November 2006
My neighbour tried to trade in her car the other day, and the dealer told her it had been in an accident some time, the
front bumper did not fit properly, and that some of the paint work was different to the original. Car is a 52reg Peugeot 207CC. She has never had a service book, but this was not a problem until the car needed servicing recently when she remembered there had never been a book, hence no FSH. She bought the car from a local dealer about two years ago, and was very disappointed to find what she could now get for it. When the dealer sold it there was no suggestion it had ever been in an accident, but the problem is that it was that long ago.
What recourse does she have against the selling dealer, after all this time ? My instinctive feeling is that it would be hard to get anywhere after this time. Any thoughts ? Read more
Hi All.
I have a 106 xnd which generally runs great however i have the following issue. Back in march on a particularly cold week i had trouble starting in the morning. Weather picked up and its been a dream until last week. I have the following symptons:
1: Car turns over but engine doesnt fire. This continues for about thirty seconds then it starts. At this point there is a puff of white smoke out of the exhaust.
The car will then start for the rest of the day first kick wothout any smoke.
It just appears to be cold damp mronings. I have a Haynes manual so can find my way about but would appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance.
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Sounds like it would be worth getting your battery checked - lots of garages offer a free test. If it were me, I'd also change your glow plugs. There's plenty for sale on ebay, although I have found that some of the cheaper ones don't last as long. Many people on this site recommend Beru's plugs. Its not that difficult a job either, providing you can get access to the plugs... Hope that helps, Mark.
All this computer generated stuff is a bit tiresome in tv and films, surely everyone can see it's not real?
This however, is what they should have done: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIRIt8D025g&NR
The only 'trick' I can see is in some shots the cars are bolted together, otherwise it's lots of skill and an army of panel beaters on set!
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:^D I like that
They don't come any smaller than this - tinyurl.com/ybr58k Read more
Boycott shoddy build, OK. But boycott reliability? What are you Mattster, some kind of anarchist?
was considering a prelude 1993 mentioned in a previous post but found out had 7 previous owners and the last owner only had car for 2 months so was concerned enough not to pursue the car.
i have now seen a 1995 subaru estate 120k miles motd and taxed.first owner had the car for 4 years ,current owner had for the last 7 years.fsh with lots of previous mots and receipts for work done.looking for £750(i will haggle of course).dont know much about subarus so any advice on these cars welcome. i am hoping of seeing it in the next day or so and from what i have read i think it would be an ideal 2nd car. Read more
unfortunately i will never know.arranged to see it wednesday morning due to work but somebody bought it tuesday night.back to the autotrader and ebay for me.
Saw, to my shame, on a digital TV shopping channel that they were advertising a product for putting into your tyres to seal a tyre's tread should it become punctured with a nail or similar implement. The compound was called, if I remember correctly, 'Flat Free' and after letting down the tyres the recommended amount was then added via the valve and then pumped up again and run for several miles to distribute the product evenly around the inside of the tyre.
Do such materials have a deleterious effect on the tyre or its state of dynamic balance? Has anyone used these products or similar ones that are used after a puncture to reinflate the tyre and seal a hole? Read more
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it works wonderfully well on my wheelbarrow. Hawthorn plus wheelbarrow = green stuff fizzing out for a minute and then it's fine. Wouldn't dream of using it on the car.
JH
94 Cavalier SRi 16V ecotec engine management light comes on. It used to go off if you flicked the ignition off/on whilst running, but now comes back on. I have followed the guide on Topbuzz to read the codes, and assuming it is a Simtec 56 the codes give 19 and 92, which indicate Incorrect Revs per Minute (RPM) signal (crankshaft sensor) Camshaft sensor, both shown as Incorrect signal fault. As both of these seem to be related to engine speed can anyone offer me an explanation. I don't believe it's down to faulty sensors as there are 2 (semi) related codes. Also is there any way of confirming it is a Simtec 56 (so I know I have the right codes) and also because it says in Topbuzz that you should have the engine running for the Symtec system, but I can only get the light to flash the codes with the engine off/ignition on. When the engine is running the Mgmt light just comes hard on Read more
bk.bas
If memory serves; the ECU should be in the driver's side kick panel; next to the accelerator pedal. If it's not there, try the passenger's side. If it's the X20XEV engine, then a Simtec 56 sounds right. Check the cam sensor's connexions and it's wiring for fraying/chafing near the sensor. I've a feeling that there used to be a modified piece of loom available for some of these engines.
Always beware of crank sensor codes on Vauxhalls when the engine isn't running. Although they are indeed often faulty, a slack cambelt can also cause crank/cam codes due to lack of syncronicity. If it's slack - change it; don't re-tension it.
Having just sold our 7.5t horse lorry, we are looking for a smaller replacement and would love some input.
What we require is, ideally, a converted van with space to carry 2x 16.2hh horses plus tack.
As this is a wish list, the vehicle should be automatic; have a walk through to the rear from the cab; it should be not much wider than a standard van (due to the track-way it will be parked in); and be no higher to get in to than a Transit / Movano (my back problems are getting worse!).
The only no-no is anything Renault based - we've had bad experiences with Renault dealers and are not prepared to give them any more money!
Budget is around £15k (+vat if required, as it can be reclaimed).
Any suggestions for vans suitable for conversion, ready converted vehicles, or conversion companys would be welcomed.
And before anyone suggests it, yes I know I can fit a "small horse" in a Mini van!
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I forgot to say 40 - 45mph on the open road - before I get complaints about speeding in a 30 zone!
Thanks for looking on Horsequest, Local Yokel - I'll run the suggestion by my wife - they are her horses after all!
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I know this isn't the first time this has been debated, but the following is a link to an interesting BBC piece on the subject which seems quite balanced.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/6165276.stm
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With current legislation we cannot descriminate by age so lets have
annual reviews for ALL drivers!
Problem with current system is Gps do not do that part
of their job so we have people driving who are not
fit to do so.
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What part of a GPs job do you feel they are not doing?
There is no requirement whatsoever for GPs to routinely assess drivers of any age.
The only ways in which they can get involved are.
1. If a patient develops a condition such as Epilepsy where they should, and usually do, advise the driver that he/she should not drive and inform the DVLA - it is the driver's duty to inform NOT the GPs.
2. Where a - usually professional - driver is required to have a medical assessment as a part of theor licensing requirements
3. Where the GP believes that driver in 1) is continuing to drive and presents a danger to the public and has advised them that unless they stop the DVLA will be informed, only then can a GP directly inform the DVLA.
For many years insurance companies used to require an annual medical for older drivers - age varied but mostly at 70 or 75 - but this practice seemd to cease a few years before I retired, don't know why - not cost cutting by insurance companies as the patient paid for the examination.
I certainly failed a few elderly patients, mainly on poor/appalling vision!! One I recall carried on driving and I discovered he had just changed companies!!
Relative has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He is given a course of tablets and strict diet to keep it under control. He has not suffered the usual symptoms but had been advised a blood test because he is obese. He was shocked to learn his blood sugar level is 10 which means he is diabetic. He was told matters will improve if he loses weight.
He has been told to notify the DVLA and his insurance company. Regarding DVLA does he fill a form from the post office or write them a letter?
Has anyone experienced the above? Did their motor insurance premium go up? Any restriction from DVLA?
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Glad you're flourishing, GWS. The thread was revived by what in your part of the world I believe is called a wazzock, trying to get free advertising - so I have hidden its post.
There does seem to have been a spate of prehistoric threads coming back to life. So wazzock is not in the swear filter, I wonder if dipstick, divvy and tosspot are?
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Although some check paint thickness, to quote the RAC: Repairs and replacement panels will only be reported if work has not been carried out to a professional standard.
In my experience most cars have had some paintwork, it is if the car has had a major shunt and not been well repaired you need to worry. The odd panel is to be honest neither here nor there.