August 2017
Sound.s like a good car, but when ever a electric car is profiled it never give's information of distance it can cover with heated seat's on in winter, light's on fully loaded.
Basic worst case senerio in traffic at night freezing cold, 100 mile's to do then there is a 50 mile diversion' whoop's battery going flat where nearest charge point this time of night will I get there!.
Being I am human and did know about diversion and ther was no information available prior trip.
Electric car only good for local run around where you know you can get a charge and not get caught out to much.
I will be happear with electric car's when I can do 200 mile on a charge with a 100 mile reserve, knowing every garage has a charging point.
In town right now electric car's great,but to expensive a payout for most of us.
Information on how expensive a new battery cost's on replacement if car is kept longer than few year's,should battery degrade over time should be an available estimate. Read more
KR makes the common mistake that ten percent plus two is the discretionary max speed, i.e. no ticket until 36. When discretion is used ten percent plus two is the point at which a ticket will be given. 35 in a 30 is correct.
Regardless 35moh read probably means a speedo reading of 38-40, so no excuse. Read more
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I am experiencing exactly the same issue. Did you find a resolution? I cannot believe this is normal.
I bought a 2nd hand car the other day, everything seemed fine, took it for a test drive and it ran well.
We drove the car home and the next day the battery was dead (nothing would switvh on and car wouldnt start)... Read more
"a "smartphone" is ok for talking, texting and sending the odd sms/message and using as a satnav or to find a pub/restaurant/shop/ etc while out. as a means of lettter writing beyond a short paragraph, it is a pain in the posterior."
Bulk of my ramblings on here come courtesy of iPhone.
I recently used a cashback site to buy my insurance, and cashback has been delivered in the form of a cheque, so pleased with that.
Also looking for 2 front tyres got a good deal.... Read more
I received cashback direct from the company I insured with.
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I am about to sell my car in few days time and today i saw malfunction light on today, so it goes away when I start the negine but stays just before i start the car so between the lock and start engine position on the key.... Read more
I'd say every garage will have a code reader that can tell you why the EML is on.
And I certainly would,'t buy any vehicle that has the lamp on unless it was spares/repair and dirt cheap.
In October 2016, my partner and I purchased a new BMWi3, without the range extender. We understand we were one of the first buyers of this updated i3 in the U.K.... Read more
What were the EXACT circumstances in which the accidents happened? Were they during low-speed manoeuvering (e.g. in a car park), or while driving on open roads?
Some i3 owners have reported an occasional issue with the regenerative braking, which happens when the driver lifts off the throttle. Sometimes, if the driver is off the throttle when taking a corner quickly, or if the car goes over a big bump / pothole while off the throttle, the i3's wheel sensors (used by the traction control & stability systems) will temporarily disable regenerative braking and the car will switch to 'coast' mode....
I recently bought a Corsa Comfort 1.0 2001. It's mileage is low, less than 30000; it has a good service book having been regularly serviced.
Within city roads no problem , even though not brilliant. Once I go to A or M roads , there are problems. At speeds more than 40 miles, the steering is not stable when changing lanes or applying brakes to reduce speed, the car drifts a bit, and due to my holding the steering it comes back on course. The steering wheel is about few degrees, about 3 degrees let us say, to the left at zero speed. When I start the car, it makes some tapping noises as if some metal is touching another. While driving , no other sounds. The drifting is acute when going down a slope, while going up a slope it is more stable. Is it a problem connected with the Electric controls of the steering system. There are instructions in the internet for fixing issues of Corsa EPS is caused by the torque sensing mechanical components. Is it all or is some other things needs to be looked into ? For any speed more than 40 miles, I have to be cautious
I am in Renfrewshire, any good mechanics or vauxhall centres in Renfrewshire or Glasgow who can fix this and anyone recommended?
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The noise you're hearing on startup will be the timing chain tensioner which is a very common problem on these engines. It's often down to infrequent oil changes and again more common on low mileage cars that see lots of short stop start driving which doesn't allow the oil to reach full temperature. Low mileage cars like this must have regular oil changes, at least once a year.
The instability at speed is most likely the tracking and is easy sorted at any tyre centre but worn steering racks are again very commonnon these too but I'd be surprised if this was the case at that mileage. It could also indicate poor quality accident repair.
I'd seek out a good independent garage to check it over before spending any money on it.
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I'm about to buy my first used car - found one with 90 000miles on the clock and a good price. Just wanted to understand if any of these issues from past MOTs are worth worrying about? Am I better spending more to find a version with fewer past issues? Any thoughts welcome!... Read more
I thought that might be the case in the UK. He did it in Italy where I'm pretty sure no-one would ever care or notice - it was totally fine to drive and use by the way - but not sure how the guy got around any issues. But point taken !
Just changed job and now only doing 6000 miles a year commuting. Drive a 320d m sport on a 63 plate which I love but will not need a diesel with new job. Had a look at similar cars (need space) and there are just so few out there. Can't see this huge change to petrol cars only on the roads ever happening? Read more
The tide is turning against diesel. I think after a year or two, there will be lot more choices in petrols.
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Trying to be environmentally friendly we use electric bikes for short journeys but sometimes need to transport them to other cities when visiting friends or on holidays. Two electric bikes are too heavy for a strap on carrier and we are too old to lift them onto a roof rack. We have to transport them on a tow bar mounted carrier. BUT and it is a big BUT very few (if any) affordable E cars are able to be fitted with a tow bar. So for us electric cars are a no go area for the foreseeable future.