October 2010
Im new to this site so looking for a little advice,
I bought my 56 plate Saab in February 2010 with 29k on the clock, all has been fine until a week ago when i noticed a knocking / rattling noise everytime i had my foot on the clutch which then stopped once i had taken my foot off, i've been to my local Saab dealer who has informed me that i need my Flywheel & Clutch replacing at an approximate cost of £1000. Reading various forums, this seems to be a common problem but i haven't seen any that need replacing before they hit 40k miles (currently at 38,800 miles). is this more likely to be a parts fault rather than wear & tear, and what is the likelyhood that Saab might stump up some of the cost if it is a parts fault?... Read more
restricted performance sign came up but car runs ok , this sign has gone but still have warning sign, car snatches if heavy on throttle when pulling away, as though their is a small time lag from engine to gearbox, If driven gently then ok, but have noticed a slight creep Read more
Hi, NORTH WALES -(LL12) dealership techy for here for assistance, code read diagnostic tool with the very latest 10.4 software just released.
Here to help where i can, apologies if i should not put this post here, just here to help, return the gesture for those who have helped me, great web site, plenty of input. Codeman on f-book... Read more
Toyota dealership techy...
Why does engine cut out followed by preheat symbol flashing? Read more
I assume you mean the glow plug symbol,this symbol also tells you there is a fault with the management system normally from egr,turbo,injection system,turbo actuator,fuel system thats just to start with.I believe it tells you in the handbook.
Hi all,
Am looking at a 4 x 4 (used, budget around £3.5 - £4k) as I prefer the higher driving position and need to travel some pretty dodgy roads in the winter (ahh Scotland in December - lovely!) ... Read more
I would recommend a CRV , fitted with M+S tyres. this is what my sister uses on Exmoor where she lives.Her friends have had two freelanders (v reg petrol) petrol and 06 reg diesel. Both have had numerous visits to the dealership to fix major and minor problems.
Hello
I recently bought a car
Foolishly, I searched its history after I bought it, I cant explain why.
Anyway, the car is showing as stolen on the insurers register, but not on the Police register.
Ive contacted the seller who says "i know nothing of its history" and is happy for me to give his name to the Police.
Ive contacted the police but they werent interested as according to them the car isnt stolen.
The HPI firm say that for £20 they can contact the insurer to see if they still have an interest. They wont tell me who the insurer is.
Im reluctant to pay as im trying to do the right thing. I dont want to lay out £20 just to have them say "we're not bothered" or worse still "we're coming to get it".
I asked them who's actually looking for this car, they said nobody. its just on the register. So I can continue to use it and never get pulled? Yes, but it will just be difficult for me to sell.
Is there anyway for me to find out who the insurer was?
What would be the recommended course of action.
Any advice is greatly appreciated, as currently im feeling preety sick (and foolish)
Thanks.
i have just bought a peugeot 306 hdi meridian and i have noticed the front wipers are parking iraticley every time i try them, i have tryed changing the purple relays above the drivers footwell but this as made no differance, is there another relay and could it be the switch or the motor, the wipers work when thay are on normal speed and the washers are working but the wipers are iratic on that aswell, it is very confusing and i hope you can help me on this matter. thanks. Read more
Hi all, this is my first time using Honest John!! My rear windscreen de-mister isnt working and was wondering if anyone would know of the fuse location for this Read more
Thank you for your help.. since my question was posted the head gasket has blown in the old girl. my head says gum tree but my heart says fix. Would you know where i would be able to get a replacement head that has been pressure tested??
What options do I have on the Skoda for not dazzling the oncoming traffic?
Clearly I can use the clip on converters, but is it in fact possible to buy a different bulb, or reposition it so the lights dip the other way (to the right)?... Read more
I live in France with two Uk RHD vehicles that we brought with us. The oldest one, an 05 Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck had its first CT (french mot) at 4 years old last Feb, Reluctant to buy two new headlamp units, I reset both headlamps on dipped beam so that they are aligned to the right ,result- passed CT no problem. I personally wouldn't bother with the "beam benders" they just don't seem to do anything.
I plan to buy some snow tyres and steel wheels and have asked the potential supplier - mytyres - if the existing studs can be used. (I am concerned that either the length or head profile could be a problem.) They are quite unable to reassure me.
Anyone know or have experience?... Read more
I'd suggest asking Skoda UK or researching this on the Skoda discussion forum, as I'm sure you are not the first Skoda driver with this question.
I've also contacted mytyres UK on a different matter and have been given corporate non answers. ...
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My Saab 1.9 tdi had its clutch,flywheel and gearbox changed at 35k under warranty and it had started to act up again when I got rid of it at 75k.A £1000 makes the few pence saved on fuel a bit irelevent I have gone back to a petrol car much nicer to drive.