November 2012
Hi Does anyone know if there is a UK supplier of 4x4 style rear spare wheel carriers that would be suitable to fit to my mini cooper (BMW). I've seen them on cars in the USA but not sure if they are avaialble in the UK. I have run flats on at the moment so no spare b ut it makes financial sense to change to nroal tyres and carry a spare. Read more
My car has started making a lot more noise between about 45 - 65mph, though there is no loss of power and there are no knocks or sqeaks. Sounds like increased engine noise or road noise - its hard to tell - the car has never been quiet. Opening th ewindow and listening doesn't help to identify where the noise is coming from.
A local garage looked at it and said they thought it was the rear wheel bearings were going - the mechanic I spoke to said there is no play in the wheels when you try to rock them but he could hear it when the car was driven past him.... Read more
Agreed, could well be the tyres, i've scrapped tyres (Toyo as it happens and other than noise/ride they were fantastic for wet grip especially), at 4mm due to ridiculous noise and harsh ride though acceptable when the tyres were newer.
You'll have too jack the back up and spin the wheels if bearings are suspected, but i expect road roar....
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This is my first post on these forums, although I have scoured through them regularly and find them to be the best non-biased forums I could find!... Read more
None of the mpg's related above seem to be so wonderful, which after all is what a diesel is supposed to be for.
Hi I got vw 2006 1.9, 5 gears(bkc engine) its got some issue with gearbox before, some strange noise from it coming, check oil level and its been only 500 grams in it instead of 1.9l. Now I know its internal bearings making noise, as advised. So I wondering it's better to change gearbox to second hand or rebuild the same one? Read more
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I wonder if when you get a moment you would be kind enough to point me in the right direction, I intend to have the gearbox oil changed ( when the car is next on a ramp)...
I'm after a 7 seater, cheap to run, motor. My budget is preferably £7500 - £8000 but could go up to 9k for the perfect one.
I really like the look of the Toyota Verso, but everything I read tells me to go for the Grand C4 Picasso.... Read more
Wife went to see a 7 seat Verso and the salesmans showed her a 5 seat one, told her its the same car.
Basically he was bone idle, the 5 seat one was in the showroom, the 7 seat one was outside and he just could not be bothered to get his sheepskin and trilby and go outside....
Now the cold mornings are here, flat batteries show themselves. I saw an ad in the Telegraph quite a few months ago for a Start Genie, that you plug into the 12v supply and it will supply enough power to start the engine in the event of a flat battery. I cannot see this on the Telegraph shop page anymore, and can find only a couple of sellers on Google. Is this item not really as good as it claims to be? I don't use my MX-5 a lot, and invariably the battery is flat this time of year (in spite of a new battery fitted a few months ago). This would appear to be a good solutioin to the problem, but I'm a bit worried about the lack of information. Anyone tried one of these? Read more
The handbook will inform you if the vehicle battery is required to be disconnected if an "ordinary" charger is used. The CTEK (or similar ) is recommended for prolonged use with the battery connected and it will not upset the electronic control unit.
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The bonnet release cable on my 2003 octavia has snapped. Anyone have any ideas how i might get it open? Have already tried breaking grille to access torx bolts on release catch. I can see them but the lip on the front of the bonnet prevents me from the having the room to get a tool into the bolts to undo them. Would appreciate any advice as im a bit stumped on this one. ... Read more
I replied earlier to this question Avant thats why i mentioned, unless the question was asked twice?
As for the advertising idiot, i'd be tempted to plaster his email address for the worlds bots to see, don't know how you put up with them.
Driving back home tonight the engine warning light came on. I checked the code when I got home and it was P0420 which I gather is 'Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)'
Any suggestions on what to check? A quick google throws up all sort of possibilities.... Read more
Oh, yes, I realised that! Still, even £130 is more than I want to have to spend on it. Ideally I wanted nothing more than to have to put fuel in it until either my current job is declared safe, or I get a new one and I can change her for a nice i20...
(Shhh! Don't let her hear, she'll probably find something else to break if she knows her days are numbered!) :):):)
Now looking for a car that has the characteristics of a four wheel drive but in reality only has 2 driven wheels.
I'm a bit tired of the extra weight and thirst of four wheel drive and as I never go anywhere more hazardous than the occasional patch of grass, I don't need it. But I do like the ride height and other features that come with a 4wd type car. I'd prefer petrol too.... Read more
CLimate control is great. It is on alll the time and it works.
If it does nt work then something is wrong, either get it fixed or read the manual....
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i recenlty bought my first bmw 316ti se compact, 2002 model few days ago... Read more
Hi. Ecotec Autogas Ltd is a UKLPG Approved autogas installer,
Getting information from someone who is not an expert or approved installer can be dangerous for your and others life....
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You can retro fit a space saver under the boot floor.Bmw do a kit fot this.take a look here;www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-tyres-brakes/190458-how...l