September 2022
Hi, I'd really appreciate any advice on the following situation...
I'm looking at a (petrol) 2013 Mazda 2 with 95,000 on the clock, £3000 which I will really struggle to find (mostly borrow) but my own 2004 Mazda 2 is now taking more money than is sensible to spend on it at its age. The new car has not been MOTd since July 2021 - it seems to have been traded in and then bought from the dealer by the independent garage I am now thinking of buying it from, so their guess is it's been 'in trade' meanwhile. ... Read more
Just wondering what people's responses would be. If you had the choice between average spec c. 2002 Focus and a Fiesta, both in similarly good condition and same mileage, what would you choose? Read more
If you had the choice between average spec c. 2002 Focus and a Fiesta, both in similarly good condition and same mileage,
3 years ago we helped the wifes uncle replace his 2003 Fiesta. He had owned it from new and had covered under 34,000 miles in those 16 years. It had been serviced every year and when cleaned the bodywork actually looked OK....
So the UK is still near the lower levels for deaths and injuries on the roads of Europe. A better comparison would be with Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Read more
Amazing in the UK. You can be fined for eating an apple whilst driving, but if you are trying to use a touchscreen, that is OK.
The introduction of Bradford's clean air zone (CAZ) is an important step in reducing air pollution levels in the city. New geometry dash regulations mean drivers of old, polluting trucks, minibuses and taxis will have to pay to get downtown. Read more
Our Micra had a bulb out in the 3rd brake light, never noticed it. Garage fixed it FOC.
Lucky you, I had one LED fail on my high level brake light, resulting in an MOT advisory. The next year, the whole damn thing had failed. MOT station told me it was a pass as it didn't exist............................................................................................
Can anyone tell me what the minimum rear brake thickness is for a Hyundai i20 2010 ??? Read more
Minimum pad thickness for MoT is 1.5mm or to wear indicator. Suggested to change when 3mm left.
Hi all.
I'm on the lookout for a new car. This will probably be the biggest stand alone purchase I've made in my life so far so after much deliberation, I'm settling on the idea that either a Mazda3 or Auris would hold me in good stead, as I'm after reliability more than anything else (especially reading through helpful recommendations on this sub).... Read more
Thanks for all your observations, things I genuinely would've missed. It appears the Torque TQ021 is the budget tyre from Asda, about £51.
Surely a budget tyre from Asda should be called the Smart Price TQ21?...
My Citroën AX, I had new brake disc and pads few months ago, few days ago, I heard a faint noise from the suspension at the front because of my hearing problem hard to diagnostic where it is. I have found it is the strut damper is leaking and slight loose. Today it has been refitted new springs and dampers. Now when I touch the pedal it judders and vibrate to the steering badly. Went back to the garage again, they confirmed that I need new disc because of the old suspension has effected the brake disc alignment.
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pleased you founnd the cause
I'm looking to replace my VW Golf 1.9 TDI and I want to purchase from a garage/trade with a max price of £7k. Ideally looking for a petrol and something cheaper to run.
I was wondering what people think of this Swift - www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208178886049? I drove it and its seems nice but I can't image how it would feel at speeds of 70+mph on a motorway. I take short motorway trips.
Also, thoughts on this Leon please - www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202209209924791?
The Leon is cheaper and not that much older so that appeals to me. Should the extra mileage concern me? Is it fair to assume that the Leon would be much more comfortable? Read more
I had the previous generation Swift a car or 2 ago, mine was the sz5 4x4 version, had it from new for 3 years, nothing ever went wrong, handled like a dream and "went" well when one or two up, seriously thinking about a swift sport next in a year or so's time...
For 3000 you would be much better looking for a private seller who is not factoring in a profit. That car would have been bought from an auction for a lot less. Also you should also consider other similar size cars such as the Toyota Yaris which also has a very good reputation.