June 2010
The decision making had been protracted and difficult - what with Wakefield being the drinking capital of the five towns area - but eventually a plan was raised that would allow `The Merrie City` (as it`s known - and for good reason - burp - just google `The Westgate Run`)
The grace and beauty of trafalgar square would be emulated , in the City centre, Bull ring`s makeover. Although it would be impossible to have anything actually above ground - you understand, as it would likely be debased at night due to the drinking culture. ... Read more
Went over a small speed bump at low speed yesterday and heard a clunk from front driver side of car. Now get intermittent sc***ing noise from front driver side wheel mostly on L hand cornering. Have I done some damage and is it safe to drive. (Brakes ok not pulling to side) Read more
I cannot make a decision on this as I do not have enough background in the car game
I am thinking of getting a new car - which will have a 3 year warranty for a hassle free life - but I don't know if a manufacturers warranty covers everything that could or would go wrong - the warranty certainly won't cover servicing - or will it?... Read more
I've been driving for 36 years, have always purchased used cars a year or two old without any major hassles. On just one occasion did I buy a new car, and it gave me endless problems! No matter what the warranty is, nothing can compensate for the sheer inconvenience of having to cart your vehicle back to the garage (or wait to have it towed there).
I note you intend to purchase a "Ford or Vauxhall"....my son in law has had endless problems with a new Astra deisel (not the newly introduced model)) A valve (I think it's called the EPU valve) is constantly failing, causing the car to come to a halt unexpectedly. Despite numerous garage visits under warrantly, the problem persists......be warned!...
What is the quickest way to tell the visual difference between the 1.4 and 1.6 engine in the new model Ford Focus ? Or do they just look exactly the same ? Read more
hi there i own a 57 plate diesal ford mondeo and i have a problem with the fueling.
the fuel gague is a digital one but it keeps jumping between figures, e.g 30 miles till empty, 5 minutes later 60 miles till empty, 5 mins later 10 miles till empty etc... Read more
I recently bought a Ford Probe 1997 2.5 V6. it went fine for the first three months, then suddenly wouldn't start. AA took it to a local garage and it appeared that the distributor was the problem. Having located a distributor and replaced it, the car started but after a short while the immobiliser kicked in and the car would not go. It seems this is an inherent problem with the car. We then contacted the breakers who provided the distributor and they provided us with the original immobiliser and key and the barrel lock. This was fitted and also did not work. We are now stumped. It was a TEMIC immobiliser. Can you help?
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Check the fuel inertia cutoff switch by removing the panels in the boot and bypassing it.
"How much did you pay for your car?"
"About £5800"
"When was that ?"
"2 years ago"
"It's only worth about £2300 now. But if you take out Gap insurance now, you will get a payout of a total of £5200 if the car was written-off, regardless of whose fault it was. And that's for a cost of £115. Think of it as insurance against depreciation."... Read more
Hi tunacat, I've not come across it which is why I said I'd be interested to see who is offering it. I suspect it's a mistake & the company will to current value
hi there i have a problem with the lights on my s40(1997). both rear tail lights wont work at all. all other rear lights work fine, my front lights work fine exept when on side lights they go out. is this a fuse and if so which one. also both numberplate lights are out to. all lights seem to have failed at the same time, any help would be appreciated thankyou. Read more
By how much will fuel and road tax go up by today?
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Mercifully we have been spared any immediate rise in fuel duty or road tax. However, the 2.5 pc rise in VAT in January will add 3p a litre to diesel and petrol and will increase the cost of new cars.
BMW 318i Toring E46 54K miles, has a coolant leak around radiator, only appears to leak when temperature activates the fan. The leak source is difficult to locate as it appears to be under the chassis cross member.
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It needs to up to temp and up on ramps for a proper look if it its a hose you are lucky if its the rad then its a lot more expensive.
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Thanks for that, hopefully no damage, have booked it in anyway to be looked at under my service and maintenance contract but no doubt they will say it is not covered.