January 2008
could any-one please tell me why my 51 reg ford mondeo estate would self open all the windows to half way without me being any-where near with the fob key?i had previously locked the car with the fob earlier.thanks.regan.
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Ive just bought a VW Golf Plus Sportline & have just been reading various Golf forums which seem to have an even amount of positive and negative things to say about the Golf with regards to quality and reliability. Does anybody on this forum have a Golf or Golf plus and if so have you had any problems ? Read more
I've said this numerous times before as have several in this thread - people have a right to expect a "bit more" if they've paid a "bit more" for a product. VW doesn't deliver in my experience of three Golfs. They were always mechanically reliable but not electrically reliable. That "bit more" I'm paying might be buying a nice, modern dealership but it ain't buying customer care.
The bottom line, however, is that I probably would still be driving a Golf if it weren't for the fact that the dealers can't fix problems. Absolutely hopeless. My current Saab 93 hasn't been faultless but the dealer knows how to fix it so I'd be quite happy to buy another.
I'd say you have to expect average dealer care for the 3 years of warranty and then find a good independent.
The review notes that the shuttle is classed as a Commercial Vehicle. I had a lot of trouble getting insurance on mine as a private punter since although the VIN classed it as a diesel car for tax the body type is minibus.
The descriptions for these vehicles as accessed by the insurance databases seem very confused and inconsistent. The underlying description of Transporter T30 130 TDI SWB (model type) as the main description not really helping much as it was then randomly associated with body type descriptions
The insurance companies offering commercial cover baulked mainly at the number of seats (8) classing it a minibus which SEVERELY restricted the opportunities for cover. In the end I was offered only one commercial policy which seemed to differ little from a personal policy except for not offering cover for use of other vehicles and being more expensive .
Also beware of putting the details into a comparison site (I won't say which), getting quotes but when phoning to confirm cover (as recommended) being turned down.
In the end the answer was very simple - using a large supermarket chain site brought up the right description for the car at a good price - I hope Read more
More than 2.4 children?
Can anybody help please.
When I try unlocking the driver or passenger doors, it sets off the alarm. Only way into the vehicle is through the hatch Ahhhhhh.
Dealer says its an intermittent fault (even I know that) and wants to charge £80 per hour plus VAT to investigate.
Any ideas greatfully received.
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Sorry this was so vague.
Mazda is a 323F on a 51 plate. It does not have remote central locking, just key operated + alarm.
Again any help would be appreciated.
I've been told that E-marking changes came in last year using a larger encircled E - the "informer" also stated that components with old E-marking can only be used on older cars that were similarly marked.
This sounds totally unworkable - has anyone else heard about this - am I just being wound up? Read more
Does sounds unworkable and a bit pointless. E and CE markings do not reflect the size of the component/system they are stamped to. For example trains have to be CE marked somewhere to confirm their EMC, safety, interoperability etc. Compare these proportions to that of a H4 lamp.
Hi,
I am gonna sell my Saxo in the next 2/3 months. My only problem is that I think the gearbox bearings have gone.
When I lift the clutch I get a rattling noise which goes when I depress the clutch. I have changed the gearbox oil which didn't help.
Basically what is my best option, if I sell it no one will really want it due to the gearbox being on the way out. Are my only other options to get a reconditioned box put in, or I can just change the bearings.
Thanks,
Richard. Read more
As far as I understand it:
Noise evident on depressing clutch pedal:
Reasons:-
Dry, worn or damaged release bearing.
Excessive play between drive plate hub splines and shaft splines.
Noise evident as clutch pedal released:
Reasons:-
Distorted driven plate.
Broken or weak driven plate cushion coil springs.
Release bearing loose on retainer hub.
I hope this is of help.
Ron
Ventura park Sutton Coldfield have quoted me £160 all in for my golfs first varible service and £35 all in for brake fluid chnage. Can someone recommend them or avoid? Next cheapest was VW dealer in Stourbridge £190 for service and £55 for brake fluid change.
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Lindsayg,
I think I know the dealer you are talking about. They are a disgrace. If you stay in the Glasgow area I would recommend Verve in Dalmarnock for any warranty work they have always been fair with me.
Hi,
My wife and I are expecting our first child in April. We have about £3.5k to spend on a decent car that we will be happy to put the baby in, and that will potentially do us through to the next baby too (hopefully). We're aiming to get a dog soon too so an estate would be good.
A 4x4 would not go a miss as we will be living out in the Scottish countryside, but not that bothered. The in laws have retired to the south of France - we're in Aberdeen, so a car that could handle THAT journey would be great - but to be honest it might be just way too far to drive.
So far I have been looking at Volvo V40's (with high mileage), Citroen Picasso (seem pricey), Renault Scenic (not seen any in our price bracket), Skoda Fabia Estate (top end of budget).
I'm open to any and all ideas really ... what car, what age, what to look out for?
Your thoughts appreciated.
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Definately a Mondeo, either 1.8 or 2.0. Very safe with loads of airbags, drive well and well specced if you get Zetec or above.
Another topic just got me thinking. Suppose there was to be a new Beetle based say on Golf Mk V or VI underpinnings as opposed to the stodgy Mk IV. Apart from the obvious lack of practicality etc.......if there was to be a sporty model in the vain of the Golf GTi or R32 would it tempt anyone? Or has the (no offence to anyone!!!!) girly current model had an adverse effect on the models image? I thonk i would if it was an R32 with the DSG 'box... Read more
My brother bought a Beetle when they first came out - long time ago now - in California. That was in the days when diesel car sales were legal in the state of California. One reason he still has it is he likes/wants a diesel and you cannot currently buy new diesels.... soon to change though.
A group of mourners were forced to walk to a church service after their funeral cortege became stuck on speed humps. The family of Tom Alty had to get out of their funeral car when it became stuck on one of the humps on the road to the church in Preston, Lancashire.
Mr Alty's son, David, said: "It was almost like we had beached on top of the hump."
A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said the humps conformed to Department of Transport guidelines.
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so am tempted to leave instructions with my parents that they're to block all 3 lanes of the M6 at rush hour for as long as possible.
There is an easier way than dying to achieve this David.
....Just get them to join the motorway police and wait for a small accident to happen ....... ;0 )
... runs for cover before MLC comes along......
Browse
As BG says, also the windows have an anti trap function if they percive that something is stuck in the window as it closes they will open aboit half way.