August 2011
Anyone seen one yet? Good to see Lancia back. I expect alot of these will lose their incorrect badges. The boss of Fiat hasn't a clue......... Read more
I saw the Lexus one before from a mobile phone picture but that is funny! The blonde bimbo who crashed into four cars in the same accident makes you question your faith in humanity. Read more
Thanks for that, HJ. I suppose one shouldn't laugh at the misfortunes of others, but - hey, most comedy is about just that.
Reminiscent of the World of Fail - worth Googling if you haven't seen it. The one with George W. Bush is priceless.
We have a 1.9 diesel Citroen Berlingo Multispace, en excellent vehicle that does all that it is supposed to do (carries five people and their luggage or goods when required). We have one problem that we can't get to the bottom of and neither can the local garages.
When the weather gets hot (35°C) and the car has been standing over a hot road/in an open air carpark, the PAS goes very stiff and while it will ease off a bit after driving at 70kph+, as soon as one comes into a village or town and needs to slow down/park or otherwise manoeuvre at low speed, the steering goes stiff again. The steering pump was replaced about 18 months ago. ... Read more
I was about to say check the belt tension before I read the last part of your post. Did they fit a new belt when they changed the pump? I have had this problem several times in the past with my Citroens due to a slipping belt.
The immobilizer on a Rover 418 has been triggered. I have the keycode but I cannot find a key pad on which to enter it. The driver thinks he used the radio key pad but it only has the numbers 1-4. HELP, please. I cannot find any mention of an immobilizer/alarm in the handbook. Read more
I ran into this problem with my 420 ended up far more complex than I imagined.
If all is well and good, the following will work. When you turn the key turn it fully to the locked or unlock position then back to it's central position for each digit (I.e do it four times for '4')....
We'd like to buy either a Yeti Diesel or Sportage or possibly a Qashqai (we're at the exploration stage). We're aware that there are long waiting times for Yetis, longer than what dealers say. In your experience, what are the real current waiting times on Yeti diesels? (6 months?)
Also, what is the best time to buy a car? (I remember reading it was at end of term, is that end of September?) Read more
"If she hasn't had any problems, why is she on number four?!"
She gets them on PCPs and changes them every 2 to 3 years. The first three Yarises were still as good as new when she traded them in despite quite high mileages. And yes, she probably gets her driving style from her mother (neither of them sees this forum which is just as well....)....
I wonder if the new model will be available with this paint scheme?... Read more
Hi all, was looking for a bit of advice of your good selves. Ive found an audi a4 2002 (in my opinion the best looking shape) and its mint condition and has been well looked after with full service history. its a 1.8t four wheel drive model with 65k on the clock.
This will be the first vag car i will have owned and would like to know any potential down falls. bit concerned about running costs as well, so if any body has this engine id like to hear your thoughts.... Read more
I agree with 659. I had a 1999 A4 TDI - a nice car - and took it from 70k to 100k miles in two years, Budget for £500- £1000 a year for repairs once they grow older.
Check the aircon works: condensors can fail for a variety of reasons. Check for suspension clunks....
my mondeo is running superb apart from a little blip which happens as I ease off the throttle.ie when the engine is not pulling or holding back .It's more noticable on a 40mph road in cruise control.it kind of "shunts` back and forth. any one had same prob.? cheers. please excuse large text ??????????don't know what I've done. Read more
It's been a while since I visited here, I'd almost forgotten I had an account!
Anyway. To those still here since I last visited - hope you're all well and still helping us poor souls out with our Car issues and questions.... Read more
Many thanks. I'd seen that one, I was looking for recommendations on make/model, as the age I'm looking at they are scarce.
I need to change my turbo on my 2003 D4D 2.0L my part number is 17201-27040. I have found a replacement from a 2006 D4D 2.0L part number 17201-27010 will it fit my 2003.My engine number is1CD0262424.
HELP & THANK YOU x Read more
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The biggest shock is the price! Holy Mackerel!
£20000 for a restyled grande punto. they're avin a larf!