August 2010
I've never polished/waxed my car in the 6 years I've had it, and the yellow paint is starting to fade a little. 3 questions.
1) I'll be going to Halfords on Monday, what do you advise me to buy in order to restore some of the shine?... Read more
I have had the car 3 years and had no problems at all. I took the car to a safari park today and crawled round the park for around 45 mins in first gear having to stop and start. On leaving the animal park and heading to the exit I noticed that there was no response from the engine to pressure on the accelerator. after a few more yards the EMS warning light started to flash and I pulled over and stopped the engine ( and to check the manual). I restarted the engine and had same problem, limped on a few hundred yards and I stopped the vehicle for about 5 minutes. Started the engine again and everything was fine but drove it to my local VW garage (which was just closing). Told them the story to which they said the diesel does not like "poddling around" and possibly the PDF had become blocked. As they were too busy to run a fault check until next week they said to give the car a good blast on a dual carriageway for at least 10 minutes and then bring it back for the fault check next week. Has anyone else had this type of problem and was "poddling around" the safari park in first gear likely to be the cause? Read more
SOLD MY NEARLY 3 YEAR OLD CAR BACK TO SKODA DERLERSHIP - WE AGREED A PRICE SIGNED DOCUMENTS V5 SENT OFF, THEY CONFIRMED THEY WILL PAY THE REST BACK TO SKODS FINANCE, GET A CALL 2 WEEKS LATER SAYING DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF WEAR AND TEAR TO THE VEHICLE AND THE WORK THAT NEEDS DOING THEY NOW DON'T WANT THE VEHICLE. BUT I HAVE A RECIEPT AND THE VEHICLE IS NOW NOT LEGALLY MINE, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. THEY ARE SAYING I NEED TO COLLECT THE VEHICLE AND IF i WANT i CAN GET SKODA TO PICK THE VEHICLE UP BUT THE 3 YEAR DEAL ISNT UP UNTIL OCTOBER THE ONLY WAY FOR ME TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE OCTOBER WAS TO SELL TO A SKODA DEALERSHIP. LEGALLY WHERE DO i STAND AS THE FINANCE COMPANY STILL DOESN'T HAVE THE MONEY AND I DONT OWN THE VEHICLE PLEASE HELP Read more
Where are the Thirty-Nine Steps? :) Read more
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I have a G reg 1989/90 Ford Fiesta 1.3 OHV. Starts ok, runs ok but does not idle and will stall as you come up to a junction and stop. I have stripped the carb, blown out the jets, etc, etc. Re-assembled with gasket sealer between carb and manifold but no better. Any suggestions? Read more
Check there is power to the idle solenoid and that it is working;if it fails,it normally fails closed and blanks off the idle system.
Insurance was due on my IX35 last week and it was amazing just how many of the insurance companies web sites didn't list the IX35.
Looks to me like many of the 'second tier' web sites use the same software as the likes of Hastings Direct and many others didn't pick up the model from the reg number and then did not list it in the drop down.... Read more
HI, if anyone can help id be really grateful.
I have had an intermittent starting problem with my megane. The battery is fairly new but when turning the ignition, absolutely nothing on occasions. Turning on and off the keyfob two or three times would sometimes rectify the problem and car would start, sometimes it wouldnt start but would be fine if left until the next day or two.....now it just wont do anything at all. The lights come on, radio on etc etc but nothing when turning the ignition. I dont hear any sound when trying to start so im thinking possibly not the starter motor (and im hoping not having been quoted £180 just to find out it might not have been that ! )... Read more
Sounds like:
1. faulty earth.. Check, remove clean and replace There will be more than one. Under £50 I would estimate....
Having just used Chips Away . I would certainly use this company again .( Martin Jamieson) from Nottingham .He was very proffesional . Did a fantastic job . and the price was reasonable Read more
Professional even!
My key fob failed.New battery no go.
Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min.... Read more
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Assuming they saw the vehicle then the deal is a deal and you can hold them to it. If you contact me via the Honest John legal advice section I may be able to "persuade them" as to your rights.
Cases like this define why you need proper functioning legal insurance:
www.autosure.eu
not the junk policy that is often sold with your motor insurance.