March 2015
Can anyone recommend a brand of camera for in-car use. There seems to be a lot of cheap ones around on auction sites at the moment, just wondering if they are any good.
I want one that records as soon as engine has started and stops when switched off, with a reasonable picture. Thanks for any replies. Sparky100. Read more
Problem with soaked carpet in drivers footwell, no sunroof, no obvious point of entry.
Will start poking about in accessible areas under bonnet and see if there are drains blocked.
No electrical problems yet and may have to consider taking seat and carpet, soundproofing out to dry.
Anything obvious I am missing to gain quick fix? Read more
Sorted, stripped out and all dried. Problem stemmed from failure in sealant around door speaker.
Revealed, tested and seems to be fixed.
Hi, can anyone tell me the best way of getting aspare key for my golf or is it a dealer only item. Thanks for any replies. Sparky100. Read more
Vcds will not programme a key on this late model car.Controllers on this car have component protection and keys can only be programmed on line through the VW system.
Hi need urgent advise, car is making a rattle vibration from cold, it's like a metalic noise. Whole engine shakes. I have done a video to show Mazda and they recreated the issues as well. It has been with Mazda JCT600 in Leeds for almost a week whilst they wait to hear back from Mazda Technical. Please see the youtube video, any advise is greatly appriciated. When warm the noise goes away. youtu.be/SmPr35H4Aik Read more
having just bought a new i40 from arnold clark I have noticed that I have a rattling noise coming from somewhere, the dash (I think) also voice command dosnt seem to be working correctly. Anyone else had this problem or have a solution
it's going into arnold clark hyundai on wednesday Read more
If its new the warranty will sort it so why worry. Its the dealers job to to identify the problem and find the solution not yours.
Wonder if anyone can help diagnose a problem I'm having with my Mazda 6, it's a 2006 Mk1 (facelift) 2.0 petrol auto (147PS model).
When the car is first started in the morning, it starts fine then the engine cuts out the first time I slow down sufficiently to either take a sharp bend or come to a halt. Happens up to three times each journey. Very annoying as I can't avoid some very sharp bends and Give Ways shortly after leaving home. It's an auto so dipping the clutch and revving isn't a work around.
Then, if I'm getting up to motorway speeds, the engine remains cold - that is to say the temp gauge needle shows about 1/3rd rather then the halfway I'm used to. In stop/start town driving it gets a bit warmer, but still not quite up to the halfway mark on the gauge.
The car had a new battery a couple of moths ago, but other than that no other changes. I've only noticed this behaviour since the new battery, it started immediately the battery was changed. The old battery had gone totally flat.
Does this sound like a thermostat problem or a coolant temperature sensor or something?
Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it seems to be hammering the car's MPG.
I had the same problem when i had my (56) few years back when the battery was changed. Its a common issue and their is a couple of ways around it. Disconnect battery again then reconnect start engine and turn the steering full lock side to side a few times, some says it works but never did for me.
The method i used and also have used on my mk2 i now have is after reconnection start engine and go for a drive where you can set the cruise control for about 3 miles without switching it off and that has always worked for me....
I am seeking opinions please,
a relative has a Ford Fiesta reg 2000, 1.25 zeetec petrol engine, over several months the fuel consumption has crept up or increased. I know short journeys and cold weather ruin fuel consumption but over the last few tankfulls it has been as low as 24 mpg average,previous winters were 28/30 mpg.... Read more
In short, yes. It is possible for a damaged exhaust to make fuel economy worse. Exhaust lengths are carefully designed, the length of an exhaust makes a huge difference to back-pressure, and whether the exhaust 'breathes' fully. A hole in the exhaust messes with all that.
Having said that, I'd be surprised if it made as much difference as you're describing. I'd suggest checking spark plugs, whether the oil and oil filter have been changed (a well lubricated engine will run more efficiently), and possibly taking it out for a drive yourself (if insured) to make sure everything feels right.
Good morning, I stumbled across this forum looking for advice for a car I recently bought.
My issue is trying to select 5th and reverse on a 2005 1.4 citroen c4. Cars got around 82k and we bought it as a 2nd car. Really happy with it but not been able to select the gears can be a bit embarrassing, especially reverse as I recently found out coming into my work car park the other day. ... Read more
Thanks for replying. Yes quite a bit of play actually. Is it fairly easy to change the links or is it best letting the garage sort it out?
Hi Im looking at buying a used petrol mazda 6 ,04 reg from a dealer and its done well under 60000
Would the car still be covered by Mazda manufacturers 60000 warranty?
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Hi Im looking at buying a used petrol mazda 6 ,04 reg from a dealer and its done well under 60000 Would the car still be covered by Mazda manufacturers 60000 warranty? Thanks
Just chcked the calendar, its not April 01 thus will assume this is not a joke question.
All manufacturers warranties have a time and mileage limit. Most are 3 years or 60,000 miles whiche ever comes first....
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I bought this one a couple of months ago when it was £17, works great:
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