March 2007
Hi,
Having only done 270 miles(down from usual 310) on 42 litres of unleaded in the last week, i'm seriously considering making the switch to the oily stuff. Mush as i hate them, my wallet is taking a right bashing. I am wondering which is the best Diesel powered BMW 1 series to look at given the different trim levels and engines used. Is the 118d better than the 120d or vice-versa? If anybody has experience of these motors i'd be happy to read your views.
Thanks,
Mark Read more
Can anyone recommend a spray product for lubricating or quitening suspension bushes?
My 1996 A4 (202k miles) 'clonks' at the back, especially first thing in the morning. Sounds a bit like a spring related noise, but thought I'd start the debugging by spraying the bushes with lube. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Stewart Read more
I brush on once-bled brake fluid for this purpose, though I suppose it could be sprayed through a bathroom cleanser type dispenser.
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One mans junk is another mans treasure
I'm considering a Focus 1400LX as a replacement for the wife's Fiesta. It's a 54 plate, 16000m with a sticker price of £3600. I know all the arguments that the 1.6-1.8 are much better, but this seems a good price. It would only be used in the local area. My question is, are they to be avoided at all costs or are they perfectly acceptable for a second, family car. Read more
Fine car, great chassis, very sweet and free revving engine, needs more power hence gruffer though more punchy 2.0 (and to a lesser extent 1.8) is perhaps better than 1.4 and 1.6 though ideal for the kind of use you suggest.
Just seems much, much to cheap so somewhat suspicious.
That'll teach them. They either need to write the ticket sureptitiously round the corner and then do a sprint forwards when the driver isn't looking, or else fire them from a distance with darts and rubber suckers. Read more
Apparently cigarette litter (fag ends mostly) accounts for over 40% of the TOTAL litter dropped in our wonderful land!!!
Fag ends don't "just disappear" as if by magic, they are a real pain in the backside and apart from dog muck, littering is one thing that really gets my back-up.
I live on a pedestrian route to a small urban railway station and almost daily there is an empty packet of fags (always same brand) and drinks can/bottle on the pavement outside my house, (I haven't managed to catch the culprit yet.)
Hello All,
My heater blower has always played up on my 1997 A4, sometimes blows and sometimes doesn't (makes some wierd noises too !) so it's about time to look into changing it. Would like to do it myself but I heard it is a dash out job. Has anyone attempted this and if so could you tell me how,
all the best
Benno
P.S
car does have climate/aircon and is the 2.4 V6 (engine code AGA) Read more
many thanks for the reply Screwloose
just got my reminder for insurance today ,norwich union want 139 pounds to cover me for the next 12 months i paid 120 last year , are they having a laugh or does it sound about right? ive got 4 years no claims i thought it was suppose to go down every year if you didnt claim owt? Read more
Surely they do rely on a certain inertia to reclaim the new customer offer money. This is why they are all happy to beat your renewal quote. When I last renewed mine, my company wanted a lot more, but when I rang, and spoke to someone with some authority they instantly matched the best quote.
Remember Maggie's advice - shop around . It does pay.
I also made a fuss because it took them ages to send a certificate to the dealer supplying my new car, which earned me £30 as a sweetener.
Due to the rear screen washer feed pipe dis-connecting , the 6-CD changer connector got wet & corroded. After cleaning up (WD40 etc), it doesn't power up. I can't trace the fuse according to the manual to check it. Anybody know which one it is in the 'fuse-box'. Is there an internal fuse in the changer itself? The audio unit just tells me there's no CD's. It lies!
Graham. Read more
Hi Graham,
Like most things electrical, the motherboard generally has an on board fuse that no one knows about. Unscrew the case and have a look in the general area of the power supply leads and its my bet theres a little glass fuse sitting there thats blown. Many Microwave ovens end up in skips that only need a 50p fuse replacing because no one knows its there.
I assume you've also checked that the unit has power when the ignition is swiched on?
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These are the views of Robin the Technician with 35 years in the trade. I fix, therefore I am...
Hello,
The wife has been caught speeding by the local "Safety Camera Partnership". She was doing 36mph in a 30 zone.
The standard penalty is £60 fine and 3pts.
Does anyone know about the "Driving Awarenes" alternative? Is it true that you can offer to take one of these (or are they randomly offered??) in lieu of the 3pts aspect?
The wife has not received anything indicating this is an option in her letter.
This is her first offence by the way.
Thanks if anyone has any info/experience! Read more
Having recently travelled from Edinburgh to London in a small car I was really scared at the way drivers enter motorways. They think they have right of way"they do not" It is not always possible to move over and in anycase it's they that should be slowing down. Regarding speed cameras vers Lieu of points. Maybe it's a good idea but it is also up to the government to ensure that roads are properly designated. Most of the signs I see are either old and dirty,hidden, or just not there. After all how is it possible to drive within the limits of the law. When the law is just out to make money out of us.
unnecessary quoting of post being replied to removed. DD
Does anyone know anthing about these
"beasts"
www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&c...9
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Where would I start looking for one ? Not looking for a project although I don't mind maintenance, but I want something I can just get in and drive.
I've always fancied one, a recent topic reminded me of one, and at least I won't have to worry about BBD nicking it to sell drugs from like he does with the Merc. 8< Snip - some non motoring comments removed - DD Read more
Assembled, yes. Actually the ugly but practical large boot for the Light 15 was a Slough design. Nothing to be proud of in my opinion.
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