November 2022
Hi, I am thinking of a buying a 2010 Range Rover sport 3.0 tdv6 engine model
It has less than 60k miles and has a full service history (not all main dealer)
I have done some research and for a piece of mind I would be replacing the cam belt and oil pump. I only really plan on keeping it for a few months but is this a big job to do? Is there anything else I should be wary of?
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Can anyone recommend a particular brand or model of cigarette socket driven tyre inflator? Looking around, Amazon is full of brands I have never heard of, and I don't want to be relying on those in a pinch, to be honest. Happy to consider any brand if forum members have had good experience though.
Any recommendations/models to avoid?
Thank you.
- The car does not come with a spare, or even space to carry a spare... Read more
Using a double-barrel foot pump with a MK1 leg can be the quickest and also provide some exercise
...For those following my car buying quest with interest (nobody..), I test drove a further two cars last weekend - a Sportage and a Karoq.
The Sportage was first. It was a GT Line S with every toy imaginable (ventilated seats??). It was a 1.6 turbo petrol with the 7 speed DCT box. It took about ten feet for me to decide I didn't like it; the DCT box was incredibly slow to engage. The steering was very light around the straight ahead and fairly vague. The ride was very harsh indeed (it was on enormous wheels) and it never felt settled. Any hard acceleration was met with multiple gear changes and noises whilst it worked out what to do.... Read more
It took about ten feet for me to decide I didn't like it; the DCT box was incredibly slow to engage.
Read about that issue on the Kia forum when we were buying a couple of years ago. We actually liked the Proceed (the GT which had standard Auto) but were unable to get a test drive anywhere....
Can someone point out what I am failing to appreciate.
Brake slide pins are metal running through synthetic seals and the recommended lubricant is silicon based.... Read more
For once John I actually agree with you ( please don't faint mate! ) , the diaphragm is built into the cap, just checked my car and van just to make sure I wasn't going nuts :)
First time on this forum .hope you can help
I was looking at a Dacia Duster 1.5Dci as a general workhorse for our dogs, , and my wife and I.
I can get one for under £5k with under 100k miles
The general reviews I have had are good but couple of quick questions
- Will diesel be around for at least 5 years and not rocket up in price too much ( please get out your crystal ball ).
- Is the 1.5dci a good engine and is the duster ok ?
- Would any recommend another 4x4 that has good mpg, low tax and reliable for under £5 k
Hope that isn't too much to ask as my first question !
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Most people would be of the opinion that a high mileage diesel is riskier than a high mileage petrol. Given how much you're planning to drive it, I would suggest there's no benefit at all to looking for a diesel. It also sounds like you don't need 4wd (but ground clearance and a bit of extra grip might be handy).
Have you considered an older Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson or Toyota RAV4? Maybe even more leftfield with an old Citroen C-Crosser??...
Following road closures yesterday, I ended up following a very slow moving stream of traffic up a single track lane. Very steep hills and extremely slow progress. Having been stationary on a steep hill for several minutes, the traffic ahead moved forward again. Except the car immediately in front didn’t move.
Turns out the Powershift gearbox on the Ford B-Max had overheated and was flashing up a warning that it needed to be left for five minutes to cool down! The poor driver (with a young child) was distraught, as she was completely blocking the road. ... Read more
Do you have sources for that figure? Lock up torque converters are pretty good.
I was mainly going by the comparisons between autos and manuals' mpg on the HJ review data (mixed driving) I've seen for various cars, including later versions of my own Mazda3. As you say, newer designs have improved, and a 10% difference is only about 4-5mpg, which isn't that much in the grand scheme....
I have just noticed that my Audi dies after 1 second. The dash cluster DOES NOT respond, or light up, at all!
I've disconnected the battery for 10 min, no difference!... Read more
Hi, I’m currently having the same problem
On my 2010 Audi TT Tdi, also have no damp, did you ever get to the bottom of it?
Cheers
My car is now 3 years old and has covered 46000 miles, so I thought I’d give an update now that it has a few miles under its belt.
1st of all, it still drives very well. Really has a good powerful engine and nice gear change. Clutch has a nice action. A very spacious car for its Super Mini class.... Read more
Would consider another car with the 1.0 TSi engine (Fabia or Polo).
We looked at the Fabia and Polo a couple of months ago, could see no advantages for the Polo at all....
Hi I am looking for some advice please! I currently drive a 2016 model Honda Civic and I absolutely love it, it's without a doubt the best car I've owned but unfortunately I have to look for something else. The reason being that my elderly grandfather's mobility is becoming more and more limited, he's 6ft plus and finds getting into the Civic an absolute nightmare as the car is low and he keeps hitting his head trying to get in and he has terrible trouble with his legs/muscles.
I've been looking online and it's leading me to believe that I may have to look into getting a small SUV. Not thrilled at the thought of getting one as I am used to driving smaller vehicles but needs must at the moment! ... Read more
Both the Renault Captur and Skoda Karoq have doors that cover the cills. It looks better too.
Saw a relatively modern Mercedes saloon this evening, possibly a CLS. It was very foggy so the driver had put their rear fog light on. Yes, singular, one solitary fog light at the rear of the car. At some points in the fog it looked like a motorbike! How much would it have cost Mercedes to put two rear fog lights in.... Read more
Having had a few Mercs I must say no one has failed to see me in the fog. I hate the rear fogs when someone dosen't switch them off when the fog has gone.
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Any job on these is big and expensive.Some owners report few problems on these , but I think they’re in the minority. How long is the mot valid?