July 2023
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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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)!
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 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...
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jobs done . motor and regulator of ebay from a major breaker £ 43 newer part that mine. works just fine.