August 2010
Car is aprox'10 months old,normally starts up from cold perfectly but every 4-5 weeks it has a habit of struggeling to start.Instead of firing up straight away the engine cranks over for about 4 seconds or so then fires up.The problems goes away but then returns like I said after 4-5 weeks.I get this problem in the middle of winter or the middle of summer so its not weather related.Have had the car in the garage once no fault found,no fault codes stored in the memory.A friend has suggested it sounds like a fuel pump problem?. Read more
I've recently started to notice a noise which sounds like breaking wind when the accelerator is released, it began about a week ago. I also get the same noise every time I turn the engine off. Have read in another forum that this might be a punctured diaphragm - would this be a serious problem that I should get sorted soon or can it wait?
Hi Jonnb, did you resolve this issue? My 05 plate 206 1.4hdi has done this for ages, Everytime throttle is released which is very annoying. Couldn't find any other threads re punctured diaphragm so was hoping you might have found out what it is and how to fix it?
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I've paid a deposit and signed for an order for a new 49K BMW on the basis of a very generous trade-in valuation of my 18 month old option loaded Q7. The paperwork has been signed by me and the dealer sales manager but I have a suspicion in the back of my mind that they may have made a mistake valuing my car. Perhaps by 8 or 9K.
I was at the dealership for over 2 hours so things weren't rushed. The Salesman and the Sales Manager were both involved so they should know what they are doing but I wondered what my rights were to insist on the deal going ahead.... Read more
Sorry but I may be mis-understanding you. You appear to be saying that the dealer has NOT tried to back out of the "deal" but you think he may do; is that correct?
Assuming that the wording of the contract does not give either party an opt-out then the dealer would have to stick by the "deal" unless there were delays caused outside of his control. For example if the car could not be supplied for say 12 months then it would not be reasonable to expect him to stand by the PX figure....
Hello,
A friend just drained the oil from my car and put the new filter in. However he forgot to fill up with new oil and started the car.... Read more
If it was only left running at tickover it shouldn't have seized but if it was revved it likely will have done, the white smoke was likely a bearing failing. Takt the sump off and check the big ends and main bearings.
Have just bought second-hand. The radio will not stop scanning - if you press a station tuning button it plays but as soon as you release it just continues scanning.
I can't stop it and the problem doesn't seem to be mentioned in thr Audio Guide.... Read more
Appreciate some advice on how the durability aspect of the SOGA act applies to cars.
I e if a part such as an exhaust fails on a second hand car after 9 months would this be considered durable? (my view probably Yes)... Read more
Thanks Lucy for a very good reply.
I have purchased recently an Audi A4 almost 4 years old (Reg. Oct.2006) While it is in good condition generally, the brightwork which I understand is Aluminium (not Chrome) has discoloured in places with what appears like a milky or while paint mark. A friend said the car may have been frequently washed in a car was and this was the cause of the problem...Can anyone suggest a remedy to restore the brightwork ? another friend said there is a special aluminium cleaner? not the one used for chrome? but I have not found this product to date. Any ideas please Read more
I had this on aluminium brightwork in the 1970s. Oxidation caused by penetration of the lacquer top coat.
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where do i find the plug on my gear box in order to top up the oil,have found a nylon one but dosent seem to be wat im looking for.thanks Read more
- an old subject but no less a problem. I 've had this 2 litre petrol for 8 years and dearly love it. It was perhaps Ford's test mule for the X type Jaguar, how else could a $6 billion R&D budget percolate through to us humble Brits. Has anyone experience of the rather costly process of 'refurbishing' ie stripping and repairing and powder coating of the wheels ? Read more
Was I the only one to hear him today?
A remarkably restrained interview on both sides. How about asking the local authorities for the individual accident data to prove the need for the speed cameras (not all 6000) especially the one HJ complained about. Anyone done that and how? Read more
Its a sunny day live is short,no problem westpig you do a inportant job can't always be easy.Still friends.:)
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I know it's a while ago but did you ever get this problem fixed and if so what was it??
Many thanks...