April 2006
performance is great---but when its rains or its cold---folding wing mirrors--dont work--hav to fiddle around with switch---
anyone else experiencing probs? Read more
The timing belt broke on my '98 1390cc Megane yesterday. AFAIK the engine is an E7J. Is there likely to be cylinder/valve damage with this engine after timing belt failing? Read more
according to my book your engine will have bent valves
this engine is fairly basic in design why not let a good local independant sort it for you rather than the main agent as their labour rates will be less?
Thought this might be a laugh, what with Bank Holiday Monday!
What motoring terms have you heard that you don't understand?
The only one of mine I can remember at the moment is 'cooking' model. Quite an old term I think.
What are yours? Read more
I looked for "fly deflector" (circa 1960) but it wasn't there.
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L\'escargot.
Under 'bug deflector' (US English).
Is anyone else infuriated by the American usage of 'bug' for absolutely any insect, beetle or arachnid whether flying or crawling, and of the generic term 'monkey' for all primates including the great apes?
These usages always make me sneer and feel superior. Illiterate Yanks, mumble mumble...
Did you folks solve your problems? I'm hoping you will tell us what the solutions were. Read more
At time of writing, we are no nearer a solution, as far as I know. MiL has effectively lost interest in the car, does not want it back when it is fixed, whenever that is, and is getting a new run out model Volvo S80 D5 SE Exec Auto next week.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
My local rag is reporting that the Police are having a purge on tinted windows in cars. It seems they're pulling over cars and checking the tint with some electrical device.
Now my Passat Sport has OE tinted rear windows (not the front) including rear screen.
Am I at risk of a tug by an ignorant of the law PC?
Maybe they don't know that some Passat, Toureags etc have rear tints as standard and tug me anyway?
Have VW done their homework and have the correct and legal tint density?
I know this subject has been done to death in here but can I have some fresh input please.
TIA Read more
Just to make it clear: there's nothing wrong with rear tints, even with complete black out.
However, the windscreen has to let in 75% of light and the front side windows 70% of light. Apart from that, you can do what you want.
Standard tints on a car from the factory will not (should not?) fall foul of these rules.
I know this has probably been asked and answered before but I hope you will bear with me.
My poor little, and very reliable, 1.2 Punto (dont laugh) has been run into the ground now - 164k on the clock. I'm giving it to my son as his first car and looking to spend up to 4k on a replacement.
I do 12-15k a year, mostly motorway/dual carriagway driving.
I'm have no real knowledge of cars and will probably look to buy from a dealer. I think I want something with a bit more power - 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0? - and a bit more comfort. Would it be more cost effective looking for a diesel rather than a petrol engine?
I was thinking of a Focus, Mondeo, Skoda Octavia or maybe a Rover 75 (possibly an estate version of any of these but not essential) but I would really welcome some advice from people who know a lot more than me about this sort of thing.
The mileage on these cars with 1.8 or 2.0 litre engines seems to be around 100k - is this ok?
Sorry for the list of questions and thanks for any help. Read more
If you are in Essex this place might appeal and give you a lot of choice for £4000.
www.county-liquidations.co.uk/
I should mention I have heard of them, have never been to see them or have any connection with them.
The only bug is they do not quote the mileages. The prices do seem very keen and you will get a lot more for your money than on dealers forecourt, but without the risk of buying at an auction.
Hope this helps.
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Roger
I read frequently, but only post when I have something useful to say.
Infiniti is to Nissan as Lexus is to Toyota
Upmarket BMW/MB competitor coming in about 2 years Read more
Other premium brands will not like this news,they know that this is going to cost sales.We may sneer in our 'British'way but MB,BMW,Saab,etc will not like it at all.
Can I get a sat nav which is incorporated in my mobile phone?
I am looking for one which is voice only, not maps. Do Nokia or anyone do one as part of a standard phone? If so, would it be subscription or a one off fee?
My present phone is a Nokia 6230i.
Thanks for any help.
Don Read more
My email address is ggoodall@yahoo.com if anyone is interested
Hi,
I am getting a judder on my w plate Focus 1.8 first thing in the morning. When the engine has warmed up then it is ok, but saying that i leave my car at work from 8-4.30 and it doesn't judder at all for some mysterious reason, even though it has been left for 8 1/2 hours in the car park.
Anyone? Read more
I get this too on my W Astra
Cold, damp mornings, and it is the first or second "pull-away" and then its gone.
Not something I'm concerned about either, and I've found raising the revs slightly when 1st pulling away solves it.
Dave
I have not renewed my subscription to CAR. Can anyone recommend an internet car magazine that's not just about reviewing the latest cars in return for adverts from the manufacturers (Not that they are not useful)...
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive? Read more
www.autoblog.com is also good, although with an American bias.
But the best one, and I'm surprised it is not more widely known, is www.windingroad.com who actually syndicate articles from EVO and other British magazines.
Browse
They are my sentiments entirely. I frequent the Golf website daily and am amazed at what the young trendies and overpaid executives and IT bods will fork out for their motors.
About £17k would, I suppose, be just about right as the starting point for one of these cars but prices in excess of £21k is absolutley ridiculous as, after all, it is just another Golf with added performance.
I speak as someone who now owns his first ever Golf (and maybe last if the dealers/car fail me).