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Im looking to get a new car very soon. Will be using it for work aswell so must be economical but still have a bit of grunt. Looking for the first time at a diesel! I drove a Seat Leon TDI and loved it. The best value TDI ive seen is the Skoda VRS. Yes it is a Skoda but cheaper to insure, run...

I found a local body shop, and a web page to get the paint from the code on the car pannels. Going to see how much it will set me back.

Being a young driver myself I dont believe putting power restrictions on us would help. As already said you can drive a 1.1l like a plank and kill people. Unless your dad has business fleet insurence the chance of getting much past a 1.4 are slim. I think a better option would be to educate...

Well guys thanks for the advice. Ive looked at every option and Im going to stick with my clio for another year. Get my no claims and save a bit more cash. Then see what I can get insured on. They need to sort out the amount young drivers pay for it!

Im thinking of getting a body kit for my Mk II clio. Just wondering the best way to match the colour to the existing body. Can anyone give me some advice? Good spray shops? DIY? Cheers,

Ive been looking at cars and im going for a new Corsa Sxi. Mite not be what I rele want but comes with sports pack, 17" alloys wraped in low profile rubber, S.S back box and there going to fit some of the factory tuning parts to it. Like the front grill etc. Getting the either the 1.4 16v or the...

I have a 03 clio 1.2 16v. I pay £1400 a year fully comp £300 excess. That on my dads policy with my own no claims. Any ideas for getting it down? Would love to go buy a nice car but the insurance is holding me back.

I would never buy a PT cruiser. I remember when I was young my mates mum had one. We never let it go.

There are nice cars but im only 18 so need something thats friendly to insure. Dont want to pay more than around 2500 a year. Ive looked at a Skoda VRS TDI.

I started off with a 1.1l fiesta. Wrote that off pretty quick. Had to scrap it instead of claiming. I then bought a Mk2 Clio 1.2 16v. Ive moved the air box to the lower front grill and installed a carbon fiber air intake, sports cat and back box. It has decent ICE aswell. Its a nice car but...

My MK3 Fiesta 1.1 LX is bog standard on the outside. I want to make it look a bit nicer. Can anyone help me with a list of things I could do my self and where I could find parts. Will bumpers etc fit from other models of this range e.g. SI. Cheers,

I though of that. Where can I find a breakers yard in the south east? Also should I ring them before to see if they have any fiestas in. Will parts from say the 1.8 Xr3i Model fit mine? I'm looking to get the bumpers too.

I need some cheap alloys for my 95 Fiesta. I don't want to spend allot as the car is worth much. Realy don't fancy shelling out £450 for alloys il end up curbing. Want non brand ones that look smart or second hand. Someone please help! cheers

I have a mkIII fiesta, N reg. Ive owned it for a few weeks and want to add some better ICE, because the performance isnt great being first car. I haven't taken the plastic guards off yet but sure it has 2x 4"x6" in front doors and 2x 5" speakers over rear wheel arches. I want to replace...

How about a Scooby or Mitsubishi Evo. Great performance and all saloons. Should be no problem to get in and out of. If not maybe a 4x4?

I have a Fiesta MkIII 95 1.1 LX and want to do a bit of work to it. It is in mint condition but I would like to make it look a bit sportier. I was thinking of getting some of the parts from the bigger engine versions with the better trim for example the alloys. Anyone help and tell me what...

I did just that, put my old man as main driver. Got it for £800 a year and get my own no claims. Bargin.

Brand new MOT and tax so I cant moan. Any ideas were I can get a cheap sound system from?

Thanks for help in finding it, I bought my first motor! A 1995 Ford Fiesta MK III 1.1 LX. 70k on the clock perfect nick cost me just under a grand. Anyone that can help find parts and cheap mods for it please help. Need cd player etc, maybe some nice wheels and any trim I can get from breakers...

I'm going to look at a few Clio 1.4's, from 1991 - 1995 im on the hunt for a TDi as insurance is the same! I was amazed. i think im going to get the clio and carry out abit of work myself with the help of my old man. Just counting down the days untill I can have an Evo or Skyline!!

Ok thanks for the help, these are the two cars I have chosen, I may go and look tomorrow and buy one, I'm stuck on which one!!! Your advice needed!! Option 1: RENAULT Clio RT 1.4 , 5 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Hatchback, Petrol, 1991 H Reg , Silver. NEW MOT, SERVICE HISTORY, Central locking...

Thanks pete, Il be looking at Saxo's I think, Ide like to carry out a bit of work on my car too. But any other suggestions welcome. I just want something to see me through to 18, then get a nicer newer car. No point spending all my cash on a brand new 1.2 something!

I passed my test first time today and cant wait to get a car. I have around £1000 to spend that i have saved and need advise. I did have a 1991 BMW 316i lined up from a family member but the insurance was £5,500 3rd party! I ideally want something that nippy and is not going to break down all...

Does anyone know of any tuning garages down south. Hampshire area. Need some were that can fit parts and also sells them. Cheers,

Can anyone help me with what components I need to upgrade the sound system in my saxo. Is it easy to do your self or will taking to audio specialist be better. Listen to a bit of everything but mainly DnB and rap. Would like to install flip out head unit. Prob get most of stuff off eBay...

Cheers wayne. I think your right, I am going for the 1.4, money I save on the insurance and buying the car Il spend modding it. Looking to get: Supersprint back box K&N Panel filter Disc brakes all round I don't no allot about the cams and stuff and chance of a bit of help there. Also is...

I turn 17 at the beginning of the summer and I am looking for my first motor. I need advice on what I can realistically get. I have heard so many different opinions and just need someone that knows what they are talking about to help. I have around £1500 - £2K to spend and probability going...

I have a 1991 Mark II VW Golf Driver 1.6. I need some help in fitting parts and restoring it. Can anyone tell me where I can find useful information. Also anyone restored or modded one? Would like to see for some ideas.

Thanks for reply, i just picked it up today. Its my first motor and I paid £550 for it. Its 1991 not 92. I have the lowering springs come with it. Apart from quick shift gear box and sound system its completely original. Its in very good condition apart from a little rust on rear bumper above...

I need some help. I have just brought my Golf and want to start restoring and modding it. It has got a quick shift gear box and decent sound system apart from that its bog standard. I have a set of lowering spring but want to wait until I buy some new wheels before fitting them. Please...