October 2006
Have trouble locking/unlocking both drivers and passengers door with key. Central locking also intermittent. I know that these locks are relatively crap and the key wears out (it is) but the spare key, whcih isn't worn is just as bad, so the problem is obviously with the lock mechanism. Is there an easy (cheap) cure for this, if not how difficult is it to replace the locks and any idea whrere I can source them at a reasonable cost ? It is my girlfriends car so (she's a poor nurse!) so would like to keep locks/ignition as a set, but if it needs seperate keys for doors and ignition then so be it Read more
I am currently carless, having sold the Octavia at the weekend.
I've given the new owner the bit of the V5 that they need, and kept the bit of the V5 which I need to send - which, as far as I can now see, does not have any address to send it to - anybody know the right one ?
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I did that, a stupid piece of design.
Glad I'm not the only one
thanks for that
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Hi All,
I recently changed my car and I'm looking for advice on the best brand tyre for ride comfort and least road noise.
The tyre size is the standard 205-55-16, and they are for a Mondeo zetec tdci with standard alloys.
At the moment it has Kumho Ecsta tyres fitted, which I find a bit noisy on the road. The ride is a little firm too, but that might be a characteristic of the cars suspension setup. (Previous car was a Leon tdi).
I have experimented with a few psi above/below recommended pressures, with little results.
Any advice greatly appreciated. Read more
Please read the answer i have just given to a similar thread authored by Leef
Hi,
I have a 2006 fiat scudo 2.0 JTD engine., when cold the clutch has a slight judder when pulling off for the first couple of uses.
It never does it when warm just first time it is driven in the morning. I have only had it 2 months and its done 2K.
Have checked under the gearbox and no damp patches, anything to worry about?? or do you think it will get better with more miles.
Thanks Steve.
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Hi Steve.have no experience of Fiats,however currently own on 04 corsa sxi which has the same problem,and has had for more than a year now,had it back under warranty to be told "no fault found".As yours it only happens when cold,and worse in damp weather...To be honest over the year it hasnt got better or worse..maybe have to live with it...
Brill website .......
www.classic-motorbikes.com/
........ they have an '89 OWO1 Yamaha like nick62's for nearly £11 grand and a rare '99 OWO2 R7 to name but two! Read more
DON'T - Get behind me !!!!
And that RC30, how I drool. I saw it, I want it.
The K1 is a nice bike though.........about £6k.....but pricy but wouldn't it be fun eh ?.
Last chance to buy a Gardner diesel
Paul Gardner Engineering Ltd has stopped re-manufacturing Gardner diesel engines and has appointed Edward Symmons to auction its plant and equipment. The sale, on 21 November, will include the stock of engines and parts, some of which date back to the 1940s. The engines were first made by Gardner for truck, bus, rail, marine and industrial use. Paul Gardner set up the current company in 1988 and it has re-manufactured more than 3,500 engines in the past 18 years.This may be one of the last chances to buy Gardner engines and spare parts,says Jonathan Garside, of Edward Symmons. It should appeal to bus operators, the historic commercial vehicle world, boat owners and and enthusiasts in general.
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>another piece of our past consigned to history
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good engines ,the 5 cylinder could have 2 cylinders shut down to save fuel if it wasnt working too hard
Over the past few months, drivers in the Basingstoke area have had to endure an obstacle course of supermarket trolleys dropped onto carriageways from overpasses and upturned trolleys left in the middle of the road in poorly lit areas.
If someone gets hit by or collides with one of these things, what responsibility, if any, does the supermarket hold assuming that they could not reasonably claim to be unaware of the problem?
Kevin... Read more
Remember in my Safeway days, a Scot Rail worker driving up in his van to the shop and bringing out a lump of twisted metal. Apparently it was one of our trolleys that had been thrown onto a railway line and subsequently hit by a train. I would not have known it was a trolley if he hadn't told me!
Hi all.
I have this slight problem with my Citroen AX 1.5 diesel. When it is idling at normal operating temperature, it feels like it is idling too slow, i.e. it shakes the car to pieces. Then sometimes all of a sudden there is a slight click comes from the engine somewhere and it will start idling at the correct speed. I'm guessing it might be something to do with the diesel pump but i'm not sure. Any ideas anyone? Read more
I noticed the spiral cable had stuck the other day because just a slight movement of the idle jack up lever (mines is a Bosch diesel pump) made the engine tick over slightly faster. I will try lubing the cable and see how i get on. Thanks!
I have recently bought a '05 Mondeo tdci 130 zetec from a well known car supermarket. Very nice car. Only trouble is once I got over the excitement of a newish car I realised that I had only been given one key and no service book. It had done 13,500 miles and was 14 months old. I got it serviced at my local ford dealers straight away. I live a fair way from the car dealers. They said they did not have the spare key (I have the master key) nor any of the other papers except for the v5. I have sent a letter to the previous keeper (obviously a company) but they have not replied.
Can Ford put the index etc into their computer to tell me if it has been serviced already ? I know that getting another key is not too difficult,though pricey. The car is excellent though (oh the power point does not work either).
Any advice ??? Read more
I should also add that back then Motorpoint said if the key didn't turn up soon, we should get one cut and send them the receipt and they would re-imburse us.
Are these cars any good? They say they are the best buy out of the Citroen C8 & Peugeot 807? Great Engine i think you would agree! And very good when it come to crash test with five stars (best score ever for a people carrier) They just look great value! let me know what you lot think!! Read more
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Ford Locks are crapper than crap! I bought a two year old escort in 1992 with 26000 miles on the clock.
I picked the car up on December 29th and the passenger door had frozen shut after the car was steam cleaned prior to my collecting it. As a result the door often wouldn't latch, the driver's door being the same. Both door barrels were replaced as was the boot one that was also sticky.
Two years and 40000 miles later all the locks died again and Ford charged me £175-00 for new barrels to two doors plus one for the boot. When I challenged Ford Headquarters the dimwit girl said that as the car had covered 66000 miles that was an acceptable lifespan for the locks. When I explained that the locks had been on the car for just two years and 40000 miles she replied " well, we wouldnt expect them to last any longer than that".
One loyal Ford Customer lost due to unbelievably poor customer relations.
After that I kept the Escort for five days and then traded it in for a new Pug 306.
(I now have a 13 year old BMW 318i thats on it original locks, keyfob battery and just about original everything else)