January 2016
Hi everybody I'm looking for advice regarding a situation that has arisen over the weekend. Ive had my car serviced on Friday thinking it was now due but the local garage that did this strongly believes this was the cars first ever service (at 50k miles!) the garage said it still had the original spark plugs (the garage was amazed they still worked) and the oil filter was in pieces. When I bought the car in august 2014 I was told it was going to be given a service before I collected the car and the book was stamped to indicate this. I am really unhappy about this and would never of bought the car knowing they had not serviced it. After looking into things I have found out now I cannot sell the car knowing it has false history. The car was bought from motor depot. Where do I stand as I feel I was mis sold the car? Chris Read more
Hi all,
I have recently had to replace the battery on my Ford Mondeo and the radio code card is blank! The serial number is V011922. Does anyone know what the code is or where I can find it easily please?... Read more
Stevie Ford Mondeo,
There isn't a keycode generator for producing codes for Ford radio serial numbers that begin with a "V", I'm afraid. It's only possible to produce codes for "M" serial numbers....
Me and my partner booked a car online through booking buddy, when we went to pick it up today we was refused.
When filling in online we put my details in for the driver and my partners for the credit card with her card details to which it excepted.... Read more
was going to call the cc company tomorrow as not open today, cheers
Can anyone help please. My mother has lost her radio code. The serial number is M049239. Thanks Read more
Friendy,
The keycode for your mother's radio should be: 7295
Hi,
Im in need of a code for a 6000cd RDS eon, the serial number is M042651. I'm unable to find one.
Also how would input it to get it the code to work.
Thanks. Read more
Scotty1991,
The keycode for your radio should be: 3508...
Chaps - just bought this car & need to change the water pump, it's squeaking.
Do these pumps have a gasket, or are they mounted with sealant ?... Read more
Sounds lke you would find a Haynes manual usefull ?
I have run this car from new with few problems. However, I have been unable so far to find a solution/company who has been able to offeer any repair/replacement since this manifested itself some 2 years agao. By process of elimination it has been diagnosed that a sticking valve in the abs valve block is causing residual pressure - in one brake line only - that to the right front disc - so that the pads are always in contact with the disc. Immediately following a few miles drive, it is impossible to turn the r.h. road wheel by hand when jacked up; if the vehicle is left for an hour or so it is then just possible with considerable effort to move the road wheel round. No warning light appears on the dash so no defect is detected. Ford Company, Ford main dealership and so far remanufacturing companies have been unable to help but those who have examined the vehicle agree that it is most likely that there is one sticking valve in the valve block. The system is by Teves and appears to be unusual in the sense that the valve block is separate from the pump and accumulator by being located on the opposite side the engine compartment to the other components of the system whereas all pictures I have seen of Granada abs systems show the valve block securedp to the other components. I believe the 1990 Granada was the first to have abs; total vehical mileage is about 130k. Can you help? Read more
Are you sure it's not something as simple as a sticking piston in the caliper ?
Hi everyone ,
I have been on the hunt for my first car...found this at a trader >... Read more
I'd agree with Andy.
Unless every single one of those jobs on the advisory MOT sheet have been done (and done to a high standard), it's one hell of an expensive 13/14 year old car....
Hi all,
I'm waiting for my new 120d M Sport to be built and was hoping you guys could point me in the right direction regarding GAP insurance.
I've been reading about some horror stories when it comes to GAP insurance whereby the company appears to be legitimate however, when their "net worth" was researched they only have £500 in the bank.
So for my new car, so I go with the one BMW are offering or source my own - have you guys got any good suggestions for companies that offer the same service but at a cheaper premium?
Cheers,
Lee. Read more
I notice that HJ has ALA GAP insurance on the 'deals of the week' currently.
10% off, code 'HJ65'
Hi, I have a mercedes s320, automatic, year 2000 with 110500 miles on the clock. It is a great car but recently failed on me. It looses power under high eceleration (ie, going up hills) It smokes heavily and is burning oil at a high rate. I have done a "basic" presure test of the cylinders to see if it is loosing presure and if the o rings are worn. There is sufficent pressure. The spark plugs were clogged with black residue which I presume was from the burning oil. I replaced them. I have read on the internet something about an oil pressure relief valve that can get blocked and cause some of these symptoms but I am not sure at the moment. Any help, advise or knowledge would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Bert2215 Read more
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If nothing else this is another tale that highlights the importance of getting an annual oil and filter change performed, and a quick once over by someone competent if nothing else, 2 years is too long by exactly twice.
Depending on where bought i would never assume that the best of oils or filters have been used when its given its typical quick oil service before sale handover, so would be looking carefully at the oil and filter (assuming its got a dipstick and i do not want a car without, ever) and not be comppletely happy until my own oil had found its way in.