July 2022
In Northern Ireland with government mot system they are allowing block booking mots by dealerships leading to a 4 month lead time need to crack down on this first Read more
Just in the process of buying a new property.
So we have found a new property, made an offer, which has been accepted and started the process.... Read more
Here's a good illustration from recent personal experience of the current state of the used car market.
We got a trade in price for the Auris against the MG HS we ordered last November, of £7K . We were happy enough with this. Because of delays in delivery of the MG, we only picked it up last week, more than 6 months later and 10K additional miles on the clock of the Auris (it's been a busy year!). Out of interest we had a look to see what WBAC and the like would offer for the Auris now instead of trading it in to the MG dealer (note 6 months older and 10K miles leggier). Peter Vardy/Carz/GoodbyeCar gave an online quote of £8250 and eventually after inspection, we settled on £7900 i.e. £900 more than I was offered for the car last year. Needless to say I bit their hand off!... Read more
I was browsing for a friends potential new car earlier and spotted this Yaris on car giant
Mileage too good to be true?
www.cargiant.co.uk/car/Toyota/Yaris/LL20FFG
3 owners already!
Non recorded damage repair?
If it’s too good to be true…?
Please could someone let me know where I can find the socket to plug in my little diagnostic code reader? The EML is on and I hope to find it is something minor. Just bought this 2006 1.6 petrol manual Meriva Active. It seems like a nice car but has a few niggles. Read more
That’s good , they could be historic codes . These faults are very often caused by faulty spark plugs or coil cassette pack .
Hi looking to get a kia ceed, I just want to know the reliabiity and if they are worth getting. this car ive seen is 1.6crdi eco start stop 85k 2015, 5k. Thanks Read more
They’re generally good news, but as with any modern DPF equipped diesel there’s plenty to go wrong. Unless you’re doing regular longer runs and at least 15,000 miles a year stick with the petrol models and I’d avoid the complex automated manual gearboxes. The one thing that kills them is underbody rust, so get underneath for a good look before buying.
Hello everyone,
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I know nothing about the cambelt set-up design of this engine but I would assume that it is at least as good and durable as that of our old Mk1 Ford Focus which, at around three times the age and mileage of the OP's much newer Volvo, has just gone to the scrapyard with its original cam and poly-v belts. The 1.6 Zetec set-up was designed to last the life of the engine, but cautious Ford advised a precautionary change at 10yrs and 100,000 miles - which I eschewed.
Advice on used Golf 2.0 TDI estate BlueMotion 15 plate 60k
I work in a community mental health team (UK) in a semi rural area and do a lot of driving, roughly 250 miles a week. Mainly 60 mph-roads but with some town driving and motorway driving. Also do an hour motorway driving about once or twice a month.
I’ve found a golf estate 2.0 BlueMotion 15 plate with 60k on the clock. Got full service history. New clutch and timing belt on the car from dealer . Plan to service every year with vw specialist. Willing to take it for blast on motorway more if required.
Wanting an estate as I’ve recently got a lab and want the added space.
I was wondering if this would be a good car for me? How reliable would this car be? Any issues I need to look out for? How long could this car last? Would anyone recommend for the job do?
I see golfs and passet with 2L on sale with over 100k on clock which is a good sign but 60k on clock and age maybe done short trips which could cause issues?
I’m also looking at Toyota 1.2t touring, aware that mpg won’t be as good, be I know Toyotas to be solid. Not that fussed about speed tbf. Just want something which runs. Can’t afford a hybrid Read more
The Toyota is likely to be more reliable that a Golf, and you will not have all the expense associated with a diesel
Hi all,
Just need some advise please. So last week we sold our late father's car as it wasn't being used. 4 lads came to view, test drove and wanted to buy it. It was late at night and they said they had get get back so didn't give any details for the v5 apart from name which I have from Facebook. Gave them new owners slip and they went on their way. Next day we called DVLA to say we didn't get the details so they said to write to them with the v5 and they will take my wife off the owner. A week later and we get a letter from and removal company because the car has been abandoned and they want £300 for us to get it back. ... Read more
That would be more trouble than it's worth I think. We have already written to the DVLA to get wife taken off the registration. Plus who knows what they did with it before they abandoned it.
Trouble is the DVLA will need to put someone down as the current keeper.
So, if you are not familiar with it, the new Citroen Ami is a tiny electric town runabout. When I say tiny I mean a tad over 2.4m long and a tad under 1.4m wide. One would assume such a vehicle would be easy to park, but this YT video clip suggests otherwise (sadly we don't get to see the outcome). Watch and try not to laugh!
I think it's a cultural thing, to the average French person a car is just a tool for getting around in. There is less status attached to what you drive. So a few dents and scrapes seem normal.
Exactly. It's not bad driving, they just don't care about contact. When I was in France I saw them going backwards and forwards hitting other cars until they were parked. That was a few years ago mind, though I can't see that it's changed now.
Well today took the car for its 2nd service, technician has mention the wipers not being in great condition (its only pine neddles getting stuck under the rubber), and both my rear tyres having a puncture (although I drove 2500 miles road trip to Europe and not had any alert for low pressure and I have also checked regularly, puncture on both tyres both on the part that has more rubber,irreparable they say... funny thing is they replaced them but with different brands and one doesn't even look completely new, neither they did the complements wash and vaccum although it's on the invoice. Being a mobility car I don't pay anything but I think it's a rip off, like trying to get Motability to authorise the bacteria cleaning of the Ac, seen the prices at the dealer.... What would be correct, or would you complain about the tyres even though they were free, I wouldn't had put them on different brands on each side myself. I just think there is some kind of cowboy outfit there and they are always trying to make money out of Motability every time. If you cant get the tyres on both sides same brand that day, wouldn't it be better to wait...? Read more
I have never understood the blanket prohibition by tyre repairers on repairing punctures on the shoulder or sidewall.....apart from the bleedin' obvious but unstated reason!
If the puncture is tiny and slow, I can't see that removing the small offender and sealing the minute orifice with the usual goo and repair patch would result in either failure or undue risk. The pressure it has to withstand is usually only a fraction of the pressure in my flimsy and oft repaired bicycle tyre tubes. ...
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