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Just got the quote from Fettle & Finesse for full underbody clean, strip, rust proofing, painting of components and rebuilding everything. c.£3.9k all in Does that seem reasonable? Thinking of booking in for November

Second post of the evening! Due to a change in office my wife needs something smaller for parking space availability. Does anyone have any views on the Mini Roadster Cooper S? I have no knowledge or experience of them! Thanks in advance 👍

Hi All, Quick question (s), thinking of that second toy, any views on the Smart Brabus Coupe or Fiat Panda 100hp. Needs to be small to fit with the Clio in the garage. I know the Fiat is meant to be fun but wonder if it’s a bit too similar to the Clio??

Afternoon all, #309 has got a new leak! Anyone able to tell me likely source? It’s coming off the silver cylinder in the photo below - (very front on passenger side); In its defence it’s been stood the past 6 weeks as I’ve not been well (abscess!😒)

Anyone got a recommendation for best place to get capsicum red touch up paint from? I’ve a few runs from the parcel shelf and door shut I want to paint over. Many thanks in advance

Just seen this: https://www.blackartgraphics.com/products/2004-2005-clio-182-trophy

There’s at least one trophy 182 in Japan, speaking to him it’s no. 25/50 so a Swiss export ;

Hi All, Is there anyway to get expedited delivery from the forum shop? Just ordered decal stickers for the side skirts, but need them for Monday as car is in bodyshop and the now need to paint the skirts as well as the sills! Any help would be much appreciated, Thankyou, Dave

Just received our multi car insurance renewal….51% increase! We’re currently with Admiral. No accidents, one windscreen replacement! Anyone else experiencing similar rises? Or is this price gouging at its finest?!? Lastly….any recommendations for alternative insurers?

I’m hoping that the numbers are wrong….. My Clio is still at Micks , so can’t measure it, but does anyone know the actual length of a Clio 182 trophy? Just been offered a Panda 100hp pandamonium (best special edition name ever!) but appear to be 3cm short in garage length if the official...

Had a wonderful debate with my better half last night….if you replace the Range Rover with something reliable you can get another toy i the garage…. This on paper sounds good. Things to note; 1. Range Rover has been off the road for 4weeks since New Years….air compressor failure. Brake...

Hi All, does anyone have a list of heat shield part numbers? Mick tells me I’m missing one from the engine bay but we can’t locate the part ID. If there’s an exploded drawing that would be helpful. Many thanks, David

Just read the below in a weekly classics newspaper: When was the last time anyone saw a project Williams for £3-5k???

Quick one for you all, are there any security items you’d recommend for the trophy over the stock alarm and immobiliser? disc lock?

Hi All, thanks to Nick I’ve ordered the ‘Renault’ and ‘Sport’ badges that are missing….great stuff……only how the heck do you correctly locate them? Any idea on how to get them in the correct position relative to each other? And on the boot itself? Many thanks, David

Just a quick couple of questions what should an original gear knob look like? Can you still get them? What’s fitment? Screw on?

Is it me…. I’ve just been following a driver doing 40mph in a 60 and then maintained that speeds through a 30 zone!?!?? why do people do that?

I’m intrigued as to what most people actually use as their daily drivers / family wagons. I’m happy to kick this off: mine - a 2003 Range Rover TD6 bought because the dog isn’t sick in it! Opted out of the company car scheme due to need for something with long range and ability to haul dog...

Hi all, has anyone experienced sill damage repairs ? Mine looks like it’s has some trolley jack damage at some point on both sides, the seams are split and bent but rust free. I’m assuming a body shop will be able to rectify it? many thanks, David