May 2009
As there is a Court Case pending the thread has (temporarily) been removed until its been to Court as there was a lot of speculation in there (mainly ill-informed, not least by me) hiding it prevents it becoming searchable by Google and limiting damage to the site. It will be resurrected once its been to Court. Read more
BBC reports
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/8069831...m
Why Bradford? any insights! Read more
Hi,
I'm thinking of starting to buy / sell the odd car occasionally, any advice appreciated for where to begin. I'd want to do it legit, so any recommendations for trade insurance?? I work f/t so any advice around paying tax etc would be appreciated.
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i dont know
theres lots of odd people out there so an odd car could be ideal
odds on in fact ;-)
Does anyone know how to turn off the timed auto off when the radio is on but ignition off. There doesn't appear to be an Acc position on the ignition key, and to reset after off I have to actually start the engine! The time period appears to vary as well. Very annoying!!
I have a new Berlingo van with the electronic centre dash display. Read more
I don think you can - from memory its a dealer change item, and even then you can still only have it at a further fixed time - something like 30 mins max
Hello,
wonder if anyone on here can help with this problem.
Went to lift the bonnet on my Focus the other evening and found that the key wouldn't budge in the lock - no movement whatsoever :(
The car was locked at the time, but I don't think that this should have made a difference - I am pretty sure I have unlocked the bonnet release before with the car being locked.
Anyway, the hand book is no help at all.
We have sprayed the lock liberally with WD40 and it's made no difference.
Has anyone else ever experienced this problem before?
I have found lots of people who have suffrered with the lock turning but the catch not releasing, but I can't find anything on line about any ones bonnet lock seizing completely and not turning at all.
Until last week, the bonnet release lock was free and working just fine.
Any assistance at all with this problem would be really very much appreciated :)
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Firstly unlock the central locking and open the drivers door, thus disarming any alarm that may be fitted.
Spray more WD40 through and around the bonnet locking mechanism and wait for a couple of minutes or so. Next insert the dummy key (not the remote key), use one hand to push down/apply pressure onto the bonnet over the position of the locking mechanism (not too much pressure otherwise a dent may occur) whilst at the same time turning the key to position 1, then release bonnet hand pressure and turn key to position 2 whilst at the same time lifting the bonnet.
If the above doesn't work then the locking mechanism may well be seized and I'd suggest a phone call or trip to a Ford garage (or similar) to see what they would recommend.
I noticed that one side of the exhaust was suddenly hanging down. Seems like a metal bracket has parted from a rear silencer and overstressed the remaining rubber mount.
Hoping that the main dealer will sort this under warranty. Car is only 17 months old but the exhaust system looks very rusty. My aluminised Passat exhaust had no significant corrosion at 6 years.
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The rear section of the twin exhaust was replaced under warranty.No argument.
Thats a big plus for them, they do seem to be quick to honour warranty.
I see some nice looking exhausts under some new cars, but even the aluminized ones show signs of corrosion at the weld seams.
My hilux exhaust looked every bit as poor as the front section you describe after only 1 winter..it's now painted in heatproof matt black, hopefully it will help, but if it doesn't it looks much better.
drivers side drive shaft knocking on full lock. also im getting a sort of creacking grinding noise when driving normaly. could this be the drive shaft allso or somthing else. THANK YOU for any help Read more
iv discoverd what this noise was
its the ball joint on the lower suspension arm (wish bone)
if any one has the same problem as i did check this for any play
see you
18 months ago I bought a 2.0 Mazda 626 SE as a short term measure for £995. £600 later...4 new Michelins, belt change & servicing, it is still ultra reliable but I am getting restless. My future DIL needs something better for her 80 mile motorway commute so I am tempted to let her have it cheap...it is a known quantity...she currently runs a tired '96 1.2 Clio.
With my budget of £4k any suggestions please? I am getting married next summer when we plan to jointly buy a second hand folding hardtop MX5 as a wedding present to ourselves, but I need a versatile hatch/estate and cannot afford to lose much in depreciation in the next 12 months. MPG is not a problem as I only cover 6k a year...and I shall be buying privately or at auction. Read more
how about a Mark 1 Octavia vRS - very similar to a Leon 20VT, but with a much bigger boot and the same 180 BHP 20V engine. I've owned 2 and found they make a practical daily driver.
You should find a good 2003-2004 example with reasonable miles within your £4K budget.
Hi,
Going on holiday soon with the family.
First boy is nearly one, second is nearly three?
1) Hertz wants nearly £350 with additional insurance included. It's £100 for the child seats for a week!
2) Easy Car want £200 with additional insurance included but won't guarantee the child seats! So a bit nervous of Easy Car not willing to guarantee the seats but it's much cheaper.
I'm hiring from Gerona.
Any ideas?
WipeOut
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It occurs to me that Seat (car company) could run a witty and probably quite successful advertising campaign to families of British tourists on the lines of "free child seats with Seat!"
I called {windscreen repair company} to arrange a chip (garden pea in size with two several small cracks either side). They explained that the engineer would come out and assess it chip and advise if a repair or replacement was necessary.
When he arrived he took one look and said that needs replacing (£60 excess) OK I said no problem. But he advised to wait until MOT time which he said call us and get it sorted then? Seems a bit strange to pass up on £60 earner now than in 10 months time. He did say as it is lower than the vents and on passenger side it wouldn't crack, it has put my mind at ease. It was like he didn't want to do the work. Should I ring up and demand it done or just wait and get done before MOT?
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I will give them another call today
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