October 2006
For tax reasons I need to put a value on my van - private sale.
It is as above, the SE model and low c 10,000 miles
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I have a 1992 205 1.1 (carb) Problem is it will start when cold but after being driven about and turned off it won't start again. The engine turns over fine but won't fire. Have replaced the distributor and cap and put on a brand new coil with a new lead but no difference. Any ideas??? Read more
just to let you all know the problem has been solved. It was the ignition module that was at fault.
Like many people I have the Focus intermittent speedo problem. The speed sensor is usually thought to be the problem.
However, as the sensor is just an electronic device, I would have thought it should either work or not work - I can't see how it should be intermittent. This got me wondering if people are changing the sensors just to cure an intermittent electrical connection. Unfortunately I have been unsuccessful in working out how to remove the sensor connector to check this theory.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Hi Guys,
does anyone know the name of the company who produced the radio controled floating Astra VXR that was featured on Top Gear recently (i think it was recently!). I would really appreciate any leads that would help me get in touch with this company.
Thanks!
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Thanks guys - i live in Canada, and I only just saw that episode of TG out here. I will check a copy of the magazine for contacts and follow it up - thanks again!
car is a Honda civic 1997 R reg. the SRS airbag light is staying on
The car was washed a few hours earlier, then the airbag light was staying on, not sure if the car wash is related.
Ive had a look for the connectors under the seat but cant see any, anyone advise
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Ive had a look under the glovebox, cannot see any loose connectors only the fan heater. Anything else i can do before taking it to a garage?
thanks
This week I've had the misfortune to have to travel to Finchley from Weybridge.
Monday went via, Bedfont Lakes, A4 Heatthrow, A312,M40 Hanger Lane,A416, What a nightmare. Nearly 2 hours
Today went M25, only 5 mins to do the 4 miles to Junc 11, oh that's right, normally takes 20+ mins but this week is half term, fantastic, upto Junc 19 A41 into Watford, filled up, always cheap, at this site, and join the M1, empty and straight down on to the North Circular - a stress free 1 hour journey .
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I have just spent two weeks with a hire car that had a 30 second delay before auto locking the doors,
It may be a good security feature but with no warning from the major hire company I was a little confused until I investigated what was happening.
I saw two unfortunates that had managed to auto lock their keys inside.
From the same hirer I had a Scenic with an electronic dipstick that lit up the dash with warning messages if I parked on a slope.
US cars with dash light dimmers that switch on the internal lights
US cars that have the filer cap and trunk release buttons in the glove box.
What other features should hirers be aware off? (VX indicators?) Read more
A colleague locked themselves out of their new BMW 1 series - something along the lines of automatic unlocking of the door through a proximity sensor detecting the key, putting coat on back seat with key still in pocket, car detecting key inside vehicle and re-locking for security. Sounds weird but I might have forgotten some of the details.
BIG
Just back from a holiday in Capetown.
There are several saloon versions of familiar models that are not available (as far as I know) in the UK.
I have been driving a Corolla Sedan auto ( a bit noisy but OK for our needs)
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I would have thought this would sell well in the UK
Also saw the new Yaris saloon (Echo in some markets ?)
tinyurl.com/thy2f
Quite an improvement on the old ECHO with its add on boot.
Perhaps it might be released here?
Almeria saloons abound.
And to bring a smile to Adam's face.
Not only were there lots of the new Focus saloons (and very few 5 door) but for hire purposes the auto Focus are classed (not with the Corolla in group D) but with the auto Camry in group E.
IF you still want a NEW RHD Golf (still in production) which is a 1985 model tarted up then look no further
www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=754&f***icleId=3203298
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Have you seen any recent Lancias? The words 'lovely' and 'Lancia' can no longer be used in the same sentence.
I had a lovely-looking Lancia once - that's why it pains me so much.
Anyone au fait with Ibizas? A friend of mine is undecided between the FR and Cupra and the associated petrol and diesel engines.
He definitely wants the Ibiza, it's the model he is undecided on. Read more
Easily the TD130, if only because it costs half as much in fuel and half as much to insure. You friend needs to drive a few though, the power delivery of the two diesel and petrol engines is vastly different
Hi
I have a 1989 mk2 golf 1272cc 4 spd with a starting problem. She'll only turn half a revolution of the flywheel before stopping completely. Any ideas what might be causing this? The engine turns ok by hand, there is no water in the cylinders, the electrical ignition system is all ok (sparking ok) and the carb appears to be working ok. The golf was stood for at least 3 months while I was away travelling - seized starter perhaps? Is it worth my while taking the starter out and cleaning or shall I buy a new unit?
Any help really appreciated!!!!
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Check the battery leads are tight and clean, follow them to the starter (red one) and the gearbox (black one).
If they need cleaning disconnect the negative (black lead) at the battery first (this is for your safety and also protects the car from potential short circuiting)
Then undo the gearbox / starter connections.
Wire brush the lead ends and where they connect too
Smear vaseline on them, reconnect and tighten
Connect the battery (black lead)
Try to start the car ;-)
Browse
Thanks VB
Mine is the LWB, lower mileage and newer. But doesn't have the CD player.
I guess that £9k including VAT would be about right??
The reason I need to put a valuation on it is that it needs to be "sold by me" at the current market value by the Lease Purchase company. It's a long story but essentially I have to act as their agent and sell it to a 3rd party and keep the proceeds as profit. The deposit and lease payments have been a cost to the business in full.