June 2019
Ré What's a good project car in HJ,s Q&A.
If you are looking for a CHEAP, mechanically simple car to dismantle, how about a 90's Skoda?
The Favorit/early Felicia was about as non electronic as it gets, with carbs, bolt on wings, wind up windows, etc.
Fellys can be picked up for nearly nothing, a good working example was on sale locally for £195 last week (T reg, one owner from new).
They are also good for learners, as they are "man sized" inside, with pedals spaced a decent distance apart, and the 1.3 (best engine), can turn in 45-50mpg. Read more
Hmmm I think it will be more necessary than you think Mark ..... this is what people are demanding today. Read more
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Looking to change all fluids on my car. Managed to find the specs for power steering,engine oil and coolant but can't seem to find anything on the transmission, transfer case and rear diferential.... Read more
You can bearly get a word out of those guys.
Had the same problem with the VW dealership when I asked for dsg oil specs. I was playing "guess the spec" and still didnt manage to find out the spec.
Hey all
I'm after a bit of advice. I've developed a large hernia over the last couple of years and it's got to the point where driving is becoming uncomfortable - especially when i hit a bump.... Read more
I'm glad I don't knowingly have a hernia.I'd focus on getting the health issue sorted or improved before thinking about changing cars. I know how dangerous hernias can be from family and friends history. Good luck.
Hi my ikkle Corsa overheated.I stripped it down had head skimmed, reassembled it using new bolts etc.It would not start changed cam sensor still no start .I then did a comprrssion test very low readings so stripped it down again incsea I had overlooked something.reassembled still nothing.Did another comp test no1 pot 2- 23 psi pot 2 - 25 psi pot 3 - 21 psi.So I know there is a problem but not a vlue.Could blown head gasket break piston rings?.HELP PLZZZZZ.xxxxxx. Read more
yes I did twice. is there a certain was to rehome the valve lifters as all I did was oil the cylinders and the lifters and put them back in their right places.and tightened the cam down
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I’m thinking of changing my car shortly. Currently I have a Peugeot 407 TD, with 97000 on the clock. I commute 40 miles per day round trip, with 35 miles on motorway. Plus , of course, week end mileage.
I can’t make up my mind between a petrol or diesel CRV, a 2.0 diesel Sportage, or a Mercedes C class in either 4 or 6 cylinder form. Budget approx £12500, maybe £15000. Comments please. Thank you. Read more
The C class is by far the nicest to drive but then no SUV is particularly entertaining to pilot so comparing it with the CRV or Sportage depends very much on how much space you need and whether you enjoy a B road blast or tend to be a bit more relaxed behind the wheel. The C class estate with the 2.2 diesel and auto box is a good car but I’d only buy if there’s a good genuine Merc specialist nearby as their main dealers are hugely overpriced for servicing and repairs.
I had a 2014 CRV 1.6 diesel for 4yrs and found it a perfectly good big family wagon. Comfy, spacious and excellent on fuel but totally dull to drive. It suits an auto box but sadly this is only an option with the much thirstier 4wd with the older 2.2 diesel or later 1.6 twin turbo. For your mileage I’d have a nice 1.6 twin turbo diesel auto with a full Honda history.
I’d leave the Sportage, it’s ok but the CRV is a better SUV and the Merc is vastly better to drive. Find one of each and test drive both to see what one floats your boat. Spend the extra to get one with a full main dealer history.
Hello all.
My wife wants to buy a small car, automatic transmission, between 2005 and 2010, under £3k preferably. She is inclined for the smart car, but I've been reading so many bad reviews of it that I'm a bit scared that it's going to be a bad buy. What are your thoughts about this car?... Read more
Thanks for all the trouble, but can you clarify what's the difference between the several automated gearboxes I've been seeing? I'm a rookie regarding automated, always drove manual shift, the only experience I had driving automatic was a rented Smart a few years ago on holidays.
Cheers...
Skywing is running out of time to pass inspection and may be approaching the end of the line.
Thinking of getting a Toyota Zace as a replacement.... Read more
Somewhere on the Toyota owners club website you can gain access to technical information. I can't find it at the moment, but it may be worth your while having a browse around there.
Sell his home, any cars and significant possesions and give all the proceeds to those he owes money to, plus their costs. Read more
If he'd been caught doing 45mph on a dry , sunny day , in a 40 mph zone , however they would have thrown the book at him
An interesting article but I must correct you on speed limits. On english roads, and I assume Wales and Northern Ireland, the speed limit for some commercials is 50mph. In Scotland, the speed limit for these vehicles is still 40mph, except for the A9 between Dunblane and Inverness where it is also 50mph on single carriageway sections. I understand this limit is still experimental as there were far too many accidents with, primarily cars, trying to overtake in silly places through frustration, on this 130 mile section. Read more
HGV drivers are without a doubt the worst and most danherous drivers on UK roads. I regularly drive from Manchester to Bristol on the M6 and M5.
In the lengthy 50mph zones I generally do 52 in the insode but the majority of HGVs overtake me doing what must be 56 or 57. If they cannot overtake they sit inches off my back bumper intimidating me to go faster. They sit behind each other literally inches apart. Do they seriously, as supposedly professional drivers, not realise how dangerous their behaviour is to everyone else?
I noticed in Australia in January that on 4 lane motorways HGVs were resteicted to the 1st 2 lanes. We need that rule here. When a truck in the 2nd lane is overtaking a truck in the 1st lane there is often a truck overtaking him in the 3rd lane leaving all faster moving vehicles to just one lane. Very dangerous!
We need to get most teucks off the roads and onto trains, there are far too many of them out there slowing everyone else down and causing fatalities by their negligent driving. Discuss.
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I agree it is an unnecessary model.
Best to have a VW T Roc so long as you avoid the 1.5 TSI EVO models - when cold they kangaroo, read the Audi or VW forums!
They are cheaper too.
I had a factory Oder of a VW T Roc 1.5 and had to reject it! I now have a 1.0 T Roc which is great.