March 2013
Nissan X Trail 2.2dci SVE, owned from new, 05 plate with just over 75k on the dial, never had anything major until yesterday when the engine decided to throw a con rod at speed. Engine is a complete right off with a fist sized hole in the front of the block. Whole episode so far has knocked my confidence in Nissan vehicles to the point that I may probably never buy one of these makes again.
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some times when i turn the key on in the ignition it will not start i have to continue turn and wiggle the key several times before the key connects before it will start, this is becoming more and more frequent can anyone help with whats wrong, the van has only done 18.000 miles so it cannot be wear and tear its the same with both keys. is this a fault with the crafter Read more
I would suggest either a faulty ignition switch or starter motor.
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I got 34ish
And the occasional thing does go wrong
Has anyone any experience of Hyundai trajets? Going to view one today, 2004, 80,000 miles. £2000.
Can't find a huge amount for sale online so presumed its because they are reliable, but I guess it could also mean because people scrap them.
Also, I know to check oil/rust etc but don't really have a clue when looking at engines. A lot of cars I've viewed recently the engines have been filthy with oil everywhere and sometimes rust which I presume isn't so good. But in beginning to think the last car I bought had the engine cleaned as it was spotless. But that didn't stop the head gasket cracking, even with a full service history after ownership of one year.
Any info on make/model and what to look for would be great thanks :) Read more
Thanks for all the help in this thread everyone :)
I was travelling towards the M3 in a 70 limit. The lights changed, I slammed on the brakes and came to a stop a few feet over the line. The camera flashed twice,probably showing that I was in the same place on both photos.
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You're knowledge of Insurance is lacking judging by your post on avoidance of policies
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I've just discovered that the rear light unit on my VW Polo (04) has been letting in water some how and was half full of water (at the bottom). The bottom is all rusty/corroded, even the plastic housing is rust coloured. All lights are working except for the lower of the tail lights (the tail light above is working ok).... Read more
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Many thanks for the helpful replies....
Been trying for some weeks to improve the brakes on my daughters 2004 Ka. The pedal travel seems excessive and the braking efficiency seems poor. Took many attempts to remove the front bleed nipples. Been soaking in penetrating fluid every weekend with no success. Finally resorted to heating the caliper with a gas torch (not hot enough to damage anything except my thumb !) and applying freezer spray down a tube over the nipple. Eventually with mole grips I got them out. Replaced nipples and bled through a whole bottle of fluid. I hoped this would solve the problem but little air came out and brakes were the same. Bled rear at same time.
Stripped rear drums (by removing 4 bolts in back plate and not disturbing bearings) brand new shoes and cylinders were there. One adjuster was incorrectly fitted. Instead of its teeth engaging with its partner, it was sitting behind it so was doing nothing. That's thanks to Halfords who did brakes and MOT the week before we bought it. Set the 2 together and moved it on a couple of clicks so drum would just fit. Other side was ok but did same with adjuster. Pumped brakes but heard no clicks. Adjusted handbrake but pedal still same.... Read more
If the front pads are actually 'brand new' it will be a while before they bed in, only then will you get optimum braking power.
I note that Asda has a synthetic 5w/30 oil for just £20.
looking to do 6 monthly oil changes on my wife's 2004 73k A3 1.6, to try and keep it going for as long as possible.... Read more
Asda don't make oil, it will probably be made by Comma or Carlube who tend to make oil to be rebranded as the buyer dictates, Comma make all the Halfords oils.
There will be absolutely nothing worng with the Asda oil the OP mentioned, in fact its the exaxt spec that is needed for our Kia Ceed CRDi with DPF, at £20 I might get some....
Car is just over 2 yrs old, done 20000 miles.
I was driving out of a car park at the weekend and this light (yellow engine symbol) came on with a beep along with the generic warning light (yellow triangle with exclamation mark). I stopped and checked fluid levels etc. Also got the warning that "start stop" was disabled All appeared to be OK and the car appeared to drive normally with no misfire etc. Booked it in to the garage for diagnostics next week, they said OK to drive until then. Have used it 4 times since then, car driving OK. Filled up with petrol (was half full at that point) and now the warning lights have gone off. I guess the garage will be able to get the stored fault codes, but is it still worth going and paying to get the diagnostics done, as everything seems OK?... Read more
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I'm looking for a new car, and like the idea of changing from a MPV to a Crossover. However the key feature I want is three separate rear seats as in my Citroen C4 Picasso, rather than two seats and a middle bench that most cars have. (I'm not talking separately moving or flipping, a 66/33 split is fine).... Read more
"I was one of three children and think the five seater is the best choice. When travelling with a full family there is usually luggage involved, and the seven seater doesn't have a useful boot."
It does if you get a 7-seater whose rearmost seats fold down flat into the floor, as most modern ones do, I think. And 3 children don't always want to sit in a row: as Happy Blue says, it's nice to have the option to change around....
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This may be worth investigating
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