September 2011
Hey Guys,
Bought my self a VW passat 2.0tfsi about 3 weeks ago used with 68k on the clock, now - over the past few days i've had a squeeking noise coming from the rear tyre, drivers side - i done everything i could have i.e. take it to the mechanics, even bought my self some EBC red stuff brakes thinking the brake pads were worn out.... Read more
Hi All
New to the site and went to take a sneak peek at the new Rio at a local branch.
Looks very nice and obviously the 88mpg version is a great tempt especially as I travel daily from Glasgow to Livingston for work.
However whilst down I saw a 59 plate Pro'ceed 3 1.6 crdi in my favourite colour, White.
Think it's done around 14-15k and it's costs £9.5k.
Looked really really nice, sporty looking but having read up on it still get's around 63mpg combined, compared to my current car (Fiat Bravo 57) of 44mpg.
Just wondering if anyone thinks that is a decent deal, how much room have I got to haggle with and any real tips on the car.
Cheers in advance.
FD
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LOL, well I'm Scottish too. :p
Thanks all for the mega-quick responses.
Falkirk Bairn - What site are you referring to, I've done a few searches but can only see the cheapest Proceed 3 diesel version at just under £14k?
FD
Coming back from Coleraine yesterday at lunchtime.
Tootling at about 50/55 on an empty road up past Ballyrashane.... Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILVHaIb5WO8 Program look on the road .Watch the driving and antics on Hollands roads.Sorry commentary in Dutch.
Moved to Technical.
Hi
Really struggling as dont know much about cars.
I have £3000 max to spend.
Would like 50+ mpg combined.
Insurance group 7 or less.
Tax £150 or less.
9Obhp or more so it doesnt strain at 80mph on the motorway and has abit of power behind it.
Diesel.
5 doors if poss.
For mix of motorway and short journeys - maybe 8000 miles/year.
Low servicing/parts would be an advantage.
Been looking at Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D T3 (i know less than 90bhp), Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec, Vauxhall Astra 1.7 SXi, VW Golf 1.9, Seat Ibiza 1.9.
Out of these cars which fits my needs the best and are there any others i should look at?
Probably looking to keep for next 2/3 years.
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I have bought tonnes of cars, from £50 to £23,000....
Best advice is to keep looking until you find something good (then BUY IT before someone else does) and consider the unusual....
My wife's car's spare key is physically broken, but the fob is completely intact. Can I get another one cut and keep it on a keyring with the old fob, thus saving the high cost of programming the new key? Read more
Mine requires a new cog due to excessive wear. I can't buy the cog on its own and Nissan want £500 plus VAT for a new vacuum pump. Add £50 for the chain and £60 for a tensioner and it's a very expensive job for a 153,000 mile 2004 car even though it's a T-SPEC model. It looks as if this may be a common fault as these engines reach high mileage.
I remember my father, in the 1960's/70's, sometimes substituting a mechanical fuel pump for an electric pump. Could I do the same with this vacuum pump and where can I find one?... Read more
I bought my i30 in January of this year with 19k miles on the clock, full history and one owner from new. I bought it from a main agent as one of the primary attractions with the car was the fact that it had a full warranty until September 2013 (car is a 58 plate diesel). I had had a nightmare with my previous 3 cars so this was my safe bet to keep trouble free for a few years.
A week after I bought it the windscreen was motor packed up; fixed under warranty. 2 months later the bolt securing the lock to the rear door sheared off rendering the car unsecured; again fixed under warranty. 2 months after that the glow plugs failed - warranty.... Read more
That's where my head's at. I have faith in the dealers and the brand even after a few niggles and, as aforementioned, I don't give a hoot about the badge. My cunning plan is to run the car until the end of 2012 (hopefully flawlessly) and sell it with a year left on the warranty with a FSH. Assuming my impression of the dealer experience is still as positive I may even invest in the new i30 which looks very nice indeed.
If not then there'll be second hand bargains aplenty for the current variant. Can't lose really. Oh and got a bargain on its winter tyres today too :-)
hi can sum1 help? my stupid waste of space father inlaw got caught drink driving last night, he was arrested and bailed after blowing 135mg. not only that but he was charged with improper insurance, no driving licence he was charged with drink driving about 11 years ago aswell!!! my partner is questioning whether he will go to jail.. any idea if he will have a sentance and if so what that could look like? Read more
How often do you actually see the maximum handed out though? Hardly ever.
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I have a Jeep Cherokee 2000 Classic that after trying to 'bump start' a Vauxhall Signum won't start up. Tried changing the fuel line, .had an Auto Locksmith re-enter the immobiliser code...but all to no avail. It has been suggested that the Crankshaft Position Sensor is the fault....given that the immobiliser warning light is still flashing...would changing the CPS not only rectify the start up problem but also turn off the immobiliser warning light? Read more
possibly a rear caliper fault, or the pads are siezing in the calipers. when pads are fitted the calipers need recalibrating so should be done with a tool electronically.
If new pads are fitted and the rear calipers not reset they take up to 1000 miles to recalibrate and faults will be logged in the ABS module....