October 2012
Can any tell me why this engine appears at several dealers but isn't listed on this website and doesn't feature in vw brochure 2009 when the cars seem to be that reg? . If you put it into google only the 1.4tsi 160 comes up.
What's the mpg? Etc , if anyone has one Read more
I was getting excited about a new Volvo V40 then my mates said the parts and servicing costs caused them to get rid of their Volvos. Does any one know of a comparison of prices between manufacturers of top end hatch like the V 40?
Charlieskipper Read more
I have a Volvo and a Merc...both quite high mileage and I have found the costs not too bad at all. I don't go near main dealers and the indies I use are pretty good at saying what the costs will be before they start. I found Volvo main dealers very expensive and the Merc ones even more so. To give Merc their due they do offer a good percentage off labour for older cars and the owners club membership gets 10% off parts and labour for anyage. I have friends with Fords and Audis who who getbigger bills than me.
I have four OEM Astra H 17" 5 spoke alloy wheels.
without tyres... Read more
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
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
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....
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....
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
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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
thanks you've both just confirmed what I was thinking already, just needed an independent view.
was reconnecting battery but connected wrong way. Now the following faults appear.
SERVICE ... Read more
How long has this been going on?
As others say disconnect, wait a bit and then re-connect....
Is there a way to clear ABS Fault Read more
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
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Just checked, there are no 2.0 TSis with 160bhp on the Austrian official VW used car website either, I would expect all the same cars to be available her as in Germany. Either it's a 1.4TSi with 160hp, or it's a 2.0 with a different power output.