November 2011
I have owned a toyota yaris from new since march 2010 after about a year (9000 miles) the clutch started to slip and I believe that the dealer fixed it under warranty. I am now at 18000 miles and about 9 monhts later and the dealer informs me i need a new clutch at £950 which will not be under warranty (toyota have also refused to contribute) apparently it is due to my driving style/wear and tear any input? Read more
I would appreciate help please on where to turn.
I bought the car new in April 2007, to keep 10 years doing 10K mostly off-peak miles p.a.... Read more
Hello Woody37, I have much sympathy with your situation. A BMW turbo should not fail at 45K miles. However to pursue a claim you need to demonstrate that you have taken all the correct precautions against turbo failure. As HJ often points out, when the car has been on an extended run and the turbo is very hot, it needs to cool down with the engine idling for a couple of minutes to maintain lubrication to the bearings. I have followed this advice for many years and no turbo problems at all. Very difficuly call to make a legal challenge with.
My brother and brother in law are both badge snobs. In the 10 years since I have owned my Skoda Superb their Mercedes and BMWs' have been a tale of woe. One Merc had 4 new turbos in 18 months alone. The BMW had a turbo failure at 15K, new engine mounts at 25K plus other niggles not expected from an expensive 'superior' badge. My Skoda: zilch, nada, nowt. Just good reliable motoring. They have now both changed(post retirement-own bills) to Audi and Ford. Premium prices for premium cars don't always add up to premium motoring or satisfaction guaranteed. Best of luck. Cheers Concrete
My Focus (one owner from new (me)) is a 1.8 petrol January 2008 with 17,000 miles, the expansion tank over three months or so drops from max to below mimimun or under, it runs very well never overheats, someone said its head gasket another said its the core plugs - can anyone be more precise ? the Ford dealer couold not find a leak on pressure test
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Just been look ing for other issues with same problem and on one page there is mnention of the plastic thermostat housinh leaking this apparently cost £140 to fix
I hope I can get by this years without this as so far Ive paid almost £2000 on problems on my 57 reg focus only 20K miles mine since new...
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How do I put oil into the gear box of my automatic ford focus...? I was told at the garage where I take it for its annual mot that there is a separate filler for this I thought you just put the oil in the engine oil filler on the top of the engine and where is the filler part to do this ? thank you very much... Read more
Automatic cars usually have two dipsticks, one for the engine and one for the transmission - for these it's usual to use the transmission dipstick tube as the filler for it.
Make sure you're checking the transmission fluid level correctly - it needs to be done with the car warmed up, engine running, transmission in Park - wipe the dipstick then re-dip to check the level....
Anyone got any idea how to remove the EGR valve from the engine, i have a fault code up which says EGR sticking or not working properly, had the bright idea of removing it to try cleaning first, took all the visible screws out one of which started leaking water from the screw hole, either way it wont budge must be bolted on elsewhere but i am blowed if i can see where. I use the car as a cab so its well out of warranty mile wise, 108,000 greatful for any help i can get Read more
Sorry it didn't work ... I wonder if the EGR solenoid actuator is a problem, have you tried cleaning the connector to it? They can go a bit funny ...
After test drive of Mitsubishi Outlander, Freelander, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, Honda CR-V and Skoda Yeti, this is what im thinking to buy:
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The OP has sought ongoing, detailed advice from The Yeti forum at Briskoda and continues to receive enthusiastic, comprehensive and informed replies there....he may come back here to advise of progress or decisions in due course?
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Ford Ka 1999 when driving 30mph + car pulls to right on acceleration and sweeps to left when changing gear or foot off accelerator ( like having a hevay side wind). What is causing the strange pulling from side to side ?... Read more
Thanks Peter.N and galileo need to buy some wishbones are delphi ford oem ?
Hi,interested in buying friends ex company car, its a.mondeo estate 2.2 175bhp titanium x.good condition on a 58 plate with full history and 12 months MOT.
been told by the fleet company he can have it for £7750.seems a good deal, worth while? Is it a good engine? Read more
Thank you for your help. I have agreed to the deal and get the car in 2 weeks time.
Anyone got real-world feedback on what this engine is like to live with e.g any problems, real-world MPG (anybody get close to claimed 40mpg from Ford specs on a longer run at steady speed)?
Also, any downside to the version with higher output (240hp) over standard tune (203hp)? e.g is it much thirstier under normal driving condiitons? Read more
Welcome to the forum, Uptheposh (are you from Peterborough I wonder?).
Similarly, I've got a petrol (Octavia vRS estate) after five diesel cars, and the good news is that your fuel economy should improve as the car is run-in. Mine will do a sporting 38 mpg on a long run, but it w asonly 33-34 when the car was new last March....
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reading about how to store tyres (eg summer tyres when winter tyres on the car and vice versa) the suggestion is to store them in the dark. To that end you can get tyre storage bags.... Read more
I see that Continental allow for the tyres to be in a pile, but state they should be rotated every few weeks.
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Just by way of an update, and following continuing discussion, the Dealer has now been back to me, and a satisfatory conclusion has been reached.
Thanks to all of those who contributed.