July 2023
Trying to work out what is wrong with my car (2005 tdi). It occasionally doesnt start but still ticks over fine. It has also started on 2nd or 3rd try a few times. When it has refused to start I have been able to jump it fine but the last time it happened it wouldnt start from jumping it and had to bump it. Battery and alternator are fine. My Dad didn't think it was the starter but the person who helped me bump it last time said they think it could be the starter sticking ????
It went to the garage for a mot a while ago and was fine before however there wasnt a great amount of diesel in the car (would have been enough for a simple mot) and they ended up doing some work on it to do with high emissions where they put a trearment in and took the car for a drive. When I picked it up there was barely anything left in it. I drove it a little way to a garage and got some. Its since this has happened this problem has started so not sure if it could be related to that. ... Read more
Audi A4 2010 8 speed cvt is noisy as speed increases. Changes gear ok Read more
If an oil change doesn’t fix it , the it probably needs a new unit . £5k should cover it .
My wife suffers a from weak wrists. We are looking for a sub £4k coupe/convertible/hatchback car. She loves MX-5's but happy with any cute/stylish looking car BUT it must have very light steering.
..and thats the issue. Most of the older cars we have tried have quite heavy steering even if they have so called PAS... Read more
For outright lightness though probably a Fiat Panda or 500 with the city steer which enhances the assistance. These are extremely light around town and can be reliable if you avoid the diesels and the 900cc twin air engines and the auto. A simple 1.2 Panda is a very appealing little car in my opinion, they’re the same car underneath but the Panda is more honest, it’s cheaper and more practical.
Indeed we inherited a 2006 1.2 Fiat Panda Eleganza that my (late)father-in-law bought new as the "city" power steering button really helped with his awful Polymyalgia rheumatica. The 1.2 Fire 4 cylinder is an amazingly simple/reliable engine that feels nippy in town but it's no ball of fire on the motorway. Our did have a gearbox glitch - relatively cheaply fixed. On older ones keep an eye on the underside where panels are welded together - but an application of Owatrol Oil around seams etc keeps this is check. As with many cars keep wheel arches free and clear out any natural mud traps(fuel filler at rear, where brake pipes pass through inner front wings). One thing of note - the climate control fitted to the Eleganza is amazingly effective - meat locker on the "lo" setting.
Generally a good little town/city car....
the drivers window is jammed down. passenger side works as should. today it made a snapping sound as i it wound down . i stopped it . it
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jobs done . motor and regulator of ebay from a major breaker £ 43 newer part that mine. works just fine.
Hi there. My Carina is doing what it does best-providing dull but extremely reliable transportation for me. Better still, there are no signs of rust around the car, and the MOT guy has said that, underneath, it's better than some cars ten years younger in terms of rust. I'm thinking that in order to keep my fairly solid, reliable car on the road for many more years to come, I should look into getting it undersealed. I don't have the facilities to do it myself, and don't have any friends who could it for me for 'mate rates'. In fact, I'm happy to spend a reasonable amount on getting this done professionally. Has anyone paid a professional to underseal their car? Was it worth it? What sort of price should I be looking to pay? Any types of underseal which need to be avoided? I live in Hereford, West Midlands, so if anyone can also make a fairly local recommendation for a professional garage which does this sort of thing (maybe within 70 miles, or so?) I'd really appreciate it. Many thanks in advance. Alfie. Read more
I have used both Diniitrol and Waxoil. Dinitrol is far more resistant to abrasion: Waxoil is useless in wheelarches or along inner sills as it gets washed away.
Our 2003 Yaris is rust free due to Dinitrol. I have used Bilt Hamber on the Jazz: the clear wax. Very easy to apply and with good reports from users. The Jazz id 11 years old and rust free....
Myself and wife provide carers support to elderly person now largely disabled and wishes to sell car. A few queries arise:
A. She/we cannot find reg cert/log book. De we need to apply for replacement before sale? Can I sell without cert?... Read more
You’ll need the V5, but rather than WBAC I’d call small local dealers and see if they’re interested. If I was local I’d bid on it myself, assuming it’s a late model Mk II, I’d have that sold within a week if priced right. WBAC won’t be interested due to its age and will offer peanuts for it.
On a recent drive with an OBD-II scanner plugged in, I noticed the soot weight in the DPF as reported by the ECU started at 0 grams, steadily rose to around 600 grams, dropped back to zero, and slowly rose up to 600 again. This was over the course of about 30 miles.
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Surprised to see that a (new to me) manufacturer has decided to make a two-stroke. Don't think I'll be buying one at that price. Read more
I just looked at their website (thx for the post). Amazed to see that their 250 can pass modern emissions laws, but wonder how much of the purchase price is tied up in the technology that allows it to do so. If it were that easy, why did the Japanese makers give up on two stroke?
Any advice on how to sell my car privately and accept payment would be appreciated.
In the past I have simply driven my cars to auction or sold them to friends but I am a bit reluctant to part with this car as it has been obsessively maintained so I intend sticking out for a top price. I have just inherited a 94 year old father in law so I have ordered a larger car with 4 doors which should be ready for collection at the beginning of September. I have booked it in for an MOT next week 2 months early. Insurance runs out 09/09 so I suppose I had better motivate my self to say goodbye before then. Read more
Final update. When I mentioned to the MOT tester that I was getting it tested early as I intended selling it,he said he knew someone that it would be perfect for so I left my number and price and they were delighted to buy it at full price.
Funny how often word of mouth can turn out to be the best way !
Can anyone help with a radio code for my wife's Ford Focus 2005/6 radio, it's a 6000 CD with serial number M090131?
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Thank you so much, worked perfectly (of course)!
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As above - a good battery is critical.
Which engine is fitted? It it's the pd ( Pumpe Deuse) then the tandem pump (both vacuum servo pump/ fuel pump) is a known fail point.