October 2012
Hi everyone
Starting to think about getting a new car, quite like the look of a crossover like the Kia sportage or similar. Have looked at an ix35 and 3008 and am starting to think they may not be suitable for us
We really need a car that can take two car seats in rear, preferably highball isofix for age up to 11. Would like to fit an adult in the middle rear seat reasonably comfortably. The ix35 could get bottom in but shoulders were an issue, the 3008 couldn't get bottom in!
Don't really want a 7 seater, will be getting rid of our xsara Picasso so would be nice to have a "nice" car now. Any thoughts on this? I know ix35 and sportage are same car but different trim so wondered if there was any more space on seats or what about qashqai? Or do I need to widen the search?
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Hi all,
Got a problem with my 1999 Nissan Micra (k11) headlights.... Read more
Earthing on light clusters can cause all sorts of wiered (or wired) problems.
Another one to watch out for is bad earths on the rear lights - as well as funny light combinations this can cause problems where ECUs are told to cut power when brakes applied. With a bad earth problem I've seen strange symptoms such as loss of power when using indicators!
Hi all. New member here, just joined and have a question for those in the know.
For the last month or so I have had a misfire/rough running problem from cold. Traction control light (yellow triangle in yellow circle) comes on after depressing the loud pedal literally moments after setting off. After engine is warmed up (5 miles approx) the light will go out and engine will run fine if the car is turned off and then on again. It clears and pulls strongly from there on.... Read more
The head harness is by far the most common cause of a misfire on the PD, I replaced my first one in 2001 on a car we had imported the year before.
Hi All,
Hoping someone can help with my Focus TDCi, has 150k Km on the clock.... Read more
Thanks Ben, I'll change the cam sensor and get the ECU update at the Ford dealer.
Do you think the Ford dealer will be able to read more than the P1200 fault code the other garage read? ...
I’m very confused to what this issue could. I recently brought a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDti and it has been going back and forth to my local garage as when I select 5 or 6th gear (when the engine has warmed up). The car starts chucking out a load of white smoke from the exhaust but when you shut the engine off and re start the car the white smoke stops.
I originally thought it was the head gasket but there is no movement on the fluid and this has also been checked by the garage... Read more
Hi have you sorted this problem thanks
Hi I could do with some advice. I replaced The copper injector seals and the plastic seals on a 2005 1.4 tdci ford fiesta today and after putting it back together and bleeding it up i turned the key to start it up and all i got was a clicking from the starter motor which i thought was strange because it started fine before commencing work on it, it just ran rough that was all. After aload of investigating I'm still no closer to finding out what is wrong with it. Initially i thought it might of had a bad earth but after bridging a lead from the negative terminal to the engine hoist bracket it still wouldn't turn over even tried another battery but nothing. Hopefully someone can help.
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sorry never read the end post
URGENT HELP NEEDED PEEPS......
ive been suspended from work for claiming/drinking 2 pints of weak bitter shandy on a night away with work.... i have always thought that bitter shandy is classed as non alcoholic drink but mainly classed as "soft drink" as anybody can buy a can from most shops and even in pubs a child can drink a shandy !!! ... Read more
This was a response to a now-deleted posting.
As a UK national now resident in France I may be worrying needlessly but I DO know my Uk driving licence is valid to drive in France without having to exchange it (EU Directive) (presumably until it is due to run out when I have to renew in france) and I also know that it is illegal for a UK resident to drive a foreign car on UK roads(with few exceptions)
I am worried by the fact that though I am not resident in Uk now but have a UK licence still that this MAY cause me aggro with Uk police if stopped during a visit - since it might appear that I am a resident because of my UK licence.... Read more
This thread merely highlights the ridiculous situation that the DVLA have talked themselves into. If you have a photocard licence it is badged as an EU licence which is accepted in all EU countries. Until you go to live in one that is-than the DVLA doesn't like it and starts to get antsy about addresses and residency.
The best solution I can think of is to get a duplicate licence for your UK one from the DVLA and then exchange it for a licence of the country where you are living and hang onto your original UK licence, like loads of people that I know have done....
I'm looking to change tires at present and shopping around. One of the fast fit chains offers a standard tire balance with every new tire. They also do an option extra "Precision balance upgrade", for which they charge £2.50
Never heard of this before, only seen it at this one place. Anyone heard of it? Read more
We're agreed then that this is largely a profit improving wheeze for tyre shops.
Hi all,
I used this forum about 6 months ago for advice regarding a stolen (cloned) car that I bought. Long story cut short, the seller went AWOL pretty much straight after the transaction was made, the car was HPI clear (as it was checking the legitimate car) and alarm bells rang when I saw the same car up for sale elsewhere when I had a car of the same number plate on my doorstep. Anyway, police and DVLA were informed and neither wanted to know anything about it - dont ask why. After hassling the police, they came down and told me the car was fine and I had nothing to worry about. I then wrote to the DVLA - 6months later they responded and sent someone from the Police down to have a look - this time it was a specialist.... Read more
when will people learn ?
If a deal looks too good to be true there is usually a very good reason....
Browse
The FRV is a great car, designed during Honda's imaginativre phase which sadly seems to be over. I suppose it was withdrawn because it didn't sell well.
The Fiat Multipla, similarly with 3 + 3 seating, didn't sell well either, not only because of chronic ugliness but I think also because not every parent wants a bambino saying 'are we nearly there' directly into their left ear. When our four children were young they sat in the back or 'very back' of a series of excellent seven-seater Renaults, models which sold rather better.