December 2009
I thought that it would be a good idea to change the oil today but unfortunately I can't find where the filter is located. Can anyone help? Read more
I am considering buying a second hand Prius as my next car, possibly in the next year or so. Not because I'm some sort of Eco Warrior, but mainly because they seem so cheap to run.
I have not heard of any failure issues on any Prius and was wondering if anybody has heard of, or experienced, any breakdowns in a Prius or are they totally 100% reliable.
I was thinking of getting a new-ish one any keeping it for a some years.
Also, after I'm finished with it, do you think a 10 year old Prius would be worth anything after the battery system is out of warranty.
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The Toyota Prius forums show as many reliability complaints as the Toyota Yaris forums.
i.e not many. Far less than equivalent diesel or petrol cars..
As for batteries? Not seen a complaint.
And the Prius forums over the US where there are LOTS of cars...
My son's car door has been badly dented by a van losing control on an icy road. There is no jagged metal but we can't push out the dent. There is no jagged trim or metal posing a hazard to others. However we can't get the window to open. As long as he keeps the window clean and clear is he OK legally to use the car pending repair? Read more
Tell the driver not to frequent any multi-storey carparks as paying on leaving
might present difficulties (and anger those behind him - it is the panto season!)
I'm thinking about an Octavia to replace my Focus, probably in the summer, funds permitting. It will ideally be a 2005 or 2006, and will definitely be petrol powered as I cant justify diesel at my mileage.
So the questions. The 1.6 FSI has about the same power as my current 1.8 Mk1 Focus. Is it enough for the slightly bigger Octavia? Does it need super unleaded? Or should I go for a different petrol engine?
One final point. I often have to carry long, thin items (lacrosse sticks). Do Octavia's have a ski hatch in the rear seat?
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It will feel a bit gutless after a 1.8 Focus unless it is revved hard, I too have heard that the FSis can be problematic unless super U is used.
I have lost my key plus remote for my combo van and I dont have the master key what can I do. how can I get a new key cut. Geoff Read more
THanks for your help I will go to a Vauxhall dealer and try my luck there. regards Hornie
Hi guys and gals.
I need help to point me in the right direction. I have just purchased a 2006 Boxster with 26000 miles on the clock. I have the service history and the MOT. All confirm mileage is accurate. However, on carrying out a HPI check, the results bring up an entry to say that the mileage is 126, 000 miles in September 2009. The source of this information is DVLA. It is wrong and not one of those cases where mileage has been clocked etc etc.
My question is how can I get the DVLA entry removed? Anyone with any previous experience in this?
I will appreciate any guidance.
Thanks
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Check it against the National Mileage Register (NMR). This is maintained and updated by HPI (may involve doing an HPI check if not done one already). If this shows the same discrepancy, send to DVLA with covering letter. If this fails, DVLA has a complaints procedure you need to follow. See www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/contactus/if_things_go_wrong.a...x
This has been touched on a few days ago, with regard to were winter tyres required. Having discussed a colleague's trials and tribulations over the few days with his RWD Jaguar = couldn't move on and ice or snow; He has fitted winter tyres at huge expense but reckons they are the answer. I checked the regulations and found the following on the AA site.
"All motorists have the obligation to adapt their vehicles to winter weather conditions. This includes but is not limited to winter tyres and anti-freeze fluid for the washer system. Extreme weather may additionally require snow chains.
The law does not specify which type of tyre is 'appropriate' the general opinion is that any type of tyre except summer tyres is appropriate, including all-year tyres.
Winter tyres must bear the mark M&S or display the snowflake on the side wall.
Motorists, whose car is equipped with summer tyres while there is snow and ice, may not take the car on the road. Motorists in violation face fines of ?20. If they actually obstruct traffic, the fine is ?40."
I am not sure how many people realise the winter tyres are not just a good idea but a legal obligation?
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I am not sure how many people realise the winter tyres are not just a
good idea but a legal obligation?
To clarify, this refers to law in Germany only?
Hi - just bought a Mondeo mk3 Titanium X TDCi and I'm a bit confused. It doesn't seem to have the ESP stuff but I thought it would have traction control, but I can't see anything to indicate it has. Does anyone know how to tell. I must admit, I would have expected it to be standard.
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Les Read more
why would a 2.2 mondeo need tc? hardly going to set the world on fire
Well it produces around 300lb/ft torque, more than many much larger petrol engines. However chassis/suspension design is the key and the Mondeo gets its torque through to the road pretty well.
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but 10 mins into the New Year is too early to start accruing brownie points!!
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Correct. But isn't it strange how last year's demerits and failings still count? And the year before that, and before that.... ;-)
I wonder if the new Ka is galvanised or not - wouldn't surprise me if Ford cut corners again. I'm pretty sure the Fiat 500 is definitely galvanised. When I had a blue '09 Ka Mk2 as a courtesy car for a few days, I noticed how rubbish the paint job is compared to my '08 Ka Mk1. On the new Ka, they basically don't paint where you don't see.
Here's an example:
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Focus IIs were fitted with a kind of plastic sill guard from a year or so after launch and earlier ones have had the retrofitted, not an issue at all on the ST.
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Big Stilsons or a mole grip are also effective at removing this damned cap.