August 2006
can any one help my 406 hdi as a fault code stored in it and the car runs like an old tractor. the faul code is[ fuel pressure regulation fault ]can anyboby tell me what I have to replace to fix this anoying problem Read more
HI
I need to buy a replacement alloy for my lexus IS250 Any idea as to what main dealers charge for a new wheel? Is it a lot more than getting the wheel refurbished if it is possible
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alan Read more
If you are in the South East then I highly recommend BJV engineering near Hemel. Very competitive prices and a top quality service. They specialise in the refurb of all types of alloys. I used them recently to refurb my 16" wheels and the result is excellent.
Their www is: wheelrefurbishing.co.uk
hth
My father in law has just been charged over a hundred pounds for a new key for his BMW. The problem was the gradual inability of the key to lock/unlock the car remotely, which to me pointed to a new battery.
The dealer simply ordered him a new key.
I managed to get the old one apart just before he left today, but the battery didn't want to come out easily before he had to go.
Are battery changes possible with these? I get the feeling the dealer went for the easy option. Read more
The BMW ones go for about £100 from a main dealer. I haven't had to buy one yet, but others on a BMW forum I frequent have.
Another tidbit I heard (may just be rumour) is that BMW make 10 keys for each car and these keys are then ordered by main dealers as and when needed. The local dealer doesn't actually cut the key, it comes from the factory already cut and coded to your car. Apparently if you should happen to lose lots of keys and get through all 10 it will mean new lock barrels and a immobilizer ECU.
This sounds far fetched to me as I can't imagine BMW storing millions of keys for all the cars it sells. It is much more likely that the coding and cutting information is stored and then new keys cut to order by the Factory etc.
My 53 reg astra 1.7tdi estate has just started a droning noise from the back but only when doing around 60+ mph. Any ideas? and would it be under warranty? (vauxhall warranty exp 10/06). We've had some problems with this car and vauxhall have been so helpful.
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So was the droning the roof bars or the kids? I think we should be told!
Hello,
Well I insured my bike with e-Bike a couple of months ago, great website, easy to declare modifications etc, you choose your excess, great price.
With car and bike you can PAYG or buy an annual policy plus you can insure up to four vehicles on one policy.
So now the wife's car is up for renewal, put the details into Confused.com and the best quote matches her renewal, £270 inc legal, breakdown with homestart and recovery. Put the details into e-Car - £160 with legal, comparable breakdown and excess.
Brill! Read more
I used them for my bike insurance last year as I was moving around every few months and wanted a monthly policy. Tried them this year, and went from £40 a month for my vfr800 motorbike to £160 a month! I took out an annual policy with another company for around £300.
The message here is shop around. I got quoted £670 for a renewal with swift cover car insurance up £170, and direct line quoted me £300.
Note the sequence of events observed on the A41 westbound between Tring and Aylesbury at about 9.00 this morning:
* High-grade dual carriageway nearly empty
* Driver of blue Peugeot approaches car in front, outside lane clear
* Peugeot gets so near to car in front that brakes have to be used
* Peugeot moves into outside lane
* Peugeot signals right when already straddling lane boundary
* Peugeot returns to inside lane so close to other car that brake lights appear on other car.
Just another mind-numbing incident. (I've nothing against Peugeots or most of their drivers.) Read more
Did it have a French numberplate by any chance?
I've been quoted £390 for a year's Gold Star cover on my 2001 BMW 530i. The cover seems quite comprehensive. I'd like to know of anyone's experiences of Warranty Direct when it came to actually making a claim. Did they refuse it, drag their feet or whatever? Some people reckon these warranties (not necessarily Warranty Direct) are not worth the paper they're written on. Read more
Here's the link to what's covered in the 'Gold' policy:
www.warrantydirect.co.uk/help.html?what_help=Gold
and here's the cheaper 'Driveline';
www.warrantydirect.co.uk/help.html?what_help=Drive...e
They also do a Platinum cover for cars less than 3 years, but they should be covered by manufacturers warranty anyway (unless they were imports or summat).
Hello
Can anyone tell me where the oil filter is located on the 130 TDCI mondeo. 04 plate zetec S.
Having bought the oil and filter from Halfords I am at a complete loss. It isnt on ramps yet so I may yet find it but the weird thing is that the oil filter is an open paper thing looking much like an SU air filter although about 3" across. I assume there is a can somewhere in which it fits. Any ideas please let me know.
cheers
Matt
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If you go to www.etis.ford.com the free part of the site will tell you what services are required on any Ford and what they consist of.
Having been a moderator for nearly two years now I have had to take the difficult decision to hand back my extra buttons and concentrate on other projects.
My business now demands more than it ever has done and my property renovations seem to do the same. However these factors do not make this decision any easier. To be perfectly honest I was finding it nearly impossible during recent times to dedicate the time that the role needed.
I don't want to turn this into a long speech butI would like to thank HJ, Dave and Smokie for their support and cooperation during the latter part of my moderating period. In addition I would also like to thank Mark who not only promoted my services to HJ, Dave and Alan and thus gave me the opportunity to contribute to the moderating effort, but was also an excellent mentor in those early times. Last but not least I would like to thank Alan (No Do$h) for his support.
But really the thanks goes to you all for your amusing and informative contributions that I have enjoyed reading over the last couple of years, even if I did have to edit some of them ;)
I would also like to ask you all to continue to support HJ, Dave and Smokie in their efforts to maintain the excellent standards of this site.
All the best
Hugo Read more
Can't beleive it's two years, about time for me to move on as well, never lurked on a forum for so long.
Good luck.
My brother who lives in Winchester is looking for a good VW independent for a diesel cambelt change on a Golf. I have searched the 'Good Garage Guide' but there does not appear to be anything close enough. Has anyone any recommendations?
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Many appologies you are completly right of course.But be informed I'm a first on this site????