May 2006
Right I've had enough...two months ago I bought a 2000/W mondeo 2.0 zetec 5dr hatch from a local reputable dealer and in the 800 miles I've driven it it's given me nothing but trouble.
The latest saga that I've just noticed is a very very wet and soggy boot carpet and rear seat cushion. Does anyone have any clues as to what this could be so that when I take it back to them on tuesday I can give them a few ideas.
Regarding my legal rights here do I have the right to a refund or some other compensation from the offending dealer. Like I say I've had the car two months (it's under their warranty for six months)and its been back to them at least 5 times!! This just does not seem good enough.
What's the best course of action if you've been sold a lemon??
Many thanks in advance.
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Has this website come to an end ????
www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/
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It will be a VERY large website then!
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Almost as large as the renault forum then!
Nissan Range T30 does this include a 04 X-Trail 2.2.dci sport?
dvd
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Background is that a rare motortrike was advertised on ebay and although I was outbid, the original seller pulled out and I was the next highest bidder. I am in Northern Ireland, seller is in NW England. Correspondence with the seller just before the auction ended indicated that trike was better than described in ad. This made me a bit wary due to the item not being as described, and I tried to communicate with the seller to confirm the details he said were different, but didn't get a response until the ebay "second chance - buy it now" deadline expired.
A friend and his mechanic mate have since checked the trike and I'm now satisfied that the trike is as the seller described it to me (ie better than it was described on ebay) and the V5 matches the address at which they inspected it.
Ebay ad said that trike should be collected within 3 days. I have asked seller if he would be able to hold the trike until I could sort out transport arrangements, and I have offered to pay a deposit. Seller wants the deposit by cheque, although ebay ad said PayPal was an option. I'm not entirely comfortable with just sending off a cheque and arranging travel/transportation when there's a flight/boat trip involved - if it fell through it would cost me significantly in terms of time and money. What are the safest methods of arranging payment of the deposit and balance? Is there a way to use PayPal after an ebay auction has finished?
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andymc
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Thanks for the tip, but I'm actually riding the trike home myself via the Norse Irish ferry from Liverpool to Belfast. None of the traditional car haulage firms I called were able to help me as the transporters all have a gap down the middle, i.e. nowhere for the front wheel of a trike to rest. Any of the breakdown recovery type firms who would be likely to have a full width ramp were either not in the business of going across the water, or wanted anywhere between £350-£400 for doing the job. For me to do it myself, plus have my other half come with me, plus get a three course meal each on the ferry, plus get the chance to catch up with some extended family I haven't seen in years, is £130 all in.
Looking forward to my new toy - roll on Thursday!
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andymc
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Just been listening to the Radio 4 program on Rover plant closure.
One year on 50% have other work and 25% on training courses.
Some have transformed their lives for the better, others doing lesser jobs for less money.
But all in all not bad.
Excellent series and presented by that Brummie who does Working Lunch. Seems to know his stuff.
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Does anyone know when this will be in the showrooms?
And if they're going to offer an automatic?
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According to a salesman in my local Ford dealership in Warks an auto is due spring 2007.
Hello,
Yesterday we went for a test drive in a Picasso 1.6HDi 110BHP at the local dealer. I loved it. Engine was easily strong enough (3up + baby) and very quiet for a diesel. Nice to drive, boot is massive, lots of cubby holes. Job done I thought, except after 30mins my wife said her back ached a bit. Damn. We'll test drive another to be sure but, alas, I need to consider Picasso like alternatives that offer as much new car as possible for the cash. Other than old shape Zafira's (Not a fan of them at all) I am a bit stumped. We want the MPV shape btw - that is the only criteria and I'd like a diesel.
Any suggestions most welcome. thanks as usual
Zafira
Scenic (turbo issues with DCi?)
C-Max - how big are these and how expensive?
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Hello reevsie,
A very helpful reply from PeterPerfect from another thread!
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=41433&...f
Excellent condition:
£5900
Average condition:
£5300
Below average condition:
£4620
I got £5500 according to the sales voucher, but this is a bit academic really. Its cost to change which reveals how good or bad the deal was. Try and use the same source for trade-in values of your car and alleged retail value of the new car.
Having checked autotrader it seems that pre-facelift Leon Cupra prices are all over the place from £5500 (115k miles private sale) to £8500 (47k main dealer).
Nissan Micra 2001
The car has a "long" pedal, but stops as normal.
There is no loss of fluid and the linings are good.
There does not seem to be air in the system on pumping.
I am thinking master cylinder. Any other thoughts?
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you will probably find the rear conpensator valve is seized it will need carefully freeing off.
Easier to do on a ramp/pit as you dont want the back of the car in the air as you do it.
Do not pull the adjuster too far down or the piston will pop out and it will then be scrap,very carefull oiling and twiddling usually sorts it,cover it in grease when done.
While you have your head up there have a look at the floorpan above the fuel tank,nissan didnt put any paint up there other than primer so now would be a good time to waxoil it before it gets terminal rot,also the front crossmember as they rot inside out especially nearside front where all the panels meet.
........ i've just finished washing my car.
I can't believe it, it's just doen it again.
Car rinsed off .... check.
Car "shampooed".... check
Car rinsed off......check
Car "conditioned"...check.
Car rinsed off......check
Car chamoised off...check
step back to admire work, oh, oh some drops I've missed, chamois,chamois, looks OK. Oh hang on, some more drops I've missed, chamois, chamois - no wait, I've done that area already, it's not an area I've missed, it's started to $%^&***$£: rain again, the $%£^&&%%$$£ *****rd.
Every week for the last six chuffing weeks.
The weather forecast don't help me plan, the barometer takes the mickey, the cows rise & fall to take the P, and the starling fly upside down to send me mixed messages.
Please tell me that it isn't just me that this happens to.
MTC
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Chrysler don?t always hit the mark however, I?ve just designed a
spread on the new Sebring and appearance wise it?s a dog.
Nothing nice about it whatsoever.
If the Dodge Challenger ever happens it'll be quite ahem "discreet" on the roads !
www.autoblog.com/2006/01/04/dodge-challenger-conce.../
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VW Passat 2002 TDI Sport Poor locks
Anywone who owns a VW Passat had any issues with their locking system? I have owned two passats no problem with the previous one but with this, I have had it broken into on two occasions now in just 6 months. The car has a very poor locking system according to the Police this will be the same for Golf's Boras etc. Has anyone out there experienced breakins on their vehicles where by the thief puts a screw driver in the drivers door lock a quick turn and down come all the windows. Is there a better locking system one can get or should I change my car?
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every vw i buy seems to have had one or other door skins repaired after a break in,i know there is a piece about the sharon? on the window thing but, any car has a weak spot and its unfair to single out vw on this really in my opinion.
dox"s solution sounds good and rear locks should be plentiful in scrappies,maybe a marketing idea here for someone?
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great car but wet rear seats are a real pain