October 2010
Good evening everyone.
It's ages since I last posted but am in need of opinions and suggestions for replacing my car.... Read more
Hello all,
I own a 2001 2.3 Ghia Galaxy (newer shape model), and it is having problems starting on a random basis. Here are the symptoms:-... Read more
No, I only use the ignition key on its own. I take all the other keys/photos etc off that my wife puts on and leave them in the door pocket. Big bunches of keys really annoy me in my pocket!
Hello
For the last few weeks we've been having problems starting our 51 plate 1.2 clio, the car will start with no problems for days then all of a sudden it decides not to start fot minutes hours or days.... Read more
It sounds like the immobiliser has gone from the "start" position (red light on then it goes off after a minute or so) to the immobiliser "set" position (red light flashing) because you have not started the car within the time allowed for this. Clicking the immobiliser once, when inside the car, should trigger the start position as above. This is explained in the handbook. The immobiliser arrangement can be irritating but it does the job that it was intended to do. You need to ensure that the battery in your "key " is in good condition as well.
Can anyone tell how long the Delivery is for a Insignia 2.0CDTi SRi 130ps Hatchback from the Factory, not from stock.
I believe my dealer is fobing me off. The order was placed end of August for a end of November delivery. But I think they forgot to order, from the response I had earlier this month.... Read more
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Today my wife chased my Dealer again for a delivery date for mine....
hi, i was woundering if anyone could give me some advice on how much it is possabliy going to cost to change a timing belt on a 05 renault megan 1.9 dci. It hasnt broken but is due to have it changed at its next service ( about 4000 miles ). The dealership wants to charge us almost £500 but think this seems a bit steep. Any advice would be great,
Thanks... Read more
Its a lot dearer if you wait till it fails!!!! Ask a reputable indy for a quote using a renualt timing belt kit. I reckon it will be around 325-350
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I have a Honda CRV 2005 diesel manual 84K on the clock. I am expeiencing a vibration when the car is under load for example going up a hill it comes in at aound 1800 - 2200rpm and also when getting to about 57 - 62 mph. Just had the drive shafts repaired and the mechanic says I still have the vibration. PLEASE any help Read more
With those sort of prices you have a good point.
I have decided to buy a MPV, or largish estate car, which must seat 3 child seats across the back seats...
It's our 2nd car behind the Galaxy, so we're looking at a budget of up to £3500, and the normal Picassos, Scenics, Multiplas etc are our target. Amazingly the earlier Zafira only has a lap belt in the middle rear seat, so is not suitable!... Read more
I agree. After cursory steps into looking for cars to go and view, and hopefully buy one. I have realised I am either far more of a skinflint than I thought I was or supply in this neck of the woods has dropped off a cliff and as such prices have gone up. I'll not be changing for a while now.
Hello Knowledgeable Ones
Today I took my Vectra 1.8VVT (Z1.8XER engine) to the local Opel dealership in Cyprus for a service. They have told me that the cam belt needs to be replaced at the next service - 59,000 miles (now on 49,000 miles). I owned the car in England from new (Dec 2006) until November 2009, and has been in Cyprus ever since. Opel dealer also suggests oil changes (GM approved fully synthetic oil) every 5000 miles. My service book recommends oil changes every 20,000 miles / 1 year, and a cam belt change every 100,000 miles / 10 years. Will the warmer, dustier and drier climate really have an impact on the life of a cam belt? And if so, how much of an impact? Or is the Opel dealership just feeling the recession?... Read more
It may be warm a dry in Cyprus but it also has very high humidity at night which will combined with the other conditions make it a lot different from the UK.Surely there is an official Opel agents on the island to ask ,but it is better to be safe than sorry .
My parents currently own a 1999 Fiat Palio Weekend estate which they bought in 2003. Need suggestions for a new car that will seat the 3 of us plus shopping and if needed can carry 2 more passengers plus their luggage. And have room to carry tall people if needed. Also a car that is easy for us to get in and out of since I have Spina Bifida and have balance problems and my dad who is getting close to 70 years old and has occasional hip problems. My dad says that he does not want a car that has too much glass like those cars with the big windscreen that goes up past the roof and a panoramic roof. Budget is between 7-15k. I have narrowed it down to these cars. Which one of these cars fits our criteria?
Citroen C3/C4 Picasso... Read more
Thank goodness that's over, more red herrings than an Agatha Christie whodunit!
I have just got a VW touran 2005 20L TDI 72000miles, on the way back from the garage where I bought the car the turbo stopped working on the motorway and the car struggled to get to 70MPH. As I was close to home I called in to a local garage for them to have a look, they plugged it in to a machine and 3 faults where listed, 16618 P0234 000 turbo/super charget overboost condition control limit exceeded, 17055 P0671 000 cylinder 1 glow plug circuit-Q10 electrical fault and 18104 P1696 000 powertrian databus implausible signal from steering column electronic sporadic. The garage said that the turbo was on its way out (I did notice some smoke under hard acceleration) but the car has not done this again since and all seems ok, there is a three month warranty with the car so I need to get to the bottom of it asap so I can have it fixed on warranty.
Is there any way I test for the problems indicated by the fault codes and make the car go into the fault to prove there is a problem? (the garage rest the faults) Read more
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Yeah I had thought about either one of those, and had thought about the trailer idea.
I discounted the trailer idea quite quickly as the trade off between owning and storing one against projected usage wouldn't be worth it for me. The main problem of putting garden waste in the car is the hedge clippings and branches ( relatively large, always seem to snag and scrap upholstery) and I think a chipper would solve that problem. ...