced in Northants) is all I recall of the place but, depressingly, I've been back in The Smoke for longer than I was up there.
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19 Nov 2018, 23:04
Bureaucrats

by Gibbo2286 » 12 Nov 2018, 11:36

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My old friend 82 years old, with arthritis in both knees and a recent fall that fractured her elbow amongst other injuries decided to ask for a disabled person's blue badge.

She filled in the form, sent her passport type photo, a photocopy of her TV license and marriage certificate as proof of identity.

She got back a reply saying that they...

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Really? The lists I've seen of what is acceptable don't include many of those &, in fact, specifically EXCLUDE mobile phone bills. Also there are many, particularly the young, elderly & married women, who don't have any of those &, of course, increasingly, with so much being done on-line fewer & fewer people have anything with their address on...

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18 Nov 2018, 23:40
Emission zones/TFL

by oscar » 15 Nov 2018, 12:28

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Hi not seen one but is there any in put into what cars/years/types etc we can get/drive etc without having them come round and lop heads off!
As not only London inside North Circular etc but also other areas outside london are trying to Ransom us.

Thought maybe a post/sticky etc as many don't know that much about it all as kept secret it seems?

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Euro 4 is entirely arbitary e.g. my '98 STS was compliant, but the Eldo isn't, despite being identical mechanically - because it's a '96! BUT that's in Germany, the TFL take on Euro 4 is quite different AND much stricter.

The situation is complicated by resident discounts & an adjustment period after the introduction date.

As for various schemes...

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18 Nov 2018, 23:13
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Guidance

by dave_xsara » 16 Nov 2018, 23:43

I've just been reading up on this as I didn't know it was happening.
I presume that most of us on here with old oil burners will be fine, but how will this fit in with the current generation of diesels?

I've no idea as to what mainland European countries are running as their splits - I presume they are ahead of the UK and the modern can cope with...

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16 Nov 2018, 23:43
Fried GPU

by Hell Razor5543 » 12 Nov 2018, 19:16
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You too? Mine quit a few weeks ago, but fortunately it is well within warranty (so it has been sent back). My motherboard has an on-board GPU, but it is not very powerful.

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Same here! My response to the store will now be dependant on what Asus tell me.
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14 Nov 2018, 19:01
Parts Shopping

by NewcastleFalcon » 12 Nov 2018, 17:44
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Lets give this one a go. Your best tips and wrinkles and tricks of the trade...

One that I recently came across. Some of your trade suppliers you know the type of thing motor factors on industrial estates small fleet of vans supplying parts in the main to the local motor trade, rarely have an on-line offering where you can select and buy parts....

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Can you mould it into the shape of a different caliper with your bare hands ? :wink:

Well topical for today this guy could

Regards neil
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13 Nov 2018, 21:02
Better belts for the workshop

by white exec » 13 Nov 2018, 12:14

Have acquired a few belt-driven workshop tools over the years: small and large pedestal drills, and a wood-lathe. All are of the usual Draper-Wickes-Ferm (Chinese) origin, use 10mm v-belts, and have all had vibrating running since new, even after fitting some replacement belts - also of eastern origin, from Justoffbase and the likes.

So, finally...

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13 Nov 2018, 12:14
Hybrid cars finally rumbled?

by white exec » 10 Nov 2018, 09:28
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For some time now I've been asking the question 'How much of their driving time do Toyota hybrids - particularly the Prius - actually spend running on battery, as opposed to their petrol engine?' Toyota continue to be silent on this, for reasons (I think) that were obvious from Day 1, given the size of the vehicle's battery pack.

Well, the hybrid...

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I'm afraid it gets a bit muddy here as to the different technologies incorporated. For example on the C5 X7 e-HDi Stop Start the battery diagrams show the following, compared with a 308 model the same as yours:

Paul X7 Capacitor.PNG Paul 308 Capacitor.PNG
X7 Battery showing Ultracapacitor (1) and Converter Unit ECU (3) On the 308 1.6 120 Item...
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10 Nov 2018, 18:46
A good pair of hi-fi speakers

by white exec » 03 Nov 2018, 15:57

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I know several of us here enjoy music, hi-fi and a good audio-visual set-up.

I've been putting together sound and speaker systems for yonks now, and have a reasonably good main system at home (KEF Reference, Audiolab, 4kTV, etc), and have used this for some time to listen/watch tv with some decent sound - not least BBC Proms, Blue Planet , and...

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Zel, your little red Bose thing is unbelievable!!!

Bose use rare earth magnets, which can grab hold of iron more ferociously than a starving crocodile grabbing hold of a wildebeest!

:rofl2: James, I love the simile - one of the best I've heard in a long time!

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08 Nov 2018, 07:20
Cautionary Tale

by NewcastleFalcon » 05 Nov 2018, 23:02

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First time in 40 odd years of DIY-ing with cars, and I know full well never just to rely on a jack when working on a car. I had shoved the front wheel under the car body as I usually do, went to get an axle stand, and the jack conspired to collapse/topple over. The jack was on uneven ground and to add to that, quite literally a wheel had come off...

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:lol: The Big Bang Theory is always god for a giggle and not far off the truth either....

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08 Nov 2018, 07:16
What've You Had in Yours?

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 26 Aug 2018, 22:35
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Just a random thought really, having transported our new Suite home this weekend.

Anyone else got a 'I had this item (or person) in my motor' story?

The more unusual the better perhaps.

Taxi !! :-D

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I went up to Leeds in my C5 estate, with my brother, his girlfriend and her brother. We called into the Royal Armoury and then collected a pillar drill that weighed over 150KG. Nice and smooth ride throughout the whole trip, and no obvious sign of how much weight was on-board.
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07 Nov 2018, 22:43
Have I

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Nov 2018, 16:19

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been unconscious for a month, is it December?

Just having a late lunch popped the TV on, Christmas films and adverts :shock: :evil: :evil: :evil: hell's arrived already.

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Christmas started weeks ago around here :twisted:

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03 Nov 2018, 18:36
Replacement Ignition switches

by oscar » 31 Oct 2018, 01:37

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Hi got a replacement on flea bay one of those sold many places type.

What i found when had a look the wires are too short!!! about 50mm odd the one that goes to column and ones to fuse board about 20mm
So be warned i did get onto them and they gave me a refund straight away probably knew about it?

Thinking maybe splice it into old plugs with...

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Maybe it's time you updated your profile to at least list your current vehicle as currently nobody knows what you are referring to.

There the common Peugeot/Citroen and other cars one was just a warning to others needing to replace there's! more than one particular car.

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01 Nov 2018, 15:03
Insurance time again.

by qprdude » 29 Nov 2017, 15:43
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Just got the AA renewal quote for the DS5 2.0 l auto.
£346, or £321 without the AA accident cover/Assistance??? No legal cover or anything.

Last years C5 was over £100 cheaper and both cars are in the same insurance band.
So far, I have a quote of £287 for a similar policy.
My AA roadside cover is also due. £49 last year for me in any car,...

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Yes, worked for me Elis as I didn’t need my car for time and had access to the other vehicle, but could of caught someone out who didn’t have another car they could use. I just think it’s a deliberate hike to rake in extra moolah!
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29 Oct 2018, 22:52
Don't break down in France using French cover!

by moizeau » 29 Oct 2018, 16:12

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For anyone living in France and possibly other European countries. Broke down on Saturday 40 miles away from my house, called the breakdown, they took the car to the closest garage and put me and my son in a taxi home. Great I thought. Contacted the breakdown again to get my car home (originally I was told that they couldn't bring my car home...

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I've always thought getting the car back was down to you - except many UK schemes allow one overnight stay if the repair can't be done on the day & return travel if on holiday & it can't be done before you have to go home. It never occurred to me that, these days, the cover provided would vary much from country to country.

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29 Oct 2018, 22:20
60 milion +

by Gibbo2286 » 29 Oct 2018, 18:51

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People with their body clocks disrupted :(

Why do we still mess with the clocks in spring and autumn?

I see Morocco has dumped the change this year.

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Our pooch is exactly the same! However, he isn't half as worried when the clock go forward...... :-D
To be said, he's half beagle so always hungry!

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29 Oct 2018, 21:12
Crypto Currencies

by DHallworth » 28 Oct 2018, 23:42

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A friend of mine sent me a link today...

Initiative Q is an attempt by ex-PayPal guys to create a new payment system instead of credit cards that were designed in the 1950s. The system uses its own currency, the Q, and to get people to start using the system once it's ready they are allocating Qs for free to people that sign up now (the amount...

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I'm going to start a tulip exchange, I reckon there's money to be made. :-D

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29 Oct 2018, 19:35
Interesting computer for a Xantia

by MisterClaude » 19 Oct 2018, 10:25

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Hello,
Just foun this all-in-one computer that looks very interesting and it can be used to read a plethora of sensors. Not sure If I'm allowed to post the links, so just google for UTCOMP PRO
I'm curious if someone fitted one of these on a xantia, because I'm thinking about doing it :)
Basically it can display readings from all sensors, and also...

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I don't think I'll ever get myself to do it neither, but it would be a nice thing to have. But your'e right, too much electrical intervention would be required. If my xantia would have OBD2 protocol, then torque+a random obd2 adapter would do the trick :)

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26 Oct 2018, 12:19
C5 Parts

by Gibbo2286 » 25 Oct 2018, 11:15

I'm currently talking to an Ebay seller about a couple of bits for my C5, he is listed as citropro and is located near Bristol Airport, says they are Citroen specialists for over twenty years and have many parts available, the car he listed for which I've enquired about parts is a 2006 C5 Exclusive. Listing has ended now but this is it.

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25 Oct 2018, 11:15
Quartic Steering Wheels

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 19 Oct 2018, 16:29

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OMG, remember all the stick the Allegro got for its square Steering Wheel, back in the day when I were a boy....

I happened to glance inside a 2014 Fiat 500L earlier today, to see if any of the style of the original had been carried over (seemingly not).

Imagine my surprise though to find that the Allegro was ahead of its time and the Square...

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I remember oval chain rings from way back in the 40s/50s Jim, one of my mates had a bike with one fitted, it was much more oval than those offered in your clip, I guess at the time there was little science to it, just a novelty.

Interesting to know they're not a new innovation Eric... Just shows there's nothing new in this world!!!!

Saw the...

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22 Oct 2018, 05:31
How bad an idea is this? Pug 406 Coupe...

by Zelandeth » 06 Oct 2018, 03:11
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Pondering possible future daily transport for me as the fleet evolves. Not thinking imminent!

Currently digitising some of my old car magazines, and today came across the Autocar issue with their first full test of the 406 Coupe.

Remembered at that point that I did - and still do - think it's one of the nicest looking cars ever made. I'd really...

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or an electric one!
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17 Oct 2018, 21:11
Brexit.

by Gibbo2286 » 15 Oct 2018, 10:51

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I know I know, we don't do politics :) but if anyone wants a more in depth look than the newspaper headlines are giving I was surprised to find it in the autumn edition of Weatherspoon's News given away in their restaurants and pubs.

The CEO Tim Weatherspoon is an ardent 'leaver' but his magazine has more info in one place about what's going on,...

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I will leave this post for general info, but I am locking the topic to discourage further transgressions towards politics.

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15 Oct 2018, 10:53
Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala LIVE

by MikeT » 14 Oct 2018, 11:13

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Live stream on youtube from Swanage Steam Gala, if anyone may be interested :)
Sadly, it doesn't appear to include audio :(

T2ofuhyrAJ8

At timestamp 08:26 (top left corner) 44871 rolls in

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Lovely! Thanks all for posting these... Anything railway-related like this I love...

The Severn Valley Railway have just had a very successful Gala for the Class 50 Diesel... There are variously known as 'Hoovers' or 'Vacs' on account of the noise they make but recently they have been re-christened 'Logs' due to the amount of clag (smoke) they...

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14 Oct 2018, 14:08
New MOT

by Gibbo2286 » 10 Oct 2018, 12:57

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Popped the C5 in for its test this morning, straight through, no advisories. :-D

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I'm sure your engine works as it should, yet you replace the oil and filter?

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10 Oct 2018, 20:05
'68' spotting...

by RichardW » 03 Sep 2018, 20:27
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First one today - French, being a Clio. Wonder how long I will have to go before seeing an EV....?

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68 Fiat 124 Sport in Aldi Washington car park this afternoon. No camera and it was parked next to my shabby C5.
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07 Oct 2018, 21:38
Paris Motorshow 2018

by Sloppysod » 05 Oct 2018, 11:42

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Browsing the web looking a new models displayed at the Paris Motorshow 2018 I found this and I like it, it looks retro

But even this looks great and you can buy one now!!

Sorry to say Cirtoen cars this year look a bit ...........ordinary!!

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not to my taste. Personal viewpoint it looks aggressive, the wheels are too big for the arches, there's no continuity of styling and its a saloon for goodness sake, not a sports car, why the silly alloys? Styled by a child who's spent too long on an X-Box perhaps?

(no offence Stu, be a boring old world if we all thought the same)

The 504 and...

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05 Oct 2018, 20:22
GTA 5 for PS3 need help

by xantiagreen » 04 Oct 2018, 21:29

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Need help from a modder as my son cannot play online has been that way for nearly 3 months, from what i have read it seems his character has been paused or online access has been muted by a modder when he was last online. He recalls attaching a sticky bomb to another players car who had rpg'd my sons car twice within the game, he is more than sure...

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This is planet 🌍

Perhaps he should try a PS3 gaming Forum.

Other users that had similar issues that requested advice or help from the various ps3 and dedicated gta 5 forums had their ps3 accounts hacked and stolen and replaced with start from scratch accounts, I was hoping for a regular forum member or son/daughter of a forum member on here...

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05 Oct 2018, 00:21
90 kph becomes 80 kph in France

by Richard_C » 29 Sep 2018, 16:59
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This passed me by, just noticed today. The 90 kph limit on two lane (i.e. undivided by barrier) roads in France turned to 80 kph from 1 July in a bid to reduce road deaths. Thought it might be useful to others here who like me might have missed the news, but maybe I'm the only one who didn't notice.

Thinking aloud: if you have a very final drive...

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I must admit that when driving between Le Mans and a village about an hour away thus summer I ofteI didn't think the French noticed, or took any notice of, speed limits,n had no idea of the speed limits. Didn't matter how fast I drove there was always somebody 10cm from the rear bumper!

Which takes us back to my 1 October post I didn't think...
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04 Oct 2018, 22:36
M250 EAC

by momag46 » 04 Oct 2018, 19:39

Just noticed my old XM (2.0 CT auto) M250 EAC has just been sold on Ebay.

I owned this car from Jan 97 to March 2013, it one of the first batch of the series 2 cars and was still a demo car when I bought it!

Has it been bought by anyone on here?

Maurice

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04 Oct 2018, 19:39
Alex(i)a fun questions......

by NewcastleFalcon » 18 Jun 2018, 08:28
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Alex i a What's wrong with my car?

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You have a general misfire. Don't worry I have found a solution to your problem. Follow the instructions here

Regards Neil

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I have just asked Cortana to open the pod bay doors. The calm reply (text and spoken) was:

Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore.

I thought that was pretty good, but how does Cortana know that I don't have a pod bay .....
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04 Oct 2018, 14:24
I think I'm done here!

by Michel » 03 Oct 2018, 00:19

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For the first time in many many years, I no longer have any French cars. Mrs. Michel is currently driving a VW Polo, and I'm now driving a Skoda Octavia Elegance TDi, and very nice it is too. I think my time with Citroens is done as the older ones aren't reliable enough to use as daily drivers, and parts can be tricky to find, and I don't like any...

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It's a pre-2006 diesel & it'll be within the new CAZ boundary (i.e. the N & S Circular Roads: basically the London ring road)

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03 Oct 2018, 20:38
Everyone go buy a dashcam

by crapday69 » 05 Nov 2017, 14:34
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As the title says EVERYONE GO BUY A DASHCAM. Yes I am shouting and i'll shout it from the rooftops :-D

I was involved in an accident that wasn't my fault. It happened on a dual carriageway roundabout. I was told that its very hard to prove who's at fault in lane changing and roundabout accidents. Luckily my wife bought me a dashcam from Aldi's...

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This is just one report on the incident in question. George Ward (whose boat was damaged) has, by more than one reporter, been incorrectly named as George KANDA. This is an error. This incident happened on the Kennet and Avon Canal, which is often know as the 'K' and 'A' (so has been interpreted wrongly as KandA).

I have not yet tracked down the...
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02 Oct 2018, 18:34
747 - fifty whole years

by Richard_C » 01 Oct 2018, 22:03

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I saw a feature today about the Boeing 747, the first one rolled out on 30 September 1968. You don't see many now but they still look magnificent, there is something 'right' about the shape even after all these years. It must be 6 or 8 years since I last flew in one but it still beat the later 777s for feelgood factor. To my eye the Airbus 380 is...

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That looks like ample legroom there Michel :)

The best legroom I have ever had was flying on a small Embrear jet between Manchester and Helsinki, it was only a 2 x 2 seating configuration so the seats were very wide too!

Back to the 747.....

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02 Oct 2018, 16:18
Domestic Energy Suppliers: Customer Service

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 28 Sep 2018, 18:50

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Anyone have any particularly good experiences with Domestic Energy Suppliers?

We saw our prospective new house for the first time today and I wanted to get a 'Head Start' on the removal of a Pre-Payment Key Meter which presumably the previous tenant favoured. I view them as immoral and inconvenient.

Our current supplier EDF Energy proved very...

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Not energy but water, I had cause yesterday to lift the lid on the sewer manhole (needs replacing) saw that the thing was partially blocked and backing up, a problem my neighbours have had to deal with recently.

Went on to the Severn Trent website, found 'report a problem' link and reported it, ten minutes later I got a call from them, We'll have...

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30 Sep 2018, 10:43
Congestion beater

by MikeT » 31 Aug 2018, 15:56

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Saw these two miscreants jumping off our local pier today.

One way to beat the traffic!

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Congestion busters are getting more interesting;

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27 Sep 2018, 17:20

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