February 2021
My Haynes manual for the Peugeot 207 says Peugeot recommend that the airbags and seat belt pretensioners are renewed regardless of their condition every 10 years.
Given the cost of these parts compared to the likely value of the vehicle, does anyone do this ?... Read more
Looks a lot like a Lexus/Toyota from the outside. The question is whether it'll be reliable. Read more
Hi guys ,
So I’ve had a 207 . 2007 plate running fine had ABS braking system faulty continued to use until garage had space, got told possibly 2 sensors gone wrong but it’s being told faulty information from the abs computer or module and only way was to send off get checked to see if repairable.
I decided to not go ahead given the car value and to sell it off , however soon as I picked it up the engine light was on , the power steering has gone. Took back had a look and now even has abs communication error. Obviously it’s an old car etc I’m just not sure if and how are there more faults really? As it was running OK with just the abs braking system fault until went into the garage.
Any advice would be really grateful Read more
Not that I’m aware of I will have call them later before collecting it basically been left as the module is on it’s way out and slowly shutting down just very weird because before going in it worked absolutely fine with just the one fault. Was even advised to send the module off to repair but now told it’s shutting it self down.
Is it just me who feels that I have super magnetic bumpers on my car. They seem to attract following cars in an inescapable tractor beam!! Around here the roads are rural and potholed and 40 to 50mph is about the maximum safe speed. Not content with that most will bust a gut to catch up, then drive 12 feet behind not matter what the speed or conditions. Even when overtaking is safe and I slow down they doggedly stay there. Speed up to create a gap they close it again. It is so blatantly stupid as to be laughable. What are these people using for brains? Similarly on the motorway. I am in a support bubble with my elder brother who is being treated for cancer, so I have been to North Yorkshire twice in the past two months. Sections of the motorway are sometimes 4 and 5 lanes wide and the traffic at present is fairly light. I will drive along in lane 2 or 3 on this section doing about 65mph gradually overtaking HGV and slower vehicles. The number of idiots who drive up right behind me, tailgate me until I pull in then they are off like a shot from a gun. What on earth is that all about. There is at least one or two free lanes to my right in which to overtake but they seem oblivious to this. I seem to be the problem having the temerity to only be doing 65 or so in their very own lane. I despair. What goes through the mind of these idiots is anyones guess.
Feel better now, going for a lie down.... Read more
No chris, you are not correct at all. My point illustrates the idiocy of drivers who tailgate instead of using the free outside lane or lanes, then speed past when I pull in. I always travel in the left hand lane where possible and when overtaking I do it quickly and return to the correct lane. When there are 4 or 5 lanes available I see no harm in overtaking gradually in lane 2 or 3. If these tailgaters are prepared to accelerate past me when I pull in, why not use that acceleration to pass me on the outside lane? Instead they slow down and make a point of tailgating to show that I am clearly misusing their very own lane. Stupidity in extremis.
Cheers Concrete
Hi All
I'm looking for some advice. I've got a 2011 Ford Fiesta which i have had since new - but as a low mileage driver i have only clocked up 19k miles in 10 years. Everything was running fine with no issues until we were into the latest lockdown and i didn't drive the car for about 3 weeks. The battery went dead. I called out the breakdown guys who gave it a jump start but when it was revved it kept cutting out - so they tested the battery and alternator and said they thought it was the alternator as it was undercharging under revs. Breakdown swapped my battery for one of theirs temporarily and followed me to the local garage - trustworthy - where i normally take my car for service, MOT etc. The power steering was also not working and the breakdown guy suggested that was because the car was not getting enough power - ie all related. The local garage had the car for a week - put on a new alternator but it was still undercharging. They charged up the battery from the mains and it was charging up ok. So they ruled out the battery. They ran diagnostics - only one error came up for the camshaft sensor which they replaced but the problems still occurring with the undercharging. Some days it would start with a jump but again cut out when you went to drive it - other days it wouldn't start at all. They removed the new alternator as didn't want to charge me for a part i didn't need - and said they had checked everything mechanical was working fine, and the issue must be do to with the computer - and that i should probably take it to Ford who would be able to fix it straight away.... Read more
You get more than new brushes for £335 . You get the rest of the alternator attached .
Yes - it was a new alternator - genuine FORD part - cheaper than the original garage's price for an after market one
Hi I have the typical water in the boot well problem that seems common with Fiestas. So far I've replaced the seals on the tail lights and the rubber grommet on the rear wiper. Today it's raining and I can feel water under the top of the boot seal. Is this thick rubber seal OK to pull off? Is it held in place with adhesive or very tight fitting? I think I need to remove across the top and pull back the roof lining to see where it is coming in. Read more
Boot seal is held on with a tacky glue . Carefully grab the seal with 2 hands and pull slowly. It may be easier to pull from the bottom of the seal first , near the latch .
Where is all the generating capacity to fuel all these electric vehicles. Hydrogen is the way, clean , green and fast to refuel Read more
Good thing is that many ICEs can be converted to run on hydrogen.
No need for an electric shoebox.
Mercifully, I can't afford one of these monstrosities, so never worry about car theft. Strange how no-one wants a 12 year old Skoda Octavia or a 5 year old Skoda Citigo, the dents and scratches come free.?????? Read more
well said....funny but quite true!
My sister/family bought the above car, pre-registered.
FSH by MB... Read more
Doing 5,000 a year and 5-8 mile trips really isn't good for a diesel.
They need to get out and do some decent miles and consider if it is suitable for their use pattern....
www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/jagua...3
Electricity has not been a traditional strong point on Jaguars. I Pace was well received I admit.
But no more XJ. I wonder if I Pace is a new naming system. New models after that called the I Space and I Grace?
(space, grace and pace was such a great catchline). Read more
Interesting point about the charging infrastructure. I think the way forward will be mandating common charging systems. We dont have petrol stations with pump nozzles that only fit certain brands of car, why electric.
Jaguar are only low volume because they cant sell, ruined their chances in the USA market with poor durability which Americans wont tolerate.
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No - no one does this . Reckon Peugeot would put that only to cover their backs as far as product liability cover goes, and as you say not in the service book