July 2023
When I think back to the original this is so far removed that it's now in a completely different sector. Good looking vehicle although not sure about the rear end.
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I recently bought a 2004 Cayenne Turbo S, and the previous owner had fitted an isolation switch as he didn't like the battery drain. I haven't been able to get it removed yet, my mechanic is doing that for me shortly. However, after installing the black box last Thursday, by Friday it had completely drained the battery. I used my jump pack today and took it round the block to give a bit of extra charge to the battery, but a weird beeping noise came from the box and my led dash was flickering on & off. When I turned off the ignition and opened the door to get out, my seat didn't move back, so instinct I put the key back in to re-start and got absolutely nothing. It appears that whatever the black box has done, it's jammed the isolation switch off, and I have absolutely no power at all, and I can't switch it back on.
My mechanic is coming out to have a look, but if he finds that the box has caused these issues what are my comebacks, if any, against the insurer? I'm actually cancelling the insurance tomorrow as I'm still within the 14 day cooling off period, and allegedly they're still saying that the box hasn't been installed, so there's a fault somewhere. I had no issues before it was fitted. Read more
A 20 year old cayenne is going to be riddled with electrical issues . Fitting a telematics box is unlikely to be the cause of your problems. The fact that the previous owner had an isolator fitted kind of suggests these issues were previously on going.
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I have received a rental car for work from my employer. The car was previosusly used by another member of staff who has now left. One of the front fog lights has a broken glass cover although the bulb still works.... Read more
If the broken glass has jagged edges that protrude beyond the body line so that anyone brushing across it can injure them selves then it is an offence under con and use regs parts and accessories in such condition as likely to cause danger.
personally i would get if fixed new glass from a sc***per...
Just watched this brilliant YouTube video about 90 year old Mimi and the 1970 Beetle she has owned from new and still uses!... Read more
Or how about a 1979 VW Beetle convertible , one owner and 2 miles on the clock found in a garage in the West midlands . Going to fetch a lot more at auction than the article suggests ! .Link below .
I read this because IF a bought a Tesla this might be the one. Only a brief review but enough to say a resounding no thanks!. Is this all the reviewers have to say about cars these days touch screen and the games! and when he was not happy with a basic thing like the indicators and the speedometer well that was it.
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He doesn't mention build quality.
No he doesn't but I wonder if this is build quality?...
Just incase anyone here was going today its been cancelled sadly, predicted weather for to day along with the rain we had ( here) yesterday have forced the organisers to make the decision. Read more
Lots of friends and colleagues working there now have a day off.
The Peleton store in Munich closed down a couple on months ago. In its place is a very shiny Lotus emporium. Not been in but looking through the doorway there appeared to be a SUV type machine, presumably the Eletre. How long before this closes; I wonder. Read more
Less than a week later ...
Aston deal validates “the most advanced electric motor in the world”, says Lucid Air creator | Top Gear... Read more
Aston deal validates “the most advanced electric motor in the world”, says Lucid ....
AM putting its faith in the Lucid electric motor to power its cars in the belief that the motor itself rather than the battery is the answer to range.........
Following the thread aboutbonkers used car prices had a look on Autotrader for cheapest brand new cars.
Kia picanto , MG3, MGZS. Dacia Duster, Mazda 2. Read more
I didn't look up the name specifically but was wondering what colours the owner had rejected before landing on grey. I was surprised they paid £650 extra for it.
That is assuming they bought it. Plenty of lease deals and (AFAIK) all Motability cars get metallic paint thrown in. It could also have been a good deal on a pre reg or ex demonstrator. There is also the current supply issues, the Jogger's owner may have wanted a different colour but found that entailed waiting an extra several months and weren't bothered about the colour enough to do so....
Can someone explain the rules so that I can take my A4 which I plan to Sorn to put an MOT on it please.
It will have no tax or insurance and I plan to keep it in store after the test.... Read more
Also it will need to be insured in its own right. You can’t drive it under the driving other cars provision if you (or a friend) have insurance for another vehicle. You would have to add it temporarily to the other car’s policy or buy short term insurance. It’s not stated if the MoT has expired but you would have to ensure the cover allows for this. It must be a common occurrence so it’s probably not an issue but just bumps up the premium.
Another option might be for the garage to collect under their insurance if they have the right cover?
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...I rather fancied a new model Tuscon until they 'straightened' the top of the wheel-arch, so just like this Santa Fe, it's a NO from me!
I know it's a small thing in the grand scheme of things but it really grates on the (my) eye....