October 2009

richad3009

Endura 1300 1997

If the car is idleing, and I floor the accelrator pedal it chuffs air from the engine bay either sucking or blowing dont know which, but it makes the engine hesitate before revving
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Roly93

Badly leaking inlet manifold gasket maybe.

julie page

Had ten years no claims discount until a bump earlier this year that has not been resolved yet.

My insurer says I will loose two years NCD until the accident is resolved in my favor

How many years no claims have I got then? Read more

NorfolkDriver

Had ten years no claims discount until a bump earlier this year that has not
been resolved yet.
My insurer says I will loose two years NCD until the accident is resolved in
my favor
How many years no claims have I got then?


Ah, everyone goes for the answer without reading the question.

Lets change the question to "I have 10 apples and lose 2". How many apples have I got?

Simple really aint it :)

PS Just moved from one insurer to another, those I was leaving let me no I was entitled to 7 years NCB, the one I was joining said at least 5 years. My last accident? 1987.
julie page

Anyone used them?

Loads cheaper then my current insurer but looking at some reviews they seems to score poorly. Read more

julie page

Many thanks! I insured with them now.

Next year I will look again

richad3009

1.3 Endura T reg, the car had no heat in the cabin, I removed the usual electronic valve took it apart turned the shaft whilst blowing through it until air flowed freely.
I refitted the valve and left the plug disconnected.
The strange thing is I only get warm air as i rev the engine, the temperature is directly proportional to the revs, if i let the car idle it goes cool.

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jc2

Should be 88 deg. c on this car(92 for Scandinavia and other cold climates-Uk can be fitted with either).

Drage

My son's Mk 1 Fiat Punto has an aftermarket Meritor sunroof that has started leaking. Before I get my garden hose out to start investigating can anyone confirm whether this type of "cassette" sunroof would have been fitted with drainage tubes or not? Read more

bathtub tom

I've had some success sealing similar by cleaning the glass and rubber, then applying a very light smear of silicone grease to the rubber.

cheddar

Done! Read more

Dutchie

Also done worth it in my opinion.

markiexxx

HI guys,

I have a 15 year old Clio which qualifies for scrappage and I'm looking for another car.
While I wasn't planning to buy a brand new car - I now see this as the only opportunity to squeeze maximum value out of my existing car as on the secondhand market everyone wants it for free. Which I can then put towards the car I really want.

So, your challenge today is to advise;

What make/model of brand new car should I go for under the scrappage scheme in order to then sell it quickly as a 'Brand new used car with delivery mileage' on the used market - so I can make a profit (more than I would get just by selling my 15yr old Clio & at the same time removing a polluter from the streets)???

I was thinking cars which are trendy - Mini, Fiat 500....

OR

Under scrappage, is it to possible to pre-order something like the new 2010 Astra?

Basically, something which even if I offer for £1k less than the dealer price (hopefully leaves £1k profit for me) there will be eager takers...

Thanks,

Mark.
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Roly93

Crikey thats an ambitious plan just to make £1K, especially in the current climate.

I think its a bad idea and I would leave it alone if I were you.

Airdrie Boy

Diagnostics messsage originaly highlighted ABS pump this was changed.Now getting a Regeneration Valve error - does the ABS pump need recalibrated or is there a separte regeneration valve that the diagnostics are picking up ? Read more

HyundaiOwnersClubAdmin

Did you actually change the unit or did BBA or an independent garage

georgieboy

omega 2.5 v6 abs,t/c, airbag lights are on and stay on speedo has stopped working since these lights came does anyone know why please Read more

georgieboy

your a star thank you very much appreciated

deepwith

Rattle wrote >>> " it was this moment I wished I was a cop " in another thread today.

There have been several occasions I have wished I had a blue flashing light, most notably following a car through a part of London: going at 15 miles an hour, weaving from side to side - not only on the mobile, in his right hand, but emphasising whatever he was saying with his left!
When would YOU have liked to be a policeman? Read more

Nsar

@ Westpig....don't worry, we all know that's what happens, no need to be coy!