December 2023
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
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.
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 .... :-)
My car has a leak, i drove it today about 50 miles and noticed it has a leak- partner thinks its air con as it is water and i had the heating on but i dont know. When i stopped there was a good stream of water coming out from passenger front side, no warning lights wtc have come on. I have noticed when looking at engine that i have no coolant but i have never topped this up so hard to
Know if that has caused the leak or ive juat run out Read more
If it’s cold clear water , then it’s not coolant . Possibly Aircon condensate. After a 50 mile drive, if it’s coolant , it’ll be warm and either a pink or blue colour. Get the levels checked with engine cold
Hi,
I bought a 2nd hand Ford Focus, its a 63 reg 1.0 Ecoboost (yes, I know, I've lost track of the number of people who've told me that's a notoriously bad engine after I bought it). It's slightly over 100,000 miles and no the timing belt hadn't been replaced, but it has now.... Read more
Could a Ford dealer run a diagnostic on it? It's probably something mechanical, but it could be software.
A poster on another forum shares information on possible plans to have all cars fitted with 'telematics' to tell where, when and how you drive, make classics uninsurable.
If true, a worrying prospect. here's a link to his YouTube detailed story.... Read more
Recent newish cars already know where you are anyway
and how fast you were travelling....
My insurer has increased the renewal premium by 280%, I made one claim in the previous year. I have maximum protected NCD. I questioned the increase and asked for proof that the full discount has been applied. The insurer will not disclose this, saying that it is sensitive business information. Since I have paid an additional amount for the so called protected discount, do I not have the right to see that it has been provided?
If not, it seems to me that the policy extra is being mis-sold and has no benefit to the customer whatsoever.... Read more
"protected" no claims bonus is just that. Nothing to say they can't increase the premium!
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