December 2023
Evening all, I hope you all had a merry Xmas.
I was just wondering if anyone knew of an insurance company that isn't actively engaged in price gouging? I got my renewal quote through and it's pretty much doubled on what I was paying last year despite having no convictions or claims and nor have I moved to a war zone. Read more
I got an "Engine Malfunction - Service Now" warning in the middle of a 300 mile journey. I called the RAC and he plugged in his computer and diagnosed "Turbo Charger Overboost".
He suggested it could be a clogged turbo filter or something along those lines.... Read more
Hi,
The vacuum pump controls turbo operation on the 1.0 ecoboost. Usually when the vacuum pump starts struggling the wet timing belt is breaking up and blocking the oil pump strainer effecting oil pressure. Obviously I have no idea about your cars service history or what oil has been used during services. However your wetbelt change interval is now overdue.
Hello everyone, and merry Christmas Eve.
I'm having a problem with my car in the last couple of months. It's a Fiat Punto from 2007 with more than 92000km. The engine is the 1.2 FIRE 8v, unleaded petrol.... Read more
The suggestion is that your noise is caused by water condensed on the belt, hence it only happens on misty mornings,This would probably not apply if it was the belt breaking up.
You might be able to reproduce the noise by spraying water on it with one of those cheap plant sprayer things, which would tend to confirm that diagnosis....
Just a quick note on behalf of HJ and the Mods to say "Merry Christmas" to all our members and readers. Many thanks to all who give their time and advice so freely to assist others. The forum would be nothing without its knowledgeable contributors and readers.
I will be driving to London on Christmas day but will enjoy a drink or three on Boxing day.... Read more
Merry Christmas to all of you in the frozen north. North of the equator that is. Especially the mods who have kept this forum going.
My Clio is a 2017 plate and my wife told me one day that the boot was opened on its own, I thought that she hadn't closed it properly. Yesterday it happened to me, Noticed the door opened light and the boot was open.
I have been checking online and states that it could be moisture in the switch / Bare wires. ... Read more
Just to update you, Fitted the new switch and no issues up to now
Last year my car failed its MOT test on a ball joint, So i had to get the drivers side wishbone replaced which was a hassle because my car was off the road for a few days. So this time i booked a Free Suspension check at ATS and ATS stated that it needed a new near side spring and wishbone for its MOT, Yesterday i was getting my Aircon Re-charged at Protyre and i got them to check the suspension and they said that everything is OK... So i told them that ATS told me that i needed the near side Spring and Wishbone replaced for the MOT, The lady in the reception got the engineer and he told me that everything is in Good order for its MOT, So i will get the MOT done first without having the Spring and Wishbone replaced for the MOT but i will tell the garage to have parts on hand if it fails the MOT and it can be done on the same day since its in getting a full service after the MOT but who ever is wrong , I will be complaining to them. On another note, After the Air Con Re charge, I was told that it wasn't cool enough and if it remains that way, Then i have to take it back again within 3 weeks and then will make alterations to adjust the Air temp. But least its now working since it stopped working at the end of summer. Read more
Why didn't you just let Protyre MOT the car?
Surely they would have passed it!
Hi,
First time post.
I have a 2010 I20 Classic that's been fantastic for the past 8/9 months. Last night I noticed a strange noise coming from the engine area - it's quite high-pitched and sounds more electrical than mechanical, it's fairly intermittent as well as when I push gently down on the accelerator it either stops or starts and then seems to change pitch and then sometimes just disappear altogether.
The mobile mechanic who popped over today said they'd not heard the noise before, but thought it was coming from the spark plug leads and that changing them would probably help/solve issue. They said they thought the car would be fine to drive in the interim as the noise wasn't coming from the engine itself, but I wanted to ask here to see if anyone else has encountered this or could offer any advice, I don't want to risk any further damage as his diagnosis seemed as much guess as anything else.
I made some short clips here and here to demonstrate the issue (apologies for the wind noise - stormy weather today!)
Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions. Read more
If you haven’t already done it, I’d remove the auxiliary belt to make sure the noise isn’t from the alternator, and if it has one, the air con compressor.
Came upon this gem on YouTube last night. Just under 24 mins but well worth watching if you've time!... Read more
I love all episodes of top gear, with the original crew, stopped watching it after they went. I tried to watch the new lot but could only stand 5 mins of it, the entertainment value was r****** and in my opinion became, after they left, just another car show.
Found a Micra in remarkable condition for my Ukrainian colleague. Sadly over the weekend someone broke the original equipment sunroof glass with a stone. I have tried all the usual sources for a replacement without success. Does anyone have or know where I can find this part please? My colleague needs the car for work and has to keep it outside where it is exposed to the current rainy conditions. Thank you. Read more
<< Then remembered a small yard 5 miles away, rang them and they had one. £40 paid for a sunroof complete with frame, motor, blinds and most importantly, intact glass. >>
Well found ! If the glass is the only damaged item, with luck you may be able to swap only that. I wouldn't fancy meddling with all the other bits .... :-)
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Insurance is due on our Yaris, looks like it will be just over £300, which is 50% increase on last year,
Tried a few comparison sites and there are some cheaper quotes at just under £300, but by the time extras are added there is little in it....