April 2007
HI
I bought a new ford focus a few weeks ago .. ,When I went to view the car( before I paid for it) the car the battery was flat but the dealer said they would re charge it for me I was away after that and did not use the car for ten days. Now after a week and ,I must confess, trying to set the sat nav up, with the engine not running the battery is flat again.. Should I ask for a new one under warranty or will a few long runs charge it more fully. The AA who got me going said the alternator was working correctly
Thanks
alan Read more
Don't know if anyone can give me any advice, this is the first time I've posted on this site!!
I have a Renault laguna 1.6 (2000 reg) and lately I've noticed the air con is not working properly. In the warm weather recently the chilled air comes through very weakly & intermittently, even with the fan on full blast, there is also an intermittent 'screaching' sound from the engine compartment when the air con is on.
I haven't noticed any leaks but I've no real knowledge of air con systems. As I've got small children I'd to get this sorted for the hot summer day outs but is this going to be a big bill?!!!
Before I pay out for an engineer to have a look, has anyone any thoughts, it'd be much appreciated. Read more
Hi
The Air con pump on these Laguna's is belt driven (i had two of these cars, and despite the problems i miss them) - *ahem* anyway they are belt driven, but someone who knows about these will be able to tell you whats wrong with it - however it could posiibly the belt slipping on the pump wheel that is causing the screeching
Ref the guy with the Mazda who's oil light came on, he checked the level and carried on driving subsequently wrecking the engine, HJ was not sympathetic though perhaps could have even more clearly pointed out that the light is for oil pressure on NOT oil level and if in doubt RTFM !!!!!!!!!!!!! Read more
Cheating I suppose as it's my bike. But I
wasn't happy when I found out it was a level indicator
rather than pressure - >>
Must be the Honda, not the R1?
In the panel on the right, HJ is running an MB Finance Deals ad.
What is the difference between PCP and an Operating Lease? Read more
PCP is for individuals, operating lease is for businesses.
Hey folks, got a Focus mk2 and whilst the a/c works, it has the wet dogs smell. I can't remember what causes this, and wondered if anyone could offer advice? Read more
I assume that you've had the car main dealer serviced, if so check the schedule for when the pollen filter should be changed. Have a look to see if it has actually been changed, if they've been remiss on this then I think that causing a fuss in the showroom should get it fixed foc
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Hi All,
I've just taken in a Mercedes ML270CDi, 52 plate with 64,000 miles on the clock. All is good apart from a bit of slipping with the auto gearbox on the 3rd-4th gearchange. It doesn't do it when it's cold, but when it's hot theres a noticeable rev surge when it makes this change, even when doing it manually using the tiptronic function. As it's like it only when hot and not when cold i'm hoping it's a fluid problem, losing viscosity when it's hot. I don't know much about these 'boxes but i assume they are the 'sealed' variety. If the problem was there when cold as well i'd be a bit more concerned as it's likely to be a faulty valve, but it's only when hot. Any tips, advice, experience from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Read more
Just a word of caution to owners of older BMWs. Last year my 1992, 320i, 60,000miles had a fuel leak from the short fuel hose between the metal supply pipe and injector rail, the hose had become rock hard. The only satisfactory cure was a special replacement kit from BMW. Now another hose between the fuel filter outlet and metal pipe has perished and split. So for peace of mind and pocket I would check your fuel hoses.
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Same problem on my old BMW 316i 1991. (E36). Hoses harden and leak. Changed hose a couple of years ago. Used to get petrol smell in car.
Apparently Fiat sales went from 7.x% to 8.2% in the 1st 3 mths of 2007.
Renault did the opposite going from 9.2% to 8.3%
Renault Vs Fiat = draw (1st for many a long year)
Demand for Meganes & Clios Falling - Grand Puntos on the way up!
Are Euro people abanding Renaults as unreliable and buying Fiats hoping for better? Read more
I can imagine the 1.2 G Punto to be underpowered. I sometimes drive my mothers, and thats a 1.9JTD with 120BHP. Great car, very quick but not quite as efficient as I would have said. Very well kitted out aswell with dual zone climate and blue tooth among the things fitted.
I just want something cheap for SWMBOs car, preferably fitted as well FOC.
I was thinking of Halfords or an independent supplier. We don't have an in car CD player at all and the wife is talking about getting one - poss birthday pressie
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I've got several Japanese products going back many year from highly respectable brand names that have been made in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan etc - the quality is always first class.
The Japanese found it cost effective to open factories in other countries just as much as others...:-)
In fact the great majority of digital cameras are still sourced from Taiwan even by the big brand names, while your Intel CPU (if you have one) could have come from a range of production plants across the world.
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hi,ive just done the pads on a 94, 316i,my problem is that the light on the dash is still on.do i need to take it to a dealer?thanks for the help. Read more
Yes, sensor works by wearing away a plastic bit and
making a circuit. To save money you need to check pads
and change them before the pad warning light comes on. Sensor
is around 5 pounds I think.
Quest-ce the point of the warning sensor in this case?
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Thanks it really is very nice car to drive Ford seem to be much better at putting cars together these days!
alan