October 2011
Hi all, I have 2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdti, starting her is a lottery, cold or not, plenty of power in the battery (new) turns the engine over but wont fire, just turns over till the battery wants to go flat. Other times it well start straight away. Will bump first time every time. Flashing glow plug symbol constantly, don’t know if this issue is connected? Any help much appreciated! Thanks. Read more
Some of you guys might be interested in this.
<*** class="image" src="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/wideopenroad/episodes/images/images/ep1.jpg" alt="Here Come the Petrolheads" />Here Come the Petrolheads... Read more
If you look at the chart below, which gives 'Energy Density by Volume' (in MJ/Litre) you can see the 'rough gross values' of different Petroleum products.
Diesel 37 - 38... Read more
"No" I am saying it has a greater mass .Each litre of diesel has more energy than a litre Petrol because it has greater mass nothing more nothing less.
Yes , but a litre of concrete has a greater "mass" than a litre of diesel fuel but it doesn't have more "energy" does it?...
Hi all, I am a newbie to SAAB, (just bought one) and was wondering whether anybody knew if the factory where they are made has something to do with reliability. Not sure If they are made only in Sweden but would a Swedish built SAAB be less prone to failures compared to perhaps other factories? I noticed that there seem to be mixed feelings regarding reliability. Read more
Aren't they basically Vauxhall Vectras with a Fiat engine? My Dad has one of the 1970's made SAABs for 18 years and 300k mileage with no problems and was still able to sell it on. Was bullet-proof and probably still going somewhere. I met a guy from Sweden once and he said that Swedes lost all their repsect for SAAB as a quality car manufacturer after the GM takeover.
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2011-10/million-miler/
This is an incredible achievement. He bought it with 76,000 miles on the clock. I've heard of a guy who did 1,000,000 miles in a Saab who was rewarded by Saab with his choice of any model. He went for a very well specced 9-5 estate.... Read more
I went to Morocco - all the taxi drivers are driving them!
Hello,
I've seen a BMW 330d on a y reg estate 96000 full main dealer history and just had a full service and checked over by an independent BMW specialist. I've read the reviews by HJ which don't read well. Can anyone advise if I'm wasting my time buying it its up for £4000 grand but is in excellent condition. Any help please Read more
I know someone with a 320D. He's had it from new. It's now done 170,000 miles. £150 for interim and £200 for main service at the supplying dealer. Engine shot by swirl flap failure at years old, but BMW stumped up the cost for a new engine.
An interesting tyre safety infographic over at www.tyre-shopper.co.uk here
We're looking to replace our excellent but now 5 year old Honda Accord Tourer and have just seen an Audi A6 TDIe Avant multitronic with our local Audi dealer at £25,495. At about £7,000 less than list this looks to be a great deal so what's the catch?
Its registration date is late Sept 2011 so it's a 61 plate with delivery mileage. Should I rip his arm off or are there better deals out there? Read more
Thanks for the tip, Chrish79. All is good so far, great round town and very smooth and comfortable on the M1. Weird not being able to enter a full UK postcode on the sat-nav but otherwise the media interface is pretty good!
@bustercambelt... What's your complaint with VAG and what's not to like about the A6 (over and above relatively minor details)?...
The speedomoter has packed up I am rrying to get it repaired, but no one can find out the problem, also now the CD player has also packed up.
It is owned by my friend who is a single mother and is afraid of getting ripped of as she knows nothing about cars - can anyone help.... Read more
try posting here..
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"DO people become the car they buy... or do they buy that sort of car because they are that sort of person?
I'm wary of saying: 'That's a boy car and that's a girl's.' You don't drive with your genitals. There are only two types of person. Those that like cars and those that don't.
But I'll make two points. Are BMW drivers aggressive? And are Volvo drivers blind?... Read more
My good mate drives a new Mercedes buys one every 2 years "because he's a solicitor" and he thinks it's what is expected of him because he earns a few quid.
He lives in these new flats and pays RENT!!...
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What was the outcome of this please as mine is doing exactly the same