December 2012
hi there i just survices my car and changed the coolant on it and when to run the car up and the fan kicks in and the temp gauge gose to red and no coolant is leaving the expansion tank i undone the bleed nippal at the bottom of the rad to see if the is water in there and there was so i toke the top hose off and no water come out so i checked the thermosat houseing and no water has pasted thought so can any 1 help thanks Read more
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Has any one else experienced an electrical fire in this model. Mine caught fire after starting it on my drive. The fire was behind the bulkhead on the nearside... Read more
At my last service I ws told my car has a tiny hole in the intercooler, it causes a subtle whining noise varying with revs."no F codes are present in ECU and no lack of power at present time".
Initially Iwas told no action was called for, but a week later I was told it would cost >£400 to remedy. Should it be corrected or safely observed over time?... Read more
That £400+ sounds like a dealer price.
Try and find a secondhand intercooler and get it swapped out by a local independant garage....
Focus hatch a 1.8 petrol january 2008 57plate Mk2 done 22500 miles from new one owner
over a period of time the coolant level drops from max to clearly below min level on expansion tank, and I have to top it every 3-4 months, Ford dealer did pressure test showed no leak.... Read more
i had this on a focus 1.6, it turned out to be the heater matrix leaking <damp footwell>
beware though i ended up with a car fire when somthing shorted from the leak !...
Any ideas of how to solve an annoying glove box squeak type rattle.
Have been to the local Nissan agent and have tried to resolve but the rattle seems to be coming from the roof of the glove box. I am not sure if it something to do with the air con that is contained in the glove box...... Read more
Going car shopping in the morning. Here's the short list, whats peoples thoughts?
2009/59 Passat 1.4 TSI S with 10000 miles £6995... Read more
Jamie, your entitled to your opinion.
I am aware all cars can fail, however the chances of a 2010 vs 2005 car failing are more in my favour with the newer car. The peugeot had experienced a couple of issues and the costs were quite large. Factor this into the toal equation and I'm happy with my purchase....
Dear All!
Below a copy of my recent correspondence with Ford....... Read more
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A relative was involved in an accident on the M40 some years ago, and is now very nervous about driving, especially on motorways. Does anyone have experience of a good course to overcome the problem? Read more
I should think 90% of drivers on a given stretch of motorway at any one time don't want to be there - from HGV drivers anxious to get home, White Van Man rushing to his next pick-up, Great Uncle Basil on his way to a funeral of someone he hardly knew etc. etc.
I have rented my flat for 4 years, and recently some parking signs went up from Parking Collection Services on the resident's car park. On Wednesday 21st November, my housing association sent out a parking permit to all residents to stick in the car.
Unfortunately I was away from home and on the following Monday 26th of November I got a parking ticket outside my flat. I wrote to the company saying that I lived there and wouldn't be paying. They have said that it doesn't matter that I live there, as I breached the t and c on the signs.... Read more
Hello Basil, firstly, do not part with any money at all. What you have is an invoice for a percieved breach of contract. The only way it can be enforced is through the Small Claims Court. This court is a civil court and works on the balance of probabilities and how reasonable contract terms are. In this case you clearly are a resident with rights to park. Also, through circumstance you were unaware of the new parking terms imposed, the balance of probabilities indicates you would have abided by the terms had you been aware. The mere technicality of a minor breach of terms will be secondary. Because it did not disadvantage or cause loss to the landlord. Therefore you are in a good position, so hold your nerve. However, I would approach the landlord, very politely and in writing, to explain your position and express your dismay at this invoice being issued. Request that they intervene and have their parking agent revoke the invoice, as you are prepared to defend a court case, which would incur them some costs when they lost. Send a copy of your letter to the parking company with a seperate letter to them stating that you are contesting the invoice and are willing to defend your case in court. Also when they lose, the costs will be born by them. State that no further correspondence will be entered into regarding this matter and you will consider a complaint against them of harrassment if they persist. The only correspondence you should take note of is from your landlord or the Small Claims Court. Don't worry about the court, is costs nothing to defend yourself and you will receive help from the officials about procedure, and you will win. I think you have more chance of a ride on Flipper than receive a court summons. Good luck and let us know the outcome. Cheers Concrete
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What could be the cause of a crankshaft pulley needing replacement (along with the belt), it had a bit of a wobble on it.... Read more
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hi i have sorted it now there was just a big air in the system every thing is running fine now thanks for the help