February 2015
Vauxhall zafira diesel dti 03 model engine surges whilst idling. Has any 1 come across this problem before or shed some light on this Read more
My son has just had the head gasket changed on his 2010 1.2 petrol Corsa (60,000m). Garage (independent) has called to say that on checking after the replacement there is "water in the exhaust" and they will give further details tomorrow when they've checked further. This suggests to me that the block or head may be cracked. Am I right? If so is it reasonable to expect the garage to have identified this before changing the gasket? I assume if its the head then the gasket would have had to be replaced anyway (and redone when the head is replaced) but if its the block then it might be more economic to have a second hand engine fitted in which case the head gasket repair wasn't necessary. I'd appreciate backroomers view on the situation and what we can reasonably expect the garage to do? Read more
The car has been repaired. Water in the exhaust was caused by the head gasket failure rather than "new" water as their message had suggested. Unfortunately the water had ruined the lambda sensor. It seems they have done an excellent job. To do the gasket, skim the head, replace the sensor, change the oil and coolant came to a very reasonable £540. Provided no more problems arise I will get their details and stick them in the Good Garage guide.
i posted recently regarding my Renault Megane 1.6 Petrol Dynamique Sport Hatchback old style (Mk 2) and regarding buying a Pre reg car.
Regarding selling my car private, What are the pit falls and any advice on selling private.... Read more
Have a look here to see what it may be worth: www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/used-car-prices/Rena.../
I find their prices realistic. Unfortunately you don't provide enough details to identify your car on their lists, further complicated by the fact there was a model change in 2009....
Just wanted to ask for a bit of feedback, advice, or comment please?
I'm the sales director for a fairly high profile fashion industry wholesale brand. They operate at the higher end of the price/quality scale and attitudinally there is a fairly strong corporate culture that "appearances matter".
So we come to the question of company cars...
Currently I have an E Class estate which serves me very well on a practical level and meets with the approval of my boss and the brand owners.
However, to be honest, for example, any large estate or any large load lugger of a car ( we do a lot of trade exhibitions etc which involve shifting kit around the country and abroad ) would be just as useful in the cold light of day.
Then of course you have the "hierarchical" issues, our reps drive Passats, Mondeos, Insignias, Golfs etc and they don't want the "boss" ( me ) downtrading on the car front in case it means they have to ( it wouldn't, but hey )
I like to have a car which is nice to drive of course but I'm not deluded into thinking that's always a function of how "premium" it's badge is.
If I were to go for something more workmanlike next time it would considerably reduce my commitment to HMRC and on any measurable level, do the job just as well.
Does the panel think any of our customers would give a flying fig?
I don't to be honest but some of my colleagues think it would be a mistake.
What's your take? Read more
Hard to see how a decision that wasn't yours would be held against you - least of all by a Dutchman, who are typically a pretty relaxed bunch. You could have deflected any comments about the Cadillac with a shrug and a "Look what they gave me at the airport."
Turning up in a scuffed one because it didn't go up the ramp might have been more of a problem, especially if the damage came out of the project budget. I hate those ramps, especially when they're uniform concrete on floor, kerb and wall so it's hard to tell how far away you are. Haven't scraped one yet but...
Hello all I'm a newbie, please don't hate me! I do have a quirky vehicle though so hopefully that'll make up for it.
My little Daihatsu Midget II has a strange problem. I can drive it around for hours and it's fine but if I drive it even for a short time then don't use it for a few hours, when I go back to use it again the engine cuts out repeatedly. Generally it'll cut out between 2 and 6 times in around an hours duration, then be OK again... Any ideas? Occasionally it'll have the problem when first using it in the morning but to a lesser extent. It may be worth noting that my alternator doesn't work and I'm charging the battery nightly.... Read more
Apologies if this is no help, but we once had a car (1983 Passat GL5) which very occasionally cut out - then would restart after about 10 - 20mins. It took ages to diagnose because most of the time it was OK but it was eventually found to be a faulty hall sender in the depths of the distributor. Has yours got a hall sender?
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. I have no idea if it has a hall sensor... or what one of those might be for that matter. I think I'm going to have to give in with my delusions of self fix and trust it to a mechanic (after I have saved up for a few months) as it's braking down every day now....
Hey everyone - first time poster here, please be nice! haha.
I'm the current owner of an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport. It's a great car, and looks amazing. It's just a little small though, and I'm looking at replacing it sometime with something a bit bigger.... Read more
Previous poster mentioned the Mazda feeling as if the panels were thinner than a Golf. This simply comes down to the VW brands focusing on perceived quality rather than Japanese manufacturers focusing on in depth integrity. Try to ignore that because when you live with a car day to day i'd much rather have the comfort of something built to be good rather than simply built to feel good.
Pootling about today in the Berlingo, it needs winding up to about 3000 rpm (once warmed up) to make good progress. I'm fine with this as I know diesels like to be worked hard.
Makes me wonder if modern hyper-diesels are their own worst enemy, good to drive at below 2000rpm if you want and barely ticking over at legal speeds.... Read more
Intersting thread as I have the same Berlingo model as mss and a more recent 63 reg 1.6Hdi/115.
Never felt a need to 'thrash' the 1.9D in normal running....
As far as I have seen the drug detection system works as follows:-
Illegal drugs are tested on a zero tolerance basis - if you test postive for them you're arrested. The road -side test is some sort of saliva swab tester which if positive will result in a urine test at the police station....
I have misplaced the radio code for my 5000rds serial number M990902. Can anyone help please. Read more
Look at Galaxys reply 2 above your post.
Hi, I'm on the search for a car with a big boot, 7 seats, low running costs, can fit in a supermarket car parking space, good reliability, and can be bought secondhand without taking out a second mortgage. Yes, I do want the moon on a stick!
We currently have a Golf Estate which is fine but the boot is not big enough for our needs sometimes. Essentially it's used as a run around for daily short trips mostly but every couple of months we load it up with two children, a ton of clothes and general child rearing paraphernalia plus a large ish dog and take off for a camping trip/visit to the relatives/trip to France etc. Currently I have to consider the logistics of putting the dog on the roof as the Golf is completely stuffed full (don't worry, I've almost never resorted to actually putting him on the roof ;-) ).. I'd also like something that has 7 seats that can be put up for visiting grandparents to avoid the annoying two car thing when we go out for the day. And so we can fit in school friends etc.... Read more
I agree. I posted a lengthy list of contenders earlier in the thread. But forgot to add - if it was my decision, I'd go for an S-Max.
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