January 2016
Hello Chaps,
I have just acquired a mint 8kmiles 58 plate Bonne. Absolutely delighted with it except that the engine seems relatively noisy to me - particularly at tickover. Is this a feature of this engine - its certainy rattles more than my previous bike ( a Harley 883 with a similar mileage).
Should I be worried - or just put up with it as it is normal for this powerpack?
I would appreciate any informed comments.
Rgds,
Billy Mac. Read more
Hi i have just had a full service and Mot today unfortunatley ive been told i need a new gear box at a cost of £2.149 :-( ...i ve had this car for 2 years bought it at 18.000 miles on clock and now has 44.000 on clock ..i also took out network q warrentry at a cost of £399.00 im covered until 12th feb 2016 ..The vauxhall garage are sayin the insurance company will not pay up as its classed as wear n tear ..how can only 44.000 miles on the clock be wear and tare any advise would be grate full on wat i can do next Read more
Its a 6 speed manual gear box
The WHICH? consumer group has published its findings on the emissions of vehicles they have tested. The manufacturer's PR departments and legal eagles will be working overtime.
The worst diesel was an American and second was.........the Forester. Comments please. Read more
The 0-32mph test is not so daft as you think, Probably one of the most popular parts of driving for people in cities, accelerating away from traffic lights.
Oh, agreed. But taking 30+ seconds to accelerate, at a constant rate, up to that speed in a joke. Maybe 10 or 12 seconds, yes, but 30-plus is ridiculous
Hi All,
Voltage TV, makers of X-Ray Mega Airport, are in production of an exciting, brand new prime-time car show for Channel 5 which looks to celebrate great British cars. It'll be a show full of light-hearted nostalgia as we turn back the clock to take various trips down memory lane to explore the history behind some of the most iconic vehicles to hit Britain's roads. ... Read more
The Imp has always struck me as a good design which could have been successful if it had better-quality components and better assembly. It was built in a new factory where most workers had never made cars before, and I don't suppose the unions helped much either.
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I have had the above car since it was 6 months old. Always serviced by the Nissan dealer. Last service was June for the major 50,000M service. Since June it has broken down 3 times. First two times (early July, only 2 weeks after service) and 5th September Nissan kept the car for a month as they said they needed to order a part. Both times it was a small plastic pipe needing replacement cause it was split, apparently. The car had been losing power, so wouldn't go above 20 miles an hour. Had to be towed.... Read more
75% of what?, new full engine? you get a new engine fitted for labour charges only, which might be 20 hours @ what? up to £100 an hour plus your 25% of an estimated £7000, so your bill could be about £3500ish...hopefully less if you can come to some agreement about either a fixed labour quote or a better hourly rate with a firm quote for hours.
What if its a new crank and bearings, or a short engine (i reckon thats what they have in mind), you might end up with 30 hours labour by the time rebuild is complete, cost of parts 25% of anything between £1500 and £3000, so you might end up paying out up to £4000, again much depends on what you can get re labour charges...bear in mind you do not want a mech rushing a rebuild cos he's on a fixed time allowance....
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kia-Venga-2-1-6-Auto-/141876720...J
I am looking for a Kia venga for the driving position and came across this ad on a certain well known website. price is really attrative but also a bit "too attractive"...... Read more
Thanks for all the replies, especially re: Probate and legal ownership.
I had sent a message via ebay and the seller would have allowed me to see the vehicle, but following everyones comments will pass on this one....
car going ok in roadworks at 50mph
went onto slip road up an incline and out of 50 limit... Read more
Hi I had similar problem had ecu read ,problem was fuel pressure had fuel filter changed and problem sorted
Would you recommend the 1.0litre ecoboost 100bhp engine in the Ford Fiesta?
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I've had mine for just over 2 years now from new and apart from an electrical relay failure causing it not to start ( fixed under warranty ) I've had no problems mpg in mid to late 40s around town , better on longer runs ( mid 50s motorway runs) its lovely to drive with plenty of power for me 10l ecoboost 100ps
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My Wifes got a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 CRTD Auto with 94K on the clock.... Read more
Hi, I have a very low mileage (12000) 2010 Grand Modus 1.2 Tce, which I have owned for 4 years. It is a great little car in almost all respects. The only small problem I have is that, when the car is warm, and usually after ticking over for a minutes or so, it stalls when I attempt to pull away. It always starts and runs fine immediately I turn the key again. Thanks Read more
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