August 2009
i have a r reg 2.1 diesel. it started fine this morning and run well.
i parked up for about 30 mins and now it will not start turns over fine.
has anyone got any ideas please Read more
...when small, lightweight and cheap CCTV systems with a dash mounted screen could easily be fitted as standard?
Panoramic rear view with no need for adjustment, no blind spots and no ears sticking out of the doors to create wind drag and get knocked off.
On the other hand, maybe I think too much...
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Re electric brakes, I found this -
thefraserdomain.typepad.com/energy/2006/04/it_is_a...l
horsepowersports.com/electronic-wedge-brakes-signa.../
I had the pleasure to have an early C220 CDI, [5th merc, and there will no 6th] at last the car gave in and died it was a long and chronic illness, just a few of the conditions of the german disease, more new tyres than all my previous cars, heating packed up [plastic parts inside broke], ventilar packed up, nav system never ever worker properly, had enoug on 2 cd in the car, during the second dics playing it was hot enough to fry eggs, door rubbers came out at wil, roof rail covers detached and were attached a least twice a year, front spring failed mot, rear wheel axel is close to failure, and now the automatic gearbox has packed in and the care does't even start anymor
During all these wondersful events, MG gave zero support or took part of the cost on their account, a dealer I do know better said off the record this was a series that never should have been sold as the quality was 100% sheisse [cost savings under Herrn Schremp] So I have decided, I do like the new E class and would like to buy one, but as matter of principle will not let MB get their hands on my hard earned cash, the E seems to be a good car, but the last years was not a pleasure, so I am now visiting other showrooms,
rdam
SLT Read more
My German bird (prussian actually) had a 230 CE auto mercedestalk.net/archive/1981-mercedes-benz-230ce-...n
from new in 83, sold it to an Israeli in 97 with 1/4 million miles on the clock, she then bought a new 250 Elegance ------------------> CARP!
Their advertising states:
By leaving the pistons in the optimum position, the restart is always smooth.
Any idea what it means and how they achieve it, or is it just advertising hyperbole? Read more
I could take an allowance but still choose the company car option for peace of mind and hassle free driving.
Since you are a beneficiary of the company car system, then it is hardly surprising that you are in favour of it, is it? What you are basically saying is, "I'm all right Jack" to all those of us who don't have access to a new subsidised company car.
Don't buy an ex company car then. And pay for a lower mileage car that was private.
Company cars have taken an ever increasing proportion of new car sales over the last thirty or so years. From memory the last set of figures that I saw said 70% of new cars were to fleets. So the proportion of ex-private cars has decreased. (Basic Maths)
Can anyone help with the cause of the ESP light coming on then the engine cutting out. Sometimes it will restart straight away but sometimes you have to wait up to to 30minutes for it to restart. It keeps happening on the motorway or dual carriageway. It has been in the ford garage once but they could not find the problem. Any ideas? Read more
Hello,
My 1.9D Xsara car-van's back right tyre is rubbing off the side of the car body.
With a car trailer on the back without any weight the tyre smokes badly.
Rang a mechanic who told me that the bearing is gone and that it goes in all of the xsara car-vans. Thing is there is only 60k miles on the van and it never got abused pulling heavy weight.
He also told me that I might be better off buying a 2nd hand axle instead of buying a new kit to fix the problem.
Just wondering can anyone tell me what is the best thing to do?
Am I better off buying the kit?
I thought it would be possible to buy a bearing and fit it just like a normal car...but is there something special about this model? (think its a MCPherson strut in the back of these)
Any info appreciated....
THANKS
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yes
smoking tyre in heap big trouble
matterhorn say big man in big hat no can smoke due to underage
suggest park car in heap big garage stay schtum
kimosaby-
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My A4 has done 114k and is due its (second) belt change - presumably the water pump should be changed at the same time -
Should I use the "genuine" kit?
Do Audi still supply the w/pump with the plastic impellor which can fail?
I understand there is a "vibration damper" - is this part of the kit and if not should it also be changed at this mileage? Read more
If it's an expensive labour/difficult item to get to....always try and use OEM kit. It is not worth the small saving to risk an inferior product.
The only exception would be where aftermarket kit is inspected and is definitely better than original fitment e.g. Renault clio electric window motor and riser kit.
Earlier today, driving on a main road in N. London, ended up behind a 5 Series Beemer late reg Police estate. This thing had mounted on the rear roof, facing backwards , a camera lens. Have never seen it before . Is that also linked to the ANPR or merely for recording of evidence ( or both ? )
Shame that this sort of kit doesn't deter the kind of idiotic driver that just a mile earlier on the same road ; Tried to pull out without indicating infront of me , to do a U turn, in a car with very dark side glass , so I only just saw he was on the phone, indeed only just saw there was a driver in the car.... How many crimes is that ?
where are the coppers - there are supposed to be circa 30000 in the Met Police , but you see so few ? Read more
We have front and rear ANPR in all our cars (inside not the silly looking
exterior fit!)
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Good stuff! If the insurance companies are to be believed about the number of un-insured drivers on the roads you guys must be non stop nicking peeps for no insurance all day long!
HI and HELP!
Got in my new less than 1000 miles on the clock i10 classic today, turned the key in ignition and nothing happened! zilch, nada, nought! No lights no noise just complete silence!! I left nothing switched on, I know!! Any one got any ideas?? I have no one to ask either apart from you guys cos of course there is nothing open and I couldnt drive there anyway! Surely the battery wouldnt be flat?? I havent driven a lot lately just a 4 mile round trip to work daily for the last week.
thanks in advance
Paula Read more
i dont recommend the charging option on a modern car unless the charger is state of the art and not grandads from the back of the shed that he last used to charge his honda 50 with
paula as said i too recommend a 10 mile drive to fully replenish the battery
i also often find flat batteries because ive left an interior light on all day,unfortunatelly it often causes cars to run terrible for a few miles while they remap so be aware of this too
Overheated the front disc brakes going down a hill today. A new and quite terrifying experience for me, as I don't often get out of Norfolk. Pulled over as soon as I realised they weren't working as effectively as usual, poured some water over them (much steam) and waited about ten minutes before driving very carefully back to a friend's. Now worried I may have warped or otherwise damaged them. What should I watch out for? Read more
Thanks all. Car recently passed MoT with no advisory notices and the brake fluid isn't as old as the car, but is probably over three years. Will get everything suggested checked out though.
Browse
Can you pump up the fuel system with the bulb? Does it have a cut out switch? (n/s suspension turret) Does it have a keypad and is this doing anything weird? Have you been trying to run it on anything non-dinosaur? Did you try the other key? Could be the transponder pick up on the ignition key barrel, although they tend to get temperamental first. Is there power getting to the glowplugs?