March 2021
cash cow found found alive and well! Quick joint the band wagon before the wheels drop off and we're left with EVs that pay nowt to us.
We'll think of something. Yes, a rubber wearing the road-out tax, that's it. Read more
What utter, utter rubbish Grant Shapps is talking. Doing away with the hard shoulder on motorways is madness. GO LEFT is the advice, go left to WHERE? I drive a fairly modern car (18 plate) but the thought of having to make an emergency stop on one of these death-trap motorways terrifies me. I have been driving for over 60 years and this idea of "smart motorways" is the most ridiculous idea ever. Her's a suggestion, Mr Shapps, drive on to a "smart motorway" and stop in the left-hand lane, or "go left" and see how you survive.
Brian Robinson. Read more
I have a daughter who is back driving after a year in hospital some years ago - she was a rear seat passenger when the car she was in was "T" boned - it broke her neck. She now drives with hand controls. Her use of "Smart" motorways frightens me because if her car stops for whatever reason, she cannot get out as she is paralysed from the waist down so will have to sit there waiting for a lorry to hit her and snap her neck again which will kill her. I have written to Shapps and others but just get a standard brush off letter. These roads are a death trap and should be put back to hard shoulder operation whatever the cost.
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Hi All
I will keep this short, recently a 110 hp turbocharger was fitted instead of the 90hp which should have been installed. Would that be why I get sometimes get no response when I accelerate particuarlly above 30mph, and, between 30 and 50mph.
It’s feels ok in 1st and 2nd gear but lacks response after that.
I also found that the air intake pipe (down stream of filter) is loose fitted, i.e there is no indication that there should be a clamp, or other way of securing the pipe,
Sorry for my lack of technical know how,
Kieran Read more
Yes of course thanks
But was just needing some tech info as per post.
Cheers
Hot on the heels of bicycle and other monthly subscription services, drivers can now get electric cars on a renewable monthly basis, with everything included – even free charging.
A number of firms are now offering this fresh take on driving, effectively giving people a chance to try electric vehicles without the commitment of buying or entering a lengthy leasing agreement.... Read more
Obviously evesare more expensive to buy than an ice car.
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I've been looking at a BMW X5 E70 3.0 diesel 2009.... Read more
If you look on the V5C it will specify what the homologated emissions were. We had 2 Euro 4 diesels one with a DPF (2008 BMW 1 series) and one without (2006 Ford Focus). The particles are the important one, for Euro 4 a DPF was only required if it could not meet the requirement without one, the limit was 0.025 g/kg. The figure for the Focus was just below this but the 118D was way down in single figures, seem to remember 0.004.
But some manufacturers did fit one even if not required, pretty sure Peugeot did....
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I've just viewed a car with a private seller which I'm looking to make an offer on.... Read more
Yes, new V5 with the original registration number . The cherished number retention certificate followed on a few days later. The vendor can’t sell the car until his paperwork is in order , if he wants to retain the private plate.
Yes another good man gone.. Read more
His voice was one of the sounds of my childhood. I watched a few you tube videos of his efforts. Lots of good memories.
Hi. I am writing this as I have just purchased an 61 plate Audi A6 and I am not sure what the value of it really is, I have checked honest john, autotrader, and other website, and i get everything from 6900-7700, but I had thought it would be worth more than that so here I am asking the people, and what their opinions on my cars value is.
Its the newer model which was in production from 2011-2018, its in dark grey.
2011 Audi A6 SE, 2.0 TDI
Saloon
45000 miles on it
2.0 TDI
Full service history from Audi Garage
I am the third owner, 12 month mot, 4 brand new tyres, has passed all mots in its history.
It is faultless and been well looked after, body work 9/10.
First registered November 2011
I purchased it cheap for 5200, but the car is currently in Denmark and I will have to go and collect it once the lockdown and travel restrictions end (It is and english car though)
Just wanted some people with a bit of knowledges opinion as I thought what different website had valued it at was quite low
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My guess is it's worth about £7000ish trade price so add on top of that whatever you think it is worth as a private/dealer sale etc.
Prices have not gone down - in fact, like pretty much every used car at the moment - it is probably worth more than it was this time last year....
I'm on the hunt for the next family car. I've recently found these two models, a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and a Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI. Both have decent pull, good mileage and imo impressive MPG. Any thoughts on the two?
www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101268371434... Read more
I would never knowingly oversize but that's my preference. I'm looking to upgrade mainly due to the state and age of the car (Note 2006), but some extra boot space is also necessary. I think estates might be the way to go.
Thanks for enlightening us about your current car. That will help people advise you better. What would help now would be if you told us about your space needs for the foreseeable future....
Hi all,
A mate of mine is about to come into some money and is going to treat himself to circa 24k's worth of VW Golf R, the lucky sod!... Read more
My question is: how likely is he to be able to negotiate some discount on the forecourt sticker price?
Depends on the dealer, the car and your friends negotiating skills....
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The main motoring organisations have become so commercialised that they are now more interested in selling insurance and car loans than representing the interests of their members.
I gave up on the AA years ago and now have roadside assistance as part of the extended warranty on my everyday car. The specialist insurance policy on my classic car includes roadside assistance as standard.