December 2023
I saw an article by an American driver but thought I would ask the question here ?? The person in this article is suggesting in fog/heavy rain that you ONLY use your parking light. Perhaps the Americans call the dipped light their parking light ?
How many of you put your parking light on when moving, in poor visibility ?... Read more
Hello, first post here. We said goodbye to a much loved Yaris recently as it was becoming uneconomical to run and will be looking for a replacement soon. Would love a simple economical small car which will be reliable and would like to stay within £3500 if possible. Any suggestions most welcome! Read more
Definitely go private at this end of the market, anything at a dealer will be questionable and the warranty won't be worth the paper it's written on.
I'm starting to think that way as well - some of the utterly ridiculous prices many older cars (especially smaller petrol ones) being offered at dealerships (presumably just PXed) makes me wonder....
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Car has a high emissions result of 2.52. There's no fault codes or EML on so it's really confusing and I don't know where to start troubleshooting. It's has a double dose of CataClean. 02 sensor is permanently on 0.8 volts but drops briefly when I put my foot down. Anyone got any tips please? Cheers Read more
It's probably Euro 4 with no DPF. A good dose of injector cleaner and a good hard thrash will most likely get it through.
The camshaft pulley bolts became lose on my 5yr old Kodiaq 1.4 Petrol after only 24400mls It has been suggested this fault was due to incorrect torque settings when manufactured. What ever the cause its not something that should occur at less than 25000 miles. If I'm unsuccessful requesting a good will gesture do you think I have a case for taking legal action. The bill is one thing but worse is the inconvenience of not having a car for 3 wks Read more
I contacted the Skoda dealer for a progress report and was told the parts have been ordered and the bill would be £1055
Apparently any gesture of good will would have to be sanctioned by .Skoda at Milton Keynes ...
Noticed how well received the latest Suzuki Swift has been among a few of us here, not exactly enthralled by its looks, someone mentioned the Renault Laguna and how facelifts can sometimes be to a model's detriment.
Taken to extremes these facelifts can lead to the ending of what where up to then well loved long lived cars, the one that springs immediately to mind is Granada morphing into Scorpio, looks only a mother could love.... Read more
I had an original Octavia in the early 70's, before I was old enough to drive. A friend of my Mums gave it to me to play with and learn about car mechanics. Seemed great at the time but not a design classic :-)
Hello all, I received an “unreasonable and imprudent speed” quotation ultimate night time in Milwaukee on the highway. i obtained four factors and a $200 fine. cop was once pacing me and instructed me I used to be going eighty in a fifty five. ... Read more
AKA KeerthiEva perhaps?
Genuinely forgot to disclose an accident on my daughters insurance. The claim was declared closed and filed in September 23. The accident happened in September 22. She had another accident today but when I looked over her policy for excess the other accident hadn't been declared. She had genuinely forgotten. Obvs we have sent a claim for the eaccident today already. Not sure if the woman will claim or not. Do you suggest I call the insurance company and explain the situation? What might happen Read more
touche :-)
Thankfully neither an imaginary (still working his aged arthritic fingers to the bone) steering wheel operative or a retired Mandarin are daft enough to not tell their insurer pertinent info thereby not risking their well deserved comforts....
Just noticed this on a car I purchased recently. It looks like a DIY repair. Would this cause any issues? I was concerned about the kink. Not sure how critical this pipe is to the running of the engine overall.
Looks like the correct pipe , either been fitted incorrectly or it’s collapsed internally. If it’s not leaking, wouldn’t be too concerned. Take it off and check it’s condition. It’s only an oil breather pipe .
The French government platform for reporting product alerts and recalls has issued a recall for these cars as they could emit gas emissions in excess of regulatory limits.
In particular they could emit too much nitrogen oxide.... Read more
Guaranteed my Mokka isn't being recalled for emissions. Its electric.
Just don't eat too many baked beans before the MOT!
Hey everyone, hope you're staying warm!
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NFU always get the top spot in reviews but are quite expensive.
LV do well too but Flow are underwritten by LV and are a bit cheaper !
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((chuckle)) Rather like us today after the Leeds game... ;-)