August 2010
I know that there is an issue with the VAG ESP.
When viewing a car, how does one spot this? Assuming there's nothing in the service about any issue being addressed, is it just a case of a warning light on the dash?
HJ talks about dodgy sellers unplugging the ECU (so the warning light does not show?); where is this on a Mk5 Golf, and is it just a case of checking its plugged in? Read more
i have a focus estate 1.6 zetec, 114k miles, blue, good interally, a few scuffs on the outside. no air con. Full service history, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax, 4 good tyres. Whats the value and how do i dispose? Read more
thanks, its year 2002
I am just about to buy a Hyundai i30 Estate. However the dealer will give me no discount from the list price as I'm getting the benefit of their manufactures trade in trade up which gives me £3000 for my old car. Does anyone know if the dealership is pulling a fast one when they say there is no movement in their price in these circumstances?
List price is 17,150 + 395 (paint) less £3000 trade in trade up my car is only worth £1000 max.... Read more
Nice car but don't go anywhere near that price you've been quoted. First web site I visited (Miltons Keynes Hyundai) will beat that by several hundred.
With a 10 reg version with 5k miles on it up at 13k on Autotrader thats what they're worth and you could get maybe that 1k for your car. That's 12k to change for a virtually new car with 4 1/2 years warranty....
I have a mark 3 VW Golf and have just bought some original steel wheels to replace the alloy wheels! Can I use the wheels nuts from the alloys on the steel wheels??
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On a Fiesta,I was told it was OK to use the bolts for alloys on steel wheels but not the other way around;the alloy wheel bolts had built in spacers to spread the load.
Re. HJs answer to DB Peterborough on the purpose of fog-lights in the Telegraph on 5 th Aug. The BR members are often scathing of the use of fog-lights at all hours of the day and night. They are basically a styling feature. How often do we get fog nowadays ? Remembering the ‘smog’ of my youth days, fog lights were pretty useless then too.... Read more
We have on our car the lights stay on for a period of time,i haven't used it yet.What inpresses me is that the head lights come on automatic when its get dark.I have never been a believer in sidelights in driving conditions.I rather put the head lights on when needed.
hi . ive had my cambelt snap ,upon strip down of the cam belt cover ,i noticed that the oil pump pulley as shatered into peices ,.ive googled the problem and it seems to be a common problem ,my question is what make the pulle shatter ,cam belt was done 12000 mile ago ? Read more
Are there any online manuals available to see or download? Read more
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Something I don't understand: why don't these cars get clamped or towed just like all the rest?? Read more
Madf - did you mean to post this on this thread or should it have been the thread started by Azinbear about the Mercedes 220CDI? If the latter I'll move it for you.
I'm currently experiencing starting problems on my aging 306 (1.9 Diesel Turbo). I'm fairly sure its the rubber priming pump allowing air into the system. It is especially bad starting when already warm (not good in petrol stations). Anyway, I've got hold of what purports to be a replacement priming pump (made by Delphi) but I'm not convinced it is a good fit.
The unit on the car appears to have a 90-degree kink at the inlet whereas the delphi pump is straight. ... Read more
Thanks for that. I'll definitely give it a go.
I am trying to change my daughters front brake pads for her - an easy job I thought. I have done a few in my time but, the bolts on the callipers are not moving out when I try to undo them.
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Yes that's it. Wow Allen bolts - do you know the size?
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That's not what we're saying. Normally, if the ECU is unplugged (or the bulb removed) the warning light will NEVER light up.
If everything is working correctly, the light will come ON when you switch ON, and go OFF when the engine is started, and stay OFF....