June 2021
Hi I bought used VW Golf in April from car dealer not private seller and still haven't received V5C document. So I filled out and sended V62 form and I added New Keeper green slip. But problem is I forgotten to actually fill out green slip. So new keeper details were blank. Of course I put all details in V62 form but is there gonna be problem because green slip was blank? If yes what should I do now? I sended V62 almost 2 weeks ago and still haven't received anything. I took a photo of green slip and still have purchase agreement from dealer. Read more
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I noticed that the air con is only working on the highest number 4 setting when I got in my wife’s car this morning. 1,2 and 3 not working and no blowing at all. The red air con on light also goes out when it is switched from 4 to 3. Any ideas what it might be please? It’s a 1.0 tfsi 2017 model. Read more
I can’t see anything at all electrical in the footwell behind the glove box so assume that the latter needs to be removed to get at it.
Found a few unopened bottles of Redex Petrol Treatment at the back of my Dad's garage. Probably at least 10 years old.
Is there anything in it that goes off over time?... Read more
Check out the 5th Gear tv show piece on improving MPG and engine running, it shows that Redex does indeed work.
Bought this car a couple of months ago to replace a 14 year old astra which had a few issues, although it has been good during the 8 years I'd had it.
The new car is a 2018 pre face lift 1.2 se. It cost me £8100 and is a one owner used approved with 25000 miles.... Read more
I think s lot of cars suffer from juddering on first start of the day, possibly from condensation sitting on the clutch/ flywheel overnight. This juddering however was nothing like only first start up and was so violent at times that it made me worry about the exhaust breaking or an engine mount failing.
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I've owned this car for a year and a bit. Bought privately, so no comeback. It has shown the fully blocked symbol several times since it was purchased and I have had the following done.... Read more
If you can get to the glow plugs when the engine is idling, a good way to free them off is to let the engine get hot at idle and unscrew the plugs a little, then retighten gently while the engine is running, repeat a few times per plug to free the carbon from around the plug. Get an assistant to rev the motor a little while you are doing this, the combustion pressure shock and hot engine help a lot to free them off.
Never-Seez on the new plugs when replacing them will ensure they will come out next time....
Hello, need to get from Brighton to Doncaster tomorrow (Saturday, leaving around 930am) the best route. I know it's so dependent on weather, traffic volume but grateful for thoughts. Thanks, Caff Read more
Bit late to add but if you do see this in time, avoid Dartford Crossing if you can. Getting through without delays is a lottery, northbound with tunnels (not bridge) always worse. Also remember to go online to pay the toll, £2.50 for a car.
Had my 2019 Hyundai i30 serviced today by main dealer- 2nd year 'major' service. Included a 'clutch/brake' fluid' change. For previous cars I've owned, I've always been asked if iI wanted a brake fluid change and, if I declined, the price quoted over the phone, was suddenly reduced from £39.99 to £19.99.
Today, I wasn't given the choice andbrake/clutch fluid change was also included in the invoice. I want to protect the Hyundai 5 year unlimited mileage warranty but is a clutch/brake fluid replacement really necessary with just 9k on the clock? I only checked the bill when I got home. Why would the brake/clutch fluids changes be itemised in this way?I've never had a clutch fluid replacement. Does a clutch need fluid?... Read more
I am a steady driver and try to anticipate events to minimise braking and acceleration. ...
Hi, I hope someone can shed some light on my issue.
A while back I had a check engine light come on and put me in limp mode.
I plugged in my basic obd reader and it told me there was an air leak which I tried to fix repeatedly but kept finding more leaks (also replaced maf and map sensors) I was able to keep driving normally (after erasing the code) but only at low revs so I did do for a few weeks whilst I tried to fix the issue on my days off.
A couple of weeks ago I had a loss of power and am struggling to get up hills or get the revs over 2.5/3k but otherwise the vans drivable (no check engine light etc), I’m convinced that there are no more air leaks, I have disconnected the dpf (but not the pre cat) without change, I decided to buy a Lexia 3 last week which gave me a couple of codes relating to the maf so I replaced the earth strap and put the old maf sensor back in which cleared these
It also gave me a camshaft sensor signal error code so I replaced that which lead to the p0016 62 error that I currently have, I replaced the camshaft sensor with the old one and got the original error back so I replaced it with another new one and have the p0016 again, I have also now replaced the crankshaft sensor but still have the p0016 error.
I’m pretty much out of ideas, any advice? Read more
You need a proper diagnostic and read live data with Diagbox, that will give far more information.
Some backroomers may be already aware of this, whether via personal experiences or via news outlets, but there's a scam doing the rounds where a 'firm' which appears to be from the Bournemouth are (phone area code 01202) phones you up, saying that you need your loft or wall insulation 'checked' every 2 years if it is over 20 years old.
They may also try to get you to 'replace' it with 'new, better' insulation which you 'may' be able to get a partial government grant.... Read more
I keep thinking about one of those True-call gadgets or whatever they''re called but I might miss my Indian chappy who seems particularly concerned my broadband has been attacked and I might get a virus. I've explained I've been jabbed for Covid but he still keeps phoning.
Those who have an answering machine system that they can program with specific responses (and set them after a call is started) may want to use the 'Lenny' response:...
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If you have the green slip.try to register the change odf details online
www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/new-and-used-vehic...s...