April 2010

grawlsta

Hi, I have a 2005 307sw petrol model with about 38 000miles. The warning for the depollution system comes on every time I start the car.

Is it possible to service this myself?... Read more

bird

my boot lock mechanism is stuck in the locked position, it can be opened from the inside by moving the catch along though. any ideas??? Read more

oilrag

i`ve a tendency to like it right at the full mark and often this results in 8th inch or so overl.

Must be a habit from the olden days - when it was like topping up the fuel tank - either that or it`s thinking an extra half coffee mug fof oil will give a bit of extra reserve - in the additive and suspension of particles dept..... Read more

nb857

Car is about 12 years old and just rolled 100,000 a couple of weeks about. I've had it for 70k and 8 years and it's used 1 litre of oil. Short journies, hard thrash with red lines and sat for days at a time, some times a tank of fuel lasts 6 weeks.

Tractor has 670 hours on the clock and uses burns oil about 3% of the fuel it uses. I have driven combine harvesters that were using 1 us quart per day or more of oil from new, but it was a side effect of later emmison control and they run under full load continually....

jc1000

Have a "Y" reg that has only done 18,000 miles and is kept outside. Front tyres will need replacing before next winter, but rears still look almost new. No signs of UV damage or cracking. However, given its age, should I replace all 4 tyres at the same time? Read more

Cris_on_the_gas

If the age of the rear tyres is the same as the car then they are 9 or 10 years old

Good advice to change tyres after they reach certain age, I was told about 10 years but I suppose that Toyota are being cautious by stating 6 years....

OldSkoOL

My front tyres have a few mm left, they have even wear and still plenty of treat but they are getting low after 30k.

The rears are practically new, same brand. ... Read more

nortones2

We just had the dealer fit two new tyres on the Jazz: one of the old ones was made in 2003 according to the marking on the tyre. Getting on a bit I thought. Must have been NOS as the car was registered in 2005. Wife asked for the new tyres to go on the rear, but they ignored/service desk didn't pass on the message.

dieseldogg

Cos I got 215,000 on mine & it is still good, despite occasional heavy (3500kg) trailer towing, a lot of town stop start driving, plus 300miles of using in lieu of brakes, ie down through the gears. Mind two adolescents learning may just be its death knell.

Cheers... Read more

AlanGowdy

Cos I got 215,000 on mine & it is still good, despite occasional heavy (3500kg) trailer towing, a lot of town stop start driving, plus 300miles of using in lieu of brakes, ie down through the gears. Mind two adolescents learning may just be its death knell.

Cheers...

Avant

HJ suggested that this event should be posted in this section for anyone who might be interested.

Avant (moderator)... Read more

stbos

hi guys, had my v6 for 6 mths, came to start it up this morning and will not start, no probs with lights gauges, alarm or immob and i have plenty of fuel in the tank, checked for spark and its there checked for fuel and its there,fob works turns alarm off/on opens and locks doors, totally baffled.? had it serviced (full) 6 weeks ago and had a diagnostics read out done(for peace of mind) compression test etc , car drives like new before today? any ideas anyone please ..i have looked through all threads to see if anyone has had same prob but no joy as they seem to be immob problems for most , thanks stu. Read more

Crinkly Dave

Hi guys. Crinkly Dave got off the fence and bought one of these as I fell in love with the old 1.9 engine, and the new 1.6 was even quieter.

Anyone know any links to explain how the DPF works, and any problems, as I know the Fiat version can have problems, as the "burning cycle" requires extra fuel, and if this does not turn off it has caused problems with sumps being filled with diesel.

Nice to drive, apart from occasional minor power drop, hardly noticeable, as if glow plugs and air con kicked in together, and CD player does not illustrate the CD name and track name.... Read more

Med

Hi everyone,

I am in a huge dispute with Mazda, my solicitor advised me 5 months back to immediately stop my payments to the finance department & at the time i thought great! my car is useless sitting on my drive so why should i pay for it.... Read more

Med

Hey,

A quick question. Do you think i should come to a new agreement with Madza credit in terms or repayments? on the basis i stopped paying due to wrong legal advice....