May 2020
Newbie question here, how do i3's compare from a price and drive perspective to other electric cars? Looking to get a used one or lease one if available on NHS scheme, thanks Read more
Been watching a detective series on TV about Sicily in the 80's called Maltese the Mafia detective. It's a car spotters's dream if you like old Alfas and Fiats etc. even a Renault 4, used to like them for some strange reason. Read more
Been watching a detective series on TV about Sicily in the 80's called Maltese the Mafia detective. It's a car spotters's dream if you like old Alfas and Fiats etc. even a Renault 4, used to like them for some strange reason.
I did watch this series, can't remember exactly when, but either late last year or early this year. And while the story itself was OK (if not exceptional), i spent a lot of the time 'car spotting', especially any scenes involving a car park!. For anyone thinking of giving it a look, bear in mind it is Italian, so if you can't deal with subtitles it isn't for you!. BTW, it is actually set in the 70's....
Dear mates,
Please, help me to find the code for my radio 4500 RDS (Ford Fiesta 2002). The serial number is M097711.... Read more
You are very welcome! Thanks for coming back and letting us know that the code worked.
>>Richard Dyson, Groupe PSA Parts & Service Director UK, said: "Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles represent the fastest growing vehicle segment in the UK.
The pragmatist says
Most people buy petrol and diesel cars as they represent the best value for money. Read more
I doubt that Dom is a back-roomer, but just in case: if you did 'stop for petrol' on the way back to London from Barnard Castle in your 69-plate silver Disco Sport, you might want to check if your insurance covers misfuelling. Because it's a diesel.
Right, my vision's a bit fuzzy so I'm just off to drive for 90 minutes or so to make sure I'm OK. ... Read more
Lockdown.
What an excellent idea for this thread....
A report in the Telegraph claims that there is strong demand for cars under 8k and even stronger demand for those under £1500
Since the easing of lockdown those who are returning to work prefer not to travel on public transport ! Read more
Main enquiries at Renault/Dacia dealership have been for Sandero PCPs priced at £125 a month.
Still demand for cheap A to B motoring.
Was I the only person to wake up today who didn't realise it was a Bank Holiday? TBH, I'm finding it hard to remember what day it is at the moment half the time, given one day seems very much like all the others. At least with the 'Clap for Carers' (no comment) on Thursdays I know which day it is once per week!
Maybe I should visit bored.com again. Read more
Very good. My cousin does a few days at a CAB too. Invaluable work to help out those who can be daunted by the system or are being fobbed off.
I expect your legal background was instrumental in your employment. Experience is a wonderful asset....
Hi there,
I have a ford focus cmax 2005 1.6 tdci and I am looking for the radio code for it... Read more
The S/N M004352 should have the code
9604.
Multimeter on 20A setting in series across earth and battery negative .
Ignition off (all lights etc off, drivers door open)... Read more
Oh and I forgot about the fuel sender/gauge, temperature gauge etc all require current.
As I suspect is the case for lots of people, I hadn't used my 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol much for quite a while - maybe three very short trips to the supermarket totalling at most 10 miles since early March. Not that the car gets a lot of use (2500 miles a year more or less)
A couple of days I took it out and found that the A/C has stopped working - just getting normal air, not even cold-ish. I checked and the compressor's clutch is engaging, the compressor is spinning and the system seems to be running but no cool air.
I had re-gassed the system a couple of years ago, not because of any fault but because I was told it was probably best.
Is it that the lack of use of the A/C over winter plus the lockdown led to the refrigerant leaking out? If so, does that mean there is a leak that needs to be repaired or will re-gassing the system be sufficient? Or am I looking at a more complicated problem? Read more
The compressor bearing seals used to leak especially if the aircon wasn't used in the winter, don't know if that still happens but you are usually advised to run it occasionally in the winter.
Strangely enough my C5 had non working aircon when I bought it last year, went out in it few days ago and it worked a treat - never had that happen before!
