February 2013
I have recently started driving the Peugeot as one of our pool cars at work. It seems to have an intermittent fault with the turbo and I was wondering if anyone could give any pointers.... Read more
Good evening I am hoping you can help with a choice on my next commuter?
Basically it is time to stop spending money on my VW Golf 115 tdi. I normally buy a car and run it untill the doors fall off so to speak!... Read more
I love my A4! One of my friends owns a Volvo and having driven his car I can honestly say that both cars are lovely to drive. I think it all boils down to personal preference. His car has now covered 265,000 miles! He has had no major problems with the car. Just usual maintance. I am hoping my Audi lasts as well as his Volvo!
6 months ago had cam sensor replaced folloiwng EML coming on. Had no problems for 6 months and then had trouble starting the car and cutting out whilst driving. When cut out did start again pretty much straight away however driving has been very jerky and feels like no power in getting up to speed. The car has since failed to start at all now however we removed the crank shaft sensor, started ignition and car started straight away. Turned ignition of, replaced the sensor can car started again perfectly and drove perfectly with no juddering etc. Started car an hour later and againstill fine however come next morning back to not starting. Did the same thing again with the sensors and again started fine but next day failed to start. Anyone have any ideas. Have been told its the timing chain but would the car still drive perfectly (when first started) if this was the problem.
Any advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance Read more
Sometimes you can get away with fitting a modified chain tensioner if it has not one fitted these allow I think upto 5mm more tension.
That's a new one on me, can you give more details please?
Around a year ago I loaned a car to a mate. He had assured me that he was covered to drive it under his insurance, but he had an accident (involving minimal damage to my car but the other vehicle being written off) and it turned out that he wasn't actually covered at all. Cue much stress for me at the time re the possible implications.
Anyway, long story short and without going into too many details, he got points for driving with no insurance but no action was taken against me as the police were satisfied I genuinely believed him to be insured. The other party attempted to bring a claim against my insurance, but they denied liability - due to the specific nature of the policy they were able to do this.... Read more
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I have had to replace both the rear callipers on my Hyundai I20 before the car was 2 years old. I live too far from the dealer to see if their warranty would cover it so paid out £400 for this.
Doe anyone know if this is a problem with the MArque or have I just been unlucky. I have owned many new cars and never had this problem with any of them. I plan to replace my car in the Autumn but don't want another of these if this is an issue.... Read more
i20s suffered from a problem with the rear calipers sticking and had a recall on them
Hi All,
I've got a problem with my Instrument cluster (i assume) the rev counter, temp guage and speedo needles drop intermittently then altogether along with most of the warning lights coming on and off as i'm driving - i've had the RAC out who on their diagnostics showed an error on the instrument cluster. It started yesterday and i could continue to drive but as my journey went on, it got progressively worse until the car is virtually undriveable.... Read more
not a fan of the extended warranty huh? yes it was a warranty direct policy - to be fair it turns out it has been cost neutral, what i paid for the warranty is similar to the work that has been done. you win some you lose some, but i wouldn't say it was pointless.
the reason for only part payment was down to the mileage of my car and what they will cover ie 50% of any parts plus labour and diagnostics....
Hi we're in real need of a new car. Our current car is on its last legs & instead of putting any money into we need to get either a spacious saloon or an MPV. I need something that can accomodate our family (2 adults, 3 kids) with some decent boot space. Its mostly for local runs, but twice a month we do long trips (300miles round trip). I'm looking for something reliable (because we don't know a whole lot about cars/ mechanics to cope with break downs) and also something that's economical for the short journeys.
After doing some research, I thought maybe a Vauxhall Zafira would be suitable?... Read more
If reliability is a very high priority, a Mazda 6 or a Toyota avensis are both good choices, providing you buy a petrol engined version.
I know that classic Daimlers have a stunning, almost human-like face with headlamps that could be compared to eyes but I've never seen one actually stare! ;) Read more
Another advert pretending to be news. This site is full of them. Read more
I agree with jim McG, lets have fact not sales waffle.is it passive nanostructure or.molecular
Toyota latest Aygo say 0w 30, and 5w 30 only at a push,then revert. has anyone seen the cost of these specialised oils, per litre! liquid gold! .... now theres an idea.!!!!
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Thats better than I get fom my 2.2 C5 at 60 mph! My 2.0. Hdi C5 will do 60+mpg.