"Driver" wrote in message ... I can guess what the answer will be, but how much "tolerance" is there in the legal system on this? None. Post 1993 cars must pass a stricter emissions test. Yours has failed. Whether it has a Cat or not, is not relevent. But a Cat is the easiest way

"Driver" wrote in message ... On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:39:47 -0000, Lordy wrote: What the rules 'clearly state' is that a car must pass the emissions test of the MoT. The only 'rules' regarding the fitment of a Catalytic Convertor are that manufacturers /must/ fit one to gain type approval....

"Driver" wrote in message ... There is no "fault" at all with the car - the emissions test results are well within the acceptable limits for a non cat-equipped car... No such thing. The limits are for pre and post 1993. Yours is post 1993, so it needs to pass the stricter emissions test. Whether it has a Cat or not,...

I am looking for an ECU for my Mitsubishi Galant Avance 2,0 SMAT. (2001mod) Partnumber MR 507627. Have been searching all over the world, but noone can fix it, and noone got it. :( Anyone who can help me??? Will pay good money for a new one, but Mitsubishi in Norway want 1650$ for

You support the march against Bush and you support the old regime in Iraq - a MASS MURDERER on a par with Hitler wrote in message ... http://www.stopwar.org.uk/

Maybe a bit off topic (not as much as some of the stuff on here lately) I am wanting parts CD ROM's for Mazda and Toyota vehicles for vehicles around 1990 to 1999. I don't need Euro/UK spec vehicles just Japanese spec ones. If anyone knows where I can get one please contact me, I have tried to bribe the parts man at our local Mazda and Toyota dealers without success. TIA Dave.

I own a Vauxhall Senator 24valve, C30SE engine (for those in the know), with a logbook stating first use of Mar 1993. What a superb car! I put 150,000 miles on a 12v Senator about 10 years ago, and it was the nicest car I have ever had. I now have an Omega, but it hasn't got the same class. I can't see anything worse than no MoT (which is not endorseable, and which does not invalidate...

Can someone point me at the office in the EU that promotes free trade within Europe? I ask because my insurer (Direct Line) has just slapped a "we'll replace it but only if sourced in the UK) clause on my insurance. This doesn't affect me (only applies to new cars and mine is now 3 years old) but sounds very suspect to me. If there is also a UK government department, then their address would...

If this spam, suitable chastisement may be considered or rejected, but we have just arranged the sale of a Peugeot in NZ to a UK couple holidaying here from a fortnight on, among others. Numerous British cars survive in fine order over here, some parked at http://www.classiccarfair.com/ Cheers

Looking for another car and like one or two of the Japanese models. Toyota Previa Mitsubishi Space wagon What are the pros and cons of buying an imported vehicle?

Can anyone suggest Renault dealers in Europe who are helpful? (And preferably speak English!) Thank you. Chris

Hi Doesn't seem to be a NG for motorcycles such as uk.rec.bikes.imports, so was wondering if any here have any info leads etc to help with tracking down good sources for Honda bikes in particular... Many thanks MG **REMOVE** 'myhat' from my return email address before sending!!

The www.SharedInterests.co.uk website is offering free advertising to UK businesses for a limited time (until the end of October 2003), active on the site for at least three months. The site launched over the summer and is gaining trust & popularity (it has an anti-spamming policy and abides by the new opt-in laws). In Brief - it allows users to register their UK postcode, and up to 10...

You will get your car eventually. Expect to WAIT 2 OR 3 MONTHS AFTER the date Smart Alfa promise you to receive your car. Their after-sales service is crap. They have to follow through stuff re guarantee, etc. You are on your own here.

Sent to uk.rec.cars.imports on 26 Oct 2003 17:24:50 GMT Please excuse this intrusion on your newsgroup, but I would like to take the time to apologize for any annoying messages you may have received from Mad Bill Pal m er that were signed with my name. He is no longer associated with me, my alliances lie elsewhere, but the conniving old fool thinks that he can get away with posts of a very...

Remember when the Euro was around 1.64 and this ng was buzzing? Colin M

Before you do, go to www.storydata.com and click on the picture of the Honda Insight. they have a really cool graphical applet that allows you to compare fuel economy in every car tested by the Department of Energy. With gas prices at an all time high, it really pays to compare.

Hi, I have a german and the manual as well as the fuse-box information is in German. I have translated most of the words. Can you please help me find the correct translation for the words marked in RED? Thank you very much Netizen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

tell the credit card company they do all the running around my mate had the same thing a few years back and it took almost 2 years for the credit card company to get their money back after they reimbursed my mate but at least it works :) "Rev. Alfa Adam" wrote in message ...

A growing archive of fascinating media articles on current issues & affairs. Available at Arcis Foundation Website: www.arcis.co.uk/php/ -- Posted by News Bulk Poster Unregistered version