March 2013
I've been driving a Ford Fusion (1.4 petrol, 80bhp - basically identical innards to a mk6 fiesta) ever since I got my license 3 years ago. I'm now looking to upgrade to something better to be my daily driver, and I'd like some well-informed opinions on which used cars would fit my requirements. I'm looking for a car that is:
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Looking to pick some brains here. We live a mile up a farm road which we dont own with potholes which is hard on the cars that we have. Ideally I am looking for something with a raised suspension that can cope with this road plus I drive about 20 k miles per year for work. Looking for something cheap to buy and run. Currently have a citroen berlingo that just cant cope with the farm road. Read more
What about a Citroen C5 with the hydroneumatic suspension. You can raise it to the intermediate height setting for the track then return it to normal for foad use. Being a Citroen, can be bought for peanuts once a few years old and very comfortable.
just bought an iveco daily 35s14, just serviced it, but engine runs a bit rough. Most evident when idling, vibration in steering wheel/dash, quite annoying. No other probs,no engine lights on, no loss of power (though I'm new to van but it seems very powerful). Also steering wheel vibrates over around 60 - 70 mph ( this could be separate issue).
To be clear no other issues at all, and seeing as its just been serviced, I take it engine mounts will have been checked (it was a reputable garage). Any ideas please? could it be cracked engine block? Read more
lots of people, mechanics, vehicle breakdown companies, supermarkets, etc....
Hunk of misery? rock hard suspension! I dread every little bump, and like I said the vbibration, which apparantely is normal, though it wasn't present on my last daily, which had a smaller engine, 35s11.
What is the noise a vectra c 1.9cdti makes when u turn ignition on Read more
Fuel pump pressurizing system.
Hi Guys
I was looking to get either a 3 series or 5 series (preferable) and wanted some advice, what are the average annual running costs for the above cars in terms of servicing and likely faults/breakdowns, I've had a reliable (but slightly boring!) car for 4 years which has never gone wrong and annual servicing is only £150 on it.... Read more
eBay classified ad. from a private individual. Very decent seller.
BTW, my car has zero options, just the basic car. but i thought it was a good deal, as most people were asking at least even 7k for basic cars with 100k plus on even 06 plate cars.
I'm looking for a Audi A4 without the DPF's,
May I ask when the Audi A4's started the DPF system on there cars? was it 2005 onwards or before? I understand the eralier 1.9 TDI didnt have them?,... Read more
The first of the PD 2.0 TDi with 140 PS didn't have a DPF, instead they had an oil cooler mechanism which tended to destroy itself and the engine!
I have decided I need a new car for the UK I use to travel hundreds of miles a week but now I am retired I am lucky if I travel 50miles ,I once used a Toyota Prius Spirit for a month and it was very boring but well equiped.I have had look around on Autotrader and have narrowed my choice down to three types an Insight,Civic or a Prius the Prius must be a Spirit version because of the sat nav the other two its not important what model it is. All three cars have a good reputation for build quality and have an extended warranty on the batteries I am tempted by the Insight as I like the looks on the downside I cannot see anybody who makes a towbar for these cars all I want to fit is my towbar mounted bike rack.Has anbody any views on these cars or any another that will fit the bill. Read more
If you're looking for high mpg to save costs, this seems a pointless exercise. 50 miles per week is 2600 miles per year. That's around £500 fuel costs per year in a naturally aspirated petrol car doing 30mpg.
Taking 56 mpg from the RealMPG register for a 2010 onwards Prius, and you're talking just under £300. Add on another bit of cash for tax and you're talking about only £300-400 saving per year in terms of running costs....
Hii have got audi a3 2003 new shap ones . My front passenger side head light is gone and i want to change it. Can sme 1 help me to remove the old and put the new one?? Read more
Moved to Technical.
Hi everyone new member here!
I am needing critical advice,
First of all here's the story short and brief
I was involved in an accident on a dual carriage way which hmcaused me to crash in to the barrier and also collide with another car which turned this in the opposite direction.
I'm going to give you the actual full description of the charge to see if anyone can read this and tell me what I can do ? And also am I going to be banned ?
"On 09th February 2013 on a road or other public place namely a9 eastbound near Glasgow you ***** did drive a mechanically propelled vehicle namely motor car registered number ******* dangerously and drive at excessive speeds for the weather conditions and the condition of your vehicle, overtake another vehicle, collide with motor vehicle *******, being driven by *******, collude with his vehicle causing it to spin across the road, onto the hard shoulder and a grass verge facing eastbound, lose control of your vehicle and collide with the central reservation solid wall coming to a halt on the hard shoulder, causing damage to said vehicles and injury to yourself; CONTRARY to the road traffic act 1988, section 2 as amended"
Can someone please please help what's going to happen to me Read more
To me it seems all baloney....but its Sco'land.
Does the citation give a Court date and place or does it just mention the consideration of a prosecution i.e. Notice of Intended Prosecution???
If Court date and place mentioned then this could be a summons (unlikely because of the description of the charge).
In either case the paperwork should contain information as to the office that has sent it and therefore check-able.
Normally a NOIP or summons would only mention that a motor vehicle was being driven dangerously at a location on a time and date. A description of the circumstances being outlined in the accompanying summons Statement of Facts.
Do enlarge, like others I am intrigued.
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My wife is unhappy with the harsh ride she is getting on 17" wheels. What would be the optimum wheel (and tyre) for a more comfortable ride ?
Any advice on where to buy ( near Edgware / NW London ) ? Read more
What size tyres and at what pressure are on the car. It is rare to hear complaints about the ride in this car.
Regards Peter
Browse
Look at some road tests: the MiTo's reviews are mostly less positive than the Fabia's, perhaps because people expect an Alfa to be fun to drive and this one apparently isn't. An automatic MiTo might be even less fun.
Also Skodas have a better reliability record than Alfas. Are there dealers for both makes within reach?...