November 2006
Hi new user here
i have an audi A4 2.6 se 1995 when i turn on fan nothing happens does anyone have any ideas
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As far as cars go, I'm just a layman who can read a workshop manual. Over the years almost every garage I've used, from main franchise to small independent, has shown their incompetence all too readily, compared to my basic knowledge.
My needs are straightforward - I only want jobs doing that are needed - if there are choices I want to be involved, by phone, before the work is done - the work should be done competently - the work should be value for money.
I don't have any problem with mechanics making a living and proprietors making a profit, I just don't want to be conned.
I don't think I'm on my own with these requirements - has anyone else got a selection process that works? Read more
David, who's the mechanic in Cardiff out of curiosity?
Have jus purchased my son a 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.3 finesse V reg and he has asked for a set of alloys for Xmas. Can anyone tell me if a 15inch alloy with 195/45/15 tyres will be suitable without us having to alter either the suspension or the arches? His present wheel size is 13inch with 165/70/13 tyres.
I would like him to be able to just put them on Xmas morning and drive with no probs.
Thanks very much
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Thanks to everyone with all the help. Have now purchased set of 6.5 x 15 inch Wolfrace alloys 4 x 108 ET 35 with 195/45 tyres, locking nuts and valve sleeves so MR should be quite happy Xmas morning.
Thanks everyone!!
Liz
Just like to add the above link is probably not safe for work! Read more
>> >> - it was not meant seriously!! Honest!! ;-)
I realised that Phil, but you know how easily some people
are mislead on here.
Excellent website Phil. I accept your challenge.
89 Nova bought for £180, so I'm not complaining, but the speedo reads about 15 mph high, perhaps more, as 95 indicated was more like 70 actual. Additionally the trip ticks, and does not roll over.
My guess is that it's best to leave it well alone, and accept it, but has anyone had any success in repairing/replacing a conventional speedo using breakers' stock? Read more
Suspecting it's had a speedo swap of course.
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
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.
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.
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Make sure you test out the motor before you spend massive amounts of money when it might only be a relay,switch or even a fuse.