September 2008
My mini cooper s is in for its last free service today.each time i have sent it in for the other service,I have pointed it out for attention.
Each time it has still been a problem.
It doesn't happen evey time,but most of the time.
Sometimes it has been stuck in the forward position,and i have been worried i would not be able to push it back to get in and drive. I am fairly strong,but it is tough,I have to give it a hard shove to get it to go back.
Bearing in mind they have takenaboutan hour and a half to do the service,whats the betting it is still going to be exactly the same!!
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Hi all.
Thinking of getting one of these bluetooth rear view mirrors to replace the handsfree kit and associated wires I currently have. I know most seem to come via Hong Kong or China, and I am guessing those from UK have simply been imported already. Has anyone got/used one and if so - any good?? Read more
I have a Parrot minikit on the visor which works well.
hello all,
i have just bought an astra 1.7 td gm engine that was advertised as needing a diesel pump, i bought it from someone who worked at a vauxhall main dealer and the chap said he had it checked and it was definitely the pump but he couldnt afford to do it. i bought a second hand pump and the breakers assured me that it was off a running car , i have fitted it and got it started but it runs terrible ! could the timing be out ? it does say in the manual that the ecu controls the timing but when taking the old pump off and putting the new one on i did notce that the timing sprocket is adjustable would this adjust the timing ???
any info would be much appreciated
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I am not familier with this particular engine, but it certainly sounds as though the timing is out. If it is over advanced it will knock like mad, to retarded and it will be difficult to start and lumpy, especially when cold.
You can normally adjust a pumps timing by slackening the securing nuts and rotating the pump, against engine rotation will advance it and with will retard. It will only normally need moving 1/8" or less, if you do it with the engine running you will be able to establish which way it needs to go by how it runs and the sound it makes.
I'm still in shock of facing the prospect of a bill of nearly £700 for the service, MOT, wheel bearing, rear coils and brake pads of my 53 Plate 2.2 DTi Vectra. Though having done 88k miles since new I 've never had any major bills on it till now! I think it is time to move on and replace it.
New job starting so will be not needing to rely on car so much, though will use it for motorway driving on weekends and evenings on some occasiouns.
Any ideas what would be a good economical car, diesel and with more economical service costs! Needs to fairly family sized etc. Or should I just run my Vectra to the ground? Mondeo? Octavia? A4? A6? not sure what the service and parts prices are like for running costs etc. so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Read more
I part ex'd my 03 reg 2.0 dti vectra 5 months ago with 126,000 on the clock, i'd done 90,000 and the car had been almost fault free, the engine never let me down and wasn't using any oil when i sold it.
Both me & my wife have old style paper driving licenses that expire when we are 70. We have not had reminders to change them to photo style driving licenses.
I have seen today that people with photo driving licenses where the photo is over 10 years old are liable for a fine for having an out of date license.
My question is are our old paper style licenses still acceptable or should they be changed to photo style licenses? Read more
"That's strange"
He flew into an airport where not many Brits fly into - I think it was a case of xenophobia more than actual company policy - he has a "way" about him which may irritate some ex-colonials :-) . I didn't want to risk it that's all as neither Mrs P had a Photocard licence and didn't want to chance it seeing as our holiday was a motor based holiday.
Interesting way to park...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2...l
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Is that Lud's gaff ?
Can someone please tell me how to get my radio out of the car dashboard on my vehicle
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Working on the basis that these are similar cars, aimed at similar markets at similar prices, I've been considering both as prospective purchases in the coming years. This has lead me to actively look out for examples on the roads.
Now, I don't get out of town much and live in Reading so this observation is strictly local, however I have noticed that of the two models, there are far more examples of the i30 around my way, with the Cee'd being an extremely rare sight.
This I find odd for five reasons: a) the Cee'd has a longer warranty; b) there is a KIA dealer in Reading but no Hyundai dealer in the town; c) the Cee'd is more established in the market; d) the Cee'd is better looking IMHO; and e) the Cee'd has a wider range of body options (e.g. 3/5 doors and an estate version).
There surely can't be much to pick between them in terms of reliability, build quality and depreciation.
I had been leaning towards the KIA quite strongly, but noticing the apparent relative popularity of the i30 I'm reconsidering.
Does anyone have any thoughts as to why there should be this apparent imbalance in popularity, and has anyone else noticed the same?
Is it down to KIA being simply a less well-thought-of badge? Can't see it making much difference to be honest, but you never know.
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If people didn't buy new, where would second hand bargains come from?
Quite true. It's very much in the interests of folks like me that some people spend masses of money by buying new cars and leaving others to pick up lightly-used s/h ones for a fraction of the new price.
If that's what you want to do, it's your money and your choice. I intended my comment as a friendly "are you sure you want to do this", and I hope that's how it came across.
Surprised no-one has mentioned this launch (or perhaps I missed it)
Haven't seen one in the flesh but the website seems to suggest a Golf has made sweet lurve with a BMW 1 series.
A wasted opp? The old Scirroco was different as was the Corrado which kind of replaced it.
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You missed it here !
There always seems to be discussion about CR diesels causing problems with pumps going wrong etc, but volvo D5's seem to be more reliable or am i imagining it. Read more
I toyed with the idea of a remap. Problem is it can't give you anymore top end, the car already maxes out 100rpm below the redline in 5th.
Yes it will accelerate quicker with 475Nm vs standard 340Nm (original 163 D5) however, the only person who answered my question re extra wear did mention the CV joints took a hammering.
I have read too that some of the aftermarket remaps are optimistic in their output claims.
Just wanted to update for anyone ever searching for this problem,that I have just been told this was a known fault on this year of car..grr..told this by the female Manager I just spoke to..she seems to be the only one who knew about this..hopefully they have agreed to replace the inside of the seat back..waiting for a call back..will update..