December 2009
There was an advert on the site last night to take over the last nine months of a 24 month lease of a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge. Offered via DSG who are regular advertisers on here.
Thought I would have a go, so rang up and it seems like I may be taking it over in a couple of weeks times until middle of August 2010. Can only do about 6,000 miles in that time, but I can't imagine doing any more. The total cost to me will be about £1,850 inc 50% of VAT at 17.5% plus insurance.
Will keep you up to speed on progress.
Is this my mid-life crisis car? The Outback will either be driven by a work colleague or will stay on the drive and taken out occasionally. Read more
Hi,
I have another issue :) Over revving engine when stationary at lights and first start up, Once warmed up it seems to stop!!
Any suggestion's??
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I am considering buying either Kia Sportage / Hyundai Tucson (new or upto a couple of years old) with the diesel engine option. Does anyone know if they have any major faults?
I believe that the common rail fuel system is from Bosch. Does anyone know if it has a DPF (it is Euro IV)? I believe that the camshafts are chain driven.
Does anyone know if it uses a DMF?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice. Read more
Tucson to be replaced by Hyundai ix35 next spring according to the "first drive" on a well-known car magazine's current website
Hi all,
My girlfriend has a focus 99, there seems to be an issue with the headlamps switching on, sometimes they work and sometimes not, its not the fuse or the bulbs.. i'm assuming its a loose connection in the switch on the dash.... before i get my screwdriver out and try to wrench the switch out and end up wrecking the dash, whats the correct way to have a look at the possible offender??
Many thanks .... Read more
Excellent !!
I knew there should be an easier way.. all to often i try and prise bits out with the trusty screw driver only to wreck it !! lol
Many thanks Old crocks
Can anyone help me sus out why my engine revs stay high for a short while whilst changing gear, its like the throttle is sticking open but everthing ok with linkage etc. Have changed the throttle sensor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read more
Its a 1996 1.3 ghia endura {edited into header}
Hi All, Can anyone help me with a headlamp motor running and clicking continuosly as if its siezed when the headlights are swithced on to dipped beam. i have found out that my model has integral headlamp motors and new citroen headlamps are £186 each.....can the motors be incapacitataed by removing a fuse or motor plug. Regards. Read more
I will respond to this myself, after investigating further I found that the lamp with integral motor needs replacing, Its a common problem after a severe frost as the pivots on the light reflector inside the lamp unit freeze and when the motor starts to adjust headlamp beam level it busts its gearing.They are a big problem with Some Citroens and Hondas Civics
There are (aftermarket) units online without motor for £50 and with motor for £82. for right hand drive cars...thats better than paying Citroen £186.
Hello,
I have a 2002 VW Passat tdi estate.
The light in the rear luggage compartment does not come on.
There is no switch like the door lights, so I presume the bulb has failed.
Does anyone know how to get to it?
I guess you just lever out the light and it is a push fit, but any advice would be helpful.
Thanks for you help. Read more
Thanks for this tip.
I'll give it a go.
Question for the more technically minded amongst you: my J reg MR2, which is running otherwise smoothly with 125K on the clock, is making a song and dance about road surfaces that are less than billiard smooth. It "pitter patters" and bangs on the smallest of bumps. The ride quality was always fairly dreadful, so I haven't really noticed a deterioration... any ideas? Dampers? Read more
When I have had banging symtoms its been:
1. Perished bump stops on rear shock absorbers
2. Perished bushes on rear axle
3. Failed shock absorber
4. Badly seated spring
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im in the process of replacing the front abs sensor, i have managed to get old 1 out but it broke in the process. can any 1 tell me if the metal housing tube comes out? its made of stainless steel. is there any special way the new 1 goes back in again please thanks. Read more
The abs sensors on these have a plastic body,inside which there is a magnetic ferrite core and copper windings.I would guess that the plastic body has broken and is stuck inside the hub.The only way to get these out is by carefull drilling or use a mini blow-lamp to burn them out.Very time consuming.It is essential that the hole is properly prepared to accept the new sensor otherwise the alignment will be wrong.Do not force it into the hole.hth
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I am not getting the car now :-(
The finance company would not permit the lessee novate the lease if there was less than 18 months unexpired. As the lease was for 24 months this is a little harsh on the lessee. Oh well, everyone in the office though I was daft as did my father and wife.
I just fancy a change without having to sell the Outback and it not costing too much!