March 2008
Hello
Yet more problems with my Mondeo
I have noticed a rubbing noise when turning left but not right - it seems to happen when on half lock then stops. The noise seems to be coming from the wheel arch area or amybe just behind.
Any ideas?
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Another thing that i am curious about in a new car is a fantastic, sporty driving position. The low-slung kind. I sat in a Kia C'eed a couple of weeks ago and liked the way the seat felt low and close to the road. Are there any other everyday cars (superminis, hatchbacks, saloons) that also have a sporty driving position? Read more
I had the use of a Suzuki Super Carry many many years ago.
You'd never say anything about it was really sporty, but the short gear shift, the precise steering and the revvy engine made it handle like a go-kart! Great fun!
I read this article and thought it may be of interest to you here on this forum.
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Throws another reason your fuel will go up in price, if one oil company is doing it... Read more
They are making the biggest profits in history, and part of this is bourne by the lies about Peak Oil which they propagate.
Hi
I have started to experience a strange noise with my rav, took it to main deelers and they informed me i need a new flywheel! and the cost with be minimum £1600, when i queried why flywheel should develope a problem at 46k, they then informed me they would contact Toyota to see if they can assist with repair! Has anyone else experienced this problem, if so was toyota prepared to help with cost.
All replies gratefully recieved.
Thanks
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I have had the misfortune this week of having to pay £1500 for a new flywheel for my Toyota Rav4 Diesel. It had done only 47,000 miles. The terrible thing is that this is the second Rav4 I have owned and the second broken flywheel at around the same mileage. What possessed me to buy a second one I don't know. I was assured at the time that there was no chance of the same thing happening again.
When the first one went in 2007 there was an issue with Toyota diesels and broken flywheels admitted to me by customer services. I did get some financial help, but only I suspect because I bought another car. This time Toyota has washed its hands of any responsibility. Apparently my car is too new to have the faulty flywheel as they have been moderated and too old for them to show me any goodwill.
It is more than a coincidence for two Rav4s to have broken flywheels at the same low mileage. I am writing to Toyota to follow up the phonecall but I am not optimistic. I have also started to contact the motoring press. Any suggestions?
Sue
Hi
I have a 2002 Peugeot 307 hdi, which is having problems starting along with the message Anti Pollution fault (always when starting) popped to the local garage and he said something about fluid needing changing and that only peugeot dealers can do this he also warned me it was mega expensive - can anyone clarify the problem a bit more for me ? and also give me an idea of how much it will cost? and if theres anyway around peugeot not having to do it as I know it will cost the earth through them?
any help would be greatly appreciated
Jodi
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i have the same issue know my car wont start i got a guy to come and do a fault diagnosis and it come up with unknown error code 0087 i paid him £35 and still no better off please help.when my car was running with the engine warning light on it was running very poor like it was firing on 3 cylinders only bknow it wont even start for more than 1 second any ideas???
At last!
www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/25/soot_solution/
Getting rid of diesels would be a good start, IMHO.. :-) Read more
These days a modern diesel engine with a DPF cleans up the soot and hardly smell at all. A cold petrol engine throws out hydrocarbons via the exhaust which are not exactly healthy if/when you breath them in.
Hi folks.
I'm going to be moving back to the UK in a couple of months, having spent the last 10 years in South America. Although I have been back regularly during that time, I'm not really up to date with cars in the UK, and wonder if you'd like to throw some recommendations at me?
The broad requirements I have are;
- Must have 4 doors and a reasonable boot (have a young family).
- Diesel definitely preferred.
- I'll have around £5k deposit, and would want to finance the rest on a budget of say £350 to 400 / month.
- Would prefer a straighforward finance, not leaving a lumpsum at the end. I'd like to own the car, so I guess that means not a lease.
- Prefer new, but haven't excluded a 1-2 year old used car, if it's in good nick.
Probably left out some vital detail, but would be interested to hear your ideas. I had in mind possibly a Golf TDI, even a Passat if the finance will stretch to it. Also thought about a Volvo.
I'm not against something a little more unusual, but don't want to go too mad as this needs to be hassle free.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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>>Heh. I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to kick off the Skoda thing.
You didn't. We did!
Take a chance on me................
My garage man tells me he can't MoT the car right now as the VOSA MOT system is down. What a pain for him, and all the other businesses like his that now have to re-schedule work, and let down their customers. How often does this happen? Read more
I was told by the lad (who is not the owner, he might be away) that the manual testing procedure had to be authorised by VOSA, and would only be done if the system was down for more than XX minutes/hours. There wasn't enough time left today for that to be invoked, he said.
Hi All, I am trying to remove the inlet manifold on my accord 2.0 ivtec.( want to dril and tap it for gas injectors).
Got the throttle body off no probs, undid the retaining bolts etc, but it seems to be anchored low down on the right (nearside) and this is difficult to see and access. I do not have a ramp or pit. Also do not have a workshop manual. Can anyone tell me what this anchorage is and how to undo it?
Thanks for any help
Paul
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the anchorage you talk about low down on the nearside is a support bar that supports the manifold from underneath, you really need to get the front under tray removed then you should have enough access to get to the securing bolts.
Saw some friends over the weekend and immediately noticed his new (second hand) van had my initials on his number plate. That'd be nice for my car I thought.
I'm sure he'd give it to me for nothing so long as I covered any costs for him (and bought him alcohol) but I have no idea what those costs would be.
Can anyone advise on the costs involved? Also, is it lots of hassle for us (changing insurance, tax disc etc.)?
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Ah, DVLA office. Just checked, nearest is Chelmsford which isn't too far from me.
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check your lower arm bushes
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