September 2018
we've owned a 1.6 petrol dsg skoda fabia since new (2007) its now done a very troublefree 105,000 miles, still runs like new. its so good its preventing us from buying a new car. Read more
Still loyalty to Volkswagen? They could commit murder and still get away with it. Read more
My sister in law has just bought herself a 2015 Hyundai ix20. I noticed there were no running lights on when she was following me home from the dealer she purchased it from. I had a quick look last night and couldn't find a fault or any reference to an ability to turn them off in the manual.
She spoke with the dealer this morning who said her car was not fitted with them. Now, I thought they were mandatory from 2011 and a quick Google search seems to confirm this.... Read more
On holiday in Greece this summer I really noticed the contrast between newer cars which had DRLs and older cars (including most of the rental ones on the island!) which did not. Picking out oncoming, dark coloured, cars on roads not known for outstanding levels of safety, should not be turned into a game of "I spy" - especially given the state of Greek roundabouts.
For that reason, I think all cars should have them, but with the following provisos:
1. Front and back (as some newer cars have, e.g. Meganes) ; combined with automatic headlights which cannot be switched off.
2. Technology for fog detection asap - in the meantime, all car dashboards to have some kind of warning to indicate that lights are on or off (either dim the dashboard lights like the old days, or add LIGHTS ON and LIGHTS OFF tell-tales.)
4. Standardised brightness and size and positioning as far as possible. Early DRLs (Renault Scenic) were too low down and would reflect in puddles, causing atrocious dazzle.
5. Illegal aftermarket high-dazzle bling DRLs to be confiscated on the spot and preferably destroyed.
Walked into town on Tuesday. Close to a set of lights a Lexus GS passed me and from the exhaust it was emitting quite a bit of white smoke (not steam). A few seconds later the unmistakable smell of parafin (I know the smell well - in my youth every outside loo was heated by it in winter as was every greenhouse) drifted into my nostils. As it pulled away from the lights a huge cloud of white smoke came out the exhaust.
Was going to post but forgot all about it until today. Walking into town same car passed both me and the Mrs. Same smoke, same smell. I asked her what the smell was, she answered parafin (she experienced the loo and greenhouse heaters as well). Now 100% certain I am not dreaming.... Read more
If you produce and/or use less than 2,500 litres per year of biofuel, and expect to continue at or below this rate of production/use, then you are considered to be an exempt producer. In this case you do not have to register with HMRC, nor do you have to pay any duty. You are however legally required to keep records of a) the date of each supply and/or use, and b) the amount of supply of own use. These records must be preserved for six years.
In an attempt to determine how much i'm actually spending on my car (considering everything but fuel), I came across this calculator on Facebook so decided to share it.
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2 x sons have Discoveries - they reckon that running one costs them around £1,000 per month - they buy them new for cash.
The biggest cost is the depreciation - maybe £18K-£20K in 2 years....
I have owned a 2.0 (134) Tucson Premium SE for 2.5 years and absolutely agree with your findings. Totaly reliable, very comfortable, full size spare wheel, lots of safety features, wonderful light cabin thanks to the huge glass roof but not amazing mpg (42mpg on a long run). Would I buy another one? Yes without hesitation. Read more
Second place for Tucson??? You're joking right??? The 2.0 and 1.6 NA engines wear out to a knocking pistons condition in 40k miles.....
discount voucher valid at least today, extra 15% off ebay car parts, used yesterday for tyres from mytyres. Read more
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Du bist ein Arschloch-Spammer, der sich verp***t hat. Read more
are the corresponding Lexus models to be recalled? Read more
How expensive are cars and motoring in Sweden compared with UK?
Cousin has taken on a contract to work in Sweden and has spent some time on the net researching, but I thought I ask for her. Read more
Just back from Malmo and Stockholm, fuel prices are rougly the same as the UK, could be a little cheaper
A late model SAAB will have virtually no depreciation and still have better seats than many newer cars ....