October 2011
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Peugeot 306 "s" reg 5 door... Read more
I am looking to purchase a used 4 x 4 as a second car mainly due to the fact i live up a very steep half mile lane and thanks to the snow we have had for the last two winters was impossible to get up and down it. Looked at a Freelander but put off by bad reports and the Suzuki Grand Vitara which also can be switched to permanent 4 wheel drive. Not sure about Crossovers like the Rav 4 and Ford Kuga how good they actually are in these sort of conditions. Any suggestions ??? Thanks. Read more
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Mrs has got the above car , now around 98K Miles. Very shortly due a service and if I'm not wrong also due a cam belt???... Read more
If you like the A3, a mechanically identical VW Golf will be cheaper, and an equivalent Skoda or SEAT even more so.
A diesel will give you similar or better fuel economy, but unless your annual mileage is over about 15,000, consider a petrol: it may use more fuel but it'll cost you less in the first place, even buying used.
Hi all,
I acquired a 2004 Volvo V40 a week ago. The previous owner had, in good faith, paid Volvo to look at (and supposedly repair) a ticking indicator switch before selling me the car. The Volvo dealership charged him £130 for a new relay switch - he paid this and I have the receipt. At the time I got the car from him (he was emigrating the next day! - I know and trust him, so I know this to be true!!) the ticking was much less than on my first test drive, but nonetheless after every use of the indicator, for a few seconds. As he had done his best in good faith, I undertook to take up the problem with Volvo.... Read more
I agree this will come down to good will.
The dealer works on the car, not the owner....
Can anyone tell me if it is safe to use a suction oil extraactor on this engine with its commmon filler /dipstick? When I push the dipstick in there is a feeling of resistance after about 20cm before it goes the rest of the way down. Will I cause damage on this engine if I push the tube in here - it's not like my other vehicles where the di[pstick just goes down a tube? The car is too low to the ground to do a traditional oil change easily and I like to change the oil on my cars at 6k and going for a full service at a good independent garage at the specified 18k. Read more
What do people think of the government raising the motorway speed limits to 80mph?
I personally agree with it... Read more
Can we please use the existing thread in the Motoring discussion section for this. Thanks.
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My engine Management light came on in my Audi A2 1.6 FSI. It read as 17439 - Intake Manifold Tuning valve - Setpoint not reached. ... Read more
In the Audi handbook?
Quite often the first 2 or 3 uses of the clutch each day result in a vibration / shudder which is quite significant. After 2 or 3 uses everything is okay and back to normal; light pedal action , easy to select gears, no slipping...
My guess is that the cause is due to condensation forming overnight and once this is 'dried' off it is no longer an issue - am I on the right track?
Thank you in advance. Read more
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Over the last couple of days i have noticed a crackling/buzzing sound from the dash area at 2000rpm. This is not speed related as happens in every gear at 2000rpm.
I notice I can accelerate through it or simply ease off the accelerator and the noise disappears. I also notice it is only evident When firmly pressing down on the accelerator and it's ok when gently accelerating up to 2000rpm.
2 days ago I put some redex in the car. Is this just a coincidence?
Up until now, the car appears to be fine otherwise and no warning lights are on.
Regards
Grant. Read more
Hi Over the last couple of days i have noticed a crackling/buzzing sound from the dash area at 2000rpm. This is not speed related as happens in every gear at 2000rpm. I notice I can accelerate through it or simply ease off the accelerator and the noise disappears. I also notice it is only evident When firmly pressing down on the accelerator and it's ok when gently accelerating up to 2000rpm. 2 days ago I put some redex in the car. Is this just a coincidence? Up until now, the car appears to be fine otherwise and no warning lights are on. Regards Grant.
you did not say if the car is diesel or petrol!
Does anyone know when and where these vehicles get disposed of?
I can't think of a van that gets an easier life than one of these, never seen a building site!... Read more
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Last year during the worst of the snow I havd to drive to and from work. 75 mile round trip.
I recall one icy winter's day down a untreated B road I passed a lovely dark blue newish Rav4 on very low profile wheels shod with expensive looking rubber. It was on a sharp bend and the Rav 4 was on it's side in a ditch at the time. ...