August 2010
A lot of you have joined us since we re-launched the forum back in March. Whether you're a new or long-standing member, it might be fun to find out what sort of car you drive.
If you like, by all means also say where you live and / or what you do for a living - but there's no pressure and please ignore this whole thread if you prefer!... Read more
Hi,
I hope people can help. I have a 2004 Honda CR-V 2.0 SE Auto which I bought just over 2 years ago from a Honda franchise. It had about 17500 miles on the clock. I am now looking to sell the car but have a lot less than a FSH. The car was serviced just before I bought it but I have not had it done in the last 2 years (I realise my error).... Read more
Just to book end this string (unless there are any offers out there??), the car was serviced today with no reported problems and the usual checks/changes for the age (oil change, spark plugs etc etc etc). Will get in on Autotrader and other sites/
Thanks
My brake light & alternator light started coming on intermitently and very dim and as the days have passed they have become brighter but still intermitent but seems to be more with the brake pedal pressed, it still comes on when just driving. The brakes are working just fine. The brake front pad light has alos come on but the pads are just fine.
Regards... Read more
hi can anyone tell me can i change the 1800 for 2000 ltr out of simalar car and will it fit straight in many thanks Read more
my daughters car as the eml on and the local ford garage are unable to find the problem , the diagnostic report is :-
found various codes presnt, ABS speed sensor and Hego sensor faults although snapshot data shows car being driven although shows speed at 0mph , and that all 4 hego sensors are swithing within parrameters... Read more
Hi,
I have recently acquired a 1997 fiat punto. When I took it to the petrol station it won't fill up, just puts a pound or two in then clicks off. This is despite the fuel tank showing empty. ... Read more
There is a temp sensor at the side of the throttle body this causes the problem as you have proved the throttle body ok which would give the same symptons,as I have said you need to take it to a fiat agent as they will see this a lot its a common fault on a number of Fiat engines.If the mechanic has proved the throttle body is ok then this will save you a lot of money.I looked back the bill from Fiat for the sensor and fitting was £79.
Comments from experts please. I plan to extend the service interval on my Suzuki by about 2k miles (due 53k, to 55k), because of work commitments. Service interval is 9k on this vehicle and it has been serviced to schedule by Suzuki and the last dealer service used Fuchs high spec oil. My normal driving is 50 miles each way to places of work, usually a dual carriageway medium speed cruise. I intend to keep the vehicle for a lot more miles. My view is that the extended interval will not be in any way detrimental to the engine. Vehicle is 3 yrs old. Does anyone disagree?. Read more
Why not slip the oil change in yourself and get the rest of the service done when you have the time, it's out of warranty anyway and would be going 2K over service interval.
Oil changes i one thing i wouldn't skimp on keeping a car long term.
hi. Had problem with my vectra. i do hope i can get help here, because, so far, garages etc have cost me around £750 and fault still don't work. It was ok, till i took car for a mot. after that, the car would misfire. I could not drive car over 30 miles per hour. the car judders, i would say, impossible to drive. When it was in its juddering stage, i found if i pulled out slightly, one of the ht leads and wiggle, the engine would rev up, then be fine. now, when you wiggle it, it revs up, but still goes straight back to how it was. ok, i had new spark plugs fitted, full set. new coil pack fitted. Air filter changed. compression check done. Was fixed up to Diagnostic machine. no faults. had this mecanic look at it, said he knew the problem. the clutch was going. £300 later, was ok getting it home, then the same. It feels, when you try and drive it, that the engine is just not getting some thing, fuel or some thing. its now sitting on my drive. when brother borrowed a machine to conect car to, it was saying it could not find the car, check the connection. Machine is not faulty as he then joined up to his car and that worked then. Really cant afford any more to throw at the car for fixes that don't fix the car. other half is telling me to sc*** it. but i loved that car, any adivice ( apart from getting rid of wife) Read more
What do you mean by "unleaded"?
Ask your mates if they know any good garages, on no account take it to a main dealer. Little back street place would be the best choice, someone who isn't going to rip you off, ask him to have a look at it while stressing it's an old car and you don't want to actually spend any money....
Daughter has 1999 Peugeot 206, recently had to have gearbox work undertake. She’s noticed the rev counter now gives erratic readings. Garage says it’s probably faulty, does she need it if not don’t waste money having it repaired!
Any one had trouble with rev counter in this age & model? Read more
dear all i have a vw caddy 2.0 tdi 130. 2006 model.
the heater matrix has gone cos you can smell antifreeze when the fan is on.... Read more
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Hiatus for medical reasons but normal driver is Landrover Defender 110, in the garage, a Morgan 4/4 with a hairy engine and in the shed, a Morgan Super Sports Aero, the three wheeled variety.
The three wheeler is the most fun by a long way and unlike some other veterans has enough power to have overtaken some modern cars!