August 2010
Hi, I was recently contacted by a fines unit for failure to pay a £300 fine, levied in May 2005. This was a fine for failing to supply driver information. I knew nothing about this offence, never even received the original request for information let alone knew I had been summonsed.
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Hi John,
I recently bought the above and I am ver pleased with it,...but there is I think a problem with the Hydrolic Clutch....it seems ok in first and second but when in third and fourth gear it seems to slip........I this normal for the clutch to behave like this if its on the way out????... Read more
Its normally the deathe nell of old mondeos its more expensive to do the clutch than the cars worth,thats why they sold it.You either do it yourself or pay a large bill for someone elses services.
In March of this year I purchased a one owner Mondeo Ghia V6 Auto with 22500 miles on the clock from a local Ford main dealer plus a "Ford Protect" extended 2 year warranty. I became concerned at the lack of power when climbing hills and returned the vehicle to the dealer for check in June. I was informed that no problem could be found. The performance has since worsened and upon returning the car again on 28 July I was subsequently advised that all 3 catalytic converters are blocked and that the repairs are not covered by the warranty. The bill for repairs, including labour, will be about £1700 but the dealer has offered to reduce this by 50%. I appreciate the offer but had thought that any faults found within 6 months should be fixed free of charge. The dealer says that they will only do this within the first 3 months. Should I accept the 50% offer or argue for more and if so on what basis? Read more
Thanks. The car is 7 years old and I have done about 4000 miles since I bought it. Does this affect your overall view?
Hi, I get a rattle on the front drivers side when the engine runs at 1000 to 1200 revs then it goes away. It only happens at those revs not higher or lower. There is no rattle when idling of at higher revs. Any ideas on this.
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Hi
Car is a 1999 V Reg scenic RT 1600 Petrol.
Problem is usual as in car was stopped then when tried to start, nothing. Occasionally tries to start,will fire then cuts out. Have checked for spark but nothing there, have changed TDC sensor for new but no different.
Immobileser light does not go out when unlocking with key fob and when you turn ignition on, the speed of the flash increases. Have spent most of the afternoon reading numerous articles which seem to relate to IR Fobs, mine is a RF Fob. Tried using the C/L buttton on the dash to slow it down but no effect thinking could maybe get the Immob code(not sure where as no code inside key fob) and enter manually.
So now sat here scratching my head on a Sunday evening wondering what next, so any help would be gratefully received.
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If the engine briefly runs and then stops as you describe, it seems like the immobiliser is in operation. If you are inside the vehicle and the immobiliser is set through inactivity, you need 2 clicks of the button to "open" it so that the red light is on constantly and starting can proceed. If the red light is flashing, the immobiliser is set and you are out of sequence (by one click). You therefore need to do one more click to get the red light on constantly .
My long accident free period ran out a few weeks back. I was side swiped by a Hungarian registered artic. Prevailing heavy traffic conditions had trapped me in his blind spot as he pulled out to overtake a slow moving vehicle. We stopped and exchanged details as best we could (he spoke no English). I rang my insurers when I got home to report the incident. They stated that whilst most continental lorries operating in this country deal with insurance claims through some sort of claims handling register, the haulage company concerned is not recorded and in that case they (my insurers) will have to contact them in Hungary in order to pursue a claim.
I was told that if the haulage company deny liability or don’t respond, my claim if I went ahead would be treated as my fault and affect future premiums. I have had a local body shop assess the damage which amounts to around £1500. Luckily, the damage is all cosmetic and the vehicle is perfectly driveable, however it’s a 2002 vehicle with 180k on the clock, albeit in good working order and prior to this damage, in good condition.... Read more
Thank you for the swift reply Lucy,
I will send you the details....
I'm about to buy another car, so my previous will sit on the drive until it gets sold.
The insurance will be transfered to my new car and the old one now uninsured.... Read more
Are you sure its a bit of a risk for a insurance company,I insure a fiesta and drive somebody elses uninsured Jag and have an accident and they pay out without question.
I will have some of that goodbye to high insurance costs. ...
my Freelander will not start......there is no display lights on the dashboard,it turns over but does not fire.Changed the battery as it had a cell out.....can anyone help?? Read more
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Yes thanks for confirming pretty much what I thought. I had in fact moved during this period and I imagine the request for information and any subsequent summonse went to the old address. I had separated from my partner at that point and I haven't a clue what happened to the paperwork as I also moved a couple of times in short order.
I might as well try and save myself £300 as long as I don't end up paying the new tarif!