August 2007
Hi guys,
Collected my car today from the local main dealership. Upon inspecting the vehicle prior to driving away I noticed a nail right beside the sidewall in my front tyre. I notified the dealership staff immediatly - the nail was not pushed right in and was not flush with the tyre tread so had not been there very long, and had obviously not been driven far, if at all, with the nail in tyre.
The nail was removed from the tyre (It was between two tread blocks) and although there was a hole from where it was removed, the tyre has not suffered any loss of pressure. The dealership said I should just 'keep an eye on it'.
Is this safe? I'm more than happy to ignore this issue if its safe. However, if its not safe, should the dealership be footing the bill for the replacement tyre or should I, bearing in mind it was picked up in their car whilst being moved around their workshops.
The tyre itself is literally brand new - it has less than 200 miles on it and is an expensive 235/40/18 Eagle F1.
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The heat shield between the exhaust and engine sump has worked loose and I'm unable to tighten it as one of the nuts has cross threaded. The rattle is beginning to drive me mad now. Is it wise to just remove it for a week when the car goes in for a service? Read more
It is a heat shield, it is there to shield the heat, if it is not there the heat will not be shielded which is more of an issue than a rattle, leave it on and get it fixed when the car is serviced.
Hi guys
The horn has packed up on my 1999 Ford Ka. It still works, but it's about 1/10th of it's volume and sounds like someone is letting air out of a balloon! I'm guessing it's a pretty easy job to swap one out and one in, and could probably get a spare from a scrappy.
I just need to know where to locate it under the bonnet?!
Anyone with any clue or helpful advice I'd like to hear from ya!
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I can't remember the last time I sounded a horn as a warning. I'd had my current car 6 months before I even got round to testing it. That was 2 years ago. I suppose it's time I tested it again.
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a couple of weeks ago my corsa cut out while driving i had a mechanic take a look and he said as no petrol was getting to the engine he said i would need a new fuel pump at £200!! i got 1 for 30 and did it in ten mins ! but it still isnt working any advice plz.
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corsa b is the 1% without then because it doesnt have an inertia switch
an eml light that loves blackpool illumination yes, fuel cut off no,unless you count the tendancy for the relay to go
on an early corsa this is up behind the glove box (take box out )
on later ones its in the fuse box,i posted a picture up which one it was a few weeks ago
A friend has just ordered a Nissan Note 1.6 auto.
Does anyone know what sort of transmission this is, i.e. is it a type of CVT system or is it a 'proper' auto with a torque converter? Read more
Thanks for the responses guys - that's reassuring to know it's a 'proper' auto.
JB
This model has an oil level sensor fitted, as well as an oil pressure switch, but the handbook contains no reference to oil LEVEL so does anyone know how/where this is displayed? or if not displayed what is it used for?
brian Read more
The 2005 manual does show slightly different warning lights for oil level and pressure - the oil can is underlined for level but not for pressure. But that's an Astra H , can't find anything in the 2002 manual.
I have a problem with my 3rd in gear in that it crunches if i try and change into 3rd too quick i don't mean like Nigel Mansell driving either. My dad has the same problem with his 406 1.9 td in fact exactly the same all other gears change fine and clutch is ok too the car is serviced regularly and has only done 74k miles i have heard HDI's can crunch but can anyone explain it is really annoying. also another factor the clutch slipped for about 10k miles then stopped and has been fine for the last 20k miles what is going on with this damn car it has a mind of its own.
Make and model added in - yet again...:-O - PU Read more
I had a similar problem to this and cured it by replacing the lower engine mount bracket ( drivers side). Mine was completley shot through and must have changed the position of the gearbox relative to the gear lever. As usual with pugs it was a pig to change but worth it!
The recent 'wild deer' posts have reminded me of several 'close shaves' involving oncoming drivers swerving violently onto 'my' side of the road to avoid pheasants, cats, dogs etc.
I've been able to anticipate their actions and slowing/positioning as appropriate, but I wonder how many collisions are caused by drivers over-reacting in trying to avoid causing 'roadkill'?
For my own part, I do what I can to miss dithering pheasants (with an 'h'!) et al, but never at the risk of losing control. I remember being severely admonished by my other half for flattening a cat on the approach to a blind bend - obviously she thought that a potential head-on smash was the better option :-( Read more
Road Traffic Act will tell you Wotspur. A Horse, Cow, Ass, dog, and fowl (from memory) requires you to comply with the RTA, i.e. stop exchange details or report to the Police.
Hi,
I've been keeping an eye out for a BMW 530i or a 530d (both in sport trim, has to be a manual), but the 530d is really holding its value, and dare I say it over priced?
The Manual in sport trim with leather is quite rare.
Have come across a 530i Sport that is tempting although risky.
Basically its is a 51 plate 2002 model with 107k, but the owner has only had a it for 1 month (has taken ownership of the vehicle - as there was money owed to him from a friend who has had to return back to Poland).
He has the log book n his name, with MOT, and one key (with another whick looks like a master key). The owner does not need the car, and wants the money he is owed so is selling it - a gentleman in his late forties / early fifties.
Aside from the storey above - the car is in very good condition - drives really smoothly, good pick up - everything seems to be working.
Had some evidence of a knock on the front wing - as bonnet sits (probably 1 mm) higher on drivers side - but does not look major.
Everything else is as it should - one problem I noticed is a known issue on with 1 pixel line missing on the dash clock (am I right in thinking this is the OBC).
Engine bay very clean - (not polished clean) , but looks original)
I have the chassis number, and have confirmed with BMW dealers - they have services it to 2004 - upto 48000 miles. Has tax and Mot til next april / may.
No knocks from the suspension, -one slightly kerbed (and corroded alloy which is the spare).
More of a heart ruling the head situation - I know about the dodgy history, but the car was in very good condition, interior and exterior colour scheme went together really well.
Is up for £6900 which I will not pay due to lack of history. But worth a shot at £6k ?
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I have a 2001 530i auto sport tourer. I love the car but it is quite heavy on fuel. Mid 20's is a real world figure. The touring is an estate but not really large enough to call it one hence the title Tourer.Watch out for the pixels on the dash. BMW will help with the fix but it is about £700 with out the help of 40%. I would suggest the petrol over the diesel since the turbos on the diesel are well known for failure.
Helm Barrie
I know this has been covered before and have spent half hour searching and keep coming up with same answer "ciggy burns cost £50 time" -page's of same answer.
When I got my car last December the dealer "bless his heart" made a good job of masking this evil smell from a heavy smoker - after a month, whatever he put in wore off and since then I have wiped all interior trim with cleaners -wipes etc and sprayed all fabric with "Febrese" -replaced A/C filter's and sprayed them with Febrese works for a bit then sun comes out and smell returns. -is there anything out there diy rather than the Ionised air job that could reduce the smell. - like bowl of lemons and cat litter :-) or something like that - or was that for damp.
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Got a can from Tesco's - half the cost of Comma - did job this afternoon and all seemed to go well - no mess no fuss - perhaps my car is bigger then those catered for as there was no residue anywhere - proof of pudding will be tomorrow when take car out - also got a Nutrothingy car air freshener
Thanks again for input
Dave
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funny that , just had my car main dealer first service today,and on walking in to the reception picked up 3 screws, on the report it said the rear tyre had a nail init,. my theory is blame it on those double glazing plastic window fitters, you see how many screws they leave all over.