September 2022
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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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...
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I would like ask if I can do anything to increase comfort of driving of my old CR-V (2009)?... Read more
It’s springs that hold the car up and primarily affect ride quality.
A damper is (fairly) easily compressed by hand, a spring less so. They obviously work in harmony, but the primary purpose of a shock absorber is to damp spring oscillations, hence its more accurate name of damper.
I’d be looking to see if there’s a variant of the CR-V that had softer springs.
Got my first ever NIP in the post today after 18 years of driving, bit miffed but have to good my hands up.
Was doing 50 in a 40 on a duel carriage way I was in a rush as running late but still my fault none the less, I've filled it all in going to send it off first thing Monday.... Read more
guy taking it was more interested in eating his lunch and trying to hit on the couple of ladys present and the company I booked through, forget the name, sold my details, had endless spam emails for months after....
You could have given him / the course / and the company running it a bad review, if all of the above was true. ...
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I want to replace my 2012 Honda Jazz, great car but too small and needs more pep in the engine. Something I have talked here before but COVID, rising costs, the global economic crisis delayed my plans. I mainly drive around suburbia/commute to work with occasional long distance trips every school Holidays (and its here where I think my Jazz lacks). ... Read more
If you think the HRV has a lack of power, that would probably knock all the Totota Hybrids off the list as well.
The HRV, like the Toyota Corolla, CHR, Yaris Cross etc. uses a CVT transmission. This means that revs match demand rather than the speed of the car. This gives an impression if the car not accelerating when it actually is because the engine note doesn't change. Also, as it revs first before increasing speed, many drivers instinctively back off at that point. They aren't actually that slow but if you don't like the way it operates, the only alternative is to buy something else....
Hi where is the heat resistor unit locacated Read more
Would this be for the engine cooling fan or the heater blower fan ?
Hi all, took my car in for first service today all booked in February and confirmed by email, first come first served basis 8am opening,arrived at 7.35 first in queue,manager arrived just before 8am and informed me service dept is closed no servicing on a Saturday.Car was purchased new on 25/09/21 so l will be over the recommended interval,will this affect my warranty? I am now at their mercy to get service done and will lose a days pay to boot! I received no notification by phone or email! Read more
Almost without exception, had I booked an appointment 8 months ahead of time, I would have confirmed a couple of weeks before it was scheduled.
Although not the fault of the OP that the garage was not expecting him, it would have been easy to make sure things ran more smoothly with far less opportunity for error or cock up.
I have been asked by a relative for advice regarding a 17 seater minibus. It's needed for a school, but the waiting list for new ones is rather long. Anybody know of reputable dealers who could supply a used one? They are based in Surrey. Thanks. Read more
Thank you. We will check them out.
I moved house a few years back and totally oblivious forgot to change my address in a different city on the V5.
The car is taxed and insured.
I had an accident and the car is written off.
The car is insured at the correct address.
Will the wrong address on the v5 void the insurance or the write off payment?
Thanks
Ps the new people in the old house still forward post so no fines have gone to the wrong address. Read more
Time to argue IMHO. Insurers are meant to return you to your situation before the write-off, which normally means the cost of buying an 'identical' vehicle (give or take). You may have the option of keeping the car and having it repaired, but their payout will be less. £3K looks to me too little for either option.
Hi all, hope your doing well.
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Looks like it . I think the Op got confused. Just like the system . Couldn’t identify both keys . What was wrong with an old fashioned blade key ? Nothing.
pleased you founnd the cause