July 2010
Decided that I'd treat myself to a new car, I drive a lot so quite like something that is a bit different with toys. So decided on one of these ASX 3 1.8 diesel.
I am now trying to get the best price possible - I have a hefty deposit so would take some finance but can't find anyone who will give me any discount at all. No a penny ! This is including main dealers plus every broker that pops up on a search for "new car discount"... Read more
A good friend of mine at work is wanting to get rid of her Mercedes SLK. She still wants a convertible (could be a soft top though), she wants a diesel this time around for better fuel economy, the car needs to be about the same size (an A5 would be too big), it needs to be automatic and finally (and this is where I'm stuck), it needs to be a quattro / 4 wheel drive.
One other thing...she doesn't want a classic 4X4 shape / style if possible.... Read more
Thanks for all the advice - it looks like its FWD or something bigger
Cheers...
Recently had a service at a local chain of garages.
Upon questioning the details on the invoice which showed the wrong type of oil, I was told that they had actually used Castrol Edge 5W40 oil. After a bit of internet research I have found out that this oil does not meet the required Ford specification and is classified as ACEA B4 which also does not meet the requirements as detailed in the owners manual.... Read more
This copied from Castrol's own site.
Q. I notice EDGE 5W-30 – can I use this for Ford engines?
A. No – Most Ford engines specify a 5W-30 Fuel efficient oil meeting WSS-M2C-913B/C and we recommend the use of Magnatec 5W-30 only. The exceptions are the Galaxy with the VW PD engine, and the latest Ford KA which should have Edge Turbo Diesel 5W-40 (VW 505.01 / FRD 917A specification.) and the latest Focus RS (refer to dealer)
Infortunately they don't give exact reasons why.
In theory the edge being fully synthetic is a better oil, it has the cold protection of 5W as does the specified oil.
There's no DPF to worry about on your car is there?
I'd like to see some expert answers to this one.
I recently brought a ford focus 2001, i was told the wheel bearing on near side rear wheel was shot, ive tried to remove the hub but seems to be welded to the bearings? does anyone have any ideas what i can try? Read more
thanks for your help managed to get the~~~~~off. Now its goin down the garage.Thanks again
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Have just been told that my old Honda is being written of as a Cat D, following my being hit in the rear. Have been offered £500 which I feel is fair considering the age and condition of the car pre accident. I am probably going to buy the car back as I really need a car for work and it passed an MOT whilst waiting to go for repair so am not concerned about it's safety.... Read more
You're scaring me now!!
I had no control over which car was given to me so am prepared for a fight if the Third Party don't pay up....
After driving for about 15 miles or 15 minuets my gearbox will change up and down without any imput from myself or any change in road conditions,this will sometimes right itself after about 5 minuets .Its a low milage 1997 car to good to sc*** for something silly. Read more
Most ballroom dancers would be quite tired after 15 minuets, no wonder the poor gearbox suffers. :-)
I'm shortly to part-ex my vehicle for a nearly new vehicle from a main dealer. I am unsure if the dealer will tax the car for 6 or 12 months. My past experience's have been that it has been just 6 months tax. My part-ex has 7 months tax left, so should I claim it back leaving the dealer with no tax on the vehicle? My car also has 2/3's of a tank of petrol. Read more
we traded in my subaru impreza last month for a v40 volvo and the volvo dealer actually told us to send the tax back as he couldn't, and being an 03 plate impreza the car was to old for him to sell on and would go straight to auction..
the subaru still had 10months tax, and as said above the rebait form can be downloaded off the internet. attach the old tax disk and hey presto. the rebait was enough to pay for 12 months ticket on the new one..and also enough change for a couple of take aways......
According to the Sunday TImes, speed cameras are likely to be axed, starting with Oxfordshire. That sounds good as long as they retain ones in accident black spots. The fact that they will no longer be subsided means they will have to think harder about whether or not they are needed. Read more
"I'm not sure what you mean by that."
The reason why cameras are being de-commisioned is because the authorities feel they can no longer afford the necessary subsidy. If they were generating money they'd be installing more of them....
A friends X-Trail has a blower problem. A/C system blows cold air but very little power from the fan. Could this be the ballast resistor?. If so where can it be found?
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A friends X-Trail has a blower problem. A/C system blows cold air but very little power from the fan. Could this be the ballast resistor?. If so where can it be found?
Thanks...
Hi,
We have pretty much made the decision to by a new S-Max as our old Galaxy has given up the ghost and although I have always been wary of financing cars, I am willing to do it for the peice of mind of a new, warrantied car.... Read more
I bought 2 mondeos earlier this year and am cosodering another one now, they were really helpfull , ive asked my local dealer to match the figure and he's 1k more expensive so quess what where im buying from ?
The market is hardly flooded with new fords if you need a specific model its a factory order with a 10 weeks waiting list , I think you'll find the market is flooded with overpriced cramped audi A 4 's
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Hi, I want to get an ASX but can not decide between 1.8 or 1.6. More power sounds better but enough power is enough. How have you got on with the petrol?