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Hi all, I'm noticing a vibration in the steering wheel - like it is moving up and down. It happens when the engine is labouring a bit during shifting 1-2-3, but also happens when going over rough road/potholes. It's something new that has developed in the past couple of months. Almost feels like...

Hi all, was going to change the rotors and pads earlier, I was expecting there to be a single torx screw on the rotor, as all the videos and write ups I've seen show this. But this is what I found: Are those 5 nuts holding the rotor on instead? If so, does anyone know their torque values? Or...

Hi all, recently said goodbye to the old mk1 hippo, and picked up a 2. 9/10 times the boot opens normally, but every now and then it flies open really fast and forcefully. Gave me a good wack on the jaw the other week, really wakes you up in the morning. Another time my hand slipped as I was...

Hi all, my 1.8k makes a good loud squeal on start up and when driving in the wet. Been poking around trying to figure it out, found oil contamination on the auxiliary belt flat side. Guessing it's slipping on the tensioner and making a racket while it does so. The belt is otherwise in good nick...

Hi all Passed a couple weeks ago. Just picked up a Freelander - '03 reg, 67k on the clock - £1400. She's far from perfect, but I love her anyway.

Hi all. Bought a Freelander 1 as my first car on Sunday. '03 with 67k on the clock - £1400. Was pretty happy since it's great fun - life's too short for boring cars. I've read the first time owners sticky, VCU seems all good. Will be watching the tyre pressure weekly. Got a few issues...