September 2010
Has anyone experience of alternative tyres to Bridgestone potenza. Some road surfaces a very noisy and so I am looking for something quieter. Read more
I found this site by putting the problem into a search engine. My car has had a bit of a hard time due to a mechanic, I use the title loosely, doing a service for the previous owner and connected the fuel lines back to front. It took a long time to find this problem so the car has had long periods of being cranked over, but once the lines were connected correctly, starting was fine. This was when I bought the car and a gradual difficulty in starting developed. The heater coil lights only come on very briefly and the engine cranks over for 5 to 10 seconds before starting. the longer I leave it, the worse it is. For example, I left the car for three days and it flattened the battery trying to start it . With a jump start it went and clouds, and I mean clouds, of black smoke belched out for a few seconds, impressing my neighbours enormously. Any ideas any one?
The first time I brimmed the tank there was a very strong smell of deisel and guessing that "meachanic" had been at the fuel pump I found the seal was'nt seated. I've been told air leaks are hard to find so I'll have to drive it every day.
I'm wondering if anyone can make some suggestions as I'm a bit stumped with this one. My daughter's corsa failed its mot on ' 3.7.A.5C rear brake application uneven'. The readings given were:
Front 300 300... Read more
Hi Fellow Motormenders,
The clear plastic cover on the indicator repeater on the door mirror of my wifes Golf looks like the bottom of the goldfish bowl - green crud and obviously beenletting in water- still works OK. Does anybody know how to take it to pieces without breaking anything ? The painted outer cover seems as though it will come off but I.m reluctant to prise it too much, Help please,... Read more
I have a citreon c5 diesel that's done 210k. Intermittently when I put my foot on the accelerator it feels that there is a blockage which restricts my acceleration and then it clears with a thick plume of black smoke coming out the back and I accelerate as normal. My regular garage found a couple of split pipes which they have replaced but it has not resolved it. They were unable to give a clear indication of what it might be or how much it might cost to put right. Any suggestions what the problem might be? Read more
My heater is either off or on full, there is no changing speed, i was told that i needed a heater resistor which i purchased today, how do i now fit the resistor.
any help would be gratefully appreciated. Read more
I came across this site as well RAC, it says something anout a box behind the glove campartment.
my friends told me to try the wire test at the back of the switchs on the heating panel, so i un-screwded it all and after a couple of times trying i found a setting to leave it on as it was frosty morning lol...
went under a barrier as i left work and the barrier on the floor shot up hitting the underside of my motor has anyone else had this happen to them, my car is damadged airbag went of and seatbelt is locked in place, please help... Read more
Not serious in relation to many of the posts here - but annoying. I recently sold my car on ebay. The buyer paid cash, and I have received confirmation from the DVLA that I am no longer the registered owner.
HOWEVER, on checking the buyer's details after the sale, both the address and the trading name he gave appear to be bogus. (I have also had a note from ebay to say his acount has been suspended - though not through any action on my part). I do have a copy of a separate address from ebay (i.e. the winning buyer's address) which I guess must have been linked to whatever card was set up on the account.... Read more
I've had this. DVLA wrote to me asking to confirm buyers address. I never heard any more.
Hi,
I guess I should probably prelude this post with the words that I appreciate I will come across as very nervous and potentially paranoid, but that really is my way I'm afraid!... Read more
Hello,stop worrying you did no damage you talked to the other car driver.Enjoy your stay in the states and forget about this and get a good night sleep.
I need to fit 2 new rear tyres. I thought that I should put the new tyres on the front and switch the existing front tyres (which have plenty tread) on to the rear. The car being a front wheel drive I always thought that the tyres with most tread should be on the front.
However I have been informed that I should fit the new tyres on the rear.... Read more
Thanks for that. I will take heed of that advice and have the new tyres fitted to the rear.
Jonjo29
I am using Michelin Energy and they are quite quiet even on our rough local roads...