March 2020
My Dads automatic Mk6 Astra suddenly seized up over the weekend, no warning signs, just heard some slight metalic rattling, drove it about a mile to his nearest garage and it completely seized up en route with smoke pouring out of the engine. It only had 60k on the clock. Our local garage is saying it is a suspected head gasket but will cost over a grand to investigate it further. To repair would be around 2 grand to change the head gasket, but they reckon more significant damage was done and recommend an entire new engine, at roughly 3-4 grand cost. Does this sound about right? They had a quick look, no real investigation so far. The car is worth maybe 3 grand and I am recommending he scraps it over replacing the engine but just want to make sure the garage is quoting a reasonable price and we make the right decision. I just went back to the garage now, managed to start the car and it sounded okay now the engine has cooled down, if that means anything. Any help would be appreciated. Read more
The Franchised Fuel stations are upping prices and scamming customers in this crisis Read more
Fat lot of good fuel cheap at the moment as we are told not to travel unnecessarily. No trips to the coast then. I use ASDA as the self service pumps seem more reliable than Tesco and it is cheaper. Put a box of my own disposable gloves in the car ready but goodness know when I'll fill up next. By the end of isolation the price will have gone up as Russia and Saudi Arabia will have agreed to stuff us as usual.
What about vertu honda?? Read more
Given the poor state of many independents, small, medium & large chains' finances many of the garages closing their doors temporarily might turn out to be permanent.
Small car lots that have existed for decades have closed long before CV.
Franchised outlets have closed or amalgamated 2/3 "non competing" brands.
In a few months time the picture might show massive changes - and not just garages - the whole economy! Read more
Inevitable. Are the manufacturers going to take a lenient view towards warranties at this time as people may well be unable to get the servicing they need ? Read more
I really prefer the balance that a North / South engine gearbox layout brings. Ok changing a ca m belt is a pain but not needed that often.
Equal length drive shafts and better weight distribution.... Read more
Thanks for your knowledge.
Do you know if the A4 B6 chassis was galvanised too ?
Hello everyone,
I’m new here and would like done help and advice if anyone can help me please!!
i recently brought a mk7 golf R 24 plate and has been running really great until last week!!
The engine amber warning light came on and now stays on. I had the car cleared of this error but later that night came back on!
on Saturday I stated the car and the car and got a start/stop error and the car kept cutting out... I left it and then tried about 10 minutes later... no message and car was fine and running good until next day and same message... done the same and car was fine and today is fine and no message... I just had another diagnostic and told to take to a VW specialist which I did on Wednesday.
This is the report I got...
Camshaft A (Bank 1 Intake): Positioner Slow Response
Possible Causes
-Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) faulty
-Wiring/Connectors from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205) faulty
-Intake Camshaft Adjustment (Bank 1) faulty
Possible Solutions
-Check Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)
--Perform Output Test
-Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 (N205)
-Check Intake Camshaft Adjustment (Bank 1)
--Perform Basic Setting
--Check for Tightness of the Adjustment Mechanism
--Check Engine Oil Pressure
On Wednesday I took my car to the garage with this fault.. after running diagnostics on the car the told me I needed an engine flush as they told me a lot of build up of sludge is causing the problem... They take all day and tell me the tests are positive and look good and need to run one more test... three hours later ring to tell me I need a new chain as when testing the chain is making a banging noise and sounds a bad and not fit to drive!!! I told them to do the work and they ring the next morning and said after emptying the sump they have found metal in the oil and need a new engine!!! WTF!! The car was running smooth and no noise and now I told either scrap the car or pay £9000 for a brand new engine and labour!!! I have no idea what to do now and feel maybe they have caused more damage as I only had a engine warning light on!!
Can somebody advise me as what I can do I
Complete stuck and the seller says the car was always spot on and fully serviced and given me the number who looked after it when he had the car! This is no help to me and gave no fine back as it was a private sale!!
I’m lost now and the car was running nice apart from the engine warning light that came on!!
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The yellow warning light (eml) is an engine malfunction light . This can cover of multitude of different issues . The fact that the diagnosis was logging camshaft position problems is an indication of timing chain trouble. Sadly very common on this engine . I suspect the chain has either broken or jumped the sprockets. Either will result in terminal engine damage . I would guess this is the reason for the previous owner selling the car .
Can't see myself using my MazdaCX3 till "all this flu" has blown over( 12 weeks minimum) ....can't go out either, although car is parked outside house....should i ... Read more
There's nothing to stop you running the engine for 10 minutes or so on your drive or garage with the garage door open once a week. If you can, move the car forward or backwards a little so the tyres dont flatspot.
Our 2015 Twingo is always parked up in the garage in gear with the handbrake on....
I have a 2006 ford S-max manual petrol.
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As I've mentioned in another thread, a petrol needs five things to run. If all of these five are good then there is no reason why it won't run.
1. A good supply of clean air....
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Exactly which engine is it?
1.0L turbo petrol? 1.4L turbo petrol??...