February 2014
I got lost in a city centre last Sunday, found myself in a Bus Lane with no escape, was stopped by a bike mounted PCSO who told me I would be reported and should expect the issue of a fixed penalty notice. Fair enough but it hasn't arrived, yet. Is it subject to the 14 day rule applicable to NIPs for speeding offeces etc? Read more
Im thinking of buying a used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, I only do about 10.000 miles a year, so im looking at the 1.4 turbo. I know Honest John said the 1.4 turbo is a good engine. What I want to know is it good going up big hills with a full load. I don't want a car that struggles, but I also don't want a deisel because I never do the miles to make it worth while. It would only do 600 mile round trip once a year when we go on holiday. So any advice would be great. Read more
Yes the Meriva does look look like a nice Mini Mpv, I need the extra seats when the kids are off school. I know the Ford S Max is a better car, just too expensive even used. I can get a better deal for a low milage Zafira Tourer, and as I dont do high milage the 1.4 fits the bill.
Recently purchased new-shape Sharan with 132000 miles and full dealer service history but MPG is much lower than Mfr claimed figues:
Urban: 32mpg (mfr: 40.9)... Read more
>The auxillary heater does not use any extra fuel except when the fan is on and the vehicle is turned off ,the fuel required is the amount to top up the battery so not very much.
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We have just acquired a 2004 Mazda 2, 1.4 with, what the handbook describes as, semi-automatic transmission. It obviously doesn't work like a conventional automatic and I am curious as to how it does work. I have ransacked the internet and can find no technical information on it whatsoever.
Does anyone know how it works? Read more
Wasn't the Mazda 2 of that vintage just a better looking Ford Fusion, (the previous and subsequent small Mazda's have been Fords with a badge change so pretty sure that was).
If I am correct the auto box will be the hateful CVT used in all small Fords that simply has fixed band positions for owners who want to pretend they have a fancy semi-automatic gearbox.
I have a problem with my indicator not working, it does not slot into it's left possition to make a left turn signal. I am just wondering, is it difficult to remove the indicator stalk, do I need to remove the steering wheel?
It's a 2007 model Vibe C1... Read more
Thank you very much, checking it out right now :-)
Being rather sceptical of snake oil and fuel additives I was pleasantly suprised to find that my wifes Mini sailed through this years MOT after dosing it with a bottle of cataclean.
Last year it was borderline on the emissions and after several tests got a pass result of 0.17. This year it went through the test at 0.03 which looks like a significant improvement to me!... Read more
http://www.asa.org.uk/Rulings/Adjudications/2006/7/Best-Direct/TF_ADJ_41571.aspx
Make of it what you will,I notice on some sites complaints about this have been removed,IMO its still rubbish
Evening all,
Am new to this forum and a new driver, apologies in advance if I make any noob errors!
I recently passed my test and was bought a Ford KA (53 plate)
I don't drive often as I don't need to but last week when I started my car and drove off I noticed the brakes were quite unresponsive.
My boyfriend (who works away for 2 months at a time and has just gone back) had a quick look and said that the brake pads and discs looked like they needed doing. I duly took my car to Halfords who said the car was dangerous to drive and that I needed the pads and discs replaced before I drove it again.
From looking at the average price I can buy the parts myself coupled with the time Ford state is adequate to change them I was not expecting to be told that new pads & discs would cost me £256!!
This sounds pretty steep to me, but, like I said I'm new to all this. Is this a fair amount?
The other thing that worried me a bit was whether they can refuse to give me my car back on the grounds that it's dangerous, he didn't say it in so many words but kind of insinuated he wouldn't let me drive it as it is too dangerous.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated! Read more
I feel a bit stupid not knowing how my brakes work! :
Nor did any of us know anything when we started out so don't feel stupid at all, we don't think you are, we learned and picked things up as we went along, some turned pro and some developed varying degrees of DIY capability.
If you really want to learn the basics i highly recommend finding a copy of the AA Book Of The Car...its an old book, circa the mid to late 70's, but its invaluable as a basic guide to how the rudimentary parts of cars, especially reasonably simple ones like yours, work. Superb exploded diagrams and repair methods (some well out of date mind you) explained in simple language....
I have a 2008 ford transit 2008..85ps fwd van.will turn over all day long but wont start unless I put a booster pack to it. No dtcs.fuel rail pressure was going to high so I put a pressure relief valve on it and suction control valve as well. (Prv wasblown).fuel pressure within tolerance now.there is a good battery and good starter motor on it.tryed crank sensor, ignition switch.all to no avail, oh and fed pump and return into can so rules out diesel running back or taking in air.thinking of sending injectors of to get cbecked now.any help would be greatly appreciated. Read more
My fiancee's passat has developed an irritating fault. The warning signal has started beeping intermittently thinking the doors are open. the warning on the display changes between all four doors and the boot.
At the same time that this started, the remote keyfob has stopped working for locking the car. It still works to open the car - except not the boot. Opening the car with the key in the lock will open the boot.... Read more
This makes a lot of sense - the passenger window has recently become problematic and doesnt seal properly. as you mention the contol module is under the floor on the passengers side - must be the problem!
Thanks for your help
Can anyone help me please?
I have a 2010 Ford Ka and the heater fan speed only works on speed 4. I have read speeds 1, 2 & 3 are controlled via a heater resistor and it is highly likely the resistor has failed, I also understand the failure may be caused by a faulty heater blower motor. I have also read the MKI Ka's, (old shape), heater resistors were easily accessible in the passenger footwell but the new shape Ka's heater resistors are located behind the dashboard and more difficult to get to.... Read more
My daughter has just had the same thing. Told they replaced the thermal fuse. It's a new shame ka and been told it's a pig of a job compared to the old shape ka. Is that correct? Or as you say is it just one screw in the new shape also.
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