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Hi all been silent for a while, mainly as was locked out of own account ! Unsure why, just told me password was incorrect, I still was receiving emails but couldn't log in or change password, anyway sorted now. Back to phoebe wow I've got a new car ! You all may remember my tales of being...

Has anyone had the pleasure of the new MOT test yet ? Last week I was back in the UK so took my Audi to a friends garage for a service and MOT. It only just squeaked through ( with extra help ) but was told it wouldn't pass the new test. Unfortunately it has two cats so god knows how much that...

Well yesterday I spent ages filtering old chip oil through a cloth. Today I thought ( probably unwisely ) to empty the two litres into Phoebes tank. Just had a service so thought I'd risk it. Went for a little poodle about and am glad to say no smell no difference in performance ( not that I had...

Hi all, greetings from the other side ( freelander owner ) I'm thinking of upgrading to a p38 and wondered what to look for in a 98 V8 and what kind of money do they achieve ? I've seen a nice clean example with just over 100 k advertised for £2600 From a dealer so guess it's slightly inflated...

Have at last found a trustworthy mechanic who has today picked up Phoebe, given her a service and returned. He struggled removing oil filter as was completely rusted ( not a good sign ) the fuel filter was completely blocked ! He was amazed she still ran. All the engine mounts are totally shot (...

Hi, was chatting to a fellow member in Lanzarote a while back. I'm afraid I can't find that conversation or remember who it was ! My only question was could he or anyone else recommend a reliable trustworthy garage to repair phoebe. Any help much appreciated.

Anyone fancy a straight swap for my 2000 Audi tt 225 ? Looking for a LR product value around the 2k mark. My Audi has 93 k with FSH it will come with a full years MOT More details to interested parties. Car is in South London.

I will be traveling from SE London to Hastings East Sussex on 17th may returning to London two day's later. Only using my other car but has quite a large boot. Anybody needs a collection, delivery either way let me know.

Hi all, took car out for a good long drive yesterday. Glad to report the engine at least seems perfect now. Was crusing along at 100 kph at just over 2500 rpm. Gave her some beans on a downhill straight and she accelerated strongly. Steering still not right though, it's hard to explain but if...

Hi all, been to the garage today, he's not sure now which mount has gone ! Fills me with confidence NOT. He says theres two ? Is that right ? Was thinking may be best to change them all ? Will come back with his quote and see what you guys think. Btw their pattern parts.

Hi everyone, as said on phoebes mot an advisory was cloudy headlights, had a quick look and they appear to be some type of plastic but incorporate the indicators. Do they come separately or as I suspect you have to buy complete assembly ? Has anyone tried the polish stuff which supposedly cleans...

Hi Gerald and all. Well the big day is here, phoebes off for her ITV ( MOT ) I was chatting to our maintenance man this morning, trying to extract some more information from him on what the process involves. Sounded very complicated especially with the language difficulties so was over the moon...

Just a quicky, is it possible to decode the vin number ? IE does it tell you the month/year of manufacture in the numbers ? Only out of interest as obviously exported and wondered how old it is

It's a pity I can't magic your cars over here ( if I can find a decent spanner man ) as labour rates work out at only about £30 per hour ! I'm hoping to carry out an oil service including fuel filter and change the engine mount near the water pump. Can anyone tell me what that might cost in UK...

Before I attempt to change it and or cause more damage does anyone know if I can change the rear wiper blade without removing the spare ? As the useless rubber monkeys broke my locking key, I'm waiting till I visit uk next month to buy replacement set. Basically can I turn off wiper when its...

Hi all, further to my earlier posts for my misfiring probs ( F1 D ) I now use the car by not going over 3000 rpm. This seems to solve the problem but there's still a noticeable lack of power. I was wondering if the turbo had failed ? Is there a simple test a non mechanic ( me ) can perform ? I'm...

Hi all, greetings from sunny Lanzarote. We recently became the new custodians of Phoebe a 2000 diesel freelander. She was sitting unloved in a garden for nearly two years, all I had to do was get her back on the road ! Easier said than done thanks to spanish laws, no insurance no mot, no mot no...