June 2022
At last, a long distance opportunity to check our 2019 Peugeot 1.2 puretech EAT6 130 computer accuracy - a holiday down to Cognac, mainly motorways (smooth clear French ones, bumpy crowded English ones) with a bit of local driving during our stay.
Starting mileage approx 13,500, so front tyres (presumably providing the info) approx half worn. SWMBO drives cautiously and slowly, so long term computer no. 1 currently reads 6214 miles, 42.7mpg, 32 avr.mph. I drove quickly but economically (cruise control no faster than 75mph even on the 130kph stretches). On return from this 'brim to brim' trip, computer no. 2 reads 1377 miles, 47.0mpg, 48 avr. mph. ... Read more
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I was getting my car done earlier in the week, and was told that one of the "fitters" who was an ex national chain fitter had been let go from that chain as he wasn't upselling enough..... Read more
They make little money on tyres as most folk search on line for the best price.
Upselling nitrogen and wheel alignment - then brake check, shock absorbers, wiper blades, battery etc is the only way....
The gear linkage broke on my car, a local garage said they could repair it.
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Thread already running in Legal forum.
After a recent new MAF sensor, the car had been running brilliantly. Really quick.
However being French registered, it had to have its Controle Technique, and the slob who was doing this whilst chatting on his mobile phone, left my car ticking over for at least 40 minutes. Now I am finding that the car is not performing as well. Lacking a bit of power and not so responsive to the throttle.... Read more
There’s no reason that leaving the car idling for this time should cause any issue . I presume it’s not overheating . An uneven idle , could be a spark plug , lead or coil problem ? From memory, it’s a 2 coil , 2,lead system.
Hi ,I recently bought a Hyundai i10, 1.2. My problem is when i unlock the car using my key,all the doors unlock except the boot.When i lock the car (drivers side) it only locks that door. I manually need to lock all the other doors. i do not have a remote type fob key , just an ordinary looking key. As never having owned an i10,i dont know if this Is normal in i10? , for the key to only lock the one door. I have checked the fuse and all looks fine
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Hi Just had a look for it under the dash (driver side) but can’t see it I think it is probably buried deep under the dash somewhere Possible behind the radio , which would involve removing the dash . As I’m not skilled or knowledgeable enough to do this , I think I will have to leave it for the time being until I can afford an auto electrician
The new Toyota EV, the one with a name that sounds like a chemical formula or is it algebraic has been recalled when barely in production. The car was developed jointly with Subaru who have also recalled theirs. Apparently the problem is with a bolt that could fail. They have identified the problem with only a limited amount of cars produced and none for the UK market. I do not know what the current trend is with manufacturers marketing their EV cars with obscure numbers and letters like VW with their ID3 and 4, nothing much to say down the pub when asked what do you drive.
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I wonder if glitter comes out the exhaust
No - the official emissions report stated that the only emission was fairy dust.
Gear linkage broke on my car by work, we have a garage on the same road so I asked them to take a look. They confirmed it was the linkage cables and ordered the part.
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Pay the garage, get your car back and then sue them in the small claims court.
Yes, if you don't mind a bit of hassle, and perhaps some further cost. But maybe the threat could have the desired effect.
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I'm currently looking to purchase a used DS3 Crossback, and am looking at various cars; late 2020 models with a diesel engine are so unpopular at the moment there are bargains to be had.... Read more
I think Vauxhall were desperate to make the Corsa the UK's best selling car. When I got mine on lease, it was about 2/3 of the cost of a Seat Mii...
And, yes, it's horrible in the back.
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We think we may have bought a cloned vehicle. Absolutely gutted. Paid cash and no way of contacting the seller. ... Read more
Where property comes into hands of police re crime if there is a dispute as to ownership an application can be made for Mags to issue order as to ownershipp
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Our neighbour is looking for a first car for his 17yr old boy,
The son is a spurs fan and refuses to contemplate anything red (a***nal colours)..... Read more
My advice would be don't bother, particularly if the teen's making stipulations about colour.
SWMBO learned to drive late and was determined our daughters wouldn't make the same mistake. Their seventeenth birthday presents were driving lessons, until they passed - they'd been well drilled....
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The on board computer of my 2014 Skoda Superb 1.4tsi is surprisingly accurate. My previous 2003 Superb 1.9pd was rather pessimistic.