March 2011
I'm thinking of buying a 2007 Vectra 2.8 Estate 58k, but it has 18" alloys and low profile tyres. I carry quite heavy loads long distances in the back. Will these be ok ? or if I buy would I be better changing to 17" or even 16".
This could affect my decision whether or not to buy. Any other comments on this car ? I know it will be expensive to run, MPG, Insurance, Road Tax etc.... Read more
Hi backroom, it's been a while!
I'm driving on a forthcoming Sunday from Norwich to Ambleside. Will leave around 7am. Can anyone recomend:... Read more
Fast route - A14 cross country to M6 - Sunday is quiet so Birmingham area shouldn't be a problem.
Scenic Route:...
Bought a renault clio in sept 2010 started having problems with cold starting took it to renault dealership today to put on diagnostic machine came back with allsorts of problems will cost alot to fix, also guy at garage told me the car was brought there in 2006 with a different mileage reading then 102000, todays reading 86912 do i have any legal rights for this and any help on what to do next. be grateful with any help. thanks Read more
Not been back to the garage where i got car from, should i go back?? Have been looking at the mileage checks for the car online and the mileage in 2006 was 98,230 and then in 2007 the registration was changed i guess because of new owner the mileage then was 107,912, 2008 mileage was 119,428, then 2009 was back down to 74,009 from 2006 till now it has failed 4 times, all at different garage i may add! My mot is in 2wks, doesn't look good hey!!
Hi Everyone,
I've currently got a company car ('59 Audi A3 Sportback) that I'm giving back this Friday to move onto a car allowance scheme mainly for better business mileage rates. Temporarily I will be driving our '52 1.6 Focus but that will shortly have to go to my Wife as we have a baby on the way in June and will need a second car. ... Read more
OK well I had a very good test drive of the 325i. Car was in very good condition inside and out, cosmetically the worst I could find was a pin dent on the offside front wheel arch. One minor gripe was that there was no cd-player or changer in the boot but from googling I should be able to have a changer fitted in the boot for a few hundred quid. Plenty of room in the back and isofix points which is a bonus (Can't believe our 2002 Ford Focus hasn't got those!)
Mechanically the gearbox performed well, smooth changes up and down including when I put my foot down suddenly - it kicked down and went off as expected. No shudders or rattles through the wheel either. It pulled ever so slightly to the left (Very very small amount) which is my only mechanical gripe and I do mean slightly - does anyone think this could be cause for concern?...
The cd player will play cd's when engine not turned on but when engine running the cd player freezes. Any ideas folks?It is the original Clarion. Thanks Read more
Hi dereckr. Yes its dash mount and its a diesel! I will try and give the lens a clean. Thanks for your help
New to forum hoping some1 can help. I bought a renault clio in sept 2010 from local garage started to have problems with cold starting since december several times had breakdown out which advised me to have it put on diagnostic machine did so today at renault dealership car has come back with allsorts of problems such as memorised egr , heater plugs inlet metering valve no 3 cyl combustion.which is gonna cost loads to be fixed and to top it all off the car was brought there in 2006 with over 102000 miles on clock, my mileage today is 86912 im in bits please can you tell me what i can do about this and if there is anything that can be done. only been driving for 2yrs and this is the third car that i have had feeling like i have no luck at all. will be grateful for any advice. Thanks Read more
Oh yes mileage was clocked way before i bought it also found out that it has failed every mot since 2006 up until last yr, my mot is due in 2 wks time so its not looking good for me i think.
Thanks for your help i will take your advice and will take it to my council mot station least i will have a bit of time to get it sorted and as you said a legal roadworthy car.
Hi folks. I need some hints regarding a problem with my mum's Mondeo. It was left sitting for around 4-5 months. It's a 2000 Mk3 1.8LX that's done about 100k miles.
The battery was completely flat but the engine jump started quite easily. It seems to run fine, for a good 15mins or so at the most while not moving and the car can be crept forwards and backwards very slowly, but as soon as you try to drive it away there is a faint click and the engine dies.
A friend has suggested that the immobiliser may need reset. However I seem to recall that when the immobiliser is active, the car will not start at all. If it is the immobiliser how do you reset it anyway?... Read more
The owners manual for my mondeo gives a set of pressures for "up to 3 persons" with a bias towards the front, and a higher set of pressures for "more than 3 persons" with a bias towards the rear. We are a family of 5 and the car is used for a combination of passengers or solo trips in equal measures, mainly urban and B roads.
Should i go with the highest option or maybe have even pressures throughout ?... Read more
Hello any advice much appreciated. My ford focus has developed a problem with its gearstick. Firstly when in gear the you can move the stick across to the next gear without going thru neutral. Ie you can move left across to first from third. The car continues in third even tho the stick position is first... Also occasionally there is resistance going into first when attempting to move off. Then it will go into first position but when I try to move off it seems I am in third. I then attempt to move off in second but find I am in fourth gear. Occasionally I also go into fourth when trying to move down to second. This problem has been occuring over the past two days. If anyone could shed any light would be very appreciated!! If anyone also has any idea of cost of repair that would be good too?! Thanks!! Read more
If it has a cable gear change it could be that the outer part of the cable is not fixed, if its rods it could be wear on the ball joints or something loose.
hi, quite new to this so here goes.
when at idle the car will tick over perfectly and can be revved all the way til it red lines all day long if i felt like it. However when u drive it the car will not go above 4000 revs and then the revs begin to drop off.... Read more
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I changed the wheels on my car 17" to 16" - if you do change wheels size consider whether the car's speedo will need to be adjusted, and don't foget to discuss with insurance company.
See site http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html...