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PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

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

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55
Last post by darbuck » 1 minute ago
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Please make all your Citroen , DS Automobiles or Peugeot Parts Requests on this thread

This thread is only for donating members who wish to request official part numbers or Parts Diagrams.

Please don't post technical queries or ask 'how to' questions here. Create a thread in one of the main Citroen / Peugeot Forums for these queries....

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Hi Marc not quite a parts request more of a, what do you think question. Will a picasso rear wiper arm work on an X7.I have bought two different rear wiper arms for the C5 and they were both junk a maxgear and a taros or something like Can you tell me the length of a picasso one
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Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01
Last post by 407 » 07 Mar 2024, 23:42
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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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Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
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07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 14 Nov 2021, 07:21
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by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) 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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Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
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14 Nov 2021, 07:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18
Last post by white exec » 24 Jan 2020, 16:49
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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, 16:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22
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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
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54
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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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Am I wrong to be angry

by crapday69 » 21 Apr 2019, 12:33
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 21 Apr 2019, 16:25
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by crapday69 » 21 Apr 2019, 12:33

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I am so angry with my brother. I'll explain why below.

My mother is 87 and in and out of hospital with old age related problems. She has just been in and has stents fitted (if thats the right word), she also has arthritis on her knee and is house bound unless someone take het out in there car with her wheelchair.

Her dog died at the end of last...

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They say that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

While you may well be angry (and justifiably so) with your brother, it is not worth a major fight over it. He will have to take responsibility for his actions, as he is the closest (location wise) member of the family. If this means paying somebody to train the puppy (or training it...

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21 Apr 2019, 16:25
Irony.

by Gibbo2286 » 20 Apr 2019, 09:45
Last post by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 20 Apr 2019, 20:26
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by Gibbo2286 » 20 Apr 2019, 09:45

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Emma Thompson flies in from Los Angeles to join climate protesters. :?

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I thought Gibbo must be on a wind up but, no, Googles, must be true. =D>

I suppose she used Public Transport and/or a Bicycle from the Aiport.

The thing about commonsense is it just ain't that common.

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20 Apr 2019, 20:26
Wooo!

by Gibbo2286 » 20 Apr 2019, 09:03
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by Gibbo2286 » 20 Apr 2019, 09:03

This is the next village to ours. :shock:

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20 Apr 2019, 09:03
We buy any.................

by Gibbo2286 » 17 Apr 2019, 18:31
Last post by Peter.N. » 18 Apr 2019, 09:51
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by Gibbo2286 » 17 Apr 2019, 18:31

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I had a pop up with that bloke off 'this morning' for We Buy any Car. so I put my reg in just for curiosity, they offered £500, I ignored it then got an email saying there was an update, now £545, ignored again for a couple of weeks, another email new price £585, then today another email, I haven't bothered to read it.

Seems like the C5 Estate...

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I would rather have the hassle :shock:

Peter

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18 Apr 2019, 09:51
Why?

by Gibbo2286 » 16 Apr 2019, 17:14
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by Gibbo2286 » 16 Apr 2019, 17:14

Do young ladies wear those snot catching balls in their nose? :lol:

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16 Apr 2019, 17:14
Pilotless flying taxi's anyone?

by NewcastleFalcon » 10 Apr 2019, 18:04
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 11 Apr 2019, 12:00
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by NewcastleFalcon » 10 Apr 2019, 18:04

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So what are the Austrians and the Chinese up to....
Flying Taxis that look like drones....

Well interesting statement

The question is no longer whether there will be air taxis, but when. And we will be at the top of that industry. Robert Machtlinger, CEO of FACC

With 16 propellers, 16 separate electric motors, a flight time of 25 to 30...

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Rolls Royce are getting into the flying car game too

Regards Neil

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11 Apr 2019, 12:00
Wanna build a camper?

by Gibbo2286 » 08 Apr 2019, 12:14
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 10 Apr 2019, 12:09
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10 Apr 2019, 12:09
GPS Rollover.

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Apr 2019, 10:01
Last post by Fenderblender » 08 Apr 2019, 12:53
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by Gibbo2286 » 03 Apr 2019, 10:01

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Have you seen this:

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Like several other owners I know on FB my 2010 C5's in built Sat Nav stopped working on Saturday due to the WNRO GPS Rollover issue. It now has no idea where it is or what day, month, year it is, does anyone have any updates on when this is getting fixed? [-o<

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08 Apr 2019, 12:53
CAV injector pump and injectors

by sparksie » 19 Mar 2019, 02:00
Last post by sparksie » 07 Apr 2019, 01:02
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by sparksie » 19 Mar 2019, 02:00

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Hi all
I've been searching for parts for my BMC 1.5 diesel engine, which has had a long period with river water in the sump and on top of the pistons.
Before I tear it down, to rebuild it, I want to assemble a stash of parts that MAY be required.
The injector pump is a CAV type and one of my colleagues has donated a reconditioned CAV pump and...

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Hi Peter
Poor health stopped play and now I'm way behind on paid work, so no BMCing for me, for a little while.
As to the price of the pump, I am aware they're not cheap, but any time I ever see these engines advertised for sale, they invariably come with a pump and often for less than that pump alone is costing.
That, in conjunction with their...

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07 Apr 2019, 01:02
Friend with a problematic Astra SRi 2005

by Hell Razor5543 » 04 Apr 2019, 13:58
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 04 Apr 2019, 22:50
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by Hell Razor5543 » 04 Apr 2019, 13:58

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Hi all,

A friend of mine has an issue with said car (I KNOW it is a Vauxhall, but PSA owns them now, don't they :D). The EML comes on, with one (or more) of the following issues (he will get his code reader on it for the code numbers);

Fuel trim too high,
Fuel trim too low,
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold,

He also has found that, on...

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We don’t want to set a precedent here on other vehicles James. Despite being owned by PSA, that it the only relationship they have to anything else PSA.

I suggest you direct your friend to one of the many GM forums around such as

Or

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04 Apr 2019, 22:50
A question, smoking.

by Gibbo2286 » 31 Mar 2019, 09:00
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 31 Mar 2019, 12:33
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by Gibbo2286 » 31 Mar 2019, 09:00

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Is the tobacco industry and the TV industry colluding to get around the tobacco advertising ban by depicting smoking scenes in their programming?

I've noticed lately, especially in the crime stories that the lead actor, the ladies in particular, spends every opportunity to 'have a fag' completely irrelevant to the story line.

Last night's French...

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Any excuse, six seconds of iconic cinematic performance, or how to talk with a tab in your mouth!

regards Neil

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31 Mar 2019, 12:33
Electric Cars Going Forward And Thoughts

by admiral51 » 06 Jan 2019, 17:23
Last post by Subsonicnat » 25 Mar 2019, 19:47
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by admiral51 » 06 Jan 2019, 17:23
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Disclaimer this is only a personal view point and in no way will it be 100% factually correct :rofl2:

If i buy a brand new petrol/diesel/hybrid car from a dealership i will be 99% sure of getting a discount on the listed price regardless of spec. I will not bet my house on it ( i do not own it so maybe i could ) but most dealerships do not make...

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Got me going this one bobin,
I for one am struggling with electric home bills ,Let alone leaving a car on charge with a massive battery all night..

Umm, you do realise that the cost of the electricity to charge an EV is a lot less than the petrol or diesel to run a petrol or diesel car whose mileage it is replacing ?

To give you an example, I...
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Last post by Subsonicnat
25 Mar 2019, 19:47
faults code lists

by picassodad » 23 Mar 2019, 10:03
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 23 Mar 2019, 10:47
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by picassodad » 23 Mar 2019, 10:03

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I am sure I have come across fault code lists on here but cannot find them, can anyone point me in the right direction please?

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No there aren't fault code lists as such for a very good reason.

You can get generic fault codes from the web easily enough, however these will not always list constructor-specific codes, or have the correct interpretation of them as to how they relate to a specific engine management system. So although the meaning may be similar, the causes and...

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23 Mar 2019, 10:47
Small/Cheap/Reliable/Simple - is it possible ?

by Pshemsky » 17 Mar 2019, 14:35
Last post by RichardW » 22 Mar 2019, 11:23
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by Pshemsky » 17 Mar 2019, 14:35
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Hi Guys.

I'm changing and now considering selling my Xantia (with another almost complete Xantia for spares). Soon I'll be only doing few miles daily so start thinking about something smaller, simpler and cheaper on tax and insurance. I have one big family car, XM under restoration and now thinking about swapping my 110 Xantia for something...

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Visa! 17RD ideal, fast, very soft and comfortable, might be a bit old and rust-buckety by now though.

Might be a challenge, only 4 still licensed!!
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22 Mar 2019, 11:23
CCTV Anyone knowledgeable?

by sparksie » 01 Mar 2019, 02:02
Last post by sparksie » 20 Mar 2019, 15:08
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by sparksie » 01 Mar 2019, 02:02
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Hi all
Only very tentatively Citroen related, sorry, but I'm at my wits end and you guys are stars for answering, so...
Following a vandalism incident a couple of years ago, I bought and installed a CCTV system at home, to monitor my most vulnerable cars.
The problem stopped and started over the following months, but always off camera, then...

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I'm tired of hiding in the shrubbery with an iron bar for company until the small hours every night! And that concludes the case for the defence, m'lud.

:rofl2:
That's only a problem if it goes to court!
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20 Mar 2019, 15:08
Keyless Entry / Relay Theft

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Nov 2018, 13:21
Last post by van ordinaire » 19 Mar 2019, 22:39
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by GiveMeABreak » 09 Nov 2018, 13:21
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As I've said before, I'm glad my X7 still uses a Plip and or Key and does not have keyless entry given the staggering increases of car theft caused by this flawed technology.

This was covered by ITV news last night.

Basically these keyless systems use the Fob to constantly emit a signal so that whenever you walk within a certain range of the...

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I'm sure this is a development of the system installed in bait cars that were left, under surveilance, to trap car thieves.

Lots of legal/liability issues, at least here & America but could prove a winner in S. Africa, where under sill flame throwers are OK & tracking companies employ (& deploy) armed response teams to intercept/recover.
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19 Mar 2019, 22:39
Modern petrol and steam

by picassodad » 19 Mar 2019, 10:55
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by picassodad » 19 Mar 2019, 10:55

I know that modern petrol has a moisture absorbing additive but have any of you noticed an increase in exhaust steam/condensation??

The lads xsara picasso seems to push out lots of steam but it does eventually clear on a run, but after a short park period, it steams again. Its not too cold as spring is nearly here and the coolant system does not...

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19 Mar 2019, 10:55
19 reg what have you spotted?

by NewcastleFalcon » 03 Mar 2019, 16:39
Last post by Hell Razor5543 » 14 Mar 2019, 12:12
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by NewcastleFalcon » 03 Mar 2019, 16:39

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Spotted 2 today maybe new car sales are picking up.

KIA Sportage, and a Black something else :)

Also spotted 2 identical 68 reg Toyota SUV things with hybrid on the side within 20 metres of each other. In the car park. Must be on buy-one-get-one-free..

Regards Neil

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I have seen a 19 reg Peugeot Partner van. WV19 FPC.

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14 Mar 2019, 12:12
Self driving cars are racist.

by Gibbo2286 » 09 Mar 2019, 10:31
Last post by van ordinaire » 10 Mar 2019, 01:37
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by Gibbo2286 » 09 Mar 2019, 10:31

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Skin, what skin? Were these people not wearing anything? If any of it were true it would prove that certain Arabic women were most likely to be hit AND that lighter skinned people were more likely to be hit in winter (when swathed from head to toe in dark colours) than the summer (when dressed for the beach).

Any driver (at least in London) would...

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10 Mar 2019, 01:37
Bullet connectors

by doctle » 06 Mar 2019, 23:06
Last post by doctle » 09 Mar 2019, 11:13
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by doctle » 06 Mar 2019, 23:06

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The airbag plug and socket is missing under my 207 drivers seat. They are currently badly taped and I get an occasional airbag warning light. I could solder them but that's very permanent. I quite like bullet connectors would they be suitable? I like to take the front seats out occasionally to clean the sides and rails. Any suggestions welcome,...

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If you only needed 2-way connectors then XT30 or XT60 connectors are very good as the contact areas are a bit more robust. The 3-way version is the MR30.

There are 5 wires on each side

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09 Mar 2019, 11:13
Electric, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid Debate

by Mandrake » 07 Mar 2019, 21:14
Last post by Bigjohn » 09 Mar 2019, 08:38
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by Mandrake » 07 Mar 2019, 21:14
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GiveMeABreak : Thread split from Flywheel Topic:

So glad this subject was taken on board and sensibly debated, I was going well with one post until electric vehicles were mentioned, just my personal view but I much prefer Diesel, just wish all the rubbish was taken off them that stops them breathing properly, I drive long distances, with...

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What we all need to realise that we have been lied to time and time again, so when something actually useful comes along the sceptics like me get even more sceptical, with the Oil companies pulling the strings nothing other than Oil derived power is lightly to become available in good numbers at a reasonable price, I am sure there is a few...
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09 Mar 2019, 08:38
The best Coincidental psa convoy you've been in?

by Timmo » 08 Mar 2019, 21:44
Last post by NewcastleFalcon » 09 Mar 2019, 07:57
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by Timmo » 08 Mar 2019, 21:44

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Taking the littlun to swimming lessons last eve, rolled out the drive, car that appeared behind was a slightly pimped DS3, in black, end of the road roundabouts and junctions, ds still behind and a C1 infront, also in black!
Was pleasantly happy to have a 3 car almost in model order convoy the same colour! C1, C2 & DS3!
Sadly the C1 pulled into...

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Ah.....to qualify for a PSA convoy. the scope goes beyond Citroen, Peugeot, and DS these days.

There is also Vauxhall/Opel of course (but maybe only from 17 Reg onwards?). Bikes and Scooters from Peugeot and...

.... possibly this rarity in the UK, but as you can see from the mission statement PSA are going to be the preferred worldwide mobility...

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09 Mar 2019, 07:57
What a faux pas!

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Mar 2019, 12:00
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by Gibbo2286 » 07 Mar 2019, 12:00

Sorry it's politics but I had to chuckle at this from the news story re the anti Semitism debate.

Labour said it rejected completely any suggestion the party had acted lawfully and would be co-operating fully with the EHRC.

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07 Mar 2019, 12:00
Back to black

by Subsonicnat » 15 Feb 2019, 11:38
Last post by Timmo » 06 Mar 2019, 16:20
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by Subsonicnat » 15 Feb 2019, 11:38

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Hi Guys,
Has anyone ever come across a Back to Black that REALLY WORKS, Spent a fortune on different products that claim to do it,But alas still looking.
Would love one that works properly,same as DASH SHINES,Small Result,Never very good.
Have a Garage full of this stuff, never to be used again..Thank you.

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I did, in many many bits!

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06 Mar 2019, 16:20
Who decides?

by Gibbo2286 » 04 Mar 2019, 14:06
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 06 Mar 2019, 13:18
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by Gibbo2286 » 04 Mar 2019, 14:06
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What is 'junk food' I note there's a suggestion that junk food adverts should not be on tv before 9pm, who decides what fits that category Jamie Oliver? :shock:

Franky I think they're bloody mad, are they going to set up a new bureaucracy to police it or will we have long drawn out court cases like they had to decide if Jaffa cakes were cakes or...

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The state takes an interest for several reasons. Obese people need more medical care and that's a cost to the state a huge cost. Diabetes is a big risk in the overweight this is more medical costs plus stuff like days off work etc. Probably many more reasons. If you want to plat your chest hair or tattoo your legs the state doesn't care because it...
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06 Mar 2019, 13:18
MOT info

by Gibbo2286 » 28 Feb 2019, 18:39
Last post by van ordinaire » 03 Mar 2019, 00:54
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by Gibbo2286 » 28 Feb 2019, 18:39

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This from The Parts Alliance news letter email today might be of interest.

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My local tester told me today that DVSA want to be able to monitor all MoT's by TV. Should ensure an exodus of testers to the fields too!

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03 Mar 2019, 00:54
Got a complaint to make use resolver

by crapday69 » 28 Feb 2019, 19:51
Last post by van ordinaire » 03 Mar 2019, 00:45
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by crapday69 » 28 Feb 2019, 19:51

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Do you ever feel like complaining but don't know where to start. I have found a great website that helps you find the right people to complain to within a company and keeps a log of all the contact between you and the company. The website is and its from moneysavirngexpert.com. I have used it twice to complain to BeWiser and BT. It keeps a date of...

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I've got a shrewd idea: they won't - I think it's company policy.

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Last post by van ordinaire
03 Mar 2019, 00:45
What parts on car is boron steel?

by Chefslot » 25 Feb 2019, 11:02
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by Chefslot » 25 Feb 2019, 11:02

So I've been looking more into welding lately and the other day I heard something about boron steel, and the guy who was working in a body shop repair centre said that it's often MIG braised. He also said that any work welded must be signed off for, so in the event anything happened the weld was traceable to him who was then accountable, not the...

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25 Feb 2019, 11:02
Something Completely Different

by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 22 Feb 2019, 21:26
Last post by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 23 Feb 2019, 10:30
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by Pug_XUD_KeenAmateur » 22 Feb 2019, 21:26

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Now, I'm sure many of us are probably used to see Horses, Ponies, even occasional Cows or Pigs in the New Forest

....but not at Birdlip Car Park on the A419 !

I thought there's gotta be an existing Thread here somewhere that I can revive, but seems not....

who's gonna be the first to come up with some sort of joke about Parking / Cow Pats /...

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That's definitely good value Marc, and not one I've come across before :rofl2:

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23 Feb 2019, 10:30
citroen uk

by picassodad » 19 Feb 2019, 10:00
Last post by van ordinaire » 19 Feb 2019, 20:41
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by picassodad » 19 Feb 2019, 10:00

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What a waste of space Citroen uk really are. Don't bother asking them for any tech info or anything else really about their cars as they know £$7K all, or wont tell, probably the former.

The dealer network is just as bad, which i feel are useless. This place on the other hand is brilliant and I will support it as much as possible with feedback as...

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You'd think that e-mail would make it simple to get any query to the appropriate quarter, within any copporate structure - & sometimes it is: Hilka were fabulous over my rattlegun's battery that wouldn't charge. At the other extreme I've found Hella & Continental to be absoluyely useless - unlike their respective products.

As for PSA, I do wonder...

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19 Feb 2019, 20:41
Borrowed from today's Birmingham history forum

by Gibbo2286 » 18 Feb 2019, 12:59
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 18 Feb 2019, 16:55
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by Gibbo2286 » 18 Feb 2019, 12:59

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I think there's something here for everyone...……….especially Neil. :)

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I made many journeys on double deck trams Neil, as boys we used to get on the tram in the city and travel out along Bristol Road to the Lickey Hills, some of the trams had an open front balcony upstairs and we would sit out there and sing our heads off all the way.

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18 Feb 2019, 16:55
R.I.P John Haynes

by crapday69 » 17 Feb 2019, 09:32
Last post by crapday69 » 17 Feb 2019, 13:53
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by crapday69 » 17 Feb 2019, 09:32

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Just read that John Haynes has died aged 80 on the 12th February. If it where not for him, a good number of us would not be a member of this forum. It was his manuals that gave us the power courage to mend our own cars. It's still a must to own a Haynes manual for your car if one is available even though we have great forums like this to help us....

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Some of the tools left over from the starship.

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17 Feb 2019, 13:53
Illness in Family

by Stickyfinger » 04 Feb 2019, 06:58
Last post by peter306 » 12 Feb 2019, 11:30
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by Stickyfinger » 04 Feb 2019, 06:58

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Illness in Family

Due to the above, I am away for a while. To those I am in conversation with, sorry it will all have to wait a while.

Cheers chaps

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As Hell Razor says, Family first.

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12 Feb 2019, 11:30
Pollution From The M1

by CitroJim » 11 Feb 2019, 06:24
Last post by CitroJim » 11 Feb 2019, 15:20
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by CitroJim » 11 Feb 2019, 06:24

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Most mornings I run a big loop around my home town, a town that straddles the M1 Motorway close to Junction 14...

My run takes me very close to the M1 at several points and this morning I particularly noticed how the level of traffic pollution grew almost exponentially the closer I got :evil: I notice it most mornings but today it seemed much,...

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Don't forget there are roadworks along that stretch (upgrading to a (so called) 'smart' motorway), so vehicles will be moving slower, with more pollution produced and less turbulence to help disperse it.

Three lanes are currently open in both directions despite the roadworks and traffic at 5AM seems to be going as fast as normal... It's always...

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11 Feb 2019, 15:20
How's yours doing?

by Sloppysod » 08 Feb 2019, 15:15
Last post by EDC5 » 09 Feb 2019, 16:50
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by Sloppysod » 08 Feb 2019, 15:15

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I have put this here as it is not marque/model dependent.
When adding you photos can you put make and model in the text. Theory is if some one does a search they find it.
Anyway, I was impressed with this, and still ¼ of a tank to go! At least 450.mile just above 70 mph!

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Here's mine, not bad considering it's a heavy automatic which spends a lot of time doing very short journeys unfortunately.

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09 Feb 2019, 16:50
Interweb item about French Cars we'd love to own.

by Hell Razor5543 » 09 Feb 2019, 10:53
Last post by white exec » 09 Feb 2019, 13:25
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by Hell Razor5543 » 09 Feb 2019, 10:53

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As the title says, I found an item on the Web about French cars we'd love to own. There are a few nice ones in there;

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Not at all sure about that Monica's dash. Frankly, I think it's a mess, and a poor mix of light and dark.
OK, a small manufacturer, but bits and pieces obviously borrowed from other cars (eg the geat selector straight from P6), and just dotted around. Jaguar and others did this sort of thing so much better. A shame: it could have looked one of the...

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09 Feb 2019, 13:25
As a matter of interest

by Subsonicnat » 08 Feb 2019, 21:57
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 08 Feb 2019, 23:38
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by Subsonicnat » 08 Feb 2019, 21:57

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Hi Guys,
As a Matter of interest, HOW MANY out there still OWN a XSARA PICASSO 2.0 hdi vEHICLE.
OR ARE THEY BECOMING A RARE BREED.?.

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I should also of added that I still see LOADS of these driving about on the roads (even some X & Y registered ones)!

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08 Feb 2019, 23:38
Number Plates

by Jaf » 24 Jan 2019, 21:59
Last post by van ordinaire » 07 Feb 2019, 22:11
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by Jaf » 24 Jan 2019, 21:59
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Yeah it’ll be interesting after brexit, if all the EU plates in UK have to be changed!

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I think you'll find (a) your average police officer has little or no knowledge of the finer details of the relevant regulations (b) the paperwork is disproportionate to interest a traffic cop BUT, yes, it is a calculated risk.

However, my observation was simply that the company concerned list a red rose as an option (one of very many) - but not a...
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07 Feb 2019, 22:11
Is there a temporary dye I can add to my fuel to watch it travel through the fuel lines?

by kenbw2 » 05 Feb 2019, 23:15
Last post by kenbw2 » 06 Feb 2019, 14:20
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by kenbw2 » 05 Feb 2019, 23:15

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I'm setting up a bit of a twin tank system for veg oil cold starts in the morning.

I want to know how much fuel needs to go through the filter, pump etc in order to purge what's in there.

My idea is to add some dye to the diesel (not red, obviously), run it through and see when the dye comes out of the pump's return.

But god knows what dye is...

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Yea I saw the fuel dyes wikpedia page, done a bit of research myself. I found some UV dyes as well which could work. The thing I'm up against is knowing if it's safe t chuck in. Obviously I'm not gonna trust the eBay sellers saying yea it's totally fine .

As for why not red, I've heard it does stain things so don't want to be accused in future,...

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06 Feb 2019, 14:20
A catalogue.

by Gibbo2286 » 03 Feb 2019, 12:02
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by Gibbo2286 » 03 Feb 2019, 12:02

I was looking for something else and came across this very comprehensive catalogue that might be useful for some. There' more from the same company on the site.

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03 Feb 2019, 12:02
Ax passed Spanish mot

by Jaf » 23 Jan 2019, 14:30
Last post by GiveMeABreak » 29 Jan 2019, 10:36
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by Jaf » 23 Jan 2019, 14:30

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Yay! Dad’s little Gwin passed her ITV (mot).

Advisory for the number plates. As they’re original they don’t have the EU flag on them.

Did a thousand mile an hour down the mountain with gales blowing. Brrr.

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I've split the current number plate topic off here:

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29 Jan 2019, 10:36
Cloned Car

by Subsonicnat » 27 Dec 2018, 09:36
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 27 Jan 2019, 10:19
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by Subsonicnat » 27 Dec 2018, 09:36
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Hi Everyone,
Have bought a XSARA Picasso exclusive 2.0 HDi 2004.
A Little Monkey Down South I Presume has CLONED my registration Plate..
Apparently not paying a Toll Fee Dartford Area A428,??.
The Camera Caught it,And Yes it is my Reg Mark..
Have informed the Police and can only hope they catch him sooner rather than later..
Spoken to other...

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The Welsh have moaned constantly since the outset about the Severn Bridge tolls, now they're abolished they're moaning that the extra traffic is causing problems further along the M4 at Newport, the English on the other hand are happy that the heavies that used to travel through Gloucestershire to avoid the tolls are no longer bothering them. :-D
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27 Jan 2019, 10:19
French cars are a mystery to me

by doctle » 15 Jan 2019, 21:51
Last post by van ordinaire » 19 Jan 2019, 13:09
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by doctle » 15 Jan 2019, 21:51

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I had a low oil warning after I serviced my 207. I was puzzled as to why as the sensor was working when I warmed up the car. I spent an hour looking for the sensor before I gave up and looked on service box it's not easily accessible. Anyhoo I started the car 2 hours later got oil ok on the screen, very puzzling to me.
Some of you might remember...

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This just goes to show what a nonsense the MoT has become: low oil is hardly a safety issue nor, for that matter, is a CEL (which, in my experience) means absolutely nothing. 9 times out of 10, any of these lights coming on means the sensor's failed NOT the system it's monitoring!

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19 Jan 2019, 13:09
Another auction.

by Gibbo2286 » 19 Jan 2019, 09:45
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 19 Jan 2019, 11:27
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by Gibbo2286 » 19 Jan 2019, 09:45

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Lots of stuff here, note the location though near Taunton Somerset.

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We were still wearing puttees when I was in Egypt in 1953-55. :)

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19 Jan 2019, 11:27
Auto Transmission Oil

by moizeau » 15 Jan 2019, 10:41
Last post by EDC5 » 15 Jan 2019, 11:04
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by moizeau » 15 Jan 2019, 10:41

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Just looked at the site and found this

Says Toyota T IV spec which I think is the same as 3309, that's 13 litres free if it's the case, maybe someone could clarify?

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That oil does indeed say T-IV which is the same as JWS3309. So I can’t see a problem there.

I suppose it all comes down to trusting the third party manufacturer of the oil.

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15 Jan 2019, 11:04
NSL.

by Gibbo2286 » 10 Jan 2019, 11:34
Last post by myglaren » 12 Jan 2019, 06:32
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by Gibbo2286 » 10 Jan 2019, 11:34
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Had a van from this lot sitting in the close this morning long enough to note all the vehicles here. Anyone come across them before?

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All been used previously bar 1 and putting the PAL player on the NTSC input gives nothing. None of the cables work with that player but all do with the other.
Doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things as one player plays everything. Irritating though.
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12 Jan 2019, 06:32
The French are Revolting again !

by Stickyfinger » 10 Jan 2019, 17:46
Last post by Peter.N. » 11 Jan 2019, 11:41
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by Stickyfinger » 10 Jan 2019, 17:46

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The French are Revolting again !

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Slightly off topic I know but one time we crossed from Poole to Cherbourg on the ferry it was announced that the french fishermen were revolting so we expected the harbour to be blocked. By the time we got there I had forgotten all about it, we docked, drove off into Cherbourg but found we couldn't get out as all the main roads were blocked and...

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11 Jan 2019, 11:41
Wheels + tyres in Brum

by van ordinaire » 07 Jan 2019, 22:16
Last post by van ordinaire » 09 Jan 2019, 22:10
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by van ordinaire » 07 Jan 2019, 22:16

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Bit of an impulse buy these but too good a deal to pass up.

Is anyone in a position to collect these during the vendor's working day so I could collect them in the evening?

Of course, ideally, I'd like them relayed v down to me - but realise that IS being supremely optimistic.

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Thanks for the response - but can't now find the ad (on Gumtree), so have messaged the vendor & am still awaiting a reply.

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Last post by van ordinaire
09 Jan 2019, 22:10
Receipts

by Richard_C » 08 Jan 2019, 18:00
Last post by JohnD » 08 Jan 2019, 19:43
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by Richard_C » 08 Jan 2019, 18:00

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Our first Citroen, 1979. In fact our first 'new' car - don't really buy new but my wife worked for water board as it was then and they gave car loans, she did a lot of miles for the job.

Rooting though some old papers came across a few things, the handwritten receipt for £70 for 4201 KW, our first ever car, Cortina Super MK 1 leaky special which...

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We bought a new Ford Mk1 1200cc Cortina Estate in 1964. Cost £700. By 1969 it needed welding on the rear box section chassis rails.

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08 Jan 2019, 19:43
Coleford 2019

by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jan 2019, 12:14
Last post by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jan 2019, 15:51
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by Gibbo2286 » 07 Jan 2019, 12:14

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I've been asked about this in a pm, here's the answer for all/any interested. Ignore the price mentioned in the link, the day is free for visitors unless you're entering a vehicle.

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I wonder why that car is so low at the back, not as I recall them.

I was chatting to a sales manager at Clock Garage in Birmingham, a salesman came round and said You know that immaculate Humber Sceptre...……….it isn't any more, it's been hit by a bus over on the other side of the roundabout. :(

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07 Jan 2019, 15:51

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