October 2021
Hello all
I'm still looking into getting a run around and my next question is what is the 1.6 tdci engine like in terms of reliability . I have it in the back of mind that its not so good but cant remember why or seem to find why ( but still looking ) .... Read more
The MOT testers in some instances write in the advisory section that undertray or engine cover is fitted obstructing inspection and still let the car pass. Why don't the tester remove the stupid things and check for potential problems? Read more
If MoT tests are an important contributor to road safety, condition of safety related items must be capable of inspection. If not, why bother with MoTs anyway.
Big IF...
First impressions.
Obviously lower and smaller than the Sportage, but better ride on the road, and less "wandering". Seats ok, and everything works at it should,... Read more
Is yours one shod on 16in rims or 17/18in ones? I did read reports that this car and the Ceed (and the Hyundai equivalents) didn't ride so well on the larger rims/lower profile tyres.
16" wheels and 195/5516 tyres., One of the things I have noticed was the ride is slighlt firmer than the Sportage 205/70r 16.....
Just thought I'd make a note of how it's going so far... well 22nd Sep I took delivery of my Electric car. Coincidentally my home charge point was also installed on the 22nd. Its been super easy to live with. Mild concern the other day. I'd set off in the morning without a full charge drove 36 miles to work. Then driving home I'm getting to 50plus pct charge on the A12 and I get caught up in a jam caused by a multi car shunt. So I'm sitting there 90mins looking at the power gauge and the est range figure and I'm concerned. Well turns out I used next to nothing extra false alarm. Got home with over 50pct remaining. Sadly the small car in the Transit sandwich we crawled past looked very bad indeed.
I read to maximise battery longevity, only charge when necessary and try to keep the level between 80pct and 20pct. So that's the goal. Some advice from the dealer or the manual would have been good.... Oh I recently checked the tyre pressures. The dealer had them at 48psi the manual says 36psi so lowered them. Seems smoother. Checked under the bonnet..not much to do there just top up the screen wash. Done 1100 miles next service 12000 so a way to go. All my charging has been at home so no issues with availability. Other than that it's been surprisingly easy . A neighbour has expressed a lot of interest and is thinking about doing this but hasn't a parking space near a power supply. So I guess the dynamics aren't as clear cut if you have to rely on public chargers. Work colleagues interested but think it'll be a few years yet before they consider a bev. Me I'm waiting for my first post car power bill ! Read more
Yeah 48 is way too high. Rear only at full load is 46, my half load is 36 all round. Set it to 38 as I always run a couple of extra psi over.
Hi guys, I have one door on a VW estate which just won’t lock.
It’s the rear passenger side.
It’s RCL, any ideas? Read more
Just in case this one comes up again…
There is a way to lock the door without replacing the module..
It’s a lot easier than you think!
Please see video below.
youtu.be/VYjFC6eYITU
If anyone fitted a LED bulb to their headlamps.
How would they be detected when the Headlamp has a Projector lens which controls the light beam pattern unlike the normal Headlamps where the bulb type can be seen and the beam is not controlled.? Read more
That’s the other job to do - I’ve an Autoglym headlight restoration kit sitting waiting to be used to restore cloudy headlights. It’s the prospect of making them look considerably worse before they improve is what’s putting me off doing it!
Travelling along A14 this week I had to break heavy to avoid running into the rear of an LGV as it pulled into the 3rd(outside) lane. I noted two other trucks do the same. Is this allowed? Also, there are a number of stretches on the two lane locations of the M14 where overtaking is prohibited on up hill gradients but this is blatantly ignored. Read more
“ But would it not be courteous after quarter of a mile or so to reduce speed by a fraction to let the faster truck pass?”
Absolutely agree. As a bus driver and trainer I do exactly that when another large vehicle is passing and I instruct others to do so also. It’s not the driver in the outside lane you should be angry with, it’s the selfish m**** in the inside lane who’s not letting them past. In a coach I’m limited to 62mph (bus 56mph) and I’ve sat and watched trucks battle it out over miles when all it takes is a gentle lift of the throttle from the truck on the inside to free up the overtaking lane.
With news that a friend who bought an Audi S6 Avant in February being contacted by the dealer making him an offer of £7 K to sell the car back ,
is this the time to seriously think about cashing in before the bubble busts? Even though a lease deal doesn’t end until February ? Read more
Yes that's the way it works. Dealers only survive on finance and how much you are prepared to part with.
Where I live, pothole repairs and resurfacing are of the "papering over the cracks" variety. They call it "surface dressing", a skim of asphalt and a coating of loose chippings which raises clouds of dust and gets stuck in wheel arches. If you are unlucky you may also find your paintwork chipped or even your windscreen broken.
Driving on our third world roads is made even worse by many modern cars which have stiff suspension, large diameter wheels and low profile tyres. Having reached an age where my comfort is more important than fast cornering, my next car will probably be a Citroen. Read more
Is this a big job, the unit is a double din touchscreen, with NAV, and reverse cam, but the standard radio sucks, no DAB, and the maps are slow and outdated, CARPLAY would be much better. I can pull the old unit out, just fine, many connectors to the rear, i can't see the 'upload pics' option, i took several!
Has steering wheel controls too, but not bothered about those, i do however want to retain the rear parking cam (for her...)... Read more
Plenty of double din fascia adaptor kits with or without steering wheel control module. A good unit with an av input socket should take the camera , but check the wiring fittings. Install I would estimate to be around 1-2 hrs , depending on unit purchase.
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I'm not sure there are many reasons to call this engine the diesel of doom. Early examples of the 16 valve 1.6 engine certainly were known for turbo issues but it came out in 2005......quite a long time ago.
Assuming this is the 115bhp version fitted from about 2011 then it is a good engine and substantially different to the previous one. No inherent reliability issues, economical, low tax/CO2 and decent performance. ...