August 2011
Hi, this is my first post so I hope I am doing this right!
I was sitting at the traffic light at the junction of Barton Road (A5181) and Kingsway (The Robin Hood), the lights turned green and I moved to the middle of the junction for a chance to turn right across the oncoming traffic. The lights turned to amber, at that very moment the van driver in the oncoming traffic decides they can beat the red light and accelerates. There is a double flash of the traffic camera before I can cross the junction.... Read more
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Does any one know if the newer 110 version of the 2.0 diesel is more reliable i.e injector issues?... Read more
Will let you know in three years time - which was the average elaped time before the previous Siemens injected cars (type that one carefully!) started breaking down in great numbers.
My daughter is just about to start university next month and has this weird idea about taking her car with her. Think I've persuaded her to do without for the first term, but might be fighting a losing battle (she loves Terry the Twingo).
I'm assuming that she would have to inform her insurance company and that they would then bump her premiums up considerably.... Read more
It would be worth finding out the provisions for parking at the university. The uni I went to had a policy that undergrads were not allowed a parking space unless they had a disability as there just wasn't enough space. I tried to get a permit as a postgrad but it was very expensive. The bus was an all-round better option. If she's off to uni in a big city, it may whack the insurance right up (I knew several people at uni in Manchester/Liverpool - the premiums were phenomenally high!)
I also got charged £26 by my insurer for changing my address, as they have to send out new policy documents!
it's different - but still welcoming.
Seems that Jamie et Bobbin have an online love affair but maybe not. I'm new again, I don't know.... Read more
Was at Woburn Safari Park today test-driving (I know, I know – I spend my life test-driving but not purchasing ...) the Hyundai i40 Tourer. It's pretty damn fine in fact (well, the the 1.7 CRDI 136PS Premium auto variant was to my mind) – although I obviously couldn't put it through it's paces whilst inching round the lion enclosure, etc. – so will doubtless follow today up with a normal 'on-road' test-drive once they hit the dealers (Sept).
However, I digress ...... Read more
I was wondering if anyone could possibly help me here.
I set off and realised my left dipped headlight was not working (full beam was fine though)... Read more
Is it safe to simply leave it as it is, surely it would be putting too much stress on the system? Perhaps effecting the relay for the right hand side?
Hi All,
I wonder if anyone could recommend a reasonable, competent VW specialist in the Bournemouth/Poole area? I'm after some engine diagnostics & tuning, and brakes; fairly standard stuff. Anybody have any suggestions?... Read more
... suddenly has decided I live in Northern Ireland ... doh! Read more
Yes, it's not a big problem, but I had Autotrader bookmarked, and for years it has taken me to Autotrader UK, then suddenly it started going to Autotrader NI. I blame Bill Gates myself.
Just had problems with tyre presuure sensors. Cost £70 each plus £70 fitting each. ECU needs reprogramming afterwards to recognise new ones.
Then problem with parking sensor. Cost £70 each plus, you've guessed it, £70 fitting.... Read more
If anyone has a rattle coming from their 5008 and cant place it try the small plastic tabs on the roof rails for covering the attachments for the roof bars. My car was in 3 times and the dealer couldn't find where the noise was coming from. Found it myself. Would recommend the car though. Read more
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Van driver will get n.i.p. in the post. Two pictures taken will show you have not moved and were in that position before lights changed.