August 2021
Apologies for the rum induced nostalgia moment, but what was the car which instigated your lifelong interest in cars? For me, after a childhood of dozing in the back of a series of Volvo 340’s my dad suddenly went a bit mad and turned up one night in a 1985 C plate (2 years old at the time) Saab 900 16v Turbo 4dr in metallic burgundy with tan interior and all of 175bhp which was a huge number for 1988. I was so impressed and it awoke the petrolhead within. It led to a series of interesting, slightly left field choices which followed, from Volvo 240 GLT, 440 Turbo, Audi 80 16v Sport and Honda Civic VTi. He didn’t half waste money on cars from that Saab onwards but I am today grateful that he did. Read more
Just about to take delivery of the above and it would appear that the oil filler cap is set back from the normal way of filling and you would appear not to able to fill in the normal way..
Do you have to acquire a special filler to top up oil as required?... Read more
Funnel with a flexible spout?
Not so much of a leak but I am struggling having replaced a lift pump which sits under the car below the fuel tank. When I removed the existing pump and disconnect the fuel line into the pump, it was dry, no diesel came gushing out, which was good (given I have a full tank of fuel). Having installed the new pump I noticed a leak when I started up the car. So I removed the pump to resolve the problem but now I'm getting a constant stream of diesel from the fuel line coming from the tank. Makes no sense to me as it wasn't doing this when I removed the old pump. Even though I've done my best to block the quick connector, it's still dripping and I don't really want to drain the entire fuel tank whilst I'm waiting for a new part.
Any ideas how I stop the fuel coming out of the fuel line ?... Read more
Mondeo diesels are not fitted with a lift pump below the tank . So not too sure what is leaking .
That's strange - ebay is full of adverts selling replacement electric fuel pumps for diesel Mondeos.
Just picked up my 2011 Accord today, which I’m very happy with. Only came with one key- can anyone suggest the most cost effective way of buying and programming a spare- I assume there is a better way than just going to the main dealer and paying £££? Read more
Timpson is still a family owned firm and the old man has a regular interesting column in the Telegraph.....
and his son James has one in the Sunday Times. A fine example of a 'mittlestand' business....
Never looked under the bonnet of an EV.
What’s there instead of dipstick, oil filler, oil filter, fan (belts), alternator?,plugs, “engine”…
..is it just batteries and screen wash bottle?
…what else ? Read more
Presumably an ev will wear tyres more quickly due to the weight.
More likely have bigger tyres which will last as long but cost more....
I need 4 new tyres for my Sorento. I drive on gravel tracks and main roads - occasionally motorways.
I am willing to pay for quality tyres with good grip in the wet, quiet running and reasonable fuel economy. Falcons have been suggested. What would your reccommendation be please? Read more
To add to davey's post, you might find the tyre Reviews website useful. Below is one of many group tests (gleened that time from a German car magazine) and the section on Yokohama tyres with the variants davey has recommened with their real life user reviews:
Summer 2021: Vacation nightmare.Car broke down after refueling. Supermarket states no other complaints received and not accepting liability. Financially only £150 out of pocket but holiday ruined.. Internet search shows history of appalling responses to victims' significant bills over the years. Trading standards and Citizens Advice logging the complaint but unable to pursue it. Read more
so pleased to hear this from you.The vehicle actually travelled 25 miles after filling up before the car eventually gave up the ghost. Loss of power previously on inclines. Was so annoying as I had done 290 motorway miles earlier that morning. A fuel additive helped and after average performance for 100 miles I filled up with fresh petrol and performance returned instantly, "nuff said ?"
Went to the show today and it was excellent, some of the stunt driving was awesome. Loads of new cars and classics with interesting stalls and experiences. Met Mike Brewer who sold me a car, sorry, typo, in fact a cap. Nice bloke who talked to all and sundry. Read more
For anyone interested in boats, there will be international boat show in Southampton next month.
Hi , could someone please help me,.
I need the 4 digit code for my radio.... Read more
9458
BigG's son here , just want to say thank you for the code.
haven't had chance to try it yet , will do that tomorrow ...
So a neighbours dad bought a 2014 kuga diesel auto a couple of years back for her, not serviced since, as far as I am aware, no gearbox service either since new (it's a powershift) and all of a sudden (no surprise) a transmission error warning. switched off engine, waited, restarted and then complete breakdown after 4 days...
Every cat she has had in the past 7 years has had terminal gearbox problems.. previous was DSG.... Read more
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