November 2006
Picked up a brand new Volvo V50 last month. 10 days later (after I've gone away for 2 weeks) the V5 document arrives in the post: they've logged the car as a V70!
Guess I simply need to send the amended doc back to Swansea... Do you think I'd be in serious trouble if I get stopped by the authorities in the meantime? Read more
I have a 2002 clio 1.2 16v with 26500 mile on the clock.
It looks like the head gasket or something related to this has failed, as I have water mixing with the oil and the coolant level keeps dropping.
As this is such a young car with low milage does anyone know if I have a case against renault, because i don't know whether its a knackered gasket or a porous or cracked head?
Has anyone else experienced this problem?
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If the car has full Renault service history and then a good will claim against Renault is certainly worth a go, you will have to entrust the Renault dealer with the repair though which will cost a bit more than an independant in the event that Renault dont contribute.
I am seriously contemplating buying a Focus ST but I'm being put off by some scary reports of fuel consumption of less than 20mpg.
If you own an ST can you let me know what you're average fuel consumption is and what your typical driving conditions are?
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Have completed 16000 miles over 6 months consisting of 70 mile daily round trip commute, long trips at weekends and local work as 'dad's taxi'. Typical range between refills is 290- 330 miles (10.5 -11 galls) which works out between 28 and 32 mpg. You can get much better with long trips if you keep the average 'around' the UK limit and local driving dips to around 23 mpg. Any long term abuse (ie constantly using > 5000rpm on the upchanges) with the right foot significantly affects these figures downwards.
Daughter got caught out on her way to work yesterday. Unfortunately I wasn't in the county at the time so unable to help. She got a tow via her Breakdown recovery service to a local garage who bled the hydraulic system (£30total cost) but were unable to find anything else wrong with the mechanism. She drove home without any difficulty last night.
However, on her way to work this morning the exact same thing happened. Had to knock it int neutral and roll into a bus stop! Luckily I was around and drove down to her rescue. I too was unable to engage any gear until i realised that the clutch pedal wasn't realeasing itself fully into its uppermost position. Eventually I was able to 'lift' it up manually to enable it to spring back to where it should be. She continued to work with me following. I'm about to pop down to coleect and drive it around/back home and investigate further.
Guess this problem is likely to reoccur/persist. Any ideas as to what might be preventing the clutch pedal from disengaging fully, etc.
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My man referred to his man (a VW specialist mechanic) and the prognosis appears to be the Master Cyclinde needs replacing. This particular VW manufactured(?) part has apparently been habitually failing of late!
Hi. I've just had my clio dci's timing belt changed, its done 63k and now 2 weeks down the line it's squealing when cold for 5 minutes or so. I've rung the dealer and booked it in, but i'm not sure whether they should foot the bill or me - for whatever needs doing..
i'm a university student, and can't really afford to pay £300 dealer bills every few weeks..
(not sure if they did just the belt or whole kit - i'll find that out when i go in)
also the squealing is accompanied by a loud vacuum-like noise, which varies in pitch according to the revs....this goes on for longer than the belt squeal - does anyone know what it might be, and would the belt change have caused it?
might it be the water pump?
million thanks
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i think it was a mouse up the wheel arch but it will be dead now
The power steering on my W reg / 2000 Astra 1.8SXi starts a droning whine as soon as the engine is running. Above 30 MPH the engine drowns it out. While the car is stationary touching the steering wheel makes it change in pitch.
Bearing in mind the age of the car if this is a harmless "characteristic" I am happy to ignore it. But if it is a sign something is about to fail... Advice please.
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The CONSTANT droning ISN'T the power steering!
The additional noise when the steering wheel is moved slightly IS the power steering and is normal on Mk4 Astras.
The power steering level marks are either on the dipstick integral with the PS cap or attached to the bottom of the gauze filter, depent on which make of PS is fitted. Don't overfill. Use the correct (green) fluid from a Vauxhall dealer. There's some suggestion that Dexron 3 auto transmission oil will work fine as a cheaper substitute.
Windows Updates tells me that IE7 is available. Is it worth it, and how do I find out what level I have currently?
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L\'escargot. Read more
"By the way a 2GB allowance is not "ordinary" these days, in fact unless you pay only a small amount per month it's a bit of a rip off."
Maybe, but for what I use the internet it is a hell of a lot more than necessary - maybe the same for L'Escargot?
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Phil
Posted by RichardW
...failure of the DMF will ruin the gearbox and half of the front of the car...
Does anyone have any pics of the aftermath of a failed DMF? Does the thing literally explode then? (I guess that's the correct term) Read more
no the debris usually just scrapped the front covers,hydraulic actuators and the clutch and basket.(bearing in mind these were experimental f1 engines)the con rod in the ceiling was a seperate failure(it didn't like 20000 rpm)
Hi Backroom'sters
Can you help me with this.
I am considering a Mondeo Titanium and I want to haggle like hell with the dealer. I have been offered a free upgrade on the stereo to have bluetooth link to my mobile. This represents a £300.00 saving I am told.
I dont think that this is a "costed" upgrade. I think that the Sony stereo installed in the Mondeo already has bluetooth built in and its just a case of activating it via a security code.
I have this point of view as I sell fingerprint readers which have a storage capacity for 250 fingerprints. We offer some people a free upgrade to 2000 users and this is done in the same way. The function is already there, its just a case of activating it!!!
Now then, here is the big one!! If indeed this my feelingsa are correct on this, how do I activate it myself so that I can tell them to forget about that and get something else free!! Roof bars etc!!!
Let me know what you reckon guys!!!
Cheers
Mike Read more
Bluetooth & Voice Control requires an extra module in the Mondeo, and probably isn't worth paying for.
There are 2 types of Sony CD units - the single CD which is also MP3 compatible and allows you to put 8-10 albums on 1 disc, and the 6 CD changer which takes normal audio CD's only. The latter costs more and is standard on the Ghia X and ST models, personally I'd prefer MP3 over a changer as most of my music is held on the computer.
I guess the Mini is about the most famous
e.g. tinyurl.com/y292ag
but tinyurl.com/y8oecd for a MB A190
or tinyurl.com/t4lb7 for an Alfa 164 (about half way down) amongst many othe Alfas.
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It was however very well engineered.
See my earlier links.
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Bought a new Perodua Kenari in 2001, was stopped by the 'boys' as the car was the wrong colour! V5 said Burgandy, car was Gold.
Sent off V5 amended and received new one no problem....
Just bought (4 weeks ago) a new Toyota Yaris.
V5 was addressed to wrong house! (Thanks to vigilant postie I received it). Sent off amended V5, not received it back yet though.
Wonder if the next new car (in 5 years time) will have correct details on V5?????????
As to your 'serious trouble' I don't think so, the reg no & vin should check out OK