August 2008
I have the above car with audible tyre pressure warning valves. I have a problem with one of the front valves and it keeps indicating that there is a pressure difference. Is there anyway of turning this function off? Read more
My son has agreed a price on a mitsubishi colt,subject to a friend taking a look over it.He noticed that it was pulling to the left,the salesman said it had the wrong size tyre put on it.
He also head the clutch was squeaking.The salesman said those things would be put right when the car goes into the workshop next week before we test drive it again.
A friend who is going to look over it next week hthinks it's a possibility the car has had a front-end shunt (he hasn't looked at it yet,so it's just a thought)as also suggested we check it is not an import .I couldn'y see any sign of a respray,though at the time i wasn't looking for that.
Any more ideas for when we go to look at it again?? Read more
What do you mean by this is clearly not a routine trade in?
I am looking at cars for my son. He has found a car and agreed a price subject to a fairly knowledgeable friend doing another test drive.
The friend suggested we do an AA car data check.This is a well known reputable dealer.
The data check is showing the car is owned by the car manufacturer,as we were told,but it is showing as 5 door ,whilst it is actually a 3 door.
Is this most likely to be a simple error?
I intend to ring the dealeship tommorrow. Read more
Thats a thought.If he has got an insurance quote on the cars reg,it might be quoting for the 5 door.
I will get him to check again.
I spoke to dvla today.
They didn't mention being told about this by anyone else,but said he should write in with a covering letter if he bought the ca.
thanks guys this site is a mine of information.
hi to all good news for ford tdci ownersi have discovered that you can buy a dmf conversion for your tdci enginesthey retail at around £240 cash n carry this gets rid of the dmf and converts it to standard three piece clutch (old skool)hope this is helpful to you all Read more
Yes. If Ford have changed the front pulley / damper, then, this indicates to me that on these engines, you do need to change both the flywheel and damper to do a proper job.
As you know, I'm not convinced that you can, in general, just replace a DMF with a solid flywheel and obtain a reliable conversion.
It seems a trend for new small cars to look like squatting toads, with the driver sitting pontificating in the centre, in the cab forward, high glass line, can`t see the bonnet style.
I can see how being at the centre of things like a plum baked in a pie, with no concern for what`s outside fits with the insularity of modern society, but has the simple joy of seeing a drop of rainwater rolling towards you on a waxed bonnet gone forever? Read more
I can't afford it. I only have £4,000 to spend and that is why I am also looking for some advice on another thread. I live down a farm track with many potholes on the track and also on the council-maintained roads. But cars are not just about looks, they are also about individuality. As I said I had a Puma before and that handled better than any posh German car. I just find that the people who drive around in expensive and sometimes ugly and expensive (Porsche Cayenne) cars are agressive on the road and not only are they bad drivers they have no manners either. I have always followed Honest John's advice and it was upon his recommendations that I bought the Roomster.
Hi,
Does anyone know whether the factory-fitted alarm/immobiliser on a Corolla D-4D (114) [Series 9] is a Category 1 or 2 alarm/immobiliser?
I have the Thatcham "Vehicle Security National Listing" PDF which states the following:
Company/System: Toyota TVSS V
Evaluation No.: TC2 - 1269/1202
I presume it's a combined alarm/immobiliser, which would make it 'Category 1'.
Thanks. Read more
Both lists for anyone who's interested.
www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/categories/Passenge...f
www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/categories/Passenge...f
wonder if anyone can help me. as a lady driver I have recently purchased a new nissan. the dealership organised my cherished transfer etc. when the car arrived in the showroom it was the wrong colour. On telling the manager I didnt want it, he agreed to replace with the correct colour, BUT I would have to write to him for the DVLA a letter stating I no longer wanted the car or that colour, in order for the car to be de-registered and my cherished number used on the correct car when it arrived. He said it wasnt acceptable for him to do this and admit the dealerships error. If the letter is not written from me the number has to stay on the car . feel a bit pd off that I have to write a letter which is not true, as the dvla are closed today I wondered if anyone could shed some light
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Long time since I was involved in this, but when I was....
We always tried to avoid de-registering a car because it took several weeks during which time the car could not be sold.
Also we wanted to avoid getting a 'bad name' at the local DVLA office.
In this case, the garage could keep the 'wrong colour' car as a demo/pre-reg stock, but they would really have to re-register it to themselves.
This means the first retail customer to drive the car away is going to be the third keeper.
Makes the car harder to sell because that customer would have to be told in advance of the car's history and may or may not believe the story.
Might be another reason why the garage has asked for a letter.
hi all, im new here, and i have just bought my 1st 306 its a 1996 Dturbo. i could do with knowing why my external temp gauge, next to the clock aint working. --'c is all i get. could it be the sencor? if so where is it? also how can i bring the engine back to life a bit? its had regular servicing, but it just seems a bit slow and tired. Nex questing, can someone confirm how tight the cambelt should be on these. at the moment i feel i could prise it off with my finger tips. i was taught that a quatre turn in the section between the cam crank and the fuel pump was about right. this one will do over twice that.!! thanks in advance. hopfully i can help as many peeps on here as help me.
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Loud turbo whistle, now that could be a clue. Check the rubber pipes on the inlet and outlet of the turbo, it could be that one has split or come off causing low turbo pressure.
The thin pipe I was refering to is about 3/8" indiameter and runs from somewhere on the intercooler to the fuel injection pump. It senses the turbo boost pressure and increases the fuel accordingly.
There is a dedicated Peugeot forum at 'french car forum' free and informative
I have owned both a Honda Jazz & two Dodge Calibers all with CVT boxes which I find are excellent contrary to other reports. Unfortunately it seems that HJ has not had the opportunity to test the latest Jazz with iShift auto. I exchanged my first Jazz for a Dodge Caliber because I never felt safe in the Jazz with its very flimsy poor construction and I damaged my face on the top edge of the front door because it has such a poor jagged finish which no one mentions. It will be interesting to eventually discover how long a Jazz will last. I found the JAzz CVT gave me local driving 34 mpg and the Caliber CVT 23/24 mpg which from my long experience is good for a heavy 2 litre auto. With its very complete specification on the 2007 models the Caliber is excellent value for money. Read more
Quite a difference in car sizes there.
That CVT MPG from the Jazz sounds very disappointing. I think the Qashqai has been giving high 30s to people with its CVT.
Interesting comments about not feeling safe in the Jazz - I think people underestimate the lower stress by feeling safe in a car. I also note the jagged edge bit - sounds nasty. As you say, these are the important things that car reviewers just do not seem to cover at all.
hi would like to know from other members what they reckonmend as the best car polish on the market i currently use mer and mer glass polish but it isnt as good as it used to be
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I'm satisfied with Turtle Wax Original. To detect any difference between two products you'd have to see two similar cars side by side (or two panels of the same car), each polished with one of the products. I'm tempted to try Wilko Liquid Polish on a part of my car purely because of its low price ~ £1.99 for 500 ml. At that price if it's no good I can afford to just throw it away.
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Firstly, Dynamic Dave - Apologies for shouting, I didn't realise my caps lock was on, thanks for 'calming' me down!!!
Andy,
I never even thought about the spare, obvious isn't it? I will check the spare to see if I can get it programmed. Like they say 'up there for thinking, down there for dancing'