February 2013
So you delete threads as you like do you?
Not much point posting here then is there.... Read more
Yesterday my fathers Civic Hybrid got written off and needs a replacement by the end of the month.
He needs an automatic and needs it to be second hand. None of them automated clutch systems.... Read more
We test drove a Rio and the i20 last April. Sister cars. The Rio had much poorer rear visibility than the i20, and a poorer gearchange (not an issue for your father as he wants an auto).
We went for the i20.
Hi all... I've been looking high and low trying to find the Brake Caliper bolt torque settings, I just wondered if anyone here might be able to help please?
I have seen 130nm mentioned but that was for a US 2005 model and I think they are different.... Read more
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My wife got into the car this afternoon and couldn't get it in gear. With a bit of man handling I managed to get it into 1st, 2nd and reverse. There is no problem at all getting it into gear when the engine is off. We have booked it in to a local garage who reckon the clutch has gone.... Read more
Update
I drove the car to the garage on Sat morning to drop it off. Took it easy - had to set off in second gear as couldn't get it into 1st without forcing it and didn't want to cause more problems. Just up and down gears via double de-clutching and changing at low speeds. Some gear changes took a few goes but never forced it....
I was fully aware of 'personal injury' claims that are deemed dubious, but my daughter had a minor scrape with another car on a roundabout. She was in the wrong, no question, but the result was scratches to both cars: no one injured. She has now received a threatening letter stating she is to be sued for 'negligent driving'. Is this now standard? If it is the cost of car insurance is going to go through the roof.
We have put this in the hands of our insurer, but surely this is a costly step too far!... Read more
It's a fairly standard letter which is sent to the other driver by someone who wishes to make a claim against another.
It mentions negligence as this is the basis of them having a claim against you....
One of my colleagues just told me an amusing one. His fleet Civic Hybrid decided the other day that this electricity lark was strictly for the birds and that it was going to revert to being an ordinary 1.3 litre CVT Civic.
It went in to the local Honda place, whose diagnostic system disclosed that the entire Hybrid system was completely toes-upwards and they then proceeded to replace the traction battery and hybrid motor/generator as suggested.... Read more
Modern diagnostics can't tell if your EGR valve is jammed.. a very common fault. To change it, teh EGR vavle would need a sensor and cost twice as much..(in the aftermarket that is).
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Hello all, looking for some advice please we have a Pegueot 2001 406 - we may have made a mistake here and filled the Eolys fluid through the overflow on the eolys tank - now my question is should we remove the tank and drain it and refill through the breather pipe under the wheel arch or is it ok now its in the tank - any help please Ray Read more
Hi only just read your message - many thanks but have now removed the Eolys tank and done it the correct way - and yes Iwill get the counter reset asap thanks again
Ray
IVE HAD INJECTORS CHANGED,SERVICED, AND NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FUEL STARVATION I THINK .SURGING AND CUTTING OUT MOMENTERILY ANY IDEAS . Read more
Does it have an in tank fuel pump? Have you changed the fuel filter?
In the market for a used family car, have a Ford focus 2004 which is getting on a bit and looking for more space and something reliable.... Read more
AT three years old, depreciation is 50%.
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I have a whirring, whining noise on over run but migh aslo be there under power, just can't hear above engine noise. I think it was ther before changing front tyres but worse since. Car also jumped to a stop as I pulled up, quite a jolt through the transmission. Is this the TOD T-case? Any ideas how to check and fix? Read more
Vovlo 4x4 early models were terrible for destroying the diff if you did not have tyres of the same wear rate,I remember a colleague having to buy four new tyres when he damaged just one tyre an expensive exercise but this applied to many 4x4s Jaguar x types were terrible for destroying diffs if the tyres were badly matched something they don´t tell you when your buying the latest tin can .But I would think with a little luck you should be ok if you have come across the problem in good time.
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