January 2009
Coming home from the Club just now, I noticed an unusual object in the mirror, keeping about 1/4 mile behind. It looked like two hazy electric blue spots, side by side, with a smaller red spot on top, the whole lot drifting around like a turn & slip indicator in a storm. Surreal. So, I slowed down a bit, but the thing wouldn't overtake. At a roundabout it went right as I went ahead, and it was revealed as a twonk on something mid-sized. I don't think he could properly see where he was going. Read more
The ABS light on my Ford Focus has stayed on. Last May, I had the cluster done, as it was a fault. I am hoping it has nothing to do with that. Could it be the sensor? Could anyone tell me how I can tell which sensor has stopped working, or would I have to take it to a Main Dealer. Many thanks for the help. Doll Read more
Hi,
Its been 9 months now since i own this 2005 BMW 320 CD. 74K Genunine Milage...perfect drive...excellent handling..in short its fun to drive...
The only thing I am not happy about is the clutch paddle!!...its heavy.....fews days back I drove a 54 Plate Passat 1.9 TDI... 6 speed manual...also drove an Audi A4..2.0 TDI with 6 Speed manual transmission...if I compare these VW clutches with my BMW....they are very soft and smooth...I even got my car Inspected by BMW dealership in Surrey and they said that 'working' of my clutch is fine...i never said that i have some issues with the working of the clutch..it works fine....gears are engaging fine...no vibration but the paddle is HEAVY!...and i feel a lot more when i am stuck in a stop and go traffic....
Just wanted to have opinions from Diesel Manual Tranmission BMW owners...what are their experiences..
many thanks..
Clutch pedal maybe ? Changed it anyway - if I'm wrong let me know Read more
I have the dilemma of needing to change the coolant on my Ford Focus (Petrol).
The car still has the original water pump but the timing belt has already been changed 18 months ago so I am very reluctant to change the water pump at this point unless it was actually leaking because of the cost of replacing the timing belt, tensioner, pulley and water pump all over again !
My question is if next week I decide to get the coolant renewed by the garage and some point down the line the pump starts to cause problems (or the radiator for that matter), would I need to replace the coolant again and if so would it be much more money ? Read more
Changing the coolant is a pretty easy job so if you're worried about the cost, why not do it yourself ?
I haven't got my Haynes Manual to hand, but I'm fairly sure it was just a case of undoing the coolant expansion tank cap, removing the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator and letting the stuff drain out, then flushing through with water and finally refilling with the new coolant, diluted by the correct amount.
I don't remember the Ford/Motorcraft 10-year coolant being too expensive (£10 - £20 tops) and I'd imagine that Halfords or Uni-Part stuff would be even cheaper.
Tried to renew my road tax over the phone today and was told that I wasn't on the insurance database. Telephoned my insurance company to find out what was going on and was assured that I was, having paid my premium for next year even though my current policy doesn't expire til next month. I've just been on ASKMID and I'm on there. Clicked on the DVLA link, thinking I'll renew on line. Unfortunately I can't as I'm not on the insurance database. Either somebody is telling lies or someone is breathtakingly incompetent. I'll go down to the post office with all my documents and do it th'old fashioned way then. Tempted to stick the plates on it was wearing when it arrived in this country. Clowns. :-( Read more
Update:
Taxed car on Friday at the Post Office without any problems. I previously phoned my insurance company (again) for reassurance that I was indeed on the database which was confirmed. Never had any problems with my insurance company, been with them for decades and would never change. The extremely helpful lady I spoke to said that sometimes the DVLA would class a car as not insured if the insurance renewal date was close to the tax renewal date as it has been known for people to renew the tax then not bother renewing their insurance, or renewing then cancelling. I don't know if DVLA can trace back to previous tax/insurance/MOT renewal, but if they did they would see seamless continuity. I wonder if it's because I left it a little later than normal this year, normally I renew as soon as I get the reminder? Nothing to stop me cancelling my insurance now though is there? Ha ha ;-)
In reply to Alanovich, yes it is an import, as are quite a few I've had over the years and I've never had any problems before
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with all this new tech can anyone tell me how it works when my car lights up onscreen and tells me my back tyre has lot air amazing Read more
Please, let's not be formal, Beattie will do, as in Maureen Lipman's BT adverts.
Mods. Sorry, friday night's vino-de-collapso consumed. It may be downhill from here.
My friends clio despertanly needs a service inc a new cambelt and the following light is now coming on:-
exhaust gas monitor warning light.
I keep telling her a service won't fix this but she is insisting that it will. What could this fault be? If it was an older Ford I would instantly start looking at the EVAP valve, lamdba sensor or cat but I don't know anything about modern Renaults.
Is there any onscreen diagnostics I can access to try and get a specific fault code? The car seems to be running ok so I am suspecting something simple like a Lamdba sensor but we all know a dealer would charge silly money for this.
£50 plus VAT for the diagnostics, £200 for the Lamdba, £80 for the labour when I can do the diagnostics and possibly fit a new sensor myself.
The engine has done 55k, sounds brand new, no obvious signs of smoke. No water loss or any signs of HG failure, so this is a little odd.
Thanks
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hey can anyone tell me if its normal when you push a c2 gt through the gears, that the car will over rev between them. have I got a cluch problum or all c2s like this? there is only 2700 on yhe clock . Read more
Hi,
I have a C2 07 LOEB which is doing this in 3rd gear, only 19000 on the clock and 1.5 years old. I have been advised that my car does need a new clutch kit which I am not going to have done has its not covered under warranty and I believe it should be...also Citroen UK are saying this problem is due to riding the clutch which I dont do.
Hi Ihave an 03 focus 1.6ghia the blower selection has stopped working except, on position 4 has anyone any ideas or solutions?
cheers kev Read more
I think you will find that this part is Main dealer only.Cost about £10 and around 20 mins to fit.hth
'Hundreds of energy industry contractors have walked out at sites in northern England and Scotland in an escalating protest over the use of foreign labour.
The dispute began at the Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Lincolnshire, on Wednesday after a construction contract was awarded to an Italian firm.
Unions said the contract should have been given to British workers.
In a second day of action, 800 people protested outside the refinery as workers from other sites joined in.'.
We know how little fuel is held in reserve in this country. A few days of this could see to the usual panic buying breaking out if production is affected in any way. Read more
Oh well - back to the topic and away from flaming the OP please.
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You might want to rethink that strategy if you have ever seen a car with bike in it.
Most bikes weigh in the region of 170 to 200kgs plus rider, and fluids. They make a bit of a mess of a car side on...