January 2010
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2009/carmake...m
BBC seemed to have gathered all their Motoring related business news onto one page - including the SAAB takeover article - which is how I found it. Maybe worth bookmarking for those with an interest in the business. Read more
As this is my first winter riding the Street Triple R I did not realise how cold your hands get (especially the finger tips). I don't want to fit bar warmers but can any of you experienced and seasoned riders recommend a good pair of gloves or liners that will keep my hands a warm and not break the bank.
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These are the ones I got, but looks like out of stock at the moment.
(shame, as they were considerably cheaper than other places).
www.bikermart.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=OF695
I have a glow of satisfaction at the moment because, as a result of my request, the council are cutting back hedges locally where they were encroaching on the tarmac. Up to then the hedges were only kept under control by vehicles brushing against them. The rest of the street have been whinging about the hedges for ages but none of them could be bothered to report the situation. Read more
"No. I got out my gardening equipment and did the job myself. "
What just like that?
You mean you didn't undertake a health and safety audit and undergo a gardening equipment safety course?
People like you need counselling:-)
...amongst other things
www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jan/23/cctv-sky-police-...s
Not exactly sure how this would work, but you soon might need to check the skies before you decide to cut somebody up...if you're into that kind of thing... Read more
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news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/8517726.stm
Hi, we bought a 2.2 CDTi a few months ago, apparently it was the Sales managers company car , and had low mileage. We have two issues with the Climate Control.
Firstly it takes 30mins minimum of driving before the car starts to heat up. Secondly even with the Climate control at MAX (28degrees) running for 40mins the car gets warm, but no more. We have tested the temperature within the car by using household digital thermometers, and cannot get them to read any more than 20 degrees. We ran with two units in parallel so that we had a benchmark to verify that they were both giving the same reading.
It has been back to the local dealer twice but they are telling us that the cause is due to the engine being so efficient that it takes a while to heat !! as if we believe that Bull !!
At a cost of 24K we are seriously not impressed with Honda ownership so far.
We have requested they provide detailed specification output for the Climate control, but they told us Honda don't have any.
We e-mailed Honda 8 days ago requesting the same information, and are still waiting to hear from them - Customer service ?? - we are not impressed.
Anyone else had to deal with Honda direct? what's your experiance.
Any one else got an Accord that suffers from similar problems? according to the dealer they are all the same !
The car has also been in to the 'dealers' (note the correct spelling!) to have the tracking checked, as the 'Toe' was apparently out causing a pull to the left. Cost £80 just for the privilage of being informed it was caused by driver damage.
There is also a very minor issue with the clutch pedal making a creaking noise - we have waited for 3 weeks now for 1 of the 9 parts required to repair it - at least this is being done under warrenty - assuming it does actually resolve the problem.
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We have some little infra red temp measuring devices in the workshop, but you could probably judge by hand. The heater hoses should be too hot to comfortably grip.
I bought this car as a very cheap little runaround after the demise of my Peugeot van but the fuel and temp guages dont register anything. It might be coincidence that they are both not working but I wonder if there is a known fault, maybe behind the dash. (The two guages are side by side). Other than that, for a 22 year old car that cost just £250 with tax and test it is pretty damn good! Read more
I just purchased a lovely 1987 Sunny yesterday evening. The ONLY thing wrong is that the temp/fuel gauges aren't working. The seller showed me a small electrical part in the engine bay that he thought was faulty. I'm glad I read this forum before wasting my time on that! Now to look out for this 'regulator'...unless someone has a spare ;-)
Looks like the new BMW 5 series model is to be known as the "F10" (previous ones were E series, eg. E90, E39, etc. )
www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/24/official-photos-2011-bm.../
www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/29/f10-5-series-vs-f01-7-s.../
www.bmwblog.com/2009/11/24/new-high-res-stunning-p.../
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It does, doesn't it! In that particular view I think a Bangle creation would look over-fussy.
Hi All
Im completely green about cars, know very little about them.
I have a C-Max 04 and its been relatively reliable. The other day i was driving it and randomly the oil light came on. I was near a petrol station so i pulled over to check it and the level was lowish...but not below the minimum. So I bought some oil and topped up. Light stayed on. I was near home and figured drivingdown the hill wouldnt hurt so drove it to a mechanics.
The mechanic asked if it had ever had an oil change (its done 60,000) and to my knowledge it had not, so he changed the oil and the filter, ran it and said the light flickered off. I paid the 60 or so quid and drove it away no problems. Never used them before though as our regular is on holiday.
Anyway today driving it it was fine until after about 15 mins the light began to flash on and off irreggularly but gradually becoming on more than off until permanently on. Pulled over turned engine off waited 2-3 mins restarted and was off for the rest of the journey...apart from ignition.
Tonight coming home, it was on as soon as I turned the engine on. Didnt go off. Went to try it a few mins ago and drove it round the block, light didnt come on (except ignition seqence).
I have noticed no performance/sound changes only thing I notice is the car feels like it vibrates more, but that may just be me being paranoid driving with no radio or heaters on to see if I can hear anything so it could be normal.
I have no idea what this could be, isit likely to be an electrical problem or is it more of the engine is going to go pop variety?? Read more
Sorry but your lack of knowledge has most certainly killed the engine.
And the damage done is all internal where you can't see the evidence,...
Got a new injury and now finding it hard to walk, the other day I was parked on a camber and my drivers door slammed into my knee as I opened it, now if I walk for more than quarter of a mile my knew starts playing up (I used to get this as a kid).
Is there anything I can adjust on the door to slow down the shutting motion so that cambers don't cause the door to slam? It seems to have got slightly looser since the snow. Read more
I have to admit that the Marlin is not my only or even usual means of transport, it's not very practical for a family. Originally it had no doors but getting in and around the steering wheel with the hood on was difficult even in my younger days so it now has a door on the driver's side. I've just been playing with a new petrol tank for it as it happens!
***** This thread follows on from VOLUME 26 *****
Another thread for commenting on rare, unusual, old or just plain daft cars etc.
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Bonn airport last week Citreon SM Maserati in the long stay car.park....Very nice, just needed an was an Alfa Montreal next to it!
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