August 2013
Hello all
New to the forum so go easy on me! I was looking for a bit of advice so I'll start from the beginning. My car has been declared SORN and been off road for about a year. It's done about 34,000 miles at the moment. Drove like a dream before it was SORN.... Read more
Hi I have just purchased a grand scenic 1.9 diesel 05 plate 7 days ago and while on a trip to the coast bank holiday weekend I noticed a misfire at about halfway 50 miles or so the service light came on with " check injections" warning and the car restricted the revs to about 2000 and seemed to cut out the turbo, I guess to protect the car. We stopped turned off and on again and the system must have reset, the warning light was off and the car ran ok other than a regular inconsistent misfire/ lack of power. We returned to the garage who advised ran diagnostics and that advised the accelerator potentiometer which was changed today. The car is still misfiring mainly in lower gears while accelerating but no warning messages are being displayed.. Does anyone know of possible answers as to cause so I can point my garage in the right direct.. Thinking I should just ask for my money back if this isn't a simple fix as could cause issues later... Read more
Unfortunately these are not the most reliable of cars, I would insist that they put it right or get your money back. For future reference use a diesel specialist rather than the dealer, they are usually cheaper and know what they are doing.
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I'm replacing the timing chains and sprockets and just wondering if I should put engine oil on them before putting on the timing cover or should I put them on as they are ( without oil ) and allow the engine to oil them when started ?... Read more
I've a set of old, unused, Ferodo disc pads for a late Estelle. Any idea where I can find a cross reference list to see what other cars they'll fit. They're no use to me but someone might find them useful. I thought I'd put them on freecycle. Read more
>>{ I take it they are the same one's posted on the Classic Trials board?]
They're the ones. I don't know why I called them Ferodo here, the picture clearly shows they're Lockheed. I'll wait and see if any trials folk want them before I try the Skoda fora....
Hi, I got charged £70 for having parked too long in a private car park.
As I just moved here from Germany and am not aware of such methods, I didn't bother to read the signs, as they were no traffic signs obviously.... Read more
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i have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee 2.7 crd with an annoying problem the gear box itself is working as it should but when i park up it wont allow me to put it in park straight from drive i have to pull the gear lever back into reverse or drive and then it will go into park has any body any ideas what could be causing this? the car has only done 56000 miles Read more
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Read the bill, did you fill it with pertol. Regards Peter
What driving related activity are you simply just not good at? What item made you celebrate when it wasn't included on your test?
I'll go first and freely admit I am pretty useless at parallel parking. I can do it. Eventually. Read more
Putting the all year tyres on in summer. The winter tyres have performed very well all summer!
Steering veering left after having full left lock on parked up. Dealer can find no fault after running all tests and having taken advice from HQ.
Been at dealers over a week. They're doing one last test from cold on Monday then, if no problem, I get it back, to wait until it happens again.
Numerous reports of same on VW Up owners forum but skoda not interested in that.
Very anxious to be getting car back with no fault found.
Any advice?
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Tell them that you will not accept the vehicle unless they state in writing that the steering system has been checked and passed by them as being safe to use.
When you have this written assurance, send them a registered letter acknowledging this but holding them responsible for any accident or damage which may subsequently occur as a result of the malfunction you have previously experienced (repeat your observations precisely and concisely)....
rear drivers side window not working. when i operate i can hear motor working but no movement of window Read more
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No the engine sounds fine on revving. The problem is more persistent at cold temperatures. I am taking the car back. On brief discussion with the mechanic, he will have a look at the fuel filter and suggest a change. Will suggest to him tomorrow about any components that need cleaning in case it is anything like the EGR valve and will try some proper fuel, not supermarket stuff and see if that makes a difference.
Fuel consumption isn't as good as I thought it would be, although I haven't formerly checked this by doing a full tank and trip meter reading. Car still not giving as much power on accelerating as before....