July 2022
Hi there.
I currently have a noise what sounds like a grinding type noise coming from my L200.
This noise only appears once the vehicle is up to temperature and only does it when it hits 1500rpm. It will stop again after passing 1500rpm.
This is when driving and also when in neutral revving the engine.
A local garage has had a look and they think it could be the DPF causing the noise. They informed me they took the turbo apart to see if anything there is causing it and they put a smoke machine on the car to see if any holes are present, they could not find any issues.
They have just told me to monitor the noise and see if it gets worse/affects performance.
Has anyone had a similar issue/got any advice on this please?
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Adam Kay the TV doctor of “This is going to hurt “ fame tells us of the pain he has endured with his Jaguar i pace in an article in the Sunday Times today.
Apart from “ Range Anxiety “ and finding a compatible charging station after discovering his car won’t charge from an extension lead at home he experienced the Heater Control Unit failure that seems to have snowballed recently leaving many cars at the Main Dealer waiting for a replacement unit which are on back order and a 14 hour dashboard out job.... Read more
Would expect JLR to claim the cost of replacing the modules from the supplier which will be huge considering the 8 hour labour involved in taking out the front dash and loan cars for extended periods up to five weeks.
Is that true that the replacement modules are failing too ?...
Not sure whether this would qualify to go in the 'technical section' or not but anyway...two issues:
1. My long-standing water leak into my Mazda3's (gen-1 saloon) boot is getting quite bad now. During heavy or sustained rainfall, some of it gets into the boot, and seemingly not via a (partially) failed boot opening seal.... Read more
Thing is you have to be sure, if the drain is clear the water will go away.
My point was that the water ends up on the bunded boot liner (its not just a mat) - think of it like a soap dish catching all the dregs from on top. All that happens is that in warm / dry weather, the water that came in when it was raining evaporates off....
How would i be able to get Confirmation of Pay for home loan? Is there any arrangement on the off chance that I don't have any verification of pay or address?
How would i be able to get Confirmation of Pay for home loan? Is there any arrangement on the off chance that I don't have any verification of pay or address?
IME in the UK, last remortgaged c2008, we produced payslips and perhaps P60 forms. Both in tenured employment in the public sector at the time. If you're self employed then more hoop[ jumping will be needed. ...
Hi, I retired recenly age 61 and have a bit of a dilemma about a 'retirement' car.
I've always driven large saloons, even back to my student days. It always seemed like you could go a few years older than 'normal' and get a lot more car - choose carefully/low mileage and you can get a genuine slice of luxury for the price of a new hatch. I always took car allowance rather than a company car.... Read more
Sure that I answereed a very similar thread recently but the 15K budget ruled out my suggestion of a Toyota Camry.
If you can make £21K though ... www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206297277109...
I've had the car serviced and need new front tyres. The depth on them is 2.65 for inner (both) and 2.56 outer passenger side, 2.77 driver side. From that would you say that the wheel alignment needs adjusting? Thanks. Read more
Standard advice is best-tyres-on-the-back, so strictly speaking you dont need new front tyres, because you'll be moving the re-tyred front wheels to the back.
I’ve just watched a you tube video called, “ look what you’ve done” released by Durham constabulary, it is regarding an accident last year on the A1 , I don’t know how to post links, so you if you want to view it you will have to search for it, if anyone was in any doubt as to what can happen whilst using a phone whilst driving then this video will make it very clear,
it’s very harrowing so if it’s not for you then do not watch, ( I have no connection with anyone in the video, this is not spam) Read more
Very sobering, and surely a saultory lesson for anyone who thinks that either 'multi-tasking' and/or driving too close and not paying much attention at speed on the road is not a problem and their 'modern safety systems' will prevent an accident.
Even 'hands-free' phoning can be extremely dangerous, because it takes the attention of the driver's brain away from the road, especially as the person on the other end of the phone often does not apprecaite or care about what is going on on the other end of the phone other than what they are talking about....
We are planning to visit Grindelwald Switzerland in Dec. The local driving school recommends to put on winter tyres although this isn't mandatory in Swiss.
I tried xdrive performance in a muddy carpark previously and wasn't quite convinced by its 4-wheel control at all. May I ask if it is essential to chain the tyres or winter tyres shall be sufficient in this part of the world? Thank you! Read more
I'd back up what other posters have said, definitely get winter tyres. In some countries I have driven in, they are mandatory for locals but optional for foreign cars. However if you are involved in an accident then without winter tyres you are always at fault.
Also check rules of the countries you need to drive through....
Hi, my husband died and left me with this BMW which is not the type of car I drive.
I want to sell it but am unsure where would be best to advertise. It has a year’s MOT but the paintwork does need some work. Mileage is 52,500. Hope someone can help as I am out of my comfort zone selling this. Thank you. Read more
Thanks for the advice everyone.
I have been given papers by the police for hitting a parked car in a car park. The papers say that I'm looking to be prosecuted for hit and run and dangers driving. The papers were posted through my letterbox.
I wasn't aware that I hit a parked car so therefore didn't stop or leave my details. I was at the location at the time and date they police have stated. ... Read more
Yes, my other half received the letter, as he's the registered keeper.
It's a NIP I received and believe it was hand delivered through the letterbox....
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Inconclusive, but it seems very common
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=66...6