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Importing a vehicle from ,,, anywhere Good article in July 2018 NZ Petrol head paper |
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2010 Golf: Scrap or repair? I have a 2010 Golf Variant with 112k on the clock. Check engine light is on and the mechanic says the timing chain is likely stretched, after spending the afternoon with a diagnostic computer. I'm about to get a quote for replacement of the chain, crank a... |
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Cheap runabout for wife / ideas I?€™m after a runabout for the wife , been looking at the usual suspects like corolla, pulsar , tiida etc anything else I should be looking at , came across a Peugeot 407 which she likes , they ok ? Ideally mid 2000s , petrol ( short runs only ) , aut... |
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Replacing missing vin plate Long story but a project ute has had its nz issue vin plate go missing after a painter decided to pull it off. Have checked ltsa website and they say certain vtnz inspectors can reissue if id can be confirmed. Truck has correct numbers on the |
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The new top 10 Would these cars make it to the top 10 most stolen cars in New Zealand soon? It's so easy it's scary. https |
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Most stolen car? Do I need an alarm? Subaru Legacy among the most cars stolen list. I just bought a 2005 Subaru Outback 3L , and its regularly parked on the road. Im wondering how, easy are these to pinch? Just wondering if there is a need to invest in an alarm or at least bump m |
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Is it just me or are you also finding it difficult to identify synthetic, semi synthetic and plain old mineral oil from reading off the container. Some state "synthetic technology" and its semi or no mention at all what it is. The price is usually a startin |
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Car Alarms Hey everyone, I need to get a good alarm with an immobiliser. Is it cheaper to buy the alarm and installation together? any advice on product/install? Im in Hamilton if anyone knows of a good install company Thanks! |
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Some mechanics https://www.facebook.com/Velocity/videos/1763153780386230/ Have way too much time & cash to spare |
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Diahatsu Charade error Code P1510 Hi All Have the Check Light come on and stay on and got a scan code reader which says P1510 error which appears to be a Starter Signal error. Looked around on Net but can't seem to find a answer how to repair the issue. Does |
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R U C How much can I expect to pay in ruc for a diesel ute. Given the cost of diesel compared to the cost difference to petrol . Is it worth the change |
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Prediction time! I was looking at the number of tiida's on here and how few there are for sale with milage high enough to have the inevitable transmission problems. vs the enormous number for sale with lower km. Doing some basic math, looking at average/mean k |
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Psychology of conformity. Since it's copy and paste day. https://www.simplypsychology.org/conformity.html |
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Suzuki Swifts - Facebook Marketplace Hey guys, I have noticed there are a million Suzuki Swifts (2005 - 2012) on Facebook marketplace - all different sellers. Are these cars okay cars when the Km's start getting up a bit? Are the expensive to maintain/repair? Just wondering why there are so ... |
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And on a lighter note Five Scotsmen in an Audi Quattro arrived at an Irish border checkpoint. Paddy the officer stops them and tells them: "It is illegal to put 5 people in a Quattro, Quattro means four." "Quattro is just the name of the automobile," the Scotsmen r |
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Kers for trucks adgero system for trucks using skeleton (estonia) ultracapacitors. https://youtu.be/deqVKACCytI |
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Internet trolls An Internet troll is a member of an online social community who deliberately tries to disrupt, attack, offend or generally cause trouble within the community by posting certain comments, photos, videos, GIFs or some other form of online content. You |
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A new safety directive from Hampton Downs With our continued drive towards improving safety where possible, we would like to inform you of some requirements for hosting and running a motorsport event here at Hampton Downs. So in no particular order: ?€? Frontal Head Restraints - |
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Cast iron Welding? Has anyone had any luck welding their own exhaust manifold or had it done and can recommend someone in wellington please? |
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2007 Mustang servicing Hey all, I just bought a 2007 GT Mustang. It has a miss and needs a couple things done before I'm comfortable driving it. Just gathering quotes at the moment, Ford are wanting to charge $60 per spark plug. Gets me thinking. is it better/easier to source p... |
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Why are all the good buys in Canturbury / Christch Why are all the good buys - motor bikes / cars seem to be in Canturbury / Christchurch region. Is it just me, or anyone else find this? |
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Honda Stream 2L vs 1.8L 2008 onwards Does anyone know much about these models? Looking at the RSZ and looks like a nice wagon with plenty of room for two dogs at the back and extra seating if you need to take 7 people. I?€™m guessing it?€™s based on a Civic platform? Did the 2L g |
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2008 Mazda demio yay/ nay As to my previous thread about runabout for wife. Demio?€™s ok? 130km on the clock, under $5k |
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Lost key lost key to my 1990's mazda truck can i get another "off the rack" by quoting model and year ? otherwise could take door lock out and take it to locksmith. thanks |
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Has the Nissan QR25DE got better with age? I know the earlier ones suffered from catalytic converters breaking up and ruining the engine, and butterfly screws being ingested and ruining the engine, but have the later ones, say 2008 on got better? Apart from this problem are they a reliable choice?... |
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