March 2013
Hyundai and Kia in the states have admitted that their mpg statements are flawed and have offered cash in recompense for false statemets to all owners of a stack of cars. I have an I30CRDi and the mpg is a heck of a lot less than promised. The full to full mpg over about 6000 is also a lot less than the trip readings suggest. Are Hyundai and Kia offering the same refund to british owners as they are in the states. The American mpg appears to have come from Korean figures just as the british ones do Read more
I have a 1.6 skoda hatchback, there appears to be alot of noise even when just driving urban, no motorway driving yet. My visual examination of the car has resulted in nothing out of the ordinary, any suggestions? Read more
Hi Cyd{P}
Sorry for lack of detail re noise. It's difficult to describe. Basically it is a hollow sound as if the noise is circulating within the car. It's like a whirring sound as if in a wind tunnel. I have inspected the window seals and ensured all doors and boot firmly closed. I have noticed that altough all 4 tyres are same size etc, they are different makes, not sure if this is significant. Have had several passengers in the car and no ideas from them re noise.
Regards
Firstly this is the non-self igniting model !
Recently when removing the top tray after a wash I saw that the upper wash arm & rotor was layiing on the bottom tray.... Read more
My pleasure.
Worth remembering when purchasing that Bosch, Siemens and Electrolux/AEG all have full parts availability online with exploded diagrams like that....
The new VW Golf like the Audi A3 sportback are now fitting these devices to free up space on the centre console (never heard such nonsense). However does anyone have experience of these, particularly the AutoHold function, where pressure is maintained in the brake sytem until such time as you gradually release the clutch and and employ suffficient gas, to pull away on steep-ish hills?
I wonder just how well these devices fare on 10% hills or steeper. Read more
If you don't like them don't buy one. Try a car fitted with them and make your own mind up. Plenty of cars still on the market with normal handbrakes.
Our car has a conventional handbrake but is fitted with hill start assist (HSA). It is a very usefull feature but for it to work the hill needs to be steeper than a certain gradient and you need to stop with a certain amount of braking, just rolling up to the car in front and then holding it on the foot brake results in no HSA which can be a surprise if you are expecting it.
had a new timming belt kit on my car since havein it bk its running lummpy and keeps stalling and drinks petrol Read more
I would suspect that the timing is not correct, possibly a tooth or two out.
Correct....
Hi All,
I was after a bit of advice. I have a 56 plate focus Tdci which I am looking to trade in against a new car. It is pretty good nick, recently serviced and 10 months MoT remaining. There is a small amount of damage to the bodywork though, a supermarket car park ding and a bit of a scuff on one of the rear wheel arches. Had a quote to repair of £300. Was just wondering if it is worth doing on a car of this age, or just part ex as it is?... Read more
£300 does appear a bit high,
its worth getting it done IMO as dealers want clean cars they can throw on the forecourt....
I have at the moment a Renault Clio Expression AUTOMATIC which is great but the petrol consumption is only in the 20's.
This car seems to good to be true... Automatic... no road tax... and 61 mpg.... Read more
Most of the UK reviews to date have been the pre-launch type - so not very comprehensive. The most comprehensive so far seems to be the Auto Express one - http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mitsubishi/mirage
The Mirage is the replacement for the Colt (for the European market built in the Netherlands) and is built in Thailand....
i have a 2005 - 55 1.8 tdci. I drove car home thursday fine; friday morning it has no power i have been told its in limp home mode? it was fault tested and it said glo plug circuit. on the dash it reads engine systems fault.
i have been to 7 garages all say the fault code doesnt make sence with the problem. i have been on several forums and have read some horror stories, i d not want to be throwing good money away, does anyone have any advice pls.... Read more
Diesel specialist will probably have seen the same problem a dozen times, if not they will go about proper diagnosis logically, it is what they specialise in.
Local taxi owner/drivers would be a good bet to ask where to take your car if you don't know of any reputable Diesel workshops in your area.
My husband is buying a brand new supermini size car (please no comments about not buying new he wants new and won't be shifted at all) we had a 2007 grande punto diesel (1.3 multijet) until 2010 and currently have a Mazda 2 (which we hate and want to get rid of).
We are looking round and round but can't seem to make a decision. We now have a short list (not so short!!)
Suzuki swift 1.2 sz4 (petrol)
Suzuki swift 1.3 ddis (diesel)
Vw polo bluemotion 1.2 (diesel)
Vw polo match (diesel)
Fiat punto easy 1.3 multijet (diesel)
Fiat punto lounge 1.3 multijet (diesel)
Skoda fabia greenline 1.2 (diesel)
Our budget is approx £12-13k which we can get the above for from online brokers (ie broadspeed or drive the deal), might try what local dealers can offer as well.
Has anyone got any of these cars? We drive approx 8-10k miles a year a mix or local and duel carriageway/motorway. My commute is 20 mins of motorway driving 5 days a week.
My husband really wants a diesel as he absolutely loved the punto diesel we had (and never should of got rid of).
Please help!! Read more
The Punto is OK, nice to drive.
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http://www.thelocal.de/money/20130315-48559.html
Its a big investment . Read more
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The American mpg appears to have come from Korean figures just as the british ones do
No they don't. The mpg figures quoted in the UK by ALL manufacturers are the EU official figures that are obtained under EU Directive 80/1268/EEC and has nothing to do with Korean tests....