March 2008
Is it possible to programme a new key without paying citroen to do it? I have found instructions to (re-)programme keys, but it does't make it clear whether it works for new keys.
Thanks
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Over the last month I have actively been looking for garages that sell their fuel cheaper than others. I have never done this before, as I never thought it?s been worthwhile to save a few pence. This got me thinking. (Too much spare time)
I always used the Jet garage about a mile from my house. But at present I have been using a Shell garage, which is about 3 miles from me as it is always about 2p cheaper for its fuel (diesel) Also every garage I drive by I am now looking at there price for there fuel. (Never bothered before)
What do other back roomers do?
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I have been offered a friend's ex-company A4 Avant, Dec 04, 1.9 Diesel, manual, 90,000 miles. It's the Sport version with all the toys and leather interior - very smart car but they want £11k for it. From my research on the web this seems about £2k too much. Am I right? Read more
They're dearer than that on AutoTrader.
Find out when it's being auctioned and go and try to buy it. A friend of mine did this a couple of years and the car was at the price he wanted to pay 2nd bid and it went for a grand more (and that was on a much cheaper car).
Some little yob :evil:about two weeks ago walked over my year near mint W(2000) c200 c class. To impress his mates on our works cctv system
Its a four door saloon elegance in smoke gold. In almost perfect condition a few small rust pits on the front driver wheel arch.
The c200 now has bonnet light scratch, roof multiple small dents and two almost undetectable small dints in the boot lid.
The dent man said he couldn't repair the dent to the roof. but could make it 100% better than it is.
I have been told the repair under insurance will coast around £300-3700 estimate. I am sure the insurance company get a better deal on the repair and suspect it will require bonnet roof and boot repair. The roof will require cutting off and replacing which is a major repair although is light cosmetic.
They are suggesting it will be cheaper to write the car off than repair as if they get problems re cutting the roof and didn't look write post repair it would lead to prohibitive costs.
To be honest i can live with the cosmetic damage rather than write it off as i work as a district nurse so its possible further cosmetics may accrue in time due to the areas i work in and around on duty.
My main question is if they offer a buy back solution how much should i accept.
Market value before damage would set this car at £4700 bottom price. Its low mileage 64000
A full service history. I have recently replaced the maf. Full Mot and serviced as well as two new front tyers.
It drives like new. any thought welcome its an automatic with air con.
I don't want to get ripped off on the buy back price.
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so even though i have lodged a claim and they have sent me for estimates etc i can still pull out thats food for thought.
A big bonus would be the Police getting an id from the cctv and trainer prints match that would be a result.
I'm considering a new Qashqai. Some motoring journalists suggest re-sale values will be poor. Some good. There aren't many used models about just yet and the pricing on those seems to suggest that values will hold up. Any thoughts or experience? Thanks. Read more
That is exactly what they are scott - you are doing nothing more than buying depreciation and paying a healthy interest rate for the privilige.
It was a tool to satisfy the "I want it NOW - at all costs" brigade and sums up today's economy in the UK.
The example people are set by the government is debt, debt, debt.
Mind you we are all going to be paying for it now that it has caught up with everyone in this so-called credit crunch.
If the price of new cars is to rise thanks to the new Showroom tax, why do I constantly hear reports of why the price of used car prices will go down?
Surely if the demand of used cars will go up and thus prices will hold better?
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In reality those who do not tax or insure their cars will all soon be driving around in better cars because these will be cheaper to buy and no more expensive to run for those who do not pay the taxes!
The law of unintended consequences!
Honda Accord 1.8s, 2001, 95k miles
Squealing noise from engine bay between 2-3000 RPM.
One visit to Honda - they changed the alternator and power steering belts, and said it was sorted - but it still makes the same noise under load. Any ideas what might be causing this?
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Guess what, me too! My alternator packed up a week ago. Had it replaced with new belts as well. It still makea screeming noise on full lock when the Air Con was on. Today got in the car, the steering was incredible heavy. Any suggestions? First problem in 12years and143k miles! BC
Hello,
It's probably an eternally argued point but I'd like some quick opinions on this dilema
Seat Ibiza 1.2sx 2004 17,000miles
OR
Seat Ibiza 1.2sx 2006 34,000miles
So the question is:
Old Car Low Mileage OR young car high mileage?
Which is the better trade off Miles or Years.
Regards to all you honest-johners
Phil
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I agree with FT.
34k in two years suggests a car hasn't spent its life doing short stop/start journeys. 17k in 4 yrs suggests it has.
Most engine wear occurs immediately after startup.
Cheers
DP
A Scottish acquaintance bought an ex mobility C5, " because it was cheap", despite sending the long list of car by car faults.
Latest faults are that the rear wiper starts up when any door is opened.
Oh and the drivers door handle snapped off.
But it was cheap.
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Richard's right; by no means all give problems - it's the ones that do give £££ nightmares that sully the whole marque, particularly when the dealers repeatedly fail to fix them.
The basic HDI engine is indeed very long-lasting - but the old one was even tougher and didn't cost a fortune to fix it's gremlin-ridden fuelling. Is that progress?
hi Dont know if this is a problem but sometimes when i pull away from a junction with high revs the wheels seem to judder very quickly then grip the juddering can be quite violent some times ive got used to the car now and it does not happen if iam gentle on the accelerater is this normal i dont know if its traction control as i cant seem to find out if my car has it focus titanium 1.6
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sounds like your shocks are gone when you accelrate hard your wheel spinning
and your wheels are bouncing up and down get them checked as you can damage
the transmission ie drive shafts and possible gear box
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And me, Jacks, though the Shell garage on the way home from the station is consistantly below all the others, including the supermarkets, and I've found my car runs better on it than the s/m stuff as well (the standard diesel, not v-power...