September 2011
Hi Guys i have recently bought a for mondeo with the 6 cd sony changer fitted! on start up it says that the unit is not confiqured but everything works cds/ aux etc!
Does anyone know what this means and how to configure it? Have looked for a manual online but no joy! hope you can help... Read more
We are looking to replace our Toyota Aygo (2006) petrol with a 1 to 2 year old car, which is driven approx 6500 miles p.a. We would like to keep the replacement for ten years or more. Daily commute is 20 mile round trip, urban and also motorway. Other trips include around town of 1 to 6 miles. The best options appear to be the Honda Jazz: 1.4 i-Vtec ES; Skoda Fabia: 1.2 TSi (86 or 105) or the VW Polo 1.2 70 S or 1.2 TSi 105 SEL. Polo seems to be most expensive and have the worst reviews. Any advice would be welcome. Read more
Jazz by a mile, I have one in my company, 59-reg 1.4 EX (new model, largest engine, bought at launch so Japanese built rather than Swindon) and despite general abuse and neglect it has been 100% reliable. I drove it yesterday and it goes brilliantly with very tidy ride and handling. Load space is awesome for such a small car.
Only thing I have never liked is that the headrests are fixed at a forward facing angle but if that doesn't bother you then it's a great car....
Used Market Petrol vs Diesel Study
With ever rising fuel prices theres more incentive than ever to switch to a diesel car. The higher prices of diesels have led to many studies by reliable motoring magazines into the 'payback time' for new diesels in comparison to petrol models. I have now decided to look at the slightly lower end of the market at cheaper, used cars to see how both are faring and the costs and potential savings involved detailed and examined.... Read more
Thats like saying air is only relevant if you're planning to breathe ! How many people buy a car and run it till scrapping, resale price is always important.
No sorry i dont agree with that. Most people who buy a used car then trade it in against something else, they dont sell it themselves and the deal you'll get doing that can vary greatly depending on the dealer, car and your ability to negotiate a good deal so thats impossible for me to quantify here anyway as it depends on too many variables....
Anyone had experience of poor tyre wear ? My Audi is a 2008late run model. I am on my third set of front tyres after 20,000 miles - total cost to date £700,
Two sets of Continentals followed by Bridgestones this time but no apparent improvement. I do not drive the car hard so do not believe that it is my driving style.... Read more
I got 30k miles on an Audi A4 TDI.. from the rear tyres and 20k + from the fronts. I don't drive slowly but do check tyre pressures regularly.
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Well here's a first; asking for advice on my wife's Honda Civic, in 3 years of reliable carefree motoringit don't wanna start :-(
Yesterday she said that she could hear a noise (from under the bonnet), when she started it, it started and ran fine for the rest of the day, with no repeat of the noise.... Read more
Just an update really, which might help someone at a later date;
After all my checks, it essentially boiled down to being either the battery & / or the alternator, the alternator was replaced and hey presto; all is fine in the world....
Two questions I have.... Read more
Call it a couple of hours to do both,charges vary from place to place so best get an estimate
Ps you was using caps lock, its shouting in cyberspace
I have a mercedes ml420cdi recently serviced around 4 weeks ago full service at 54000miles.All filters have been changed.Occasionaly i have a loss of power wont rev over 2000rpm.It is fine if i restart the car but this only happens now and again.Has any body had this problem before.Please help Susan Read more
Hi Gilesh,
I have exactly the same problem, '07 ML420, only 37K miles. Garage replaced the EGR but the problem is still there....
Hi folks,
Had my '57 Fiesta in for a service today and the tyres came back amber and one red.... Read more
Laughable. Absolutely laughable. Never come across anything more hilarious in my life....
Hi all,
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It's highly probably I've bought laundered diesel fuel in the past few weeks.
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1. Checked for vacuum at the N75 vac side - 25inhg, no vacuum on out side.
2. Replaced N75 with new valve but still not operating.... Read more
Good stuff, hope it's a permanent fix.
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Hi,
I had a Sony 6CD factory fitted in my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X but wanted MP3 functionality. On buying the MP3 single CD Ford Sony system from eBay I had the same 'Not configured' message....