April 2023
There has always been A LOT of BS on the internyet in an automotive context.
Quora, for example, has long been my go to resource when I need A Comprehensive Compendium of Cobblers.... Read more
Greetings everyone,
I am sure this question has been asked many times before. But I would really appreciate your advise based on current circumstances.
I am after my first family car as I am currently driving a mk5 Golf and it needs to be replaced due to upcoming ULEZ changes. My budget is under £15k.
I have narrowed down my search to a saloon or a small suv. Also I would like to experience premium brand for first time hence I am really keen on a BMW.
I have found a 320d 2015 with 72k approved BMW used example at £12k and a 2017 X1 18d for £14k with similar mileage. Both are automatic as I only have automatic license
I understand 3 series is a much better car for driving enjoyment. But my main preference is comfort and a family car . So I am leaning more toward X1 as I believe it will hold its value better and might be more practical.
Can anyone please guide me based on above? Also advise which of these car have lower running costs?
Thank you
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I agree with you.
Hello all,
Purchased an "Approved Used" car from a main dealer
The dealer mis-sold service history and warranty
Promised FSH but car has partial history with 6 years history missing.
Warranty is invalid as the condition for warranty needs car to have service done annually.
After threatening with legal action, they are offering a full refund. No apology or admission of mistake. Rather praising their ethos.
However I did not ask for a full refund. My offer was to refund some amount to reflect the true value as the car is not worth what I paid for - due to partial history and no warranty. In my proposals I have asked 20% of the price I paid as refund.
I do not ideally prefer to return the car as I like it and it does not have any issue and it will be hassle and additional expenses (parking permit, insurance etc) to get another car. Plus the time I will be without a car.... Read more
A missing apostrophe perhaps?
Where can I get a market value for insurance purposes for a 1992 Vauxhall Nova 1.2i hatchback with 52,000 miles? There are three Novas for sale on Auto Trader varying from £5k to £7.5k. Are these representative of today's market valuation? Read more
Ebay, but tick the boxes for SOLD and COMPLETED ITEMS.
Then check to see if any have been relisted - a staggering number always get re-listed due to a non paying bidder.
It’s looking we’re coming to the end of the road for the Land Rover brand, it won’t be used in future.
Jaguar Land Rover will officially become JLR, and they’ll sell Jaguar, Defender, Discovery and Range Rover products.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say that they own a Land Rover Range Rover, so that had been a brand of its own for years.
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To be honest I don’t care if stuff goes wrong but as long as it’s sorted without fuss.
Easy to say that if you are driving a car which doesn't break down often. But if you are, and the new car in question cost upwards of £60k, I suspect that attitude would change quite quickly!...
Thinking of something like this:
If ours discovers a hog in the evening it's a nightmare getting him to settle for bed. He almost blows a gasket if he comes face to face with one. We've unfortunately had to stop leaving food out for them which is a shame because they need all the help they can get.
Morning all I would like to know if anyone else has ever come across this issue.Ive got 2006 bauxhall vectra c diesel It recently went into limp mode ,but when my mechanic came out and plugged code check machine in ,some things came up ,obviously, but then he couldn't clear codes again ,tried loads of times, he's s*** hot with.vauxhalls ,but this has left him completely baffled Help please Read more
Not clear if he has actually fixed the problem or is just trying to reset the codes. If fault is permanent then I would doubt if codes will clear.
Just had one of these as a hire car for few days.
The seats are squishy and the engine is pretty good. The SatNav works and infotainment in general is OK, if a little hard to navigate. We had four adults sat in it in comfort and five could fit. Boot was a decent size and shape too.... Read more
Thanks for the information. I should really move with the times. My 2021 Duster has an ignition key, a proper handbrake and old fashioned controls for the heating etc. Oh, and a spare wheel too. A CD player would have been nice.
Aircross has a proper handbrake although, for reasons unknown, it has a kind of t-bar shape with and enormous handle on the end. Presumably for those flippers again.
Speaking to an Australian who was visiting Goodwood Festival he told me that Honda are closing their dealerships in Australia and customers must order on line! Maybe a forerunner of abandoning their presence in that country
Isnt this what Tesla are doing over here.... Read more
“ The other consideration is that what would have been then a wam or hottish hatch if you look to acceleration times and top speeds, can often be found in a mundane hatch these days.
Our 123hp Leon with a 1.4 engine us quicker than an old Golf GTI.”
It’s more the feel than power. Modern cars with their electric steering over hydraulic or unassisted racks have no feel. They’re often overpowered and artificial in feeling with all the electronic trickery such as traction and stability control. Power doesn’t equal fun in my view. I’d sooner take an old Peugeot 306 GTi-6 or Renault Clio 16v down a winding B road than todays 300bhp plus £50k upwards hot hatches. In fact the best fun I’ve had behind the wheel was at the helm of of a Metro 1.4 GTA or Pug 106 XSi back in the day. Foot to the floor fun.
Bombshell locally as dealership loses all franchises.
Kia will open with Glyn Hopkin.... Read more
Vx are axing about 40% of outlets IIRC
Peter Vardy closed all their Vx outlets about 2 years ago - 2nd hand only and expanding the Carz Brand....
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