January 2017
Hello,
My water temperature gauge which has always read low, usually just off the lower end, is now showing no movement at all. Does anyone know how to test if the problem is in the gauge or the engine temperature sensor, please? I'm assuming the sensor is the one on the nearside close to the water pump etc.... Read more
Let’s face it; luxury car buyers in India are not overtly price sensitive. They recognise and are willing to pay a premium forBrand value as well. Brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz[RADSING1] and Volvo introducing cars in the entry-level segment that are pretty much closely priced as the flagship sedans of Honda, Hyundai, Skoda, Toyota and the like, is the latest market trend. One of the best examples of them all is Mercedes with its A and B-Class models.
Yes, Mercedes-Benz got the first mover’s advantage in this class of cars, but even after BMW and Volvo brought in their iterations, and Audi bringing in the A3 recently, the three-pointed star continues to shine bright. The A-Class racked up 400 bookings within the first 15 days of its launch. Mercedes was so satisfied with the way its newer generation cars (including the E-Class) are performing in the market that to commemorate its first anniversary, they brought in limited edition models of the A and B-Class.... Read more
No i'm not clicking o it either.
Though i suspect luxury brand car buyers in any country arn't particularly price sensitive, Mercs 190E was their first foray into first Mondeo class and it must be said it was one of their best quality durable designs ever, attributes that went by the wayside for many years after....
Globalisation .... Global meltdown .... looks like no one is spared. While this was on the cards ever since the merger of FIAT and CHRYSLER, the change has finally happened. The iconic carmaker Fiat leaves Italy after 115 years, as Chrysler merger finalized and moves its HQ to Netherlands. And the entity is now called FCA - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
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Again, do not open the link, more than likely contains a virus.
Tata has acquired Jaguar and Land Rover now. Land Rover is adjudged the 'greatest car of all times' by the BBC Top Gear. Can anyone write about these models, eventhough i don't think i'll able to buy one during my lifetime.
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Yet again do not open the link. Likely as not contains a virus.
Pity the police are not so hot on coming out to your house when an attempted (or actual) burglary has taken place.
I have colour CCTV, but the seargant I managed to speak with on the 'phone was not interested because "unless the whole of thier face is visible, there is nothing they can do............"...
I currently own a old Astra 1.7dti diesel van which has 225k miles. great little van and very reliable. I only do about 1000miles a year in it
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It's next to worthless anyway so keep it smoking away til it explodes or fails the next Mot. You'll surely save very little on insurance by swapping for a car anyway (my VW Caddy was only £50 a year more than our Polo) so best stick with what you know especially when it's doing 50mpg.
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See this on eBay whilst just having a browse and was thinking if it would be good as a everyday car. Like some people on here I have fallen out of love with modern cars as they are to laden with gadgets that cost a fortune when they go wrong. I always liked the Vauxhall carlton when I was younger and it reminds me of the one my dad had when I was a young boy. ... Read more
The 3.0 24v engine was used in the later Carlton GSi. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Carlton
re: your piece above 'Electric shock' low mileage BMW i3's for sale. My experience is that none of these cars are actually available. On ringing the various dealers over the past month all seem to have just sold, though many weeks later they are still showing as 'for sale' on the BMW and dealer websites! But all phone enquiries get the response 'we've just sold it',
So what are BMW playing at? Are they selling them and never taking them off the web, or are they playing some daft game with potential customers looking for i3's? Who knows but having wasted lots of time enquiring for cars that have always just sold one is left wondering what BMW are up to here.
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I'm looking to purchase a Honda CRV and I've opted for a 2.2CDTI as it has no DPF filter fitted and my mileage consists of short trips for most of the time.
There are 2 on Autotrader which aren't too far away from me and am interested in going to see both.... Read more
I assume you are aware that not all CRV Diesels are 4 wheel drive............
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Just a heads-up about renewing your driving licence.
I received a reminder on Monday that mine expired on 1st March 2017.... Read more
Football results for 25th September 1968 - Sc***horpe United (1) - a***nal (6)
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Final bulletin: The problem was solved by replacing the temperature sensor and the thermostat (which was found to be in 2 pieces). Gauge now works normally, heater comes on sooner. Emissions also hugely improved, I had treated it to 3 tankfuls of Shell V-Nitro Plus leading up to the MOT to see if it made any difference. Maybe this helped, maybe not - who knows?