Quote Originally Posted by malteser View Post
Regarding the fogging of the windscreen, did the car smell like coolant at all? If so, this is a telltale sign that the heater core is busted, a very common problem and a costly one (I know from experience!)

Mark
I didn't notice any smells like that, but I'll add it to my list of things to check for, thanks. The owner reckoned the temperature gauge never got above normal levels even in extreme summer heat.