March 2013
Hi all. I have a 5 year-old 220cdi. One of the wing mirrors won't retract [I have electronic retracting mirrors - the driver's one won't respond but the passenger side will]. Has anyone else had this problem?
Powerfold failure is quite common. All sorts of reasons why - corrosion, burned out motors, stripped gears and more.
Both the major European mirror manufacturers have significant warranty returns on powerfold mirrors. And they are expensive to replace too, all manufacturers charge an arm and a leg for them especially if they've got indicators and puddle lamps fitted as well. And heaven help your wallet if you've got those new lane change cameras fitted to your mirrors as well!...
Got a4 2008 2.0 tdi and a dpf issue apperead. Got it regenerated but it did not last for long. I found this company -http://pandpauto.co.uk/audi-dpf-removal.html . They are saying that can remove it and there will be no problems in future. Does any one knows about this company or have removed DPF? How is it? Any help much appreciated. Read more
Got a4 2008 2.0 tdi and a dpf issue apperead. Got it regenerated but it did not last for long. I found this company -http://pandpauto.co.uk/audi-dpf-removal.html . They are saying that can remove it and there will be no problems in future. Does any one knows about this company or have removed DPF? How is it? Any help much appreciated. Read more
Honest John himself posted this today in answer to a question.
"I have commented scores of time on this.
DPF removal is illegal under EC Type Approval and Emissions regulations because it modifies the
car not to meet its certified emissions on the basis of which it is taxed.
The fact that VOSA in the UK does not currently enforce this in the MoT does not mean that it will not
in the future. Nor does it mean you could not be stopped in a roadside VOSA check and have your car taken off the road for not complying.
If you don't disclose the modification to your insurer your car is automatically not covered (though
3rd party damage has to be).
And, if it felt so inclined, HMRC could pursue you for tax evasion.
So anyone thinking ore removing their DPF needs to be aware of the potential consequences"...
We were members until around 15 years ago when we moved too far away to make it worthwhile. Costco will be opening a new branch in Southampton next month and whilst not exactly local, is close enough for me to reconsider membership.
Has the quality of the offering changed much? Apart from the cases of baked beans and other branded household items, their products were usually of good quality - we still have the garden furniture bought 20 years ago.... Read more
if you live near it's better
Agreed - it's my daughter's corner shop.
Iwonder if you could advise me please, having bought a new Jazz in December from Marshalls Honda Hull I asked the garage yesterday on passing that way, if it was possible to polish the car and what would they recommend, as the literature states "No waxing or polishing required for two years".I do not want to invalidate the benefit but it always looks a bit dull to me .
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if your able to do this yourself would recommend using a clay bar on the bodywork followed by a wax or polish and finish it off with a sealent .,,hard work but worth it,,
windscreen,,as above clean with glass cleaner,,,do not like rain x myself,,,worth trying a new wiper blade though,,but if its not clearing on the passenger side is this really a hazard for the driver ?...
I cannot get the bottom bolt lined up on the shock. Is there a techniue or do I ned to remove more parts Read more
Please help. Im obsessing as a long time ago cut someone up on a roundabout as I had no idea where I was going. ..anyway, I then heard a crash..nothing hit me and I didnt hit anything but it must have happened because of my cutting up.
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"OCD, so your a looney..."
What a crass, insensitive comment!
Hello All, My daughter and her boyfriend were at the wrong end of an accident a few weeks back. The other driver admitted liability having crashed into them on a roundabout,
My daughters B;F was the driver and the car was a write off. The offer for the car was about right in relation to valuation but they both had slight injuries, indded an ambulance called round my daughters house due to concussion, and her insurers sent her a letter today stating that the other drivers insurers wish to settle early and have offerred them both £1,000. My daughter is ok with that but my question to the forum is , would that be a reasonable/average figure as i am not sure as i have been accident free for 10 years. Her insurers only sent the offer in the letter but did not offer any advice , not in the letter anyway though i have advised my daughter to ring after Easter . Read more
thanks
Hi all
Just done the front discs and pads on my son's 59 plate Ford Fiesta. In the past when I've changed pads and discs I've always released the cap on the fluid reservoir to let the pressure go when I push in the piston to accommodate the new pads. On this occasion, with it being a newish car I found that I was able to open the caliper bleed nipple instead. ... Read more
Whilst on the topic, does anyone know where I can get replacement copper washers for brake hose/ caliper connections?
A few months ago, Aldi were selling a set of copper washers in a small plastic case for just a couple of quid, and there were some in there that fit my sump plug, so a set like that is worth keeping in the tool kit. Trouble with Aldi is that they get different stuff in each week and if you miss it... it's gone! Try e-Bay for a set like that.
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Lambda is within spec (0.97-1.03). Probably just an aged cat.