December 2007
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When will we see the first Jaguar Loadbeta on the road then?
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I had a nail in back tyre and it was repaired. The tyre is flat again and still losing pressure. Is it worth risking another repair attempt or is coughing up nearly £500 for 4 replacement tyres (joy of 4 wheel drive!) my only option?
I did drive off quite soon after the repair was done so is it possible the glue just didn't cure properly and a second go would be successful?
The tyres on it are about 3 years old max. I think there is about 5mm of tread at least on each tyre so there is at least 12 months life in them.
My head says buy 4 new tyres but my wallet is saying no way :-)
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i wouldnt want a plug repair if i had a nissan gtr,how many cords were broken in the outer casing?
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Poor car bumper design is costing UK motorists more than £2 billion a year in unnecessary repairs, according to a motoring research centre.
Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Research Centre, says the bumpers on some cars are so weak that an impact of only six miles per hour can be enough to write them off.
On the Suzuki Swift, the combined front and rear repair costs following the six miles per hour crash tests caused £4,600 pounds worth of damage, which would have written off the car.
The Honda CR-V, Citroen C4 Picasso and the Land Rover Freelander 2 were also rated poor for both front and rear bumpers.
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Those really robust unpainted plastic bumpers were the answer, but people wanted fancy and then the icing of metallic paint.
It rubs off too, onto the vans (robust unpainted) bumper, but never mind ;)
How many of you brake-hating dinosaurs [ ;) ] have actually tried stopping from 70MPH as quickly as possible?
P.S. it's inadvisable to try this on the public roads - it can show up unfortunate defects in braking systems! Read more
Another annoyance is 'overservoed'
brakes on small cars (e.g. Polo Fabia). A modest bit of pedal pressure almost locks
the wheels.
*cough* Megane *cough*
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Select "You and yours". (This may not be available until end of transmission - 13:00)
It is at the start of the program.
It details some of the extreme extent the scammers have gone to and some of the garages affected.
It also has a superb example of " caught on the job".
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I have a VW Golf Plus 1.9 TD Sport, two years old, 40k miles.
It is very comfortable but the road noise is dreadful and very tiring on a long journey.
I previously drove a Mk 4 Golf TDI GT, which also had sports suspension and fat tyres, like this one, but that was much quieter.
The present tyres are Continental - any suggestions as to the choice of replacement tyre, meeting the objectives of grip, wear and quiet? Read more
Not really a problem with the Mark 5 estate - you can hear a bit of road noise but no worse than any other car I've had. The whole car is very quiet at 70-80 mph in 6th gear. It came with Michelin Energy tyres (205/55 R16): possibly as suggested above these may be quieter than others.
My son will be 17 years old in January and is keen to learn to drive. He's bright and knowledgable about how cars work and the basics of driving. I had him driving on an airfield (with a permit) and he picked up the basics of car control within an hour, so I don't think he's going to be one of those 'problem learners' that needs hours and hours of tuition and many attempts at the the test.
Some of his friends are looking at doing 'intensive' courses - anyone tried these?
Any opinions on most effective way of learning and what are 'good' driving schools (BSM, AA?).
Any comments appreciated, especially those that have recently been through this experience.
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'intensive' courses - provern to work in the services both the Police and Army train their staff this way - problem is the lad is 17 and probably has a million and one things in his life (school, college, girlfriend mates etc) to learn this way takes motavation and concentration).
I learnt to drive with an independent who was highly recommended. The thing with driving schools; which are brands, are there really is no advantage -not cheaper, not proven to be any better.
Having had a chat only recently with an ADI and he formed the view that "everyones different it can take someone 12 one hour session some people 40 it depends on the pupil.
I have a starting problem in my Fiat Palio 2003 Diesel 1.9D.
After a gap of 3~4 hours or more (or cold start) the following is observed
1. Initially it starts but immediately the engine goes off within 2~4 seconds
2. Thereafter I have to run the starter for about 3~4 times for 30 secs each (with a gap of course) before it starts. No acceleration is required. Then only the engine starts functioning fine.
Its not a heater problem
The diesel filter has been cleaned and checked. After each check up the engine starts ok for next 2 days and then again this starting problem persists.
Any advice on what are the possible reasons. Which area can there be an air leak into the Diesel line.
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Peter - checking the air leakage. on the fuel filter inlet? or tank side also?
Is it possible that a new filter and new orings will solve the problem. Or would it be a computer related problem.
I am thinking of replacing my 110 chipped to 143 V reg passat sport estate.
Its done 165k and runs very well but I fancy a change. The handling of the Passats has always been a touch vague for me
After a diesel with minimum of 150bhp sporty looks and drive. Have a budget of £8k not inc any trade in. The budget suggest a highish mileage ex fleet car with FSH etc
I probably prefer a prestige make Audi Saab Volvo BMW etc rather than the Ford Vauxhall offerings but not ruling anything out.
Reliability performace and handling are key. No smaller than and A4/ Octavia size.
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I'd go along with the Skoda Octavia. Would also recommend the Toyota Avensis - loads of carrying space and great acceleration & fuel economy.
Vectra is not too bad - but spoiled by the usual (IMO) crap Vauxhall finish.
Saab 9-5 very roomy and great on a long drive - but second mortgage required if anything goes wrong with the fuel delivery system.
Well, there is another one...
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Midlands TV has reported tonight that TATA has been formally named as preferred bidder for Jaguar/Land-Rover.
Workers are concerned that L-R production will move to Halewood with Solihull sold for housing but that's likely whoever buys them, or indeed if they weren't sold.
Given TATA's approach to other UK industries taken over this may not be a bad thing.
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