June 2015
I notice that many people buy a new car, assuming that any problems will be sorted out, but then find that main dealers often just deny that the car is faulty. Would it be better to buy a used car, simply because it can be thoroughly tested before purchase? I have seen reports of people who have received a new car with build problems and ended up having to pay for independent engineers reports and take legal action because the dealer has stonewalled over problems. Read more
Hi,
I'm currently in the middle of nowhere in France, and I had to change my brake pads. The calipers are about 17 years old, and therefore pretty corroded. The new pads are binding, so normally I'd put a bit of Copaslip on the lugs to keep them moving, but this being The Sticks, I can't find any anywhere!... Read more
And have just seen that Lidl france will be selling it from monday 13 july, they are calling it pate de cuivre in a 50 ml tube.
They will also be selling brake grease, battery post grease, silicone grease, and graisse longue duree whatever that is....
I bought a new battery online for my Hyundai i30, 2009, 1.4 petrol. The original battery has a flat top and the positive connection has a plastic safety cover. The new one I received has recesses around the terminals. The plastic protected positive connection will not fit on the positive terminal.
I asked the supplier about this and they insist the battery is ok and the plastic cover is not required on a recessed battery. Is this correct? Surely the cover is on the connection for a reason? Please advise. Thanks. Read more
The listed battery for your car is an 063. If they supplied you with one then it should be fine.
My 55reg Crv cant get reverse gear,all forward gears work,help please,jim Read more
Try taking it to a garage for a diagnosis? When you have that someonme here may be able to give some further assistance.
How many miles has the car done, petrol or diesel, has it been regularly serviced or merely abused?
Car started after the usual routine with the anti theft device. Drove about 300 yards and the car just died at an busy intersection.
Wouldn't turn over to restart. Had it towed.... Read more
I think a little more testing and investigation is needed here before anyone can give more accurate advice.
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A case of motoring journalism failing to see the elephant in the room.
A nearly new Dacia Duster with surface rust on its rear hub carriers and drive shafts is the norm, acceptable and will do nothing to shorten the lifespan of those components or the car....
Hi I've got a 2006 registered 55 plate vw Passat 2.0 tdi , I've been having intermittent problems with it sticking on etc so have been leaving it in gear . It has just failed an mot test due to the parking brake not working . After some research I was told to replace the switch , The switch number is 3c0 927 225a and was told that a 3c0 927 225b was compatible however after changing it it worked and then got stuck on . Is this switch compatible? Or is the problem something else . The new switch also seemed to stick to the sides of the hole its placed in as if it's not the correct size .
Please help as need car and cannot afford big bills
Cheers Simon Read more
Dieselnut
Many thanks for the advice I'm going to give it a go tomorrow night after work . Roping my mate in to give me hand as he's quite good generally with cars . I'll let you know how I get on .
Thanks again
Simon passat pain
Fos Sunday 28 June 2015 - General Admission
I have available 2 Adult tickets and 3 Child tickets (0-12) yrs.... Read more
Hi folks.
Does anyone know how I could test the exhaust gas temperature sensor on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2006 plate? It sits in the cat/dpf box just after the manifold. I'm suspecting it could have failed as when I put a meter across it it reads open circuit. There's two wires on its connector, one receives 5 volts (from the ECU) and the other zero. Ideally I'm looking for a temperature vs resistance or voltage curve.... Read more
A Ford-specific diagnostic check might be able to read live data. My Peugeot gear reads voltage, current and other readings from the sensor.
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I know that this topic may have been here for numerous times but I am in a big trouble. I have to make 3,000 kilometres to get to my home, and my beloved mondeo keeps on cutting out.... Read more
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We change our cars every 5 years normally and in the past 20 years have bought either new or pre reg. Its served us well since we have not had any big bills and although we suffer depreciation I honestly believe that changing every 5 years tends to minimise this as much as possible.
About 20 years ago the wife had a new Golf GL TDCi. 90 PS, sunroof, electric windows, one airbag but NO ABS, cruise, AC, alloys etc, by todays standards woefully equipped. It was a pretty new model at the time and discounts were not available anywhere (believe me i tried) so we ended up paying about £14500 for the car. It served us very well, nothing other than the usual costs but it did need a new rear exhaust box. About 57 mpg on a run and 45 mpg overall, cannot remeber exactly but I think the VED was over £100 even when it was new. Peformance was good eneough but the smoke that it emitted when you floored it used to frighten other road users....