November 2010
Ive just got my car back from its diagnostic at a pug/cit specialist.
He told me there were a few problems. 1st ill quickly explain the symptoms.... Read more
Hi,
Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for helping me fix those little things. I regularly visit Honest John when my car's poorly and the advice has helped every time!... Read more
I managed to sort the problem out. The replacement heater control valve was faulty as well!
It just goes to show that - when it comes to repairs - you should always buy brand new replacements....
I had my car put through the mot last thursday and the only thing it required was a new nearside front wheel. I filled the car up the same day.
Since then I have noticed a sharp increase in fuel consumption. The main issue being for the first 5 or so miles (It will often register as having used 15 or so miles worth of petrol on the trip computer over this distance) of any trip.... Read more
Thanks Guys
I took the car in to a local garage that i trust and they ran a diagnostics test on it, which came up completely clear!...
I "bought" a golf Mark V 1.4 fsi yesterday at 8pm (except that I require a definition of bought), part exchanging a car for it. The test drive was on Saturday, the car was fine with no warning lights. There was about 1/4 tank of petrol in it. The car was paid for by bank transfer on the Saturday, but the dealer would not release the car until last night. I arrived at 7:15pm, the final sale was signed at 7:50, and then another hour was spent filling out the V5's and the part exchange details, checking through my old car. and that all the bits were there. At 20:50, I got into the golf to find that there was no petrol it was on the last bar, and that the engine temperature was at more than 47 degrees which was odd because it hadn't been driven for at least the two hours I was there.
Because of the lack of petrol I stopped at a petrol station, turned off the ignition and filled up. Having had a golf before I made sure the petrol cap was turned till it clicked. Got into the car turned on the ignition and the exhaust system light that normal goes out didn't. Drove the car home, next day the exhaust system light is still on. Have a diagnosis at VW tomorrow morning.... Read more
Seems to me a suitable case for rejection & money back
Good luck
The engine temperature warms up as normal in a few minutes. The blower temp is warmish but blows cold if I turn the fan up to de-mist the windscreen.
Is there a thermostat somewhere that needs replacing? If so where?
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I've only had the car about 6 months so I don't know.
I will try flushing it at the weekend.
Thanks
The engine temperature warms up as normal in a few minutes. The blower temp is warmish but blows cold if I turn the fan up to de-mist the windscreen.
Is there a thermostat somewhere that needs replacing? If so where?
Thanks Read more
Sorry - posted accidentally in wrong forum -
Please ignore this thread....
It seems that the motoring press are raving about these as a reliable and cheaper alternative to a Honda Jazz or a Toyota Yaris, and a lot nicer looking than a Nissan Micra. Also there is the five year warranty to consider, the dealers have a good reputation, the car is far more modern and nicer to drive than the Getz and economy and performance are up there with the best.
However, I did own a Getz and when under warranty was almost faultless and even if the fuel consumption was a bit heavy for a 1.3 ( 37 mpg average) the car was excellent value for money and reasonable to drive. Yet when the warranty went, a month later the ECU decided to die, leaving me stranded and with a £ 600 bill. This had obviously narked me big time, and I vowed never to buy Hyundai again, but the way the i20 is reviewed is making me think again. After all, I could buy a 2 year old example quite cheaply, get rid a few months before the warranty expires and buy another- as under warranty these cars seem perfect. Also 5 years beats most of its rivals. Read more
Like many people I rent a garage from the council. I do not keep a car in it as if the car is over about 5’ 3” wide I cannot get out the door – the garage is narrow rather than me being wide! Over a decade ago I was capable of climbing out the front window “Dukes of Hazzard” style but sadly no longer. So it houses a non-running motorcycle, pedal bike, lawn mower and assorted paraphernalia. What infuriates me is that being classified as a homeowner I have to pay VAT on the rent whereas council tenants in the next road do not. This means nearly an additional £2-00/week when VAT goes up in January. The thing I cannot understand is that an item or service should be either VATable or not. So why do one group of people pay VAT on their rent whilst others do not?
I suspect that it's because for Council tenants, the house rental forms the main part of the supply from the Council (which isn't VATable) and the garage rental only a small part (in rent terms) so they have discretion not to charge VAT.
For private tenants. 100% of the supply is VATable; hence you have to pay it!...
I'm impressed by that advert on the TV that shows a smiling chappie zapping a chip in a windscreen for free.
Looks too good to be true but let that pass. Question--does the chip completely disappear or is the outcome that it just looks better than it was before.... Read more
Well took my car to the windscreen repair place. Told to return in an hour. When I get there windscreen had a tubular heater held by windscreen with rubber suckers. Guy peeled off thin clear plastic sheet and scraped glass with razor blade. Result still got a white spot about size of two grains of sugar, but "legs" round the chip have gone except for certain angles of the sun. Chip can still be felt with finger tip.
Had hoped for better but white hole is massively reduced and probably not spottable unless you knew where to look....
My Rangie seems to have split the HG (or worse!) coolant boiled and blew out dramatically the other day.
Is this a scrap job?... Read more
Thanks, good advice.
I will look into this.
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thanks for the advise injection doc.
I think im going to struggle getting the mechanic to clear fault codes as he seems pretty struck on the regulating valve being the problem....