December 2010
I ordered a Golf GTD back in July and I still don't even have a build date - although the dealer said when I placed the order that it would be delivered Nov/Dec time. Now (after many excuses) the latest is that they may be able tosupply a build date in a few weeks time and delivery may be in about 20 weeks (!). This is all they could tell even after complaining at many places, even to the German HQ!
They had many excuses so far - eg high demand for the DSG gearbox, a fire in the gearbox factory, etc. Most recently the dealer claimed that VW cut all of the dealerships' allocations from 6 to 2, without even telling them. It's getting difficult to believe anything they tell me and anyway, who cares? All I want is a car, not excuses.... Read more
My head and side lights keep blowing on the Alfa - it has been a real problem this year - I have already replaced 2 x headlights and 2 x side lights - they do not go at the same time. Any ideas? My dealer seems to think it is bad luck - but this has been happening a lot over the last 2 years. Read more
Hi,
I was wondering if someone could help? I have had the ignition fault on my saxo that stops the HRW and blower working. I have just used the relay fix, which has worked, but the relay is getting hot to the touch. I was wondering if this is normal.
Cheers
Ben Read more
I bought the relay from maplins, I used the original wires from the HRW circuit and the other live feed Is 27a rated.
Cheers
Ben
I recently moved to the country and traded my Mini Cooper auto for a Jimny auto as the Mini was too low for the country lanes. However, I am not entirely happy with the Jimny and am not certain that I need a 4wd but rather a car with high ground clearance.
I am not in a hurry to change the car and want to do lots of research to make sure I get it right this time. What small automatic car(s) would you recommend that do have high ground clearance. ... Read more
Our daughter has the Fiat Panda Eco model 1200cc.She is a community nurse.
Car handles very well in this weather and cheap to run .If used with all weather tyres should get you anywhere.
I have a 2001X Peugeot 206 2.0 HDi which seems to have gone crazy over the last few days. Basically all the indicators are permenantly lit, dull & not at full brightness. The rear fog light indicator on the dash is also permenantly on, again dull but when the brake pedal is pressed it gets brighter & also the milometer goes dull.
When the indicator stalk is moved to the on postion for either the left or right side both sides actually flash like when the hazards are turned on. This causes the engine revs to drop slightly with every flash. It also causes the milometer to go every when the indicators flash on... Read more
try taking the bulbs out the rear light holders or disconnect the plugs first and see if the problem goes away. Almost sounds like you have a bridged filiment or bad earth.
My (from new) Grand Cherokee has served well, driving round town and pulling a little caravan a handful of times, for just over 41,000 miles and 51 months. Until two weeks ago.
We drove from Norwich to Brighton on Saturday and then round Brighton a little. In total, we went about 220 miles, with no issues. I parked on the road that night, and when I came to start the car in the morning, it refused to engage a gear of any sort (automatic). I called the AA, who ran diagnostics but could only reset warnings and get it into 'limp home' mode (3rd gear). They drove it round the block like this (a few hundred yards), and we came to the conclusion that it needed to be got to a garage.... Read more
Its out of warranty so at best a goodwill case. Cars go wrong. You won't win in court
Hi, Can any one shed any light on this problem..
Car is petrol 1987 Mazda B2000 pickupI got fed up with lack of heat from heater and suspected the thermostat which I replaced yesterday. On drive home there was very little if any improvement in heater output.... Read more
Are you sure you fitted the thermostat round the correct way, with the capsule towards the engine & that the coolant has sufficient anti-freeze for this exceptionally cold spell.
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I am having the timing belt etc changed @ 39,000 miles, I know recommended for my car is @ 40,000, should I have the water pump changed as well at the same time or would it be safe to leave this till the next change @ 80,000 miles Read more
Okay, thanks for the advice, will have the pump done as well :)
Occasionally the starter motor does not turn the engine at all. After one or more further attempts it succeeds and the engine starts normally. The battery is about 4 years old. I would prefer not to replace the battery or starter motor on the basis of a guess (or even a retailer's battery test, call me a cynic). If anyone has a better suggestion I'd be very grateful. Read more
Many thanks tdc, that sounds like good advice.
I took your advice and bought a set of steel wheels fitted with Nokian WR G2 winter tyres. They were bought from mytyres.co.uk, there service is good.
The tyres are unbelivable, this last week we have had, snow, packed down snow, slush, and ice but the tyres just grip in all these conditions. We have to drive up a North facing steep side road that is never treated, normally the rear wheel driven BMW cannot get up the slope, now it just drives up without any difficulty. The tyres have managed all the local snow covered hills with ease they seem as good as any 4 wheel drive. Thanks for the advice the wheels and tyres cost £479 money well spent for the mobility that it maintains.... Read more
>>>The tyres have managed all the local snow covered hills with ease they seem as good as any 4 wheel drive.
Excellent news, good decision, I have the same tyres and am similarly impressed. If you could just persuade all other BMW owners to follow your lead the roads should clear nicely and we'll all be able to go about our work....
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This is the second company with delivery problems to the UK .Hyunda first and now VW.
If these other markets are more profitable wo will be next for delayed delivery Fiat and others?...