June 2022
So, I’ve had Vitaras before. I now have a new one, long story, my last before this was a 2021 model. So, same car. The seats in this are killing me, back and neck. I’d measured how I had seats in last one as in how far from pedals, steering wheel height, etc.
I don’t know what to do, as when I’ve had any getting used to in the previous Vitaras, it was a bit of back ache then fine. This is doing my neck in too. I’m sure this year’s are not bucket like, I’ve tried cushions etc.
Just wondered anyone else had this sort of thing. The seat also squeaks which is annoying. Read more
So I finally made my choice and bought a 1.2 110 Citroen C3 Automatic! I have two questions:
1) For those that have the above car, are you happy with it?
2) Does the dash cam activate when the car is parked? For example if someone drives into the car when it is stationary and not switched on. Read more
It had an incredibly long 'throw'. Oh, and the clutch biting point was ridiculously high, although Citroen said that was a feature.
I suppose neither of these will bother the OP, as he's bought an auto.
To my surprise, I've noticed quite a lot of new cars, across several manufacturers, have been finished in a light grey - not metallic, just a dull, flat grey.
I know something like the choice of colour for your car is subjective, but it's a choice I find baffling. I mean... grey? It's boring, it's industrial. It's the colour of primer paint.... Read more
My car is gradually adapting itself to this new trend as the primer emerges from the sun eroded top coats.
To stop it going brown (rust) I apply sunflower oil sparingly and rub with aluminium, which is also grey....
So I'm in the marketing for a new car and have been toing and froing between a number of cars. Toyota is too expensive and I can't seem to find any decent Kias or Hyundai models. I live in a city and have a baby. Most of the driving will be local but we will drive on the motorway (four hours or so) once a year.
I just read about the Suzuki Ignis and it seems to be a great little car that is also fun to drive. Any thoughts? A friend also recommended the Citroen C3 but the former looks like more fun. Read more
Had a brief lift from a colleague in Milan yesterday in his new-ish Panda 4x4. Couldn’t help liking it, but it did seem very much at home in the narrow shortcuts and streets of an Italian city. Not sure it would scan as well here. Like many Italians, he asked rather more of its little engine, brakes and handling than seemed reasonable to a Brit, but it didn’t seem to mind.
This is perhaps an odd one…
May 2021 we purchased a car from an independent dealer, part of the agreement to buy the car was that a panel on the inside of the passenger door (either side of which you have the ability to change the colour of the lights) was fixed due to scratches. The dealer got this repaired and we noticed over winter that the lights either side weren’t working properly/ in tandem with similar lights in the car.
We raised this as an issue within the 12 months warranty, he sent the car back to the garage he’d used to have the panel replaced and they in turn sent the car to mini as they were unable to fix the issue. This hasp now been rumbling on for a good a few months with mini needing to contact their technical team in Germany. Needless to say at 6 months pregnant I’m losing my patience.
This does not affect how the car drives but I feel we paid good money for a car that should work fully and it doesn’t. It also feels as though he’s trying to wash his hands of it, his own admission was that he didn’t want a £3-4K bill when I spoke to him a few weeks back. I’m really happy just for the issue to be fixed but what worries me is that I’ve had a conversation with him tonight (where at no prompting by myself) he’s said that I won’t be getting any money back for the car. I don’t want money back, I just want it fixed.
So what are our legal rights if any?
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What we think is not relevant, can we stick to trying to help the OP please.
The HEVs typically have EV mode [uses motor if battery has enough charge] or auto mode [where car decides combination of ICE and EV modes].
But HEVs usually don't have dedicated ICE only mode where user decides whether to use EV mode or not.... Read more
I can see any combination of ICE and a battery becoming obsolete with big bills for these as they get older.
Hybrids have been around since the turn of the millennium and in the case of Toyota, Lexus and Honda, are amongst the most reliable cars on the road irrespective of what powers the wheels. Plenty of examples have clocked absolutely huge mileages with nothing more than routine servicing. And because the battery on a self charge hybrid isn't that big, it doesn't actually cost that much to replace them. ...
Details of yet another Civic launched today
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While I agree it is a handsome car there are quite a few hmmms…
Fake engine noise – no thanks....
I'm trying to help neighbours who have minimal internet facilities. They've had problems with a 2009 Toyota Auris which has an MM clutch and want to change. These are their requirements as far as I can tell:... Read more
Do I win a prize for getting closest? My mum had an original Agila. It was red, so she looked like Postman Pat in it, albeit a little slower
Just wondering if anybody can tell where the fuse is for Aircon compressor, I’ve checked the relay which is fine and it’s still not getting any power?? No usual click when you turn it on Read more
Looks like fuse# 13 . Should be blue 15 amp in engine bay fuse box
My lease is coming to an end soon and need to look for a bit of a runaround for awhile as I’m currently in the middle of a house purchase!
Can anyone recommend some good reliable used cars? Ideally budget wouldn’t exceed 5k (the lower the better!)
Also anything I should keep an eye out for if I’m buying a used car? (I’ve only leased for the last 5 years and haven’t actually purchased a car since I’ve been driving!) a
Looking for Anything that suits a young family!
I’m based in London if that helps!
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I've always found the Search facility a bit 'hit and miss' regarding what it returns. One possibility might be a Sticky thread but there are some disadvantages - off the top of my head:
The stickies have historically been used for announcements. Also about a year ago I pruned them and merged them as some members commented there were too many and it was a bit of a problem on their smartphones. I wouldn't know, I only browse the site on my laptop....
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