October 2015
hi everyone I have a problem starting the car when we clear everything that comes up about 18 faults it starts ,It can run for a month or ten minutes .i have been told that its the clocks and that ford are the only ones that can do this is as they have to recode and link both keys is this correct i have had a auto electrian change the clocks but he couldnt get it to start so we put the old ones back but he couldnt get it to start
so phone call to my mate who has a small garage comes up again clears it and it starts but says he hasnt got big enough computer to swap the clocks and program the keys ... Read more
Need the radio code please. Also please tell me how to find the engine oil filter location? Thanks. Read more
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Sri.
Apparently needs a new inlet manifold and have been quoted just shy of £1000. Does this sound right? I've just spent £900 on a new DPF and EGR valve!! Read more
Does the price sound about right? £520 for parts and £300+ vat for labour?
It's around what my son had to pay - but I don't know if other work was included.,
The Consumers’ Association (Which?) seem to have taken a stance on car fuel consumption and emissions. In articles, campaigns and petitions the implication seems to be that the difference between “claimed” figures and “real life” values is down to car manufacturers .
Yesterday for example:... Read more
<< So you don't ant any hills, corners or proper testing then? :-) >>
If you like. The point is, we're testing mpg, so they all do the same thing in the same conditions....
We occasionally get people posting on here about garages - particularly main agent garages - playing 'parts bingo' in trying to fix a repair.
By that, I mean that the fault is diagnosed, a part is replaced, a bill paid, and the fault is still present (or returns a few days later). The process is repeated, ad infinitum in some cases.... Read more
Having read the statute, the conditions and the responsibilities of the seller to respond to complaints, the word "reasonable" is notably absent.
I was struck by the clear,plain, unvarnished language of the statute-very unusual today....
I have a Mini one D REG55 does anyone know where I can find the fuel line return valves on my car if it has any?
Any advice would be most appreciated Read more
Ok thank you for your help I will be sure to let my mechanic know
Our Merc E280 with 05 plate FSH, one year's MOT 62,000 miles has displayed a warning light which the local dealer has diagnosed as the dreaded sprocket problem. He has offered to rectify it for £3,000. I am really shocked that Mercdes should a) be so incompetent as to make this serious mistake - the metallurgy required for gear wheels is not exactly a new subject and b) offer no help whatsoever in curing the problem.
The much vaunted German engineering prowess has certainly taken a hard knock recently. Read more
Lots of information on this issue on MBClub UK forum and slkworld.com.
The balance shaft sprocket issue affected the 3.0 and 3.5L V6 petrol engines (280 and 350 models) of all MB cars including E, CLK, SLK plus a few C, ML, SL and S models manufactured between approximately 2004 and 2007....
Does anyone know where I can get a transmission fluid filter for a Serena 2002 MPV, petrol, 1900 CC. My local garage says I've got to get one from Japan. Thanks for any help! Read more
I have had a Tiguan emission upgrade carried out twice causing rattling noises at low revs, I cancelled an order for a new Tiguan and have lost my deposit as the dealer says it is VW fault
Not there's. VW say it is dealers responsibility to reimburse me. Never buy a VW after sales and pending sales service stinks. Read more
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thx should save me a few £ just need to find one .ive had one bad auto elec and my mate cant do stuff like that thx again