October 2012

tiredpies

I have four OEM Astra H 17" 5 spoke alloy wheels.

without tyres... Read more

Canon Fodder

I've just posted a quick review of my early impressions of my new Fiesta Zetec S TDCI if anyone is interested - a little gem so far and could be one of the best all round cars I've owned.

(famous last words lol, will prob conk out on the way home tonight now I've jinxed it)... Read more

barrwalk

I have been having a bad time with my CR-V. electronics.

In August the ACC went "off" and the car accelerated TWICE independantly. It happened once before when my son borrowed the car.... Read more

barrwalk

I assume you have checked the obvious and the driver floor mats are secure and not moving ?

Thanks for the suggestion that I assume is a serious one. It could account for an 'unrealised' acceleration I agree but this has happened now 3 times. The car has been to another main dealer who also cannot find any fault. BUT I am not surprised about that as it is an INTERMITTENT fault and has occurred 3 times in three years....

nick62

Discuss

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20122355 Read more

skidpan

If your car is in the £0 RFL bracket any increse in fuel duty is going to upset you.

If your car is in the £30 a year RFL braket and you do 10,000 miles a year in a diesel doing 45 mpg you use 1000 litres a year approx. Any increase over 3p per litre is going to upset you....

uk_geezer

Whilst driving from Berkshire to Cheshire recently, I felt unwell with a migraine, and pulled into the Welcome Break Warwick (North) services at 23:53. I took some paracetamol with a drink I had in the car, and rested. I did not leave the car, and departed at 05:30 (a stay of 5hrs36mins). My Wife (registered keeper) has received a Parking Charge Notice for £100 (reduced to £60 if paid within 28 days).

The Parking Charge Notice states "The signange, which is clearly displayed at the entrance to and throughout the car park, states blah blah blah....."... Read more

Bromptonaut

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g424ahe

I've just bought a new BMW 116 DE, and have been offered the service plus 5 year/60,000 mile package for £1,285, this include all servicing and brake pads/discs/wiper blade replacement.

Not sure whether this is a good deal, as don't know what to expect to pay for replacment brakes and how many I'll get through. I can also just take the servicing pacakge without the brake pads/discs/wiper blade replacement for £300.... Read more

g424ahe

thanks you've both just confirmed what I was thinking already, just needed an independent view.

noreilly

was reconnecting battery but connected wrong way. Now the following faults appear.

SERVICE ... Read more

Bromptonaut

How long has this been going on?

As others say disconnect, wait a bit and then re-connect....

noreilly

Is there a way to clear ABS Fault Read more

Bromptonaut

On our Berlingo and Xantia ABS fault clears on re-start and only illuminates again if the fault (eg sensor or rotor damage) is redetected

Robin the Technician

Hi all,

I'm going to change the fuel filter on my Son's Mazda 6. I've located it but is it self bleeding like most diesel cars now or do I have to prime it/ fill it with fuel prior to refitting?... Read more

Veccy

Hi all,

Am looking at a 407 2.0 hdi facelift and am woundering did peugeot fix any of the failings of the older model such as ball joints, centre console display,dpf, tyre ppressure sensors etc. I had a 407 in 2005 and did love the car but was troublesome.... Read more

gtamax

Basicly generic DPF

yes have fix for same see these videos ...