June 2018
Solid wood dinning tables
I have been looking for a solid wood dinning table for years and I can honessly say that I have found the perfect place.... Read more
Have Honest John stopped giving rating of 1 to 5 for new car reviews?... Read more
What's also noticeable is that the review scores drop as the cars get older, and not always because (e.g. the mk VII Golf) they start to get lots of faults either. Maybe its because some are just average when compared, dynamically speaking, as well as specs, to the latest models. Mine (Mazda3 mk1) dropped from a 4 star to a 3, though that might've been (not confirmed) due to problems with some of the diesel engines in the Mazda range even back then.
The problem the OP may be experiencing might be due to an add-on ad blocker or cookie controller on their browser - some seem to stop genuine web page content by perhaps being overly aggressive in how they work. Worth a check if they haven't been looking at the road tests as RobJP says.
I've acquired about 15 litres of CPC 15W40 China Petroleum Corporation (Taiwan's state-owned, I think, oil company) Superfleet CG-4 oil.
Seems a pity to waste it, but the drum doesn't appear to carry any corresponding API "S" classification. ... Read more
An interesting aside to this, i wonder if those Diesel of Doom engine failures would have been lesscommon had specific Diesel engine oil been used instead of the current trend for oils to cover both engine types?...
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So, I'm after a cheap (sub £9k) SUV and want something ideally 2-3 years old and relatively low mileage.
The idea behind this is that I'm looking to tow a caravan, and I like the ideal of a higher seating position.
Two that stand out are Dacia Duster and the SsangYong Korando.
Any opinions on either? I'm definitely wanting to go for a diesel, my mileage is generally 20-25k a year. Read more
I've got a Korando, 2014 which is probably where you budget would put you. It was between a Duster and a Korando when I bought mine funnily enough. I chose the Korando as a higher tow value (2 tonnes) and it was better built, had more comforts and was more powerful.
The only thing to be aware of is the auto coupled to the 2.0 rather than the later 2.2 is quite thirsty and not the best. Best to go with the manual.
Go away, you are not wanted here. Read more
Would this work on cars. Every car sold today is much heavier than its predesessors from the 60's and 70's. Combine modern engines with lighter wieghts and the performance and economy would potentially be outstanding with much lower emmisions as well.
In answer to DJL with the Volvo XC60 D4, if his car has Volvo's newish VEA D4 4-cylinder 2.0 diesel, the problem is almost certainly related to the well-known problem these cars have with the EGR cooler & valve.
The EGR cooler design, and coolant flow to it, has been revised several times to fix the problem, which is overcooling of the exhaust gas. This creates condensation in the cooler which mixes with the exhaust gas, creating a mucky paste which eventually gums the cooler and valve up.
Unfortunately it's very little to do with the type of fuel being used. Even very hard-used, high mileage cars experience the problem - Volvo unfortunately dropped the ball with this design. This 180-page thread on the Volvo owner's forum tells the full story: www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=221555
If the car has a full Volvo service history, then Volvo look favourably on free replacements. If it's been serviced outside the Volvo network, it's worth asking but obviously the chances of getting it done free will be less. Read more
RE -Ten to two
RG makes a good point, there seems to be a couple of fashions in driver seating at the moment, leaning forward, hands at 12 on the wheel and elbows around 4:40, little or no support of the back. I assume it's for smaller folk to reach the controls, but potentially lethal if the airbag ever deployed. The other fashion tend to be younger lads, sitting at the lowest possible postion, no doubt they think they look like Lewis Hamilton (albeit in a Vauxhall Nova). The danger will be slipping out from under the seat belt.
"One family owned" ED via email:
[pendant] You can't have children aged 18, 20 & 21? Surely the must be adults? [/pedant] Read more
"Kode of conduct" With reference to the DQ500 DSG gearbox. My wife (Unfortunately) has a 2017 Tiguan R-Line 190ps which has a terminal 'grating' noise from the gearbox which was noticeable from 300 miles, a problem that we have been made aware of from other owners of VW's, Audi's and Skoda's from countries as far a field as Portugal, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand with several failures noted in the UK. Both dealer and VW Technical have passed it off as a "characteristic" which I do not accept. Having escalated the issue to the Motor Ombudsman and DEKRA both have concluded that the noise is not normal or acceptable. I have now had to escalate to legal representation as the refinement is so poor and VW are digging their heels in. My wife's Tiguan has been parked up on our driveway since August 2017 with 3,000 miles covered whilst this dispute ensues. In the meantime she has to maintain the monthly payments, servicing, insurance and GAP.
Here is a link to a recording of the noise -; youtube.com/watch?v=O96j_x9M3fk
Battery density has been always been a problem. Perhaps graphene based capacitors could be one of the answers.
I don't know how Nissan could have made such a fundamental error and not provided an adjustable steering wheel.
If you only have round trips of say 40 miles a day then a second hand Renault Zoe looks like a good bet. Read more
I have had my 64 reg and find it a very responsive and easy to drive car. Charging overnight costs pennies as not always a full charge required. I look forward to a piggy-back battery pack entering the UK market, as in the US for extended range, although by planning a long journey it is not a major inconvenience - and should you get low on battery the satnav screen shows up all chargers within range = peace of mind. All Ikea stores have rapid chargers as do Ibis Hotels and of course (free to use) all Nissan dealers.
My disappointment is in the Satnav software, not as easy to use as the Garmin - only real beef is that there is a more limited boot space than I would have preferred although you can now get a Van or a 7 seater with the same motor/battery set up. The technology is good and the sheer number of sales (1 every 10 minutes in Europe!) speaks for itself, even large Taxi firms are including them in large numbers in their fleets, some with mileages in excess 0f 250,000 !
The usual request for a recommended car.
The current petrol 4x4 is no longer fit for purpose - too big and much too thirsty.... Read more
Thank you. Your advice is appreciated. The X-trail's in good mechanical condition and I'm always loathe to change a car that's running well.
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Even those who sell rubbish furniture for the room in which you prepare meals get their comeuppance: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manch...k******-trader-vance-miller-13902084
(Sorry, Leif - I think the software, not having the wit to know you are a regular, must have automatically hidden this.)