August 2023
Hi all.
My car has been written off by another driver and I'm out searching for a new one. I've got a van so no big rush at the moment but I'm struggling to find decent options for under £9k which is probably as far as I want to go.... Read more
Hi all,
My coolant tank keeps cracking and then leaking. The car NEVER overheats cause i keep filling the coolant. ... Read more
Age and mileage of car, service record and how long have you owned it?
None of which appears to matter at all, except maybe the last one, a bit, in that it might give a clue as to whether the previous owner was offloading a problem....
Hi all
I am looking for recommendations for a suitable replacement for my 2010 Astra. I know that the Dacia Sandero can be had for under 14k new, or just under 10k for a 1 or 2 year old model. I know 3 year old Astras are 13k ish. The only medium size cars i have seen cheaper are either a Suzuki Baleno or Fiat Tipo.
If only prices would come down, maybe they will in the coming months Read more
Luck is a big factor along with good preventative maintenance, but I’d still rather have the security of a well proven design that has a good solid reputation for longevity.Back in the day, everyone used to talk about 'Friday cars' but I suppose those are obsolete since everything is built by robots ?
I expect the majority of car production is done 24/7 nowadays so there won't be such as a thing as a Friday car now.
Does the Optima PHEV have a 3 year or 7 year warranty?
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It is correct.
3 years unlimited mileage OR 7 years 100.000 miles in Kia warranty conditions....
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The toothpaste I mention above might be appropriate in this case. Its available in a range of abrasiveness, inexpensive, and you might be able to think of a use for the leftovers...
...while you still have your teeth anyway....
Off on a jaunt to Copenhagen in september.
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I last drove in Denmark in the 1980's so my experiences will be out of date (and the Oresund bridge was just a dream). But the mermaid, in 2018 we stopped off in Copenhagen on a cruise, really big (or should I say little) let down, all the hype for a statue so small.
There is a new undersea connection across the Femern Belt to Germany under construction, a road and rail tunnel - it will be interesting once finished. (see B1M on YouTube)...
Recently there have been quite a few emails send to the Mod account regarding threads and quite forceful comments on both sides of the fence. This has inevitably taken up a lot of moderating time, too much really.
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So following on from an earlier post stating petrol smell but no sign of leakage, it definitely is leaking!. Must only be when above a certain level because I filled up today and had a look under the back when I got home. There is a visible drip every 4-5 seconds, which is not great but does go some way towards explaining why it seems to be thirstier than I'd expected!
I have three options.... Read more
PS Clean and protect the rest of the fuel line while you're at it.
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How can I tell if a current-gen RAV4 has had a towbar fitted and removed? Will there be holes or marks somewhere? Has anyone got a pciture of how the towbar fits to the car? Read more
Looks like the tow bar takes the place of the rear strengthening beam . So if you remove the bumper and all the plastic rear trims , there should be evidence of the nuts and bolts being disturbed.
There’s more to life than worrying about carbon footprint John!
Indeed so. Annual trip to California looms and the W12 needs another tankful.....
But surely, billions aspiring to such a personal automotive high mileage American lifestyle is not good for the planet......
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Keep looking, put the hours in keep searching the adverts and the right car will come up....