July 2023
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
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?
Thanks in advance.. :) Read more
Thank you so much, worked perfectly (of course)!
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.
www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-generatio...l Read more
...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....
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.
Tesla Model Y Performance review: The car that made me fall in love with EVs (msn.com) Read more
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 ...
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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?