July 2020
Just bought a van which comes with a reversing alarm to alert passers by when I'm on the move. The thing is, I don't know how to turn it off when I don't want to wake the whole street when im reversing late at night.
Theres a message on the dash which says "Gear shift silent reverse alarm. To over-ride select reverse twice".... Read more
So a work colleague of mine has a Ford Kuga with a 2.0 Duratorq engine. Last weekend it overheated to the extent that smoke was pouring from it. They pulled over and switched it off. A passing fire engine pulled over and doused the engine bay with water.
They had it towed to their usual garage. He jacked it up and had a look underneath. The under tray is completely melted and it's lost all it's engine oil so presumably the sump has cracked.... Read more
Odd story. How often during the past 20yrs have you ever seen a 'passing fire engine' when you pulled over? And if it wasn't actually on fire, why douse it with water? By the time the fire crew had stopped (why would they unless on a training excercise), reversed, alighted, assessed, pulled out hose etc.,
Apropos of nothing in particular, I'd say maybe you'd be surprised at what "passing fire engines" encounter when going to and from incidents....
Hello all, I am looking at buying a 2nd hand V60 (the new model, post 2018) at some point in the next 6 months.
Current car is a petrol and the intention was to go for another petrol, however, looking on Autotrader, it appears that (like a lot of medium sized "premium" estate cars) diesels outnumber petrol by about 2 to 1. Would be an auto, though I think that is irrelevant to my question.... Read more
Only witnessed 3 DPF burns in 26K miles. Probably had more but I am unaware of them.
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After hearing a rattling noise coming from my front wheel, I took the wheel off and found the metal plate that sits behind brake disc had come loose. I removed the part and even though some say that it’s not important, it has to be there for a reason I would assume.
I have received several quotes on who can fix my car and all are over £300. I feel the description I’ve given is easily understandable and it’s unlikely to be confused with a different part. Have the garages confused this repair with another, or does replacing a £10 metal plate with minimal labour actually cost this much? Read more
What do you suggest I do as a ‘customer like this?’ Should I get a few friends to go and tune the guy up? I posted because I’m not 100% on cars, I don’t want to get ripped off and I thought this would be the place to ask for some friendly advice. Instead, I’m met by a bunch of smug bellends.
Who are you calling a smug bellend Mr Mug Punter?
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They should rub with crumpled aluminium foil formed around the pipe with a little sunflower oil as a binder. Once it sets it looks quite like galvanising, and the tester will probably never know it was done.
The tester will soon spot that I am sure and it will certainly alert him to a bodge....
I'm wondering if anybody can offer some advice, please. I bought a 2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2 Exclusiv yesterday. I bought it without warranty, as it was a part-ex and unfortunately this particular dealership has a policy of no test drives, due to the current Covid-19 situation. The car has a full Vauxha service history and a great MOT history, as well as appearing physically looked after. Unfortunately, on the drive home I noticed excessive vibration in the car. After a bit of googling, I found that the dual mass flywheel is a common issue and creates this exact problem. As that's a big job and the part comes at a cost, it's an expensive fix.
Can anybody advise on where I stand as a consumer and if I have a right to return the vehicle? I've got it booked in on Friday for a check over at a local garage. Should I wait until I get their verdict before contacting the dealership, or is it best to contact them now? Do I even have a leg to stand on, as it is not under warranty and is 7 years old with 91k on the clock? Am I. Covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, or is it debatable because of these reasons?... Read more
<< The 'part ex' is just another attempt at disclaimer and doesn't mean anything under consumer rights law >>
I think it's just a statement of fact, certainly no kind of 'disclaimer'. A car of this age will have been a part-ex somewhere - probably somewhere else - as most cars at this kind of dealer's will have come from auction. Little chance of the seller knowing anything much about its life, nor its faults unless they have test-driven it....
I have a UK 2016 Vauxhall Corsa which is factory fitted with OnStar.
Since OnStar is being turned off on 31/12/2020 in the UK, I need to find a retrofitted alternative.... Read more
The newer designs of Vauxhall products will just have a clone version of the Peugeot / Citroen SOS & connect systems fitted.
IIRC all new Astra & Insignia are still a couple of years away so who knows with these old GM designs at the moment....
I am looking for a Mazda CX-5, and i have seen a few 3 and 4 year old ones, with 90k-100k miles on the clock but with Mazda full service history.
My initial thought is that the DPFs are likely to be in good condition, and the engines are likely to have had fewer stop start journeys, so hopefully in reasonable condition. I can save £2k by going for a high mileage version, but is it a false economy?... Read more
Generally, Mazda petrol engines are bulletproof provided (as with any engine) they’ve been serviced correctly. Having said that, the 1.8 petrol on my BILs Mazda 5 was scrap after the timing chain failed at around 70k miles.
It could've been a fault, but the main cause of engine failures (outside of VAG) with such engines is a lack of oil changes (and on time) with the correct oil or the oil level dropping too low. Not saying it was in your case, but chain-driven enegines must always have decent oil.
My 14yo Mazda3's 1.6 petrol engine has been sweet as a nut since new (I've owned it the entire time), and I rarely hear of problems with their petrol engines (rotary engined cars aside). Maybe yours was one of those rare few....
Our trusty second car - a 14 year old 1.8 petrol Avensis (approaching 200k miles) will probably need replacing later this year. It’s been utterly dependable - still on the original clutch. The obvious choice in replacing it would be a 1.8 petrol 2014ish Avensis estate - however they’re a bit thin on the ground. I know they’re different but how does the Kia Sportage compare in terms of longevity/dependability? Any forum members who have experience of both makes? Thanks in advance for any thoughts. Read more
Actually I find the reverse is true...I work for a group with both brands
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In July 2019 I took my Sportage for a 2 year 20K service to a local dealership. It was a nice experience and the coffee good The wash and vacuum saved me a job.... Read more
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