March 2022
Hello, Im currently in the market for a second car. Budget £6,000. This car will primarily used for commuting short distance to work, and taking the dog out walks. Ideally looking for 5dr, petrol, low running costs & reliable.
im going to take a look at a MG3 1.5 Form Sport tomorrow, 2017 plate, 42,500. Price £5,995.... Read more
Got to agree with slo, don't bother even looking at the MG, awful things.
BBD's suggestion of a Celerio is a good one as are slo's suggestions.
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just wanted to take some advice, I have a 2003 4 door Seat Ibiza with 120k on clock ... Read more
If it’s got the 16 valve engine , there a 2 cam belts . So defo worth doing .
Yup - all at the same side of the engine. Second belt connects the two cams together.
It's usually worth doing the water pump at the same time as well.
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I'm looking for a new (actually used, but new to me) car that's going to be suitable for a family of 4 - me, partner, and our currently 2 year old and 2 month old kids.... Read more
How much legroom is there for the rear seats between a Focus hatch, Octavia and Superb estates? Is it a big jump? I have been trying to look for their specs and I don't see them putting up the measurements.
Hi all, I bought a used Mercedes A class from a main dealer recently. It's lovely, I really like the car. Only one thing is that on a cold start, after 2 minutes idle I get a tapping noise from the engine that increases in loudness until it's clear to hear. However, a short trip of 3-5 miles to warm up and it goes away. I'm not sure I should be worried or not as all else is.fine. I've contacted the dealer to seek reassurance as I'm concerned this may lead to some longer term wear or failure. It may be normal, I just don't know. Has anyone had a similar experience and was it resolved in any way ? At the moment it's more embarrassing than anything else. It's a a 2019 premium.model, originally a demonstrator and then locally owned. 12000 miles , full MB history and serviced before collection. Unless I get reassurance I might reject which would be a shame. Thanks for the help. Read more
It sounds dreadful. I would reject it. It can't possibly be 'worn' at a mere 12,000 miles. Try listening to a similar engine at the dealers. I remember a past Audi of mine used to occasionally sound tappety at cold starts - oil drainage from hydraulic valves IIRC - but this sounds worse.
Hi all. First post here. I'm looking at maybe buying an Outlander but I'm a bit confused as to whether they have belts or chains. One website I looked at said 2.0 litre engines from 2002 to 2008 were belt and 2.0 from 2008 were chain. Then there's the 2.2 litre engine which seems to be from 2008 but I can't find any info on it. Both the cars I'm looking at are 2008 but one's a 2 litre the other is 2.2. Anyone help me here please?
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But that contradicts the answer just previous to yours.
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I’m having a problem with an intermittent battery light on a 2011 Ford Fiesta. 66,000 miles on the clock.
First happened shortly after I bought it last summer. Came on when motorway driving but went off after restarting the engine. Then in the winter it came back on and shortly after broke down (Lost ABS, Power Steering, Lights). Garage said it was the alternator so replaced with a brand new one, said the battery was fine.
However, since then the battery light has kept coming on and off, but seems to be getting more regular.
Any Ideas?
Thanks I’m advance. Read more
This uses a smart charge alternator system where charging voltages can reach nearly 16volts under certain conditions, so it’s important to have the correct battery type . Also , I would check the battery terminals and connections , especially the negative terminal which has a smart sensor incorporated. Check the 2 pin plug attached to it .
You can buy a portable power pack for EV’s.
There was a conversation on here about them a little while ago - they’re about the same size as a cabin baggage sized suitcase.
I’ve not seen an EV that won’t charge from a 3 pin plug, but it’s only going to charge at about 2.5kW. And, yes, it takes days rather than hours to go from discharged to ‘full’…
MG Motor UK has told its franchised car retailers to stop taking orders for new petrol vehicles after “unprecedented demand” saw it fill its 2022 sales quota by the end of February.
In a communication sent to retailers this morning, the brand’s commercial director, Guy Pigounakis, revealed that the brand – which also specialises in affordable electric vehicles (EV) – had become overwhelmed by consumer demand and was still attracting orders in excess of 300 orders a day.
Pigounakis said: “Whilst on one hand we are all celebrating the unprecedented success we are enjoying, we cannot carry on accepting orders that in all likelihood will see delivery dates stretching out to early next year.
“To that end we are introducing a number of initiatives that will control order intake and maximise our joint profitability in these unusual circumstances.”
Describing the steps taken to prevent lead times extending further, Pigounakis added: “The first of these will be effective from 1st March at which point we will temporarily suspend our ability to place new orders for petrol engine cars.”
Pigounakis urged retailers to sell petrol cars from pipeline order
Sales of EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) models will be continuing, he added.
In 2021 MG grew its UK retail network with the addition of 40 new dealers as its registrations swelled by 66.2% (to 30,600) after adding the flagship HS SUV and MG5 SW electric estate car to its line-up.
One retailer who spoke to AM said: “If they were targeting 40,000 to 45,000 registrations in 2022 and have reached that by the end of February then it’s clear that they needed to take action.
“In a normal market it would be hard to pluck more production out of the air, but in the current climate it would be impossible to respond to that level of demand.”
While more established MG retailers may be relaxed about the steps taken by the brand thanks to plentiful order banks, new entrants to a growing retail network may not be in such a fortunate position.
Attempting to reassure the network’s newcomers in his statement, Pigounakis said: “If you are a new dealer with little or no pipeline stock please be assured that we are taking special actions to ensure that you receive supplies commensurate with your opportunity." Read more
Update, they no longer sell the access model in France since September but they do sell it in other countries such as Germany.
I’m not sure why anyone needs that information but maybe the French don’t want bargain basement cars any more?
Purchased a 2014 SEAT Leon ST on 19/02, vehicle was listed as having Air Conditioning on the advert.
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"however HMRC will probably not be interested as there's no VAT involved"
If you are buying a used car from a dealer, then he or she will need to pay VAT on any profit made. This is known as the second-hand VAT margin scheme. However, the amount of VAT will not be itemised on the invoice and is of no concern to the buyer unless the buyer is a business....
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Is it a diesel? The heater could be removing more heat than the engine's producing.