January 2014
I have been told that the legal definition of an estate car, as compared to a van, is the presence of rear seats. Is this correct? I seem to remember windows having something to do with it.
The reason I ask is this: For the occasional camping trip, I was thinking of removing the rear seats and leaving them at home. Not difficult, four torx bolts per seat.... Read more
Hi. Advice please !!
My Alhambra (2005 model) has a problem with First & Reverse gears mainly when cold. When hot it's not bad normally slipping in first time every time.
However when cold it can take a few attempts.
It's had new gear selector parts, new clutch & flywheel & the slave has good pressure
I bought the car after the new clutch so I am not aware of history.
I spoke to Seat & they said yeah it's your gearbox oil.
I can see sense in that so have bought some.
Can I have some help to identify the drain & fill points.
Regards. Damian Read more
Great news!
This is a lesson to all to ignore the manufacturers claims re "sealed for life"
Hi, I've had this car for three weeks now and am really dissapointed on it's performace.
I have had CORSA's now for years, and just part exchanged my 2007 plate for this car.... Read more
At what speed are you engfaging 5th?
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Hi there, I have a 407 2.0 HDi (2007) and have started having some issues with the Power Steering and would appreciate any advice!
It is leaking out of the cap quite excessively and also it is starting to become very heavy when driving. I had tried to 'bleed it' as suggested on another thread by overfilling, turning to almost full lock, running engine etc and then test drive. This didn't solve anything as it is still gushing out the top of the cap. All thoughts, advice welcome! Read more
Hi I've got the same problem on my peugeot 407 did you get it fixed and can you tell me what it was only iv been told it's the pump .
Hi everyone,
I would appreciate if someone could advise me on an issue i have.
My EML light turned on approx. 8 months ago. Diagnostics revealed a turbo fault code.
I have bot commited to major works but have tried the following:
1. Simply reseting the code
2. Waiting for an effect after service
3. Injector fluid
1 & 2 as suspected had no impact. However 3 had an interesting effect. Now, when the engine is cold the turbo works magically. The granistion between supercharger and turbo is beautiful…until the engine is hot about 10mins later. Then the whine from the supercharger is aparent up-to 3.5k rpm above which there is a jerk and the engine just seems to become a standard 1.4 with no life.
The boost needle is full boost during the supercharger range (which is now protracted) up-to 3.5k and then goes down to 1/4 or 1/2 above 3.5k.
Thanks,
Amit Read more
Hi sorry to here of your problem. Having paid VW so much money I would insist that they check what work they have done. they have to disturb quite a lot of components to access the turbo and there is a good chance the work was not done correctly! Their work is guaranteed for 12 months. you know your car insist that they check it.
I don't know what issues you had with Vw customer service but it is par for the course when dealing with them. You must not be fobbed off and insist....
Hi all
I should start by saying I know very little about cars. If it moved, that'll do!
I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 and yesterday started getting an 'anti pollution fault' message on the dashboard. Took it to the dealership today and they've said that I need;
Oxygen sensor
Thermostat housing
Mass air sensor
At total cost of £598.66
I admit, I was a little naive, bought the car 18 months ago and was told it only need servicing every 2 years. I have done a lot more miles than I thought - 20,000 in the past 2 years. Garage tells me the problems are my own fault because I should have had it serviced at 10,000.
Anyway...anyone have any idea what work like this should cost me? Dealership says if I don't get it fixed, I'll have a catastrophic engine failure before too long. Feel stupid! Can anyone help please? I'd be SO grateful. Read more
If you need an independent inspection I manage a group of Peugeot owners with the same Planet / Lexia equipment that dealers use:
Hello Everyone,
In the market for a 4x4 as we have a large dog we want to keep in the boot. Looking for something sub £5k with FSH, less than 100k on the clock and less than 10 years old. After having a bit of a look about it looks like these 3 options are what I should be looking for, what would you go for out of those 3?... Read more
In the market for a 4x4 as we have a large dog we want to keep in the boot. Looking for something sub £5k with FSH, less than 100k on the clock and less than 10 years old.
What you want is a large estate car and not a 4 x 4. The large estate will be much easier for the dog to get into and will cost much less to run. For the same money you will get a much newer car....
I am lookng for some advice. I have received two charge notices from parking eye in the last month. I use a carpark opposite the gym twice a week at least and I have always been vigilent of restrictions.
I am at a loss here as to why I have received them - there is a clear sign in the car park that states max 1hr stay mon-sat 8am-6pm no return within 1 hr' which to me reads that after 6pm there are no restrictions. My charges are for over staying the 1hr after entering the car park at 19.47 and 18.59 ... I have returned to the car park and noticed two further parking eye signs that say 1 hr max stay contridicting the signs on the wall. I have drafted two 'appeals' along with photographs, is this the right thing to do? I've read threads to do with parking eye that say ignore them? Read more
Aye your right, no data protection act there eh?
Data Protection DOES apply but giving user detail where there is cause is a legitimate use. ...
Do I have to take any special precautions when changing the battery - so as to preserve immobiliser and or radio? Read more
Yes.When you reconnect the battery,turn on the ignition for 5 mins before attempting to start the car.This will allow the various communication networks to re-initialize.hth
Hi, can anyone help me with a radio code please. The radio number is M022322, bought this 3 mths ago and previous owner had no paperwork or manual so I dont know which Ford garage it originally came from. Many thanks for helping me Read more
For Ford V Radio Codes. You can get them here >www.onlineradiocodes.co.uk/ford-radio-codes
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The rear seats are bolted into the pre 2008 version ie the original and its 'facelift' successor. In the post 2008 model they're removable in, i think, all versions. Certainly rthe are in my wife's 2013 XTR model.
I presume therefore the OP has the earlier model. ...