February 2006
Hello All
Just got a little runabout (see previous thread for reason!), a Metro, 1993, Diesel, only 116,000 miles, lovely little runner etc etc, anyway, one of the sidelights was out so I changed the bulb (even I can just about manage this), now both of the headlights dont work.
Have checked all the fuses, bulbs are OK.
Full beam works on 'flash' but not on push stalk forward 'On' position, headlights on dip just dont work at all, sidelights now OK, praise the lord.
Any ideas?, a mate suggested something about a headlight relay (whatever that is), other said the switch must be duff, cant work out how changing a sidelight would do this but maybe its just a coincidence?
Over to you clever people, any suggestions before I take it to the local garage, desperately need this motor to get to work, even though its a bit of a banger, and cant afford a bill that is more than I paid for the car!.
Cheers
CBG
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I'm just about to start a new job and have been sent the company car list. There are just 18 vehicles on it, 12 of which are Ford. This is in stark contrast to my old company who would let you have whatever you liked as long as you were prepared to pay for anything over your allowance. The new company will only fit extras if I pay for them myself.
I must admit having a limited list does make decision making somewhat easier and also saves my girlfriend being talked at endlessly about whether I should get this model or that extra.
After a few minutes perusing, I've managed to narrow down my selection to the following and would appreciate any feedback:
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X 5dr
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr
Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD Vector Sport 4dr
If it helps, there are 3 if us in our family (including our 18 month old daughter). I will be driving at least 30k miles a year and regularly travel to see family in Oldham and Tunbridge Wells from our home in Southampton.
The Mondeos offer practicality and some opulence (although the mahogany and leather steering wheel on the Ghia X may get me some ribbing from my mates). I've driven the 2.0 TDCi and liked the performance. The Saab looks smart and is very highly specced but is only a saloon (the list is so limited I can't even get the estate) and I gather the engine is quite strong.
My mind is split between what's right in my head - Mondeo - and what's right in my heart - Saab.
All feedback appreciated.
Many thanks,
Phil DS
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I'm baffled by the service interval on my recently purchased 1.8 16v 2005 Vectra.
I bought the car at 11 months old and the supplying Network Q retailer agreed to carry out the 1st service. He has stamped the service book under Eco-Service (G) which should be for 1 year or 20,000 ml intervals.
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Also need to know re the oil.
Did your invoice have the price of the oil on it? IIRC, the semi synth oil is around the £30 mark, and the long life fully synth is double that.
Basically if you've been charged a large amount for the oil, then chances are it's the long life fully synth.
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Bit the bullet and took it to a garage, new switch unit, apparantly I managed to blow the switch (and something else which I cant remember) while changing a side light bulb!!, fair play to the garage though, £75 for new switch and only 3/4 of an hours labour, £110 inc VAT, and they tightened the fan belt because it started squeeking!
Let us pray that nothing else goes wrong because I'm brassik til pay day.
:-)
Cheers for the help anyway.
CBG
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